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Sept 16 in Lincoln: What’s In Our Water, Nebraska?

Mark Hefflinger

By Mark Hefflinger

News September 5, 2023

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Mark Hefflinger

Mark Hefflinger Bold's Digital + Communications Director. Mark was born and raised in Omaha, and holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Communications from Boston College. Mark has worked as a journalist in California, covering the digital media industry, music and LGBT issues, and since 2012 has worked as a digital organizer for progressive causes.

Email: mark@boldnebraska.org

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