University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Yanney, Omaha philanthropist
February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 16 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Yanney, Omaha philanthropist
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Mike Yanney was just 11 years old and the youngest of nine children when his dad died in Kearney, Nebraska. His mother turned to raising and selling vegetables, so that became Mike's first job -selling vegetables to the local grocery store. He also detasseled corn, shine . . .
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University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Yanney, Omaha philanthropist
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Mike Yanney was just 11 years old and the youngest of nine children when his dad died in Kearney, Nebraska. His mother turned to raising and selling vegetables, so that became Mike's first job -selling vegetables to the local grocery store. He also detasseled corn, shine . . .