The Snyder Community Foundation plays a vital role in fostering community spirit and development in the village of Snyder, Nebraska. Dedicated to enhancing local quality of life, the foundation has historically supported major events that bring residents together, such as the elaborate Snyder 125th Historic Days celebration, which featured a circus, parades, tournaments, street dances, and various family-friendly activities to honor the village's heritage and promote unity. Through grassroots philanthropy and volunteer efforts, it continues to invest in initiatives that strengthen Snyder's economy, cultural pride, and recreational opportunities, ensuring the village remains a vibrant and welcoming place for generations to come.
Daniel Kreikemeier (President)
Dan Dirkschneider (Vice President)
Milly Burger (Secretary)
Missy Hunke (Treasurer)
Linda Dirkschneider
Connie Kaup
Jen Niewohner
Jen Kreikemeier
Ginger Hunke
Karen Kreikemeier
Gina Metschke
Gerald Kassmeier
Our YouTube channel features 32 videos totaling over 25 hours of historic footage of events in Snyder, Nebraska. Click on the direct video links below to watch a video.
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Complete Celebration Highlights (58:59)
Full Opening Ceremony (42:23)
Parade (49:46)
Helicopter Flyover Snyder (4:11)
Outlaw Hot Rod Pulling - Mini-Rods (14:34)
Street Legal Concert (2:42:03)
Shave-Off at DeNo's (1:03:15)
Centennial Highlights (7:16)
Complete Opening Ceremony (57:42)
Parade (1:34:06)
Pageant (1:37:55)
Tour of Snyder (6:09)
Video Clips Part 1 of 5 (14:02)
Video Clips Part 2 of 5 (3:15:15)
Video Clips Part 3 of 5 (16:06)
Video Clips Part 4 of 5 (35:38)
Video Clips Part 5 of 5 (22:16)
Shave-off at Moe's (02:03:34)
Snyder Keystone Cops at Dodge Centennial (3:40)
Snyder's Celebration (13:43)
Snyder, Nebraska Jubilee Slideshow (28:34)
Don Smeal Antique Roadshow Steam Engines (3:43)
Don Smeal's Thresher Reunion (21:04)
Channel 3 TV Covering Smeal Fire Trucks in 1978 (3:05)
Smeal Aerial Ladder in 1966 (15:05)
Northeast Fire Department Competition in 1996 (1:07:19)
Snyder Fire Puppet Show (39:14)
Santa Claus 1985 (50:48)
Santa Claus 1986 (1:12:31)
Santa Claus 1987 (1:04:35)
Santa Claus 1988 part 1 of 2 (28:39)
Santa Claus 1988 part 2 of 2 (26:16)
Snyder is a small town with big manufacturing (2:17)
Special thank you to Tom, Travis, and Daniel Kreikemeier for filming, archiving, and editing most of these videos. Thank you to the Richard Faltin family for the photos of the Snyder Jubilee.
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