NebraskaLand Bank awards $10,750 in scholarships

by: The North Platte Bulletin - May. 4, 2025

Nebraskaland Bank awarded $10,750 in scholarships to 37 exceptional graduates of the bank’s financial literacy scholarship program on April 24, celebrating the students’ achievements in the course.

The graduates successfully completed the six-course curriculum designed to build essential money management skills. In addition, they participated in the NebraskaLand University essay contest. During the graduation ceremony, Kelly Lammers, the Director of the Nebraska Department of Banking, presented commemorative coins to the top three essay writers.

The coins symbolize the students’ hard work, determination, and commitment to mastering financial literacy — a core value championed by Nebraskaland Bank, spokeswoman Evonne Keck said.

The essay winners:

1st Place: Natalia Wiezorek, $1,000
2nd: Reese Erbert, $750
3rd: Max Berntson, $500

Each of the other 34 graduates received a $250 scholarship for participating and successfully completing the program, further demonstrating NebraskaLand Bank’s commitment to investing in the future of these young individuals.

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Kali P. Deberry

05/16/25

Name: Kali P. Deberry

Booking date: 05/16/25

Arresting agency: Red Willow County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Safekeeping for Red Willow Co.

Richard B. Valentine

05/16/25

Name: Richard B. Valentine

Booking date: 05/16/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Possession controlled substance.

Cynthia S. Valentine

05/16/25

Name: Cynthia S. Valentine

Booking date: 05/16/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Possession controlled substance with intent to deliver. Other charges related to drugs.

Gabriella M. Perez

05/15/25

Name: Gabriella M. Perez

Booking date: 05/15/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Possession controlled substance.

Todd J. Wickware

05/15/25

Name: Todd J. Wickware

Booking date: 05/15/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Meth possession with intent

Daniel R. Navarrette

05/15/25

Name: Daniel R. Navarrette

Booking date: 05/15/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Sex assault of child, 6 counts. Intentional child abuse, 7 counts. Incest with minor, 4 counts.

Roger A. Jacinto-De Leon

05/15/2025

Name: Roger A. Jacinto-De Leon

Booking date: 05/15/2025

Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration Omaha

Bond amount: Hold for ICE

Charges: Immigration violation

Alex G. Estrada

05/16/2025

Name: Alex G. Estrada

Booking date: 05/16/2025

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Obstructing police.

Kimberly S. Merritt

05/14/25

Name: Kimberly S. Merritt

Booking date: 05/14/25

Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Protection order violation.

Nathaniel T. Vostrjes

05/13/25

Name: Nathaniel T. Vostrjes

Booking date: 05/13/25

Arresting agency: Thomas County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Safekeeping for Thomas Co.

Andrew T.L. Roepke

05/14/25

Name: Andrew T.L. Roepke

Booking date: 05/14/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Shoplifting

Two inmates

05/13/25

Name: Two inmates

Booking date: 05/13/25

Arresting agency: Lincoln County sheriff's office. U.S. Immigration, Omaha

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Immigration violation

Five inmates

05/13/2025

Name: Five inmates

Booking date: 05/13/2025

Arresting agency: Keith County sheriff's office

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Safekeeping for Keith Co.

Quinton H. Wright

05/13/25

Name: Quinton H. Wright

Booking date: 05/13/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Obstructing police.

Nikolas B. Ohmes

05/12/25

Name: Nikolas B. Ohmes

Booking date: 05/12/25

Arresting agency: North Platte police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: 2nd deg. trespassing. Domestic assault. Criminal mischief, $0-500.

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NebraskaLand Bank awards $10,750 in scholarships