Jon Vanderford
Pure Nebraska Anchor/Executive Producer
Lincoln, NE
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Jon Vanderford is an Emmy Award winning journalist who wears many hats! He serves as the anchor, executive producer, writer, photographer, editor, etc. for 10/11's Pure Nebraska. You can catch the show weekdays at 9 a.m. and on Sundays at 7:30 a.m.
Jon is a Nebraska native, growing up in Murdock. He attended the University of Nebraska where he met his wife and now co-anchor Taryn. They both played saxophone in the Cornhusker Marching Band.
Having a career in broadcasting is always interesting, and can lead to unexpected and wonderful adventures! Jon started his career at 10/11 in college. He then reported, anchored and served as a weather forecaster in St. Josesph, MO. The path led him to Knoxville, TN for seven years and station WATE. There, Jon was an anchor and reporter for various newscasts. In 2003, Jon returned to the 10/11 to serve as the evening anchor until 2010 when he was paired up with his wife as co-anchors.
Jon appreciates the honors and awards he's received over his career, but he truly values the relationships he's made with all the people along the way! If you have a story about your hometown, please share it with Jon! Who knows, you may see us traveling down your country road in search of the Good Life!
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There’s plenty of history at Zion Countryside Church, and the congregation is thrilled to be marking a big milestone.
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Volunteers continue to get ready for this year’s Cattlemen’s Ball, which is going to be held a few miles south of Pender near the Weborg Feeding Company custom feed yard.
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The community of Fairbury is getting excited for the formal dedication of a memorial that honors all veterans in Jefferson County.
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The hospital in Fairbury is known as Jefferson Community Health & Life. It offers a variety of services, and health care options are accessible all over town as well.
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There’s a wide range of important businesses in Fairbury that make the community strong. These businesses also provide opportunities for local residents to thrive in their hometown.
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There’s a spot just outside of Fairbury where visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, and much more. That spot is known as Crystal Springs.
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The community of Fairbury is very proud of the local school mascot. He’s known as “The Jeff Man”, and he’s definitely one-of-a-kind.
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There are many reasons why residents in Fairbury are proud of this Jefferson County town. One big reason is the thriving downtown district.
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On Pure Nebraska and 10/11 news, we are putting the focus on Our Town Fairbury!
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During a visit to Omaha, you are encouraged to tour the former home of George and Sarah Joslyn, and experience the beauty you can find there both inside and out.
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A display of more than 500 lunchboxes at the Durham Museum in Omaha not only triggers feelings of nostalgia, but also provides insight into the production of lunchboxes through the years.
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Inside a former church building in Stapleton, you’ll find a store with antiques in the front, and a rental space in the back where you can relax and stay a while.
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A full-service general store is sometimes hard to find in a small town. But in Stapleton, Frey's General Store is a place where you can find what you need.
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An Arthur woman enjoys pursuing the art of weaving in her studio, which used to be an old ranch bunkhouse.
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If you are visiting Chimney Rock this spring or summer, you might want to take a drive into the nearby town of Bayard to check out a unique coffee shop.
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A paint-your-own pottery business in Stapleton is attracting visitors from around the region, and it’s all housed inside a beautiful old bank building.
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It’s always exciting to learn about a building that has ties back to the early days of life in Nebraska. In this segment, we learn about a special cabin.
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Archaeological investigators, along with members of the Dakota County Historical Society, are hoping to finally uncover the whereabouts of a lost cemetery.
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Located north of the village of Parks in far southwest Nebraska, you’ll find a tap room that serves Nebraska products, and offers secluded lodging.
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Residents in Haigler continue working hard to preserve the town’s history, but also to promote everything it has to offer, which includes an expansive community center.
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During a recent visit to the Logan County seat, we learned the local grocery store there truly contributes to a good quality of life.
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The next time you visit Bridgeport, you might want to check out a unique market that puts the spotlight on quality meats.
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The North Platte Canteen was a chance for community members to offer food and coffee to soldiers passing through town during World War II. It was a project that changed lives.
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During a visit to Ash Hollow State Historical Park, you can see a cave that’s really more of a rock overhang, where human habitation dates back thousands of years.
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After reading an article about shrimp farming, a 6th generation farmer and rancher from southwest Nebraska decided to diversify.
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During a visit to the cemetery near Ash Hollow State Historical Park, we learned about a grave that’s considered one of the oldest marked graves found along the Oregon Trail in Nebraska.
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From a long-running newspaper to a cooperative grocery store, the community of Stapleton has much to offer.
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Just north of a village called Parks in Dundy County, if you drive far enough, you’ll run into the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery.
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Grain Bin Antique Town offers visitors a chance to shop for antiques inside old-time grain bins, and the business is on the Nebraska Tourism passport program this year.
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The former Goodall City Library building has been transformed into a memorable gathering spot for tourists and locals thanks to the dedication of a local couple.
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You can see some amazingly clear photos of early life in central Nebraska thanks to two photographers who captured it all in pictures.
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We’ve discovered that every small town has a story, and you can find many stories about the community of Cairo at the Cairo Roots Research Museum.
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This year marks the 35th annual Wings Over the Platte art exhibition and sale at Stuhr Museum. We visited the Stuhr Building to find out more.
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Two establishments in one Buffalo county town are drawing visitors off the old Lincoln Highway for a visit.
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A Kearney area man is taking on the challenge of restoring an old barn that was nearly ready to fall down. Now, the structure has new life.
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We caught up with Nebraska’s astronaut Clayton Anderson, who is now serving as executive director of the SAC Aerospace Museum.
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The Fremont Opera House is a place filled with history, and a visit there takes you back in time. An effort is now underway to restore the opera house to its original glory.
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It started out as a vaudeville house in 1927. Today, it’s a non-profit theater that features motion pictures and live events.
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We stopped by the recent Omaha Home and Garden show to learn about another popular food product that was created right here in Nebraska.
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A business owner in Tekamah always wanted to renovate the old Burt County bank building. Now, she has been able to do it, and the results are amazing.
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From the standpoint of bringing people to Kearney, the Kearney Area Children’s Museum plays a big role in that.
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The residents of Kearney are proud of their wide-ranging recreational opportunities, and there are more exciting developments to come.
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An attraction just off Interstate 80 at Kearney helps highlight and memorialize the work of firefighters and EMS workers across the state.
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There are an amazing number of arts, entertainment and historical attractions that you can enjoy in the community of Kearney.
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There is a great quality of life to be found in Kearney, and that is enhanced by two hospitals that provide important health care options for the entire region.
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If you are looking for great shopping, dining and cultural opportunities in Kearney, then look no further than a popular district called “The Bricks”.
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A development located next to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus continues to grow and expand into a place that offers big opportunities for the community.
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The community of Kearney is a great place to call home. On Pure Nebraska and 10/11 news, we are putting the focus on Our Town Kearney.
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The community of Elk Creek turns out in large numbers for wing night on Wednesdays at the Village Tavern.
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