Special Olympics Nebraska offers athletes of all abilities the chance to compete For 8-year-old Nick Wright, it was a chance to be like his older siblings. For 32-year-old Melissa Giersch, it was a chance to be a vocal advocate. For 18-year-old Skylar Simmonds, it was the chance to feel […]
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Classic Food, Modern Finishes
Railcar 1814, N 144th St. 402-493-4743 railcaromaha.com Living off-campus with his brother while attending the University of Nebraska, Jared Clarke never envisioned himself as a chef. As he and his brother were left to fend for themselves, cooking became more than just making meals – it started to become a […]
5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail
THE BAR: Charleston’s THE BARTENDER: Kayleigh Rexilius THE DRINK: Perfect Margarita Step 1: What you need 1 oz Jose Cuervo Traditional Tequila .5 oz Cointreau .5 oz Grand Marnier 2 oz Lime Mix-made in house at Charleston’s Step 2: In a shaker combine […]
Comforting Care
Male-centered clinics seek to lure reluctant patients: MEN Research shows that when it comes to doctors, most men are quick to dodge any encounter. Three Omaha-area clinics are hoping to change that tendency by focusing on treatments and services related to men’s health. Specialty clinics like NuMale, a Wisconsin-based […]
Our Leisure
By Land Seattle, Washington | Hotel 1000 When to travel: Year-round When to book: 3-6 months in advance Why Hotel 1000: This celebrated, modern boutique hotel provides a superb downtown Seattle location just blocks from Puget Sound, Pike Place Market and more. Outstanding amenities include sparkling wine upon check-in, virtual […]
Spirit of Service
For these Omaha women, philanthropy is a family affair Lucy Newberry, 42 Mother of: Nicholas, 14; Elizabeth, 12; Christopher, 9; Beau, 2; Penelope, 1 Profession: Partner at Kutak Rock LLP law firm Volunteers with: Junior League of Omaha, Child Saving Institute, Joslyn Castle Guild, Omaha Symphony Guild, Lauritzen Gardens Life […]
Without Equal
Elkhorn mansion has everything Beautiful views, timeless architecture, and nearly 9,000 square feet of finished space elevate this Elkhorn home from estate to modern castle. The one-and-a-half story Tuscan estate-style home is perched on a hill in the wooded community of The Sanctuary, a Lanoha development near 229th Street and […]
Elite Competitor
Vanessa Hooker | Age 15 | Elkhorn South Fifteen-year-old Vanessa Hooker was born with cheerleading in her genes. Her mother, Shawnda, and father, Kevin, both cheered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and co-own Elite Cheer. Vanessa performed her first cheer lifts at just four months; Kevin would hold her in […]
Chris Rasmussen — Swinging for Success
Chris Rasmussen | Age 13 | St. Wenceslaus Chris Rasmussen’s stellar junior golf career began with a plastic club and a bag of Wiffle balls. A then two-year-old Chris would hit Wiffle balls for hours in the family’s backyard, walking from one side of the yard to the other to […]
The Headache Whisperer
Omaha Headache Clinic uses non-medication approach to ease headache pain Omaha Headache Clinic 18460 Wright St #9 402-933-5392 omahaheadachespecialist.com Headache facts • About 78 percent of adults experience a tension-type headache, the most common form of headache, at some point in their lives. • About 13 percent of Americans […]