Iconic Images of Broken Bow, Neb., in 2009

"Small Town Pride," by Logann Harris

Describe your photograph.

"The Custer County Court House"

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"I think when you look at this picture you really have to think about Broken Bow, its history and its pride."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"My brothers are in the military, so I wanted to show the love and support the town of Broken Bow has for our country."

"Shining Sun," by Christine Horner

What does it represent about your community?

"That light shines through even when you think it won't."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"The way the light shines through the tree shows that Broken Bow is the light shining through the trees."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"Its pure beauty in the simplicity of the objects that cause its beauty."

"Farms Fuel the Economy," by Sidney Troxel

What does it represent about your community?

"I wanted to find out what was going on that day. People sit in the gas station and talk, so I wanted a place like that for a photo."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"This gas station and repair shop has been in the community for a long time. Fuel seems to be big news these days."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"I wanted a picture with people in action. It's also fun that the girl is the one who pumps gas."

"Pennies of the Daycare," by Christine Horner

What does it represent about your community?

"To me, it represents the daycare and all the children who bring the pennies to collect for a special project."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"Where the photograph came from and the children who are the community's center."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"If you think about it, what does the world focus on? Money. What do small communities like us focus on? Kids."

"Sepia Cigar Sign," by Leah Feaster

What does it represent about your community?

"I changed my setting to sepia to represent how old this building is. This building stands tall and strong just like Broken Bow is.

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"Most of the buildings have stood the passing of time. This building is made of mortar and bricks. It represents how life used to be with the painting of the cigar sign on the side of the building."

"Curious Calf," by S.J. Atkins

Describe your photograph.

"My sister's bucket calf about to take a bite of clover."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"We are in the center of the cattle community and it is always a new adventure every spring during calving season."

"The Old, Renewed and New," by Nakia Erickson

Describe your photograph.

"The elevators have been here forever, the truck looks like it has been redone, and the tower is new."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"It shows different times in our history."

"Faithful Fence Post," by S.J. Atkins

Describe your photograph.

"It is an old, faithful bump on a hill with a few new gadgets o it and has never let us down."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"All the levels of change on it and the simple starting purpose it had."

"One-Box Memorial," by Nakia Erickson

Describe your photograph.

"The One-Box Memorial is something that commemorates the famous pheasant hunt that Broken Bow is known for. The hunt allows you one box of shells to see how many birds you can get."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"It shows Broken Bow's pride."

"Railroad Crossing," by Leah Feaster

What does it represent about your community?

"Over 72 times a day this crossing goes up and down. This goes to show how the railroad is part of each citizen's daily life."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"There is not one moment in our day that these crossings don't affect us. Whether we are stuck at the crossing itself or say 'Whew, just missed it,' this crossing is part of our lives here in Broken Bow."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"I was walking to my parents' store when I hit the railroad crossing. When I heard the train, I looked back to see the crossing coming down. It seemed like the perfect time to take a great picture!"

"Who Doesn't Love Movies?" by Logann Harris

Describe your photograph.

"A picture of the Tiffany Theater and Custer County Chief office in Broken Bow."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"It shows the diverse history of Broken Bow. Both the theater and the Custer County Chief have been in our community for a long time."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"When I think of Broken Bow, I think of how much fun I have living here. When I think of the iconic picture of fun in Broken Bow, I think of the Tiffany Theater."

"Broken Bow Blooms," by Sidney Troxel

Describe your photograph.

"This is the corner of the park that includes a swimming pool, baseball field, Melham Lake and a nearby hospital. It has a fishing spot, bike trail and covered picnic grounds. It's a place where families can go and have fun."

What makes this photograph "iconic?"

"The park and hospital were donated by the Melham family and have been around for decades."

What inspired you to take this photograph?

"The flowers just bloomed. It shows spring and a sign of growth. The hospital is also getting a brand new addition, which is also a sign of growth."