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‘Anything but conventional’ journey leads John Cook to top honor from Aksarben Foundation

States Newsroom · October 12, 2026

OMAHA — A 131-year-old nonprofit devoted to boosting Nebraska’s economy and workforce has named former University of Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook its 2026 “Most Honored Citizen.” The Aksarben Foundation revealed the award winner at its annual ball this weekend at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. “John Cook…

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‘Anything but conventional’ journey leads John Cook to top honor from Aksarben Foundation

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