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Getting ready for the Pinnacle Bank Arena — four months to go
- L. Kent Wolgamott
- Apr 21, 2013
- Apr 21, 2013 Updated Jun 19, 2013
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Finished seats are covered in plastic as the arena's new scoreboard hangs waiting to be finished in a view from the upper level at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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In the Pinnacle Bank Arena Wednesday afternoon, Nebraska basketball shower rooms were being tiled, work was being done on the giant scoreboard hanging just above the concrete floor and movable bleachers that will be on all four sides of the floor were being installed.
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Finished seats are covered in plastic as the arena's new scoreboard hangs waiting to be finished in a view from the upper level at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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