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Songs of Summer

On Friday, September 5th, the 7th annual Shadow Ridge Music Festival will bring the biggest alt-rock lineup of the summer to Omaha. This year’s headliner, BUSH, is internationally recognized as one of the biggest rock bands of the past 30 years. With over 24 million albums sold, a procession of […]

Ethics Education for a Changing Business Landscape

In today’s polarized environment, even long-standing commitments to an ethical workplace culture can feel unsettling. That’s why the Business Ethics Alliance is helping organizations take a different approach—grounding ethics education in human dignity as a core workplace pillar. “Many organizations are deeply committed to fostering respectful, ethical working environments,” said […]

Transforming lives

Ryan and Sommer Hahn are hitting their stride and seeing their mantras of “make a difference” and “put people first” come to fruition on three dynamic fronts where they have poured their time, love, resources, and energy over the past several years. As co-owners of the innovative and transformational fitness […]

A Sweet Milestone

Award-winning west Omaha establishment Square Donut has been delighting donut lovers for five years, so it is no surprise Elizabeth Pooley has heard more than her share of square jokes, idioms, and puns. The enthusiastic bakery owner is amused by them all, but her favorite remains ‘we don’t cut corners,’ […]

Communities of compassion

Agemark’s senior living communities offer residents much more than world-class facilities, amenities, and dining. The 10 communities across Nebraska focus on providing meaningful volunteer opportunities and supporting causes that are near and dear to the hearts of Agemark families. “We do everything we can to help our residents live the […]

A Legacy of Service, Community and Quality

Though Ernie’s in Ceresco may operate out of a small town, it delivers big on quality, service, and heart. Established 78 years ago by Ernie Swanson, this local business has earned a strong reputation for its unwavering commitment to customer care, its growth into Nebraska’s largest family-owned home furnishing store, […]

Songs of Summer

On Friday, September 6, the 6th annual Shadow Ridge Music Festival will bring the perfect summertime jam band lineup to West Omaha. This year’s headliner, platinum selling band O.A.R. is widely regarded as one of the best live acts around, having sold out shows at the country’s most prestigious venues […]

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 […]

Inspire a Generation

Two years ago, Elkhorn Athletic Association (EAA) introduced plans to build a game-changing sports complex that will be a signature destination facility for outdoor youth athletics and community recreation, not just for western Douglas County residents but for the entire region. Phase one nears completion of six soccer fields, four […]