Nebraska Community Comes Together During Historic Flood

AgDay’s national reporter Betsy Jibben and Photojournalist Don Green has the story from North Bend, Nebraska.

By Betsy Jibben

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November 18, 2020 11:24 PM

There are many stories emerging from the devastating floods in central Nebraska. For the town of North Bend, it begins with a fast-moving river, a levee break, and a cascade of unstoppable water.

However, that’s not where it ends.

AgDay’s national reporter Betsy Jibben and Photojournalist Don Green has the story from North Bend, Nebraska.

Midwest (U.S.) Nebraska

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