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Olberding departing Journal Star for Nebraska Public Media

March 17, 2025

Posted by Chris Roush

Matt Olberding

Lincoln Journal Star associate managing editor Matt Olberding is leaving the Nebraska newspaper to become managing editor of Nebraska Public Media.

He will start next week.

As associate managing editor, Olberding oversaw business news coverage. He also previously was a business editor and reporter at the paper, where he has worked for the past 20 years.

Previously, Olberding freelanced for SmartBrief, Motley Fool and Turbo Tax. He has covered numerous beats, including real estate, taxes, insurance, investing, personal finance and health and fitness.

Olberding has a B.A. in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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