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Nelson family roots run deep in Emmetsburg football
Bruce Nelson, Iowa Hawkeyes center and 1997 Class 2A state champion, reflects on his Emmetsburg roots. The Nelsons farm 2000 acres with 1250 cattle while supporting Bruce through football camps, coaching, and farm chores that built his strength.
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Jesse Bird
Emmetsburg
Nelson
E-Hawks
Hawkeyes
Hawks
Twait
Iowa
Rients
Washington Redskins
George Allen
Nelson Farm
Ann Marie
Bruce
Eddie
Caitlyn
Iowa State
Ric
Mary Beth
Traci
John Wayne
Nelsons
Cab-Inn
Dick Nelson
Jim
Bruce Nelson
Kirk Ferentz
Mom
Ing
Joel Ellis
Ellis
Northern Illinois