Neb. Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet
January 07, 2025
January 07, 2025
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025:
Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska's new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection. In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant t . . .
Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska's new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection. In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant t . . .