Author: Mike Watkins

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 […]

Sports for all

For the past 57 years, Boys Town Boosters have been providing Boys Town youth the opportunity to play sports, giving them an outlet where they can have fun and learn valuable life lessons. A substantial way Boys Town supports these athletic programs is through its annual Booster Banquet—a fundraiser that […]

Zongkers Delivers Attention to Detail

Brothers Dan and Dennis Zongker started out with a few hundred dollars in their pockets and a dream when they founded their own custom furniture business more than 35 years ago. They had been building custom cabinetry for someone else for more than 10 years, and they knew they had […]