By: Steve Liewer
This story originally ran Aug. 7, 2022. It was intended as a look back 80 years ago, when Nebraska's scrap metal drive was so successful that it was replicated across the U.S.
Steve Liewer is a Military Reporter at the Omaha World-Herald. With a background as a combat correspondent for Stars and Stripes, he focuses on the construction industry, logistics technology, and transportation management, bringing a unique perspective to these critical areas. Steve's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Daily Nonpareil, North Platte Telegraph, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
