Heroes Park Veteran Memorial Completed in Scribner
September 21, 2026
Nearly one year after fundraising and grant writing began, Scribner’s Heroes Park Veteran Memorial was completed in August 2026.
Located outside the Mohr Auditorium, the memorial honors the courage, service and sacrifice of America’s heroes. The project was led by Scribner American Legion Post #121 and spearheaded by Jim Ebel Sr., who saw the project through to completion at age 92.
The completed memorial includes flagpoles, the relocated military tank, benches, plaques, personalized veteran tiles and statues. The $206,000 project was made possible through grant funding and generous contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations.
Although construction is complete, veterans may still be honored with a personalized memorial tile. A $350 tile includes a photo, while a $250 tile features a dog tag design. Both display service information and conflict recognition and may include Gold Star, Purple Heart, MIA or POW designations.
Tile forms are available online (above), at Scribner Bank and the Scribner City Office. Completed forms may also be emailed to econdev@scribner-ne.gov. Checks should be made payable to the Scribner Area Foundation with “Heroes Park” noted in the memo. Photos submitted for tiles cannot be returned.
For more information, contact Jim A. Ebel at 402-720-8688, Jimmy L. Ebel at 402-720-8582 or Elizabeth Van Zyl at econdev@scribner-ne.gov.
From an ambitious vision to a completed memorial in nearly one year, Heroes Park now stands as a lasting testament to those who served and sacrificed and to the community that came together to honor them.
Heroes Park Veteran Memorial Moves Forward in Scribner
August 18, 2025
Scribner’s vision for a permanent tribute to its veterans is becoming a reality.
The Heroes Park Veteran Memorial will stand outside the Mohr Auditorium, honoring the courage, service and sacrifice of America’s heroes.
The memorial, a project of the Scribner American Legion Post #121, will be built in three phases. Phase one is underway which will include pouring the memorial foundation and installing flagpole bases and flagpoles. Phase two will be to relocate the military tank from the fairgrounds to the memorial site. Phase three will add benches, plaques, tiles and statues based on donations received.
The total project cost is $206,000, and donors have already contributed $167,811.87.
Anyone, whether a community member or not, can honor a veteran by purchasing a memory tile. A $350 tile includes a photo, while a $250 tile features a dog tag design, and both options display service details, conflict recognition, and may include Gold Star, Purple Heart, MIA, or POW designations. Tiles will become part of the memorial, ensuring each name and story is preserved in Scribner’s history.
To sponsor a tile, pick up a form at Scribner Bank or the Scribner City Office lobby, or complete the form above and email to econdev@scribner-ne.gov
Donations may be dropped off at Scribner Bank (400 Main St, PO Box K) or the Scribner City Office (530 Main St, PO Box D). Please make checks payable to the Scribner Area Foundation and note “Heroes Park” in the memo. If sponsoring a tile, please include the completed form and donation, along with a photo if you are selecting the photo tile option. Please note that photos cannot be returned.
For more information, contact Jim A. Ebel, 402-720-8688 or Jimmy L. Ebel 402-720-8582, or email Scribner’s Economic Development Director, Elizabeth Van Zyl at econdev@scribner-ne.gov.
As construction begins, Heroes Park will stand as a testament to the community’s gratitude for those who served and sacrificed, ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.