The Olde Main Street Inn and More

The Olde Main Street Inn The Olde Main Street Inn is a place where old friends meet and new ones are made. Current owner Jeanne Goetzinger has worked tirelessly to make the historic hotel a welcoming destination. When she took over the hotel and bar from her mother, she had no idea she was stepping into the role of caretaker for a significant piece of Chadron's history. Vesuvius Scrolls Luke Farritor etched his name in history by deciphering words from ancient scrolls that were once buried under volcanic ash in Herculaneum, Italy. As a student at Nebraska, Luke became the first to decode a passage from these scrolls using artificial intelligence. His groundbreaking achievement earned him co-winner honors and the $700,000 Vesuvius Challenge Grand Prize. Science Fun Factory Omaha’s newest cultural gem, the Kiewit Luminarium, aims to spark curiosity in STEM careers among young visitors. The 82,000-square-foot museum sits along the Missouri River and features more than 120 exhibits that blend science, math, and technology with art, music, and local culture. Splitting Records Seward native Jesse Rood realized a childhood dream when he became a firefighter at the Nebraska Air Guard Base; however, this was just the beginning. A chance encounter sparked a new passion for him—axe throwing—and ignited a quest to set a World Record.