“I’m not letting that guy see me naked!” A friend of mine asked for referrals for Omaha’s best masseuse. That guy came highly recommended, but when my friend looked him up online, she saw a duck-lipped selfie shot from that guy’s car while wearing a backwards ball cap. He lost […]
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Personalized Pregnancy Care from a Caring Heart
Jenny Hemmer was always interested in health care. “For a while, I wanted to be a doctor,” she said. “I’m an empathetic personality. I like to help people.” That caring heart led her to fulfilling work as a nurse in Omaha for over ten years. But overnight shifts and unpredictable […]
2023 Interior Design Trends Unveiled at the High Point Show
Designers from Interiors Joan & Associates recently visited the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world in High Point, NC. The show encompasses over 11,500,000 sq. ft. of showroom space, 180 buildings, 2,000 exhibitors, and represents products from 100 countries. Our designers logged more than 20,000 steps each day […]
A Family-focused Furniture Store Stuck to its Roots
When it comes to your home furnishing purchases, you have choices. Furniture shopping has been redefined by a plethora of online websites, big box stores, and you can even find your next living room sofa at a national home improvement store or even grocery store. But at Ernie’s in Ceresco, […]
Ignite Nebraska: Blazing a Path to a More Equitable World
Ignite Nebraska began with the ending of a dream and the start of a new one. One night, Joni Wheeler awoke with an idea to solve a far-reaching problem: Many people who are active in the workforce are under-resourced and cannot achieve financial stability. Despite working full-time, they do not […]
Building for the Future Requires Finding the Right Space
Youth sports in the Midwest continue to grow at a rapid pace with more opportunities for athletes of all levels. Finding space in the region to accommodate teams has become difficult, but the Elkhorn Athletic Association (EAA) is paving the way to change that. The organization recently broke ground and […]
The Art of Wallcoverings Provide Unique Nuances
Design is about constant change and creating a fresh look. One way to add character to a room is by adding wallcoverings. Wallcoverings can display texture, pattern, and color with benefits in design and function. This design element can be displayed in different forms including wood veneer, vinyl, fabric, or […]
Explore the Hidden Gem of Lake Cunningham
Lake Cunningham, or the “C”, is a 390-acre lake surrounded by a 1,050-acre park tucked away in north-central Omaha. Many Omahans are unaware of this hidden gem conveniently located in the heart of the city. The “C” encourages people to take a moment to disconnect from the hustle and bustle […]
Music with a Mission Supported by the Spectacular 311
On Friday, September 9, the Shadow Ridge Music Festival will welcome home Omaha’s own, 311, as they take the stage to headline this year’s festival. Formed in 1988 by Omaha natives Nick Hexum, Aaron Willis, and Chad Sexton, 311 has sold over 11 million albums worldwide and is the biggest […]
Better Patient Education for Services
We’ve all been there—whether it’s at the dentist, the dealership, or somewhere completely different, there’s a good chance you’ve paid for a service you didn’t fully understand. It happens all too commonly, particularly in today’s warp-speed world, and I believe it’s something we should all be focused on changing. This […]



