Amble Name Meaning. Norwegian: possibly a habitational name from a farm in Sogn, named from and âagainstâ + blad âleafâ, with reference to the shape of an inlet or bay. Indian (Maharashtra): Hindu (Maratha) name of unknown meaning.
University of Nebraska Medical Center. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a public center of health sciences research, patient care, and education located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded as a private medical college in 1880, UNMC became part of the University of Nebraska System in 1902.
The mill closed, real estate values collapsed and the population drifted away. In 1890 only 5,634 residents remained in the city. In 1902 the state legislature approved $50,000 to start a college. Kearney was successful in acquiring the college, and in 1904 the cornerstone was laid for what is now the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Classes also began in 1904 with 96 students forming the first class. In the new century, Kearneyâs growth was steady but was less dramatic than before. By 1930 the population was 8,575. In 1964 Kearney was linked with Interstate 80, which created a boom in tourist trade causing construction of motels and restaurants to increase. A striking feature about Kearney is that it is located halfway between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Kearney is often referred to as the âMidway Cityâ.