Many kids want to grow up to be a superhero. But having one visit you in person is the next best thing. Three years ago, eight-year-old Sutton Banion underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his skull, a rare condition called Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). During his hospital stay, a […]
Tag: October 2017
Brookestone Meadows Celebrates a Decade of Community-Based Care
Going the extra mile is a quality that is invaluable to an organization. And it’s often not something that can be forced or taught, but rather an inherent part of that organization’s culture. It’s a culture that Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center has become known for and is something […]
Project Pink’d brings the community together to support breast cancer survivors
Even though the month of October celebrates Halloween and the fall colors of orange, gold and brown, pink is the prominent color associated with breast cancer awareness month. Seven years ago, that shade of pink became a little brighter and bolder when Cynthia Sturgeon decided to form an organization to […]
Southern Inspiration
One of the best feelings is walking into a home and knowing immediately it’s the floorplan and style that you want. That happened to Gordon and Jane Parry when they walked into a Street of Dreams home in Omaha in 1993 that had been built by local contractor Jerry Palmer. […]
88 Tactical Range & Readiness Center creates a safer community
Imagine witnessing a car accident that results in injuries to those involved. Are you hesitant to stop because you don’t feel you have the first-aid training that may be required to help and instead call 9-1-1? This is just the type of situation that the experts at 88 Tactical want […]
Timber Wood Fire Bistro Blazes a Trail with Wood-Fired Cuisine
Local Chef and Restaurateur, Jared Clarke, has become masterful at taking made-from-scratch comfort foods and turning them into high-quality, mouth-watering meals in comfortable and inviting restaurants. Chef Clarke is the innovator and owner of Railcar Modern American Kitchen, an Omaha foodie favorite that pays homage to Clarke’s ancestry and to […]
Three Dynamic Destinations
Courtesy of Travel and Transport / 402-399-4555 / travelandtransport.com By land Twin Farms | Barnard, VT When to travel: Year-round When to book: 3-6 months before Why Twin Farms: Rest and relaxation is the order of the day at this luxurious country retreat in Vermont. Located ten miles from iconic Woodstock, Twin Farms encompasses […]
Skylar Heinrich – A True Trailblazer
Skylar Heinrich | Elkhorn HIgh School | Junior When it comes to “going for it,” Elkhorn High School junior Skylar Heinrich doesn’t hold back. As a freshman, she made the varsity soccer team. As a sophomore, she committed to play soccer at Creighton University. And this past summer, she was […]
Matthew Anderson – Scoring Big in Scotland
Matthew Anderson | Creighton Prep | Junior Having a chance to play a sport overseas is a unique opportunity. For 16-year-old Matthew Anderson, it’s happened twice. As a freshman, he traveled to Costa Rica to train with Nebraska State Soccer’s Olympic Development Program. This coming February, he has been invited […]
5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail with Charleston’s
The bar: Charleston’s The bartender: Cassie The drink: The Pink Diamond. For every drink purchased during the month of October, Charleston’s will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen organization.