Author: Edge Staff

Leaders By Design

Interior designers and their clients benefit from the ASID professional network   Brad and Cindy Lewis had never worked with an interior designer before. When they started building a lake house outside of Waterloo — while living in another town — they quickly realized how useful a professional designer could […]

True Olympians

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 […]

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 […]

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