This project would not be possible without the generous financial support of the community.We wish to extend a special thank you to the following individuals and organizations who sponsored individual newspapers or provided major gifts.
Newspaper Sponsors
Cinda Baxter - Grand Island Independent 1884
Donna Moyer - Wood River Sunbeam
Eric Nielsen - Wood River Gazette
Michelle Setlik - Platte Valley Independent
Wood River Centennial Community Foundation - Wood River Interests
Barb and Stu Endorf - sponsored Grand Island Journal
Butch and Judi Nielsen - Morning Free Press
Cinda Baxter - sponsored Grand Island Independent (1884)
Doniphan Community Foundation - sponsored Doniphan Eagle; Doniphan Enterprise; and Doniphan Index
Donna Moyer - sponsored Wood River Sunbeam
Eric Nielsen - sponsored Wood River Gazette
Michelle Setlik - sponsored Platte Valley Independent
In Memory of Gordon Stofer - sponsored Grand Island Herald
Wood River Centennial Community Foundation - sponsored Wood River Interest
Major Gifts
Grand Island Public Library Foundation
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Hall County Historical Society
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Amick-Youngson Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation
Bud and Gloria Wolbach Foundation
Cairo Roots Museum
Dave and Sharon White
Grand Island Public Library Foundation
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Hall County Historical Society
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society
Southern Public Power District
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Union Pacific Foundation