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‘Sea to Sea in a Model T’ to make 4 stops in Nebraska

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June 11, 2024

‘Sea to Sea in a Model T’ to make 4 stops in Nebraska

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – The Museum of American Speed announced Tuesday that the “Sea to Sea in a Model T” will make four stops in Nebraska on its coast-to-coast campaign across the country.

The museum announced plans earlier this year to travel from New York to San Fransisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 10 millionth Model T Ford.

This is the third trip across the nation for the Model T.

“We are excited to give the public a chance to see this historic vehicle that made cross country travel possible along with the Lincoln Highway,” Curator of the Museum of American Speed Tim Matthews said.

Stops which will be open to the public along the route will include:

June 2 Lancaster, Pa. Kick-off Reception at Eden Resort 222 Eden Road 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
June 10 Fort Wayne, Ind. AAA 607 Northcrest Shopping Center 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
June 11 Aurora, Ill. AAA Fox Valley Car Care Plus 35 Illinois Rte. 59 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
June 12 Cedar Rapids, Iowa AAA 1519 42 St. NE Ste. 100 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
June 13 Ames, Iowa Ames Ford 123 Airport Rd. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
June 15 Lincoln, Neb. AAA 4500 S. 70th St. Ste. 116 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 4:30 to 6 p.m. Museum of American Speed 599 Oak Creek Drive
June 16 Grand Island, Neb. Pump & Pantry Hwy 30 & Locust St. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
June 17 Kearney, Neb. Classic Car Collection 3600 US-30 B 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 17 Ogallala, Neb. Historic Spruce Street Station 220 N Spruce Street 3:30 to 4 p.m.
June 18 Cheyenne Wyo. Little American Travel Center 2800 W. Lincolnway 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 19 Steamboat Springs, CO. AAA 2310 Lincoln Ave. Ste. A 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Model T had a mechanical issue in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and was taken into Ohio for repairs. The engine was pulled out and then returned to Greensburg. It is moving a bit slower now, according to Kelsey Bugjo of Speedway Motors, but otherwise, it is going well.

The trip restarted Sunday and is set to reach Lincoln on Friday.

In June 1924, the Ford Motor company drove the 10 millionth Model T from New York to San Franscisco via the Lincoln Highway as a promotional effort. The 10 millionth Model T was recently donated to the Museum of American Speed by the family of the late Dr. Alan Hathaway.

“After the trip is completed, the vehicle will be on permanent display at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln,” Matthews said.

Speedway Motors has long been the title sponsor of the Museum of American Speed. Other companies that have signed on to support the trip include Coker Tire, AAA, Bosselman and AmBest.

Additional stops to be announced. Times may vary based on travel on the day of each event.

For more information about the 10 millionth Model T, coast-to-coast trip or the Museum of American Speed visit here.

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What Iowa coach Ben McCollum said after defeating Nebraska on Thursday

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March 27, 2026

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What Iowa coach Ben McCollum said after defeating Nebraska on Thursday

Iowa coach Ben McCollum met with the media following his team’s 77-71 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16. The Cornhuskers led by three at the half but Iowa was able to outscore Nebraska 34-25 in the second half.

Pryce Sandfort led all scorers with 25 points while shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 6 of 10 from the 3-point line. Bennett Stirtz led the Hawkeyes with 20 points and played for all 40 minutes.

Iowa shot 52% (27-52) from the floor, 43% (13-30) from beyond the arc and 83% (10-12) from the free throw line. Nebraska struggled shooting 41% (24-58) from the field, 34% (13-38) from the 3-point line and 91% (10-11) from the charity stripe.

The Hawkeyes’ head coach acknowledged that his team had a poor start but a great finish and said that his team will need to play better to advance beyond the Elite Eight.

Yeah, I think to start we weren’t fantastic to start. They had an elite game plan to start. They played with elite pace. They adjusted their defense quite a bit. I think a lot of people will talk about the rivalry. I was around it when I was in Iowa, you know, and grew up in Iowa and understand the rivalry and whatnot. It’s nice to have — I guess if you would a call it rival that runs such a class program.
I think Coach Hoiberg, they have got great kids. They completely turned everything around from the previous season, and they have absolutely nothing to hang their heads about or anything. I have the utmost respect for them, all their players, and especially Coach Hoiberg. Heck of a season. I know it’s no consolation, but we still want to beat ’em every time and they want to beat us every time.
But from and internal perspective, there’s not a lot of bad blood there. It’s actually a lot of respect. I was really pleased with our second-half performance. I thought we actually decided we were going to try — not try. They had a lot to do with it, but kind of. Yeah, they’re smiling over there because they saw me break my marker.
And I thought our kids did a good job of executing offensively in both halves. We spent a lot of time trying to make sure that we could score, and you saw the result of that. We didn’t defend. But we were able to score, so we were able to stay in the game long enough and then get enough stops and had some big possessions down the stretch. Really good program win for everybody, coaches, managers, everybody included.

Iowa advances to the Elite Eight with the victory. Nebraska’s season ends with a record of 28-7.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints Antonio Gomez to Racing and Gaming Commission

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March 26, 2026

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints Antonio Gomez to Racing and Gaming Commission

LINCOLN, Neb — Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Antonio Gomez of Jackson to the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, adding a longtime Siouxland business leader and public servant to the panel.

Commission members serve four-year terms and are subject to approval by the Nebraska Legislature.

Gomez launched Gomez Pallets in South Sioux City in 1983. He has since retired from daily operations, but last year the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce recognized him with the W. Edwards Deming Business Leadership and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.

Gomez previously served on the Nebraska Commission on Latino Americans from 1981 to 2002. He also served as a Dakota County commissioner for 12 years and was on the Foundation Board for Northeast Community College.

Gomez’s appointment is effective April 1.

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CBS Sports predicts Nebraska-Iowa basketball in the Sweet 16

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March 26, 2026

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CBS Sports predicts Nebraska-Iowa basketball in the Sweet 16

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. This is the Huskers’ first Sweet 16 in program history, while Iowa is playing in its first Sweet 16 since 1999.

Nebraska defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa advanced after beating the defending national champion, the Florida Gators, 73-72.

CBS Sports reporter Isaac Trotter broke down Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup. Trotter started by looking at the two previous matchups in this series.

These teams have played twice. Iowa won at home in a 57-52 rockfight. Nebraska returned the favor by winning at home, 84-75 in overtime, in another to-the-death brawl.

It’s no secret that Nebraska’s defense caused significant problems for the Iowa offense in the second game, and if the Hawkeyes are going to win the rubber match, Trotter believes that turnovers will be the key.

There are no secrets in the rubber match. Nebraska’s no-middle defense has given Iowa real problems both times. The Hawkeyes turned it over 20% of the time in Game 1 and 26% of the time in Game 2. That can’t happen in the third encounter.

CBS Sports believes that Iowa has the best player on the floor in Bennett Stirtz, but Trotter also believes that Nebraska’s defense is just too much in the end for Iowa.

Iowa has the best player on the floor, Bennett Stirtz, and can hurt Nebraska on the glass, but the Huskers get the nod because of this pick-and-roll defense. You have to be able to guard ball screens effectively to shut down Iowa, and Nebraska has been an elite pick-and-roll defense, rating in the 99th percentile nationally, per Synergy.

In the end, Trotter selected Nebraska as his pick. Should the Huskers advance to the Elite Eight, Nebraska would play the winner of the Illinois-Houston game. Nebraska-Iowa play in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT on TBS.

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