Patch, AOL's network of more than 800 local news and information sites, is hiring full time local editors in many parts of the country, including many in the Midwest right now. They want to start recruiting from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications program.
You can and should read up on Patch and the job descriptions at http://www.patch.com. http://www.patch.com/jobs. It's easy to apply, and Patch's recruiting team will get in touch with applicants.
Patch also encourages students who already have internships this summer to apply next year for its paid summer internship program.