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City Election Results 2022
The Results Are In Cornhusker Boys' State delegates have to hit the ground running. Last night, they did just that. Each town held elections to form its city government. Today these new governments will attend "how-to" workshops followed by hands-on simulation. Town...

We’re Back!
The 2022 session of Cornhusker Boys' State is officially open! Since 1938, American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State has been an annual tradition for Nebraska high school juniors. Today we celebrate the start of our 80th annual session. If you've noticed that math...

6 June 2020
Today should be graduation day for the 80th annual session of Cornhusker Boys’ State.

Valley Forge Crowned Town Champion 2019
Congratulations on an outstanding week!

6 June 2020
Today should be graduation day for the 80th annual session of Cornhusker Boys’ State.

Valley Forge Crowned Town Champion 2019
Congratulations on an outstanding week!

Historian Interviews with Nebraska American Legion Members at Boys’ State
The Cornhusker Boys’ State Historian Project
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A Look Back – James Moseman
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The Importance of Historians
One of the most amazing aspects of Cornhusker Boys’ State is the opportunity that the young men have to take a break from politics and participate in either sports or news writing. This down time reminds the boys that not everything has to be about politics and having...
Athletics: Why They Matter at Cornhusker Boys State
Athletics: Why They Matter at Cornhusker Boys State While at Boys State, young men apply themselves in different ways but athletics allow some of them to show their skills no matter how loud or quiet they are. Athletics have been around since the conception of Boys...
Boys State Program Changes Throught the Years
By Tony Maras & Dustin Hovanec Boys State has been a premier leadership camp ever since its founding in 1935 by two Illinois legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card. This program was created in response to the founding and growth of the socialist Young...

The Gift that Keeps Giving
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2017 Tuesday e-Newspaper
Click above to view Tuesday’s Newspaper.
2017 Monday e-Newspaper
Click above to view Monday’s newspaper.
The Bell Has Rung!
The start of the 77th Cornhusker Boys’ State session.
Towns and Identity
The forging of strong bonds and the kinship that come with them.
Many Look to Legislature to Pass Landmark Legislation
Discover what topics the legislature will be tackling this session.
Bataan: More than Meets the Eye
Bataan is forming a strong brotherhood and learning the value of their week at Boys’ State.
Dr. Jo Steals the Show
The atmosphere was electric on Monday night!
Debate and Campaigning
Debate is always lively at Boys State. This year is no exception!
City and Legislative Election Results 2019
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A Third Choice?
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Two Speakers, One Topic
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The Gift that Keeps Giving
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Keeping 400 Kids in One Piece
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Nationalists Position Strong
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