(KLZA)-- Auburn City Administrator / Economic Developer Crystal Dunekacke was among 29 leaders from across the state of Nebraska honored for successfully completing Class XV of Leadership Nebraska on February 8th in Lincoln.

Graduates are current and emerging leaders from communities throughout Nebraska. The program enhances their leadership skills and deepens their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our state. Leadership Nebraska is dedicated to the development of informed leaders who understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in Nebraska.

The program includes six, three-day sessions held in various locations across Nebraska. Topic areas include economic development, healthcare, agriculture, education, and government and policy.