Trinity Lutheran Church, which used the site as an earlier worship center in 1896, has been a strong supporter of the remodeling project. The property was purchased by the Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Newell Elementary, Stolley Park Elementary and Wasmer Elementary in Grand Island each have received grants from the Peter Kiewit Foundation for improvements in playgrounds. The Kiewit Foundation also has awarded money for playground equipment to Chautauqua Park in Hastings and the Loup City Elementary School. Seventh-graders at Loup County have earned an award from the Docking Institute of Public Affairs for their Web site, promoting the Central Nebraska county.
Students use laptops and digital cameras to post information on the site.
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