Rodeo scholarship honors fallen soldier

Amy Hadachek
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022

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The beloved memory of a U.S. Marine from Nebraska is living on through his family’s generous scholarship offer.

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.