Keith Jacobshagen, famed prairie painter, finds essential and eternal in endless Nebraska sky
Unlike other landscape artists who capture obvious scenic glories of crashing ocean waves or snow-crested mountains, Jacobshagen has devoted his life to depicting what much of the rest of America calls flyover country.
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Flatwater Explains is an occasional series during which FFP reporters explain the people, places and things that make Nebraska what it is, while answering questions that both long-time residents and first-time visitors might have.
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Flatwater Explains: Omaha was once known as ‘Omaha City.’ Why did it change?
Editor’s note: Flatwater Explains is an occasional series during which FFP reporters explain the people, places and things that make Nebraska what it is while answering questions that Read more
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Flatwater Explains: What is Nebraska Medicine — and how is it different from UNMC?
Though their names are often used interchangeably, Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are two distinct organizations. Nebraska Medicine operates the hospital and handles the majority of patient care. UNMC is the NU System’s medical university. Read more
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Flatwater Explains: Why are diners taxed extra at Omaha restaurants?
Every time you sit down for a whiskey steak at The Drover or snag an ice cream cone at Ted & Wally’s, you’re contributing a small sum to Read more
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Flatwater Explains: Why can’t NU use its giant endowment to stop budget cuts?
The University of Nebraska Foundation has a nearly $2 billion endowment. So why are NU’s five campuses continuing to take budget cuts? Read more
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