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LuAnn Schindler has been a journalist in Nebraska for over 30 years. She's been a reporter and editor in the northeastern part of the state most of her career.

Her office at the Summerland Advocate-Messenger is covered in stories, old newspapers and plenty of awards she's won over the years.

Schindler said she's written over 6,000 stories. She's covered court trials, rodeos and the annual turtle race at a community celebration.

"It's really gone by fast when I think about it, but I can't imagine not doing it," Schindler said. "At some point, I'm gonna have to retire....

 

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