Tracie Wickenhauser describes her family home in Indian Creek Estates as an “entertainer’s dream”—offering unique and expansive yet personal and welcoming interior and exterior experiences. With a recently redesigned backyard that boasts a beautiful heated saltwater pool, professional landscaping, and a view of Indian Creek Golf Course and the surrounding […]
Author: Mike Watkins
Pearson’s Pumpkin Place Creating New Family Traditions
Alex Pearson peers over the rows of cornstalks, bean pods, and pumpkin plants with nostalgia and promise. The land once farmed by two generations before him now grows and nurtures his family’s newest and future venture: Pearson’s Pumpkin Place. The Pearson family, which includes his parents, Jerry and Joel Pearson, […]
Real Estate Quest
Even though he was only recently licensed as a Realtor®, Noah Kelley grew up in the business. His father, Dan Kelley, has been a licensed real estate agent longer than Noah’s been alive, so he watched his dad through the years and ultimately decided to follow in his footsteps. “On […]
Eyes on the prize
Tips and tricks to get your resume noticed You’re job hunting. Maybe it’s because you’ve just graduated or maybe you’re making a job change—voluntarily or not—and looking for a fresh start. Whatever the situation, the first thing you need to do is create or update (and sometimes modernize) your resume […]
Modern Day Castle
From the moment Jordan and Brandon Cernik first drove through the South Hamptons neighborhood in Elkhorn, Nebraska, they were captivated. For them, the neighborhood struck the perfect balance—secluded and serene, yet close enough to Omaha for convenience. What really set it apart, however, was the forest—a rare gem among the […]
Mountain getaway in the city
Tucked away in the growing neighborhood of Sanctuary Ridge in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a modern mountain retreat designed and built by brothers Richie and Jay Pohlad, owners of Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc. Among its many amenities and features are a natural stone interior and exterior mixed with wood brackets and […]
Mid-century Treehouse
Milwaukee-born (and Lincoln-raised) Don Polsky was famous for his mid-century modern designs. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Engineering and Architecture (now the College of Architecture) in the 1950s, he took his talents to California and made a name for himself before returning to his Midwest […]
A Workout for Every Body
According to owners Mark and Stephanie Boyens, BODY20 is a workout for every body. It’s what differentiates BODY20 from all other business models: it works for the younger highly motivated athletes looking for the extra edge, the working parents with limited time to work out, and the aging population motivated […]
Welcome Home at Lynbrook Townhomes
It’s no secret that it’s becoming more and more expensive to buy and own a home these days. Insurance premiums are rising as continued inflation continues to impact the cost of goods and supplies related to building and rebuilding. A solution to this is renting with the feeling of buying […]
Making Dreams Come True at Union Bank and Trust
Story By Mike Watkins Photos courtesy of Union Bank & Trust As Omaha Community Relations Coordinator with Union Bank & Trust (UBT), Darbi Warden enjoys a great many things about her job—namely learning about nonprofits in the community. “It amazes me how many nonprofits are out there and the work […]