Craft cocktails have been enjoying the lime light for quite some time. Much of that is thanks to the immersive experience people get as they watch bartenders work their magic right before their eyes. But the pleasure of craft cocktails doesn’t come from being fancy. Rather, it’s more about being […]
Author: Carole Sprunk
Small Entrepreneurs, Big Ideas
The first ever Omaha Children’s Business Fair held in October at Kaneko downtown was a huge success. With 48 booths, 89 participants and roughly 500 people in attendance, more than $5,000 was earned by the young entrepreneurs. The Blue Pomegranate Gallery was also able to raise more than $1,200 in […]
Self-made Man
As the youngest of five children, Van Deeb with Big Omaha Realty learned early on that you need to work for what you want. Deeb was always on the rebellious side and thinking out of the box. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” he said. Deeb was born in Cedar Rapids, […]
Shining Bright
Edge Magazine’s first “Our Youth” column started in 2017, and the first feature was Cale Ferrin. Cale stole our hearts with his larger than life personality that serves him well as he fights the disease Fanconi Anemia. But it certainly hasn’t stopped him to pursue his passion for acting. Edge […]
Spreading Strength
Heart attack, Stroke and Pheochromocytoma survivor Angie Jorgensen and co-founder of local stroke awareness group “Stromies” has learned in every circumstance to “find one good thing and build on it.” December 7, 2012 Jorgensen found herself going from not feeling well to fighting for her life. This wife, mom, sales […]
Strength and Empowerment
Making new friends at any age can be challenging, but often even more so during adolescence. Even in our connected world, it is actually easier to feel disconnected and lonely. Three years ago, Cheri Dickmeyer felt compelled to hold a summer camp to empower girls through friendships and fitness. Having […]
Mindful Medicine
Cancer patients from more than 30 states and several countries call the Urology Cancer Center (UCC) home for their Prostate cancer care. Nearly 30 percent of these cancer patients will choose to participate in a research trial and 25 percent will enroll on multiple trials during their care at UCC. […]
Overcoming Adversity
Everyone responds to adversity differently. Some crack, buckle, and fall apart. Others use their negative life experiences to change the world for the better. John Lee Hoich is a testament to living through and defying an adverse life. At 16 years old, John’s mother passed away. With a push lawnmower […]
Passion Projects
Local children’s book authors pursue their passion for kids Photos by Christopher Tierney “Build a Better Community.” These words are displayed all over Sump Memorial Library in Papillion. That is exactly what Omaha local authors Stacey and Phil Haussler, Kathy Rygg, and Bruce Arant are doing. Bruce Arant is […]