Our Mrs. Batten Growing up, Jody Batten watched her mother navigate a world that denied her an education beyond high school -- fueling her own deep belief in the power of learning. From her time as a Nebraska cheerleader to her pioneering work in gifted education and the founding of the Lincoln Children's Museum, she dedicated her life to making sure every child had opportunities to grow. Her legacy live on in the students she mentored, forever cheering them toward success. Speedy Swaps Inspired by a book exchange concept, Scott Philbrick repurposed a little library to allow kids to trade and collect Hot Wheels, bringing joy to children and fostering curiousity about cars. His generosity extends beyond the library, as he randomly hides Hot Wheels around town for kids to discover, turning it into a community-wide treasure hunt. A Vision for the Game Mark Wetzel of Omaha is a nationally-recognized hitting coach, working for more than four decades with young baseball and softball players from Nebraska and across the country. He's also legally blind. Mark uses his peripheral vision to see and outline of the hitter, and from that, can usually help improve their swing. He calls his sight problems a "gift," and has helped thousands become better hitters. The Last Homesteader's Tractor A 1940s tractor used by the last homesteader in Alaska in the 1970s is restored by volunteers at UNL before going to the Homestead National Monument for permanent display. We follow members of UNL's tractor club as they refurbish the tractor and learn the story of the last homesteader.
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