John Schreier is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He has long had a deep passion for writing and history, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree...view moreJohn Schreier is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He has long had a deep passion for writing and history, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a double major in history. This is his first book. Currently, John is the managing editor of the Daily Nonpareil newspaper in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he resides with his wife, Samantha, and son, Leo. Some of John's other work can also be seen in Sports Illustrated, the Denver Post and the Omaha World-Herald.view less