A Lincoln native will be honored on Friday at the 11th annual Heroes Game. The Heroes Game was created to honor the football traditions of the University of Nebraska and University of Iowa. That includes honoring heroes from each state who have impacted the community and inspire others.
Cara Loken will be honored as Nebraska’s hero. Loken is a yellow ribbon support specialist and event coordinator with the National Guard. She helps service members and their families connect with those who can help them with immediate needs.
“I love our military. I love their families. I love their kids,” Loken said. “The things that I’ve done – I hope I’ve helped people and made a difference in their lives.”
Loken is married to Lt. Col John Loken of the 155th Air Refueling Wing.
Rusty Boruff of Davenport, Iowa will be honored as Iowa’s hero. He is the executive director and founder of One Eighty, a charity that helps people impacted by crisis, poverty and addiction. He is also a military veteran and author.
Loken and Boruff will attend Friday’s game as special guests of the teams and will receive recognition at halftime. Their names will be also be inscribed on the game trophy.
The annual Heroes Game is presented by Scheels.