Midlands Business Journal May 29, 2026

GOV. JIM PILLEN MAKES THE CASE FOR LB 1165 AND LB 847

BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

Jim Pillen is a veterinarian by trade and a businessman, having built a pork production operation that manages around 78,000 sows and markets about 2 million pigs annually. He’s also noted for believing that the government should be “run like a business.” That’s why, when he talks about government, he talks about investment, and he’s using that word deliberately.

This spring, Pillen signed LB 1165 and LB 847, two laws he says he is particularly proud of as part of the legislature’s efforts to strengthen business in Nebraska. Pillen is also running for re-election, seeking a second term as the Republican incumbent against Democratic challenger Lynne Walz.

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LB 1165 offers tax credits of up to $50 million over 10 years to a qualifying large employer that merges with an out-of-state company provided it retains its Nebraska headquarters and most of its base-year workforce. The bill also creates a grant program to support employee retention and recruitment during a merger and allows

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New Nebraska Public Media signal coming

Listeners of 101.9 The Keg may have been surprised in recent days when they started hearing news and talk shows on their rock ’n’ roll hits station. Nebraska Public Media acquired NRG Media-owned 101.9 The Keg, the last of that conglomerate’s stations, in February, and will officially launch Nebraska Public Media Omaha on June 15. This will be a dedicated public radio signal for listeners across the Omaha metro. Until then, 101.9 FM is airing preview programming as the station completes final technical preparations for launch.

In a press release issued Tuesday, Nebraska Public Media said the new station expands Nebraska Public Media’s

01 COVER STORY:

GROWING NEBRASKA

GOV. JIM PILLEN MAKES THE CASE FOR LB 1165 AND LB 847

03 MBJ BUSINESS INSIDER: THINGS TO KNOW

04 FROM THE EDITOR: RETURNING TO LINCOLN SHOWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEEPENING AND RIPPLES OUTWARD

10 SBA AWARD: NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WINNER DOORS PLUS LLC CO-OWNERS ACCEPT SBA AWARD

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LINCOLN GROWTH REPORT: DREAMING BIG STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES HELP PROGRESS MOVING FORWARD

14 LINCOLN GROWTH REPORT: GROWING PAINS

LINCOLN’S GROWTH BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES

statewide public radio service with a signal designed specifically for Omaha listeners, furthering the organization’s mission to serve communities across Nebraska through educational and public media networks.

Nancy Finken, Nebraska Public Media Chief Content Officer, noted that “Listeners will hear trusted NPR news and conversation programming alongside local news, weather and reporting tied to the city’s neighborhoods, businesses and community life. In the evenings, the station shifts into music that reflects Omaha’s longstanding independent music culture. We also expect the programming to grow and evolve as we deepen our Omaha roots, adding more local hosts and shows over time.”

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18 EVENT HIGHLIGHT: ICAN DRAWS LEADERS CONFERENCE THEME CHALLENGED LEADERS TO OPT IN TO OPTIMISM

20 FAB 50: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE (AND MUSIC) INSPIRED BY CHILDHOOD HEROES, BILLY MCGUIGAN BUILDS SUCCESSFUL CAREER

22 WEEKLY MARKET COMMENTARY: THE NEW REALITY OF HIGHER INFLATION RATES

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Returning to Lincoln

SHOWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEEPENING AND RIPPLES OUTWARD

There is a particular kind of city that does not announce itself. Lincoln is that city. It grows — David Cary, the city’s planning director, puts population growth at roughly 1% a year — steadily, unglamorously, compounding — and the people who understand it best tend to describe it in the same terms: a university city, an anchor hub, a place where the speed bumps are less dramatic than in larger markets and, consequently, easier to navigate. That assessment is not a diminishment. It is, in fact, the thesis.

This week, for the first time in several years, we are publishing a Lincoln Growth Report. We returned because the story has deepened.

The picture that emerges from our reporting is of a city in productive tension with itself. Dan Marvin, Lincoln’s director of urban development, was coaxed out of retirement in 2025. The ImagiNE Nebraska Act has attracted $548 million in projected investment tied to Lincoln-area companies. Manufacturing is accelerating. Luke Peltz of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development describes Lincoln not as an island but as an anchor hub whose gains ripple outward — supply chains, infrastructure, economic momentum distributed across county lines to secondary markets.

Marc Hausmann of NAI FMA Realty is candid about the commercial real estate business. Mike Ball sees new development amidst construction costs, interest rates and permitting timelines that do not move at the speed ambition requires. Project O Street, the effort to reinvigorate the central business district as a walkable work-live-play neighborhood, will shine a new light on downtown. It is the texture of a city that is genuinely growing.

Into that context arrives LB 1165. Gov. Pillen signed the Grow the Good Life Act this spring, and the law is worth examining carefully, because Lincoln is precisely the kind of city it will either serve well or pass over. The bill offers tax credits of up to $50 million over 10 years to large employers that merge with out-of-state companies while retaining their Nebraska headquarters and workforce. Its critics — and they are not without a case — argue the qualifying criteria fit Union Pacific with unusual precision. Ernie Goss of Creighton University offered the cautionary precedent of LB 775, the package designed to hold ConAgra in Omaha that ultimately could not hold it when a new CEO arrived from Chicago. Lynne Walz put the sharpest point on it: economic development should not only benefit large corporations. That question — who else gets a seat when the chips are handed out — is one this publication will continue to ask. Lincoln’s strength has always been built on the steady accumulation of companies that no single piece of legislation had to chase. LB 1165 is a long-game bet. Long-game bets deserve long-game scrutiny.

Cameron and Sydney Hall bought Doors Plus LLC in July 2023 when it was six months old and nearly $400,000 in debt. Within six months they had turned it to a profit, and in May they accepted Nebraska’s SBA Small Business Persons of the Year award in Washington. Their story belongs here because it is precisely the kind of story Lincoln produces — not the headline company, not the headquarters relocation, but the business built carefully, on relationships and competence and a willingness to tell the truth when a manufacturer backlogs an order.

We have returned to Lincoln to celebrate its many achievements.

Daisy Hutzell-Rodman Executive Editor Midlands Business Journal

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Rural economy slumps again

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell to 45.7 in May from April’s 47.9, marking the fourth consecutive month below growth-neutral. Almost half of bank CEOs surveyed said farm financial conditions deteriorated from 2025. Economist Ernie Goss cited weak commodity prices and elevated input costs. Nebraska’s state-level index slipped to 51.4 from 53.9, and farm equipment sales hit a 33-month low.

OPPD AMI rollout yielding savings

Omaha Public Power District told its board this week that advanced metering infrastructure has detected 8,900 outages and eliminated 1,795 truck rolls since installation began. OPPD has converted 12,500 meters to AMI and plans 3,000 more by year-end, with full 13-county deployment starting January 2027. The board also approved $9.9 million in supplemental labor contracts with Nielsen Construction.

Porsche Omaha sold to Florida firm

Woodhouse Auto Family has sold Porsche Omaha to Hanania Automotive Group of Jacksonville, Florida, with W.G. Nielsen & Co. advising. The dealership, located northwest of 180th Street and West Dodge Road, had been part of Woodhouse since 2005. The transaction brings Hanania’s portfolio to 18 dealerships nationwide while Woodhouse retains 25 locations.

$120 million campus unveiled

The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation has detailed plans for a $120 million mixed-use cultural campus at 34th and Evans streets in North Omaha. The project would build a museum and cultural center on the civil rights leader’s birthplace, joining new housing and commercial space. Backers describe it as a potential international destination and economic anchor for North Omaha redevelopment.

HUD tours north Omaha projects

HUD Secretary Scott Turner joined Gov. Jim Pillen and Mayor John Ewing Jr. on Thursday for a tour of the Highlander Accelerator Neighborhood, framing the North Omaha redevelopment as a national model. Officials toured the Charles Drew Health Center and community greenhouse and discussed Opportunity Zones, deregulation and affordable housing. HUD said federal best practices to lower construction barriers will follow.

Methodist opens behavioral hospital

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health, a 96-bed psychiatric hospital, held its ribbon cutting May 19 in Council Bluffs. The $50 million joint venture between Methodist Health System and Acadia Healthcare will start admitting patients in June. Located at 3620 S. 24th St., it aims to expand inpatient mental health capacity across western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, a chronic regional gap.

Mutual debuts employer pathway

Mutual of Omaha Workplace Solutions launched Employer Pathway, an online tool that digitizes newgroup benefits onboarding for employers and brokers. The platform replaces paper forms, tracks setup in real time and auto-routes documentation. Workplace Solutions President Scott Ault said the goal is to remove friction for small and mid-sized employers. Paper-based onboarding remains available for groups that prefer it.

Inland Port touts north Omaha work

The Omaha Inland Port Authority published a report Wednesday outlining its first 18 months of work in north and east Omaha. OIPA combines property development, infrastructure investment, and community programs to drive inclusive growth. Executive Director Garry Clark and Board President Nebraska Sen. Terrell McKinney lead the authority, which was created by the city council in January 2024 under state legislation enabling municipal inland port authorities.

CDBG deadline looms for cities

Nebraska Department of Economic Development reminded municipalities this week that the FY26 Community Development Block Grant payment request deadline is June 5. DED also confirmed continuation of CDBG webinars. CDBG remains the state’s largest passthrough grant program for small-city economic development and public works.

LB 717 reshapes banking rules

Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance issued industry correspondence Monday on LB 717, the omnibus banking bill signed by Gov. Pillen in February. The law revises chartering, examination and consumer protection standards for state-chartered banks and credit unions. The department outlined effective dates and compliance expectations and said additional guidance on virtual currency provisions will follow this summer.

L.L.Bean headed to Avenue One

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Berkshire 13F shows revamp

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The Carnac nears completion in Blackstone

The Carnac, a five-story, $45 million apartment building under construction in Omaha’s Blackstone District, reached wood-framing stage this week. The mixed-use project adds 100-plus units and ground-floor commercial space to one of the city’s fastest-growing entertainment corridors. Developers said leasing is expected to begin late 2026, with retail tenant announcements following framing completion.

46th & California apartments eyed

A developer has proposed replacing the small strip mall at 46th and California streets with a new apartment building, according to plans circulating to neighborhood associations this week. The Midtown infill site sits along a key transit corridor and within walking distance of the Blackstone District. The proposal still needs zoning review and a planning board public hearing.

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Nebraska drought batters wheat

Nearly 10% of Nebraska is now in exceptional drought, more than doubling from 4% three weeks earlier, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture expects roughly 36% of winter wheat acres will be abandoned this year. National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasts 580,000 harvested acres, down 225,000 from 2025. Panhandle research fields

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $4 million to University of Nebraska-Lincoln virology researcher Dr. Eric Weaver to develop a broad-spectrum bird flu vaccine. Weaver’s team uses computational analysis of flu evolution from 1930 to 2021 to design protection against multiple strains. The vaccine uses a weakened cold virus as a delivery mechanism, activating both antibodies and

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companies to apply ImagiNE Nebraska Act credits to cover up to 50% of employees’ child care costs.

The catalyst, openly acknowledged in the legislature, is Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, which could be done by early 2027. If approved, the merger would create a coast-to-coast, single-company freight network which gives Union Pacific, headquartered in downtown Omaha, even greater economic power.

“We’ve been the home of Union Pacific for 160-plus years,” Pillen said. “We will help them fill up the tower that they’re in and build another tower because it will be extraordinary for the people of Nebraska.”

Pillen doesn’t stop there in detailing how his favored legislation will help the state’s largest corporate citizens. He named First National Bank of Omaha, which, with over $32 billion in assets, is the self-proclaimed third-largest agribusiness lender in the U.S. and the largest family-owned bank in the country. He also singled out HDR, the employee-owned engineering firm with 14,000 employees globally, and Kiewit, the century-old, stakeholder-owned construction company, as businesses the bill is designed to protect. Pillen noted Nebraska is home to more than 1,300 domiciled insurance companies and more than 15,000 high-paying careers, he added.

Asked to underscore the state’s primary business constraint — head count or skills — Pillen’s answer was both. LB 1165, he argued, addresses the head count side directly.

“The most consistent comment everywhere — and I don’t care what size business,

I don’t care what industry we’re in — is an incredible shortage of people,” he said. “If you mean if I had people that I’d work elbow to elbow with, if I could find them, yeah, we’d add 10 more to our business.”

He also made a broader wage argument, noting that attracting high-paying jobs to Nebraska puts upward pressure on what existing Nebraska workers earn, not just those who relocate.

“I believe that this policy will also have an impact on business owners in Nebraska to say, ‘If we’re getting credit to attract people to Nebraska to pay more, maybe we ought to be paying the Nebraskans who have made our company what it is a little bit more,’” he said.

The opposition

LB 1165 passed April 10 on a 42-7 vote. State lawmakers in opposition, though far outnumbered, raised questions that voiced what many in the business community are feeling.

Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln, who led the floor opposition, called it a “sweetheart deal for Union Pacific” and argued the qualifying criteria appeared tailored specifically to the railroad, according to the Nebraska Examiner. Several other senators said the incentives would simply reward activity that would happen regardless as Union Pacific has already publicly committed to keeping its Omaha headquarters.

GOV. JIM PILLEN

We’ve been the home of Union Pacific for 160-plus years. We will help them fill up the tower that they’re in and build another tower because it will be extraordinary for the people of Nebraska.

Ernie Goss, Ph.D., the Jack A. MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics at Creighton University, pointed to a cautionary precedent. LB 775, a targeted incentive package designed to retain ConAgra in Omaha, ultimately couldn’t hold the company when its new CEO arrived from Chicago. “LB 775 (was) ConAgra focused,” he said. “ConAgra stayed in Omaha; the alternative would have been Knoxville, Tennessee. They stayed for a time, but ultimately moved to Chicago, because the new CEO is from Chicago.”

The railroad’s physical infrastructure, he noted, makes Union Pacific a different kind of bet. “Companies are more footloose today than they were 20 years ago,” Goss said. “The railroad is less footloose than others — such as ConAgra, for example — in my judgment.” Whether that distinction is enough to justify the incentive remains, in his view, an open question. No rate-of-return analysis has been done, he said, and the legislation rests on assumptions that are difficult to model either way.

Walz offered a measured response that largely echoed Goss without opposing the bill outright.

“This bill was important to pass but it’s important to remember that economic development should not just benefit large corporations,” she said. “It should help small businesses grow, support local workers and make it easier for young people and families to build their lives here in Nebraska.”

The budget backdrop lends the debate additional weight. Nebraska tax revenues came in below expectations for the second consecutive month in April as individual income taxes fell more than 45% below forecast, per the Nebraska Examiner. Combined with March’s shortfall, the state’s near-term budget gap grew to approximately $129 million. A projected deficit of more than $630 million looms in the biennium beginning July 2027, which would mark the third consecutive session in which lawmakers have had to address a shortfall.

The state did earn its second consecutive AAA credit rating this year — the first time Nebraska had achieved back-to-back AAAs — which Pillen offered as evidence that the state’s fiscal footing remains sound despite the short-term picture.

Companies are more footloose today than they were 20 years ago.

- ERNIE GOSS

- GOV. JIM PILLEN

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This bill was important to pass but it’s important to remember that economic development should not just benefit large corporations.

- LYNNE WALZ

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Creating opportunities for young people

LB 847, the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, takes a different approach. It creates a Nebraska Office of Registered Apprenticeship within the state Department of Labor. It also establishes an advisory council to oversee and expand apprenticeship programs, shifting oversight from the federal Department of Labor to the state.

Pillen tied the bill to a suite of broader workforce investments. State assumption of community college funding, he said, has allowed all six regional community colleges to expand their technical programs. Southeast Community College in Lincoln recently opened a nearly 100,000-square-foot Welding Technology Center that is reported to be the nation’s largest. Meanwhile, the Jobs for America’s Graduates program has expanded from five schools three years ago to more than 100 today, and pushed graduation rates in participating cohorts from about 65% to 95%.

The talent retention question runs deeper than workforce pipelines. In Pillen’s first year in office, 80% of Nebraska’s 31 perfect ACT scorers left the state for college, lured by scholarship offers they said they “couldn’t afford not to” take. His administration has worked to close that gap.

Pillen drew on his own biography here. Raised near Columbus, he left Nebraska for his veterinary degree at Kansas State only because the state didn’t yet have a veterinary school. He remained a Nebraska resident throughout and used the story as argument, not autobiography: get students educated close to home, build relationships early and you increase the odds they stay.

“I’m an advocate of getting educated at home,” he said. “I’m an advocate of making sure our kids know this is the safest place to live, this is the best place to educate their families, and this is the best place to be able to create wealth for your family for generations ahead.”

He also named a structural pressure point that gives him “a pain in the heart”: a tax environment that still prompts some business owners to relocate before selling their companies to avoid state tax liability.

“We have way too many seniors, people that retire, and their wealth advisers tell them, ‘Before you sell your company, you gotta move. You can’t afford to do it in Nebraska,’” he said. “Those are things we have to fix.”

Whether LB 1165 and LB 847 ultimately move the needle will take years to determine, but Pillen wastes no time in framing both as long-game bets. Critics from the Unicameral floor to the small-business community are asking who else gets a seat when the chips are handed out.

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Cameron Hall was running on vacation-lag, having just returned from Cancun, Mexico, when the call came in from Washington.

“Hey, this is so and so from the U.S. Small Business Administration,” he recalled. “Do you have a minute to chat?”

What followed was news that Hall, 27, and his wife, Sydney, hadn’t seen coming: the couple had been named Nebraska’s Small Business Persons of the Year by the SBA, one of 53 state and territory winners recognized during National Small Business Week, May 3-9.

The nomination came from Craig Boesch at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who had helped Doors Plus LLC with SBA loan packaging — someone Cameron had only communicated with by email — who was apparently struck most by Sydney’s financial work.

“I actually had never met him in person,” Cameron said. “I have since gotten to meet him, he was at the party the SBA threw for us.”

The Halls traveled to Washington, D.C., and accepted the award in person May 4, joining more than 100 small business owners from across the country at a Small Business Summit at the White House hosted by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and President Donald Trump. Back home, they marked the achievement with a celebration at the SBA office in Omaha on May 15.

“The trip to Washington was amazing, it was great to be among the nation’s award winners,” Cameron told MBJ. “For Doors Plus to be included in that elite community after only three years in business is incredible and we are honored to represent Lincoln and Nebraska. The community of Lincoln has so much to offer and we love being able to bring recognition to and celebrate that.”

A business born from relationships

The story of Doors Plus is not a straightforward startup tale. Cameron came from the homebuilding industry, where he developed the contractor relationships that would later prove essential. When a friend’s stepfather launched Doors Plus and then decided he didn’t want to keep running it, the opportunity landed in Cameron’s lap. He and Sydney bought the company in July 2023, when it was just six months old — and nearly $400,000 in debt.

Within six months, they had turned it to a profit.

“I relied a lot on relationships I had made as a general contractor,” Cameron said. “I was the COO of NuHaven Builders.”

His reputation with NuHaven, owned by his father-in-law, gave customers confidence to trust him in this new company.

Cameron serves as president and CEO. Sydney, who has an accounting background and previously worked as an accountant for a public company, operates as COO. The turnaround drew on help from the Nebraska Business Development Center, a University of Nebraska Omaha-based program providing confidential consulting and business development services statewide. With the NBDC’s support focused on financial management, business planning and scaling responsibly, total sales nearly doubled from the time of purchase through 2024.

Today Doors Plus provides installation and repair of overhead doors and access systems for residential and commercial clients within a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, reaching customers in Seward, York, Nebraska City, Gretna and beyond. The company employs more than 10 people and has surpassed $5 million in annual revenue.

“We are deeply honored to be named Nebraska’s Small Business Persons of the Year and first and foremost give all glory to Jesus Christ, who has provided for us and given us the strength and courage to persevere through every high and low in our journey,” the Halls said in an SBA media release. “We are incredibly grateful to the people and trade partners who have trusted us with their projects — both large

and small — and made this achievement possible. We look forward to continuing to grow the United States economy while continuing to support and give back to our local community.”

What sets them apart

In a trade where price competition is fierce, Doors Plus built its edge by working with multiple manufacturers and putting them in direct competition with each other rather than aligning exclusively with one supplier. The company also recruited a commercial sales manager with nearly 40 years of industry experience. Combined with the Halls’ own background and a residential sales specialist, Doors Plus carries more than 60 years of collective garage door expertise.

Where Cameron says competitors often fall short is service after the sale. When installations don’t go perfectly, a common reality in construction, Doors Plus built its reputation on rapid response rather than multi-week wait times.

“The most important thing is that, when you are making an investment such as a garage door, you are trusting us. And a garage door is an investment, they have something like.a 130% ROI. We are coming in and out of your house multiple times, we are installing a door, it takes trust.””

That trust extends to making sure problems after installation are taken care of promptly.

We want you to know if something happens, we will be there quickly so that your investment is everything you dreamed of.”

CAMERON HALL

Navigating headwinds

When tariff negotiations with Canada intensified this year, Doors Plus received notice from LiftMaster, whose operators are manufactured in Canada, that a 25% tariff would mean a 25% price increase. The tariffs ultimately didn’t materialize at that level, but the scare prompted a strategic shift: buying operators by the pallet to buffer against sudden price spikes.

“It’s been a journey,” Cameron said. “We’ve created great relationships with our manufacturers. It takes a bit of negotiating, and we’re acting as kind of as a broker so we can still get our customers the best deal we can, even though the prices are higher.”

What’s next

In January the Halls launched NextGen Door Distribution, a wholesale operation supplying garage doors to lumber yards, independent installers and smaller garage door companies across the region. They’re also eyeing western Nebraska — having already taken jobs in McCook, North Platte and Scottsbluff — as a potential location for a second Doors Plus office.

“There’s not a lot of competition out there and there’s a lot of need and a lot of growth,” Cameron said. “If we could open an office in North Platte and service the western half of the state, I think there’s just massive opportunity.”

“Get connected with other business owners through networking groups and community events,” said Cameron. “It’s a very welcoming group that is always able to help and give advice. Ultimately, knowing that Jesus has walked with us in business every step of the way through the hills and valleys has been the one thing that has kept our heads up through all the sleepless nights and been part of the celebration in all of our achievements.”

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BY CHRIS HATCH

Lincoln isn’t acting as an economic island. Instead, it serves as a critical anchor hub.

As one of Nebraska’s premier hubs for business growth, Lincoln is a vital cog in the ever-turning gears of the state of Nebraska. The statewide ImagiNE Nebraska Act, a comprehensive tax incentive program designed to lure and retain companies, thus creating jobs with high wages in the Cornhusker State, is the crank that keeps those cogs turning to the tune of $4.3 billion in statewide investment.

Lincoln, similarly, reflects that same strategic concentration, with $548 million in investments.

“Currently, $548 million in projected investment and 545 anticipated new jobs are tied to companies that maintain a presence in Lincoln as well as other communities

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— LUKE PELTZ, VICE PRESIDENT,

across the state,” said Luke Peltz, vice president of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development. “This demonstrates that Lincoln isn’t acting as an economic island. Instead, it serves as a critical anchor hub.”

That hub, says Peltz, is at the center of a marked and outward rippling change.

“Major projects centering their technology or corporate operations here are creating a powerful halo effect, distributing supply chain benefits, infrastructure growth and economic gains across county lines to secondary markets,” Peltz said.

“The remaining billions in the pipeline represent hyperscale, capital-intensive projects, like advanced manufacturing and data centers, (which) naturally cluster

where high-density utility grids and deep talent pools already exist.”

The tiered application levels of the ImagiNE program allow for a variety of local businesses to take advantage of incentives.

When asked in which tier he has seen the most growth in, in Lincoln lately, Chad Denton, principal of CFO Services, said he believes one jumped out above the rest.

“(While) I think it’s circumstantial, I think it’s manufacturing,” he said. “Especially with the change this legislative session, there’s a lot of companies, a lot of manufacturing companies that are growing that will take advantage of the manufacturing tier in Lincoln.”

Denton also believes recent changes in the structure of local government have been beneficial in streamlining the timeline for an application to be turned into an executed agreement from 313 days to a mere 20, when taking a variety of factors into account.

“The new legislation did require that all applications go through the Department of Economic Development, and those changes constructively help other departments to sort of align,” he said. “The Department of Economic Development at the state of Nebraska would obviously be involved in a lot of those projects at the onset, so I think there were some possible synergies.”

With government streamlining, local businesses incentivized to do business in Lincoln, and a variety of options available for local businesses to find their niche and take advantage of tax breaks, small-scale companies have found a runway. According to Peltz, it’s time for liftoff.

“Economic development is a continuous pipeline and Lincoln is built to transition a founder from a raw startup concept into a scaled enterprise leveraging major state incentives,” Peltz said. “The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development acts as a full-spectrum partner throughout this entire business lifecycle.

“Our organization engages at the very beginning, providing $20,000 equity-free LaunchLNK grants to help early-stage entrepreneurs establish their businesses, a proven catalyst, as the 42 companies granted through LaunchLNK have gone on to raise over $100 million in outside investment.”

“I think it’s imperative that we help these young companies,” Denton said. “You never know which young company will grow into the next Hudl that will create a lot of jobs and spend a lot of money in the community.”

Growing Pains LINCOLN’S GROWTH BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

We are getting more creative to getting deals and projects done.

Lincoln’s borders continue to expand as the city pushes its boundaries farther south and east. With that growth comes several challenges, some admittedly under the header “good problems to have,” but issues nonetheless.

“The primary driver of geographic growth here in Lincoln is an approximate 1% population growth each year with the resulting development of about one square mile of new land area to accommodate new housing, commercial and related land uses,” said David Cary, planning director with Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning and Development.

“The population growth is a result of, among many factors, Lincoln’s attraction of people for its high quality of life, strong local employment opportunities, a comparably low cost of living, a very strong public school system and a sense of one community and belonging by residents throughout the city.”

Cary said the growth can be seen in all directions from the city’s core, but not all at the same rate. He said infrastructure was the main reason why, noting the city’s comprehensive plan

— MIKE BALL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND LEASING, NAI FMA REALTY

details strategies for expanding wastewater and sewer systems to the city’s fringe.

“The main driver of multi-directional growth is the provision of city sewer services in several areas of our expanding city,” he said. “When new sewer service is constructed and made available, that leads to the development of new growth areas with city water service coordinated with the sewer service, and road improvements following.

“We plan and design our sewer system by gravity flow using the natural topography of our subbasins in various watersheds that ultimately flow back to our two water treatment plants. With this basin development in mind, we have two main areas of edge growth: south in the Salt Creek Watershed and east in the Stevens Creek Watershed. The reason for these two primary directions of growth is that these watersheds provide larger areas of subbasins that can accommodate more growth efficiently.”

If recent history trends hold, opening new residential areas will have a direct impact on expanded commercial development to serve the mushrooming neighborhoods. Mike

The primary driver of geographic growth here in Lincoln is an approximate 1% population growth each year.

Ball, executive vice president, sales and leasing with NAI FMA Realty, pointed to current developments by way of example.

“There is some new development on North 27th Street which will be retail, mainly. There is also a new Pump & Pantry being developed at 84th and Van Dorn at the Firefox site,” he said. “Office and industrial sectors are still active, however, new projects are stale currently.”

Ball said new development has been hampered by macro issues such as higher building costs and more local concerns such as the city’s plodding permitting guidelines.

“Economic challenges such as rising construction costs, interest rates, and planning and zoning issues are the main issues which have sidelined some future and current projects,” he said. “These are difficult to address in terms of fixing the issue, but we are getting more creative to getting deals and projects done.”

There are also wider movements afoot that represent a vision Ball sees as potentially incongruous with growth. One major shift in thinking about downtown seeks to create it as a more walkable, upscale work-live-play neighborhood. Ball said while that thinking has its merits, it’s concerning to some businesses that fear the move will make it harder for customers to access the district.

“The main new project, which is Project O Street, is an attempt to reinvigorate the central business district,” he said. “The intention is greatly positive, but the project comes with mixed feelings.”

— DAVID CARY, PLANNING DIRECTOR, LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

LINCOLN GROWTH report

Building From the Ground Up

URBAN AND CRE MARKET HINGE ON REGULATIONS

BY CHRIS HATCH

What I would say now is that some of the projects that stalled are under construction and moving ahead.

—

DAN MARVIN, LINCOLN DIRECTOR OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

When Dan Marvin, Lincoln’s director of urban development, was coaxed out of retirement in the spring of 2025, his unfinished business was, well, business. He couldn’t resist massaging the heart of the city or the extremities to which the arteries of the city flowed. In that work, he saw improvements to be made, lives to be bettered.

“I left in 2023, interest rates were just starting to tick up and construction costs were starting to jump, and that really put a damper on a lot of construction activity,” he said. “For the next two years we were kind of at a stoppage. There was a drop in the number of projects that we were doing.

“What I would say now is that some of the projects that stalled are under construction and moving ahead.”

While the city and Marvin foresee a continued advancement of public and private projects, the broader commercial real estate landscape is taking a more measured stance.

“I don’t know if we’ve seen that uptick yet,” said Marc Hausmann, associate broker at NAI FMA Realty in Lincoln. “I think for the past probably year to 18 months it’s slowly just been declining.”

While commercial real estate is patiently eyeing interest rates and waiting for the market to catch up to the city’s plans, the vital, thriving neighborhoods and communities Marvin wants to create are exactly the kind of place businesses want to settle. It’s not just a facade or a beautification project, it’s about making all the areas of Lincoln investment ready.

“Urban development is also the redevelopment arm,” he said. “So we negotiate with developers on projects that ultimately go to the city council and result in the disbursement of tax increment financing for certain projects as well.”

Whether in the middle of downtown Lincoln or on the expanding edges of the city as it grows, Marvin and his office are there to lend a hand, dig a shovel into the dirt or connect people with the working parts of their local infrastructure.

“We try to identify that Lincoln has a core area,” Marvin said. “We have a policy that addresses core area, and then we have an outer area of tax increment financing. I’d say the biggest difference between core area and outer area is the type of investment, so larger-scale apartment projects can be put into the core area and we use outer area as a tool as an incentive for industrial projects.”

This distinct geographic demarcation also matches the trends Hausmann and his team have observed as traditional pockets of industrial real estate have hit their ceiling.

“We’ve seen a little bit of an industrial shift that’s starting to move towards the expressway,” Hausmann said, noting that even if the market wasn’t exploding, there was a definite shift being observed in Lincoln.

“We do have a little bit that’s coming to fruition out there at the Air Park area, some that’s getting finished up out there towards the expressway, but there’s just not much out there on North 56th.”

“One success we have had is that we have married the use of tax increment financing with 4% low-income housing tax credit,” Marvin said. “What we have found is by doing that, we are able to make a project work that otherwise there just isn’t enough equity that could get into a project to make it take off.

“In 2021 we had an affordable housing action plan that really looked at the lack of affordable housing that we had in Lincoln and set certain goals and looked at what the city needed to be able to do. That’s the reason why we’ve used TIF in that way, to help foster additional affordable housing for the city of Lincoln.”

Hausmann sees the steady growth as a sign of Lincoln continuing in the right direction.

“We are tertiary by size,” Hausmann said. “We are small enough and big enough to see a little bit of growth, but that growth is always steady. We grow 1.7% a year, and we don’t see the big speed bumps in the highs and lows that your larger markets see. We are a university city and we have enough infrastructure and employment.”

PRESS release NCAA Regional Lifts City

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS FILL AS FANS FLOCK TO LINCOLN

Lincoln - May 25 - Hosting its first NCAA regional since 2008, Nebraska earned the No. 13 national seed Monday and will welcome Ole Miss, Arizona State and South Dakota State to Lincoln this weekend.

The regional appearance is the Huskers’ 20th all-time, including the fourth under head coach Will Bolt.

The top-seed in the regional, Nebraska will take on No. 4 seed South Dakota State on Friday at 3 p.m. on ESPN+. Also included in the field are No. 2 seed Ole Miss and No. 3 seed Arizona State, which will play Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPNU.

The Lincoln Regional is paired with the Auburn Regional, which features No. 4 national seed Auburn, UCF, NC State and Milwaukee. The regional winners advance to next week’s super regional.

Tickets for the 2026 Lincoln Regional will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, May 26 at 3 p.m. and will be available here. There will be a tiered on-sale for Nebraska Athletics donors and season-ticket holders before the public on-sale.

All-Session Ticket Prices

- Reserved - $91

- Adult General Admission - $56

- Youth/Senior General Admission - $42

Reports from other news organizations, such as the Lincoln Journal-Star, are noting that NU athletics is expecting Hawks Field at Haymarket Park to fill to its capacity of 8,486 seats and beyond. Lincoln, Nebraska hotels are seeing increased demand and those around the Haymarket and downtown areas are expected to sell out.

EVENT highlight

ICAN Draws Leaders

CONFERENCE THEME CHALLENGED LEADERS TO OPT IN TO OPTIMISM

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY ICAN

The 33rd annual ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference brought roughly 3,000 attendees to CHI Health Center Omaha on April 22, drawing leaders from 30 states and several countries for a daylong program built around one central challenge: choosing optimism when the pressures of leadership make that choice anything but easy.

This year’s theme, “Opt In: Optimism Intelligence,” framed positivity as a strategic business imperative rather than a soft skill, asking attendees to make a conscious decision to embrace optimism amid workplace disruption, the rollback of DEI initiatives and rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence.

“We felt that the way leaders engage with their teams has never been more critical,” said Lisa Kaplan, who leads development of the conference theme each year.

Keynote speaker Michelle Gielan, a researcher in positive psychology and a bestselling author, anchored the scientific case for optimism, citing data showing professionals in a positive mindset achieve 37% higher sales and are 40% more likely to receive a promotion. Retired U.S. Navy commander and economist Dr. Mary Kelly focused her session on vision planning, arguing that uncertainty is never an excuse to forgo strategy. Certified futurist Crystal Washington challenged attendees to stop waiting for the future to happen to them and start building frameworks to act on it. Author Curt Steinhorst examined leadership’s evolving role as AI continues to reshape the workplace.

An estimated 500 additional participants attended virtually through the conference’s online event hub.

ICAN, the nonprofit Institute for Career Advancement Needs, was founded 45 years ago by Fran Root and Geil Browning with a focus on leadership development. Though centered on women’s leadership, the conference is open to all.

“Inspiration and connection are two of the biggest things that people look for,” said Allison Zach, ICAN’s director of marketing, communications and events.

ATTENDEES AT

AILEEN WARREN, ICAN PRESIDENT & CEO, DELIVERS OPENING REMARKS

ICAN PRESIDENT & CEO AILEEN WARREN WITH ICAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AILEEN

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BILLY MCGUIGAN ACTOR/MUSICIAN

All You Need is Love (and Music)

INSPIRED BY CHILDHOOD HEROES, BILLY MCGUIGAN

When Billy McGuigan says his dreams of stardom are of the lifelong variety, he’s not kidding. The moment he first knew his destiny was to be on stage happened at an age most people only know from onlookers’ retelling.

“I have a really unique memory; I have memories pre-walking, even pre-talking a little bit,” he said. “When I was two years old, my parents entered me into a Fonzie lookalike contest, a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed kid, and I won. It still gives me chills.

“From that moment on, I think it was in kindergarten when we were first asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, for me it was ‘actor.’”

McGuigan would make good on that early promise to himself, building a career that brought him national attention and critical acclaim for his legendary and innovative performances and productions. In addition to touring and recording, his performances in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” “Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience,” “Billy McGuigan’s Pop Rock Orchestra” and “Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience” made him a star.

BUILDS SUCCESSFUL CAREER

“‘Rave On!’ is not an ordinary tribute show that tries to replicate every song as it was produced. Instead, the show reinvents the ordinary tribute show with an electrifying, high-energy rock ‘n roll extravaganza,” reads a review by The Lyric Theatre in Florida. “The show’s creator, Billy McGuigan as Buddy Holly, celebrates the birth of an era and pays homage to fellow rockers … For McGuigan, playing Holly was the role he was born to play.”

McGuigan said music has always been more than a way to make a living, although that it certainly has been. It is also a fiber of his life story that winds back to a place where little else existed by way of entertainment.

“When my brother Ryan was born, and I was like three or four years old, my dad joined the Air Force,” he said. “We immediately were stationed in Germany for three years, during which time my brother Matthew was born. For those three years we didn’t have television, and that’s really where music played its part.

“My dad knew Beatles chords and he knew how to play Beatles songs. This guy lent him a guitar and a chord book and my dad took that chord book, and

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA SEMPEK

In kindergarten, when we were first asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, for me it was ‘actor.’

he wrote all of these songs out. Between that and my dad’s record collection, music became our life. So, probably age two is when I knew I would be in show business and probably by age eight I knew I was going to be an actor or a Beatle.”

Like with many military families, McGuigan found himself moving around a lot growing up, but the love for music and performing always came along for the ride. Coming of age in the heyday of MTV did nothing to dampen his passion for the Fab Four and his level of fandom personifies “Beatlemania.”

“I was, and still am obsessed with the Beatles,” he said. “I named my daughter after Paul McCartney and at my house I have Beatles posters up, some that I’ve had since I was a little kid. What fascinates me about them is they were just regular kids, but they put their 10,000 hours in, and that’s what made them so unique. When you watch that early live footage, it’s so exciting. Like, they were for sure the best live band ever. That’s what made them so great.”

McGuigan attended Bellevue East High School where he threw himself headlong into school plays and musical productions. Following graduation he headed to Northwest Missouri State University but starting and stopping school several times saw him arrive at the University of Nebraska Omaha in his late 20s.

“I went on to college to try to be an actor, and I failed for about 10 years,” he said. “I couldn’t get a gig doing it and I was trying really hard.”

The consistent rejection made him consider pursuing a teaching degree, but that option evaporated when he was cast as the lead in “The Buddy Holly Story.” While the British invasion seems to hold little in common with the life of a bespectacled rockabilly pioneer from Lubbock, Texas, McGuigan said his obsession with one played a key role in getting the chance to portray the other.

“People at the Omaha Community Playhouse, were like, ‘Do you know Buddy Holly?’ and I was like, ‘Listen, Buddy Holly is why the Beatles are the Beatles, because of (Holly’s backing band) the Crickets,’” he said. “So, my obsession with the Beatles perfectly played into Buddy Holly because it’s like, these guys were the heroes to my heroes. That made me want to learn everything about (Holly) and that’s been my favorite thing, is to see what the Beatles took from Buddy Holly and his contemporaries.”

Three decades later, McGuigan continues to tour and record, continuing an unbroken line of music and theater after his heroes, yet uniquely his own. He’s taken steps to help inspire and guide the next generation of performers with the 2021 establishment of the McGuigan Arts Academy in Omaha. He also created the Bill McGuigan Scholarship in memory of his father, who died in 1996 from leukemia at age 42. The award is given to a Bellevue East High School student each year who is continuing their education in an arts-related field.

“The academy really has turned out to be this beautiful thing where we do recitals, we do concerts here in Omaha and we pack the crowd with their family and friends and we get them cheering,” he said. “What I tell them is

— BILLY MCGUIGAN

that is the feeling that kids should get hooked on. Like, we want you to get addicted to that because that is what happened to me when I was two. I think that is a great gift to give to somebody.”

FUN FACTS:

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE VENUE TO PLAY IN OMAHA?

THAT’S REALLY TOUGH, BUT IN OMAHA, I’M GOING TO GO SLOWDOWN.

WILLIE NELSON HAS TRIGGER AND BB KING HAD LUCILLE, WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO, FAVORITE INSTRUMENT AND DOES IT HAVE A NAME?

YEAH, I’VE GOT ONE. IT’S A 1958 FENDER STRATOCASTER SUNBURST AND PEGGY SUE IS HER NAME. WE DID ABOUT 2,300 “RAVE ON” SHOWS TOGETHER AND ABOUT 1,200 “BUDDY HOLLY STORY” SHOWS TOGETHER. THE NECK IS BENT, SO I DON’T EVEN REALLY PLAY HER ANYMORE. SHE KIND OF JUST SITS IN THE CLOSET.

EVERYBODY HAS SEEN YOUR TALENTS UP CLOSE; WHAT IS A HIDDEN TALENT YOU HAVE THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT?

I LOVE GOLF. I’VE BECOME OBSESSED WITH GOLF AND I’M TRYING TO GET REALLY GOOD AT IT. I’M STILL REALLY BAD, BUT I’VE HIT SOME AMAZING SHOTS, JUST SOME OF THE COOLEST SHOTS I’VE EVER SEEN. I THINK THAT’S WHAT KEEPS ME AT IT.

WHAT’S A GUILTY PLEASURE, SOMETHING THAT IS YOUR INDULGENCE?

I STILL PLAY PLAYSTATION LIKE A TEENAGER. ABSOLUTE GUILTY PLEASURE. I’M NOT EVEN AFRAID TO SAY IT.

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING AND IF SO, WHAT?

I DO COLLECT BEATLE MEMORABILIA. I STILL HAVE MY “ABBEY ROAD” POSTER THAT I BOUGHT IN SECOND GRADE. I MEAN, IT’S WORTH ZERO TO ANYBODY BUT TO ME, IT’S MONEY.

YOUR FAVORITE ALBUM OF ALL TIME NOT BY THE BEATLES.

OH, THAT’S A GREAT QUESTION. I’M GOING TO GO “WHO’S NEXT” BY THE WHO. I REALLY, REALLY LOVE THAT ALBUM. BEACH BOYS’ “PET SOUNDS” IS UP THERE, AND TAYLOR SWIFT’S “1989” WOULD BE MY BIGGEST SHOCKER THAT I EVER LISTENED TO, BUT I GOTTA GO “WHO’S NEXT.” EVERY SONG ON THAT ONE IS GREAT.

Weekly Market Commentary

WRITTEN BY THE HFS INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The New Reality of Higher Inflation Rates

For most of the last year, investors believed inflation would steadily fall back toward normal levels and allow the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates. Instead, inflation is rearing its head again.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% in April, pushing the 12-month inflation rate to 3.8%, still well above the Fed’s 2% target. Markets had increasingly priced in lower rates, especially following Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair and the perception that he was a sock puppet who would favor easier monetary policy.

But regardless of who leads the Fed, the economic data is making the path forward difficult. Inflation remains too high for the Federal Reserve to aggressively cut interest rates anytime soon.

Yes, the war in Iran and higher oil prices are contributing to inflation pressures, but it is far bigger than energy alone. Shelter inflation rose another 0.6% in April, bringing annual housing inflation above 3% and making affordability even worse for homebuyers already facing elevated mortgage rates. Food prices are climbing even faster. Ground beef prices are up 14.5% heading into summer grilling season, while tomato prices have surged roughly 40% from a year ago, partly due to tariffs.

Consumers are also seeing double-digit price increases across a wide range of everyday expenses from dishes and flatware to jewelry, video streaming services and delivery costs. Not surprisingly, consumer confidence is collapsing; the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey recently posted the lowest reading in its 70-year history, highlighting how squeezed many households feel.

The market is now rapidly adjusting to the possibility that interest rates stay “higher for longer.” Treasury yields have moved sharply higher as investors reduce expectations for Fed rate cuts and begin preparing for the possibility that rates remain elevated well into 2026. That shift is especially visible in the two-year Treasury yield, which closely tracks expectations for Fed policy.

Investors spent much of 2024 and 2025 betting inflation would cool quickly and monetary policy would ease. Instead, sticky inflation, resilient economic growth and rising consumer costs are creating a far more difficult backdrop for both the Federal Reserve and financial markets.

Unless otherwise cited, the statements and commentary provided are opinions of Harrison Financial Services as of May 21, 2026, and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. This material does not constitute investment advice, and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment or security. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.

MIDLANDS LEADERS q&a

AILEEN BRADY, COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

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AILEEN

Bio:

A native of Conception, Missouri, Aileen Brady has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She joined Community Alliance at its founding, taking over as the organization’s CEO in late 2024. That year saw the organization serve nearly 6,000 individuals, a 51% increase over the previous two years. Also in 2024, Community Alliance opened the Community Alliance Center for Mental Health, one of just seven organizations in Nebraska state designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, employing a national framework that improves access to care and enhances outcomes.

What are we doing right in Omaha and Nebraska as far as mental health resources?

We have strong mental health programming happening in Omaha and across Nebraska, although the demand still exceeds the resources we have available. I’ve been in the field for more than 45 years and I can say we have made major strides in service delivery from those earlier days. We have a more robust set of community services that help people in the community where they live. We’ve moved away from long-term hospitalizations toward supporting people in their community.

In what area(s) is there still work to do in these areas?

We must view community-based services as essential to our healthcare system, and we need ready access to stable and consistent funding. The unsheltered homeless population in Omaha is experiencing the fastest growth rate of any U.S. city, which indicates a need for more services and supports. To elevate this need, the Omaha area has not meaningfully added affordable housing options in recent years such as project-based or individual housing vouchers.

Families are also in need of additional supports. More services for children and youth are very much needed and there is not a consistent funding mecha -

nism to provide education and support for family members, even though family is often a consistent support for loved ones with mental illness and/or substance use challenges.

How does Community Alliance fit into the existing spectrum of local service providers?

Our mission is to help individuals experiencing mental health and substance-use challenges achieve their unique potential and to live, work, learn and contribute in a community of mutual support. Offering a broad array of treatment, rehabilitation and recovery services, Community Alliance was the first to embrace the concept of serving people within their communities and addressing the full range of personal and community living needs along with behavioral health needs.

How is CA different than other providers in what it does and how it does it?

Crossword by Myles Mellor

Across

1. Law and Order ___

4. Major Omaha architectural firm, goes with 7 across

7. See 4 across

11. Gr. 1-6, abbr.

12. Prophesy

14. Unaffectedness

15. Commit

17. He wrote “An Unsocial Scientist”

18. Letter’s 2nd addendum intro

19. Horned herbivores

20. Believers

21. Bernadette, e.g., abbr.

22. Roam (about)

23. Verne hero

25. Rock’s ___ Jovi

26. Developer of the Reuben sandwich, goes with 41 across

30. Carpentry joint

33. Water barrier

37. Tech company now owned by Apollo funds

38. Q ___ queen, 2 words

39. Tech executive

40. Chinese mafia

41. See 26 across

43. School for a future ens.

45. Lady sheep

46. Shower froth

48. Little shaver

50. Coll. major, abbr.

52. Soap-airing TV station

53. 24 in a day, abbr.

56. Heroic tale

59. Mountaintop nests

61. Tic-tac-toe win

62. Listen to

63. Cereal first created by Omaha’s Skinner Manufacturing company

65. Prado pictures

We take an integrated approach to mental health, substance use, physical health care and social supports. Other organizations offer separate services but none offer the same comprehensive range of services that are integrated like they are at Community Alliance. With this integrated approach, clients can receive care across different areas of life without needing to go through multiple providers.

Community Alliance also offers 24/7 support for those in crisis. This level of support is not typically available from other providers. We focus on helping build independence and stability through programs that address housing, employment and family education. This, too, is different from other providers that may prioritize treatment over longer-term support and stability.

Overall, Community Alliance’s approach to service is person- and family-centered, focusing on the whole person’s mental, physical and social well-being.

1. Caught some Z’s

2. Frost lines, e.g.

3. Decision maker, abbr.

4. Sensational

5. New York archbishop Edward

6. Words before sight and mind

66. Vote into office

67. Empty

68. Poke

69. City near Sparks

70. B&B part

Down

Man

Stupid

Chinese dog

Superior

7. Earmarked 8. Sounds of contentment 9. Future atty.’s exam, abbr.

Poisonous evergreens

Dr. Foreman on ‘’House’’, Omar

Nearby, 2 words

Surface anew 16. “Cogito, ___ sum”

X-mas punches 30. Creator of Charlie and Matilda

China setting

Means 34. Post-E.R. place

Gold units, abbr.

Ages and ages

Dry, as wine

Even though

Lion, e.g.

AAA, e.g.

“Greasy” of football fame

Global technology company

Large group

Children’s author Dahl’s first name

Loudness measure

Type of carpet

Relating to aircraft

“___ life!”- 2 words

Nothing, in Nice

Baby’s food catcher

UPCOMING events

June 1

REACH Partner Highlight — Lending Link

Location: Greater Omaha Chamber and online

This educational session by the Greater Omaha Chamber REACH Program focuses on financial coaching, lending readiness, affordable lending options, and resources supporting long-term financial stability and small business growth.

— your.omahachamber.org/events

June 1-3

International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare

Location: Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Dr. in Lincoln

A cooperating team of U.S. and Canadian animal scientists and veterinarians host this biennial event in rotation with partner institutions in both countries.

This year’s symposium includes talks, roundtables and panels discussing practical tools, research findings and the trajectory of beef cattle welfare management.

— beefcattlewelfare.org

June 2

YP Showcase

Location: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.

The Greater Omaha Young Professionals Showcase provides opportunities to connect with local organizations, network with peers and discover meaningful ways to get involved in the community with light refreshments provided.

— omahachamber.org

June 3

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Fundraising Palooza

Location: Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St.

Nonprofit executives, employees, board members and volunteers from Nebraska and Iowa learn from local experts, hear from local funders and

Crossword by Myles Mellor – Answers

network with peers to share ideas on grant writing and fundraising best practices.

— nonprofitam.org

June 3

TalentTrack 2026 Conference

Location: Marriott Regency, 10220 Regency Cir.

This agency-first conference for travel healthcare staffing leaders, recruiters and innovators. Sessions focus on strategy, growth and operational excellence in healthcare staffing.

— staffinghub.com/staffing-industry-trade-shows-events

June 3-4

Reignite2Unite Omaha Development Symposium

Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N. 10th St.

The third annual Reignite2Unite Omaha Development Symposium convenes professionals from across the development ecosystem who are eager to transform the region through equitable solutions for affordable housing, land activation and community development. Reignite2Unite is co-organized by Front Porch Investments, the Omaha Municipal Land Bank and Spark.

— wemake.omaha.gov

June 4

Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Awards

Location: All Makes, 2558 Farnam St.

This night of connection and celebration honors excellence across categories like civic engagement, culture, innovation and philanthropy along with member milestone anniversaries.

— omahachamber.org

June 5

AI-CCORE Presents: Mav AI Day at UNO

Location: Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, University of Nebraska Omaha

This daylong forum on applied AI in research, business and education is open to faculty, students, employers and the broader Omaha tech community. — events.unomaha.edu

June 5-7

Startup Weekend Omaha: Open Range x Techstars

Location: Catalyst Omaha, 4601 Catalyst Court

This is a 48-hour event where participants pitch an idea, form teams, build a viable business and compete for a prize package valued at $30,000. Open to founders, students and innovators across the region.

— openrange.org/startup-weekend

June 6

Startup Your Summer Summit 2026

Location: Hot Shops Art Center, 3804 N. 27th St.

This morning business and networking event connects Omaha entrepreneurs, startups and professionals for conversation, collaboration and community building.

— eventbrite.com

June 6

Elevate 2026

Location: Aquarium Conference Center at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.

Hosted by the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, this statewide conference brings together child care business owners and entrepreneurs for a full day of learning and collaboration focused on business development, covering human resources, finance management, marketing and leadership development. Spanish interpretation is available throughout the day.

— elevate.nebraskaearly.org

Alexandria

M. Sharpe & Isabella C. Hunt

GROSS WELCH MARKS CLARE

ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR PROMOTION AND NEW ASSOCIATE

The Omaha law firm of Gross Welch Marks Clare is pleased to announce the promotion of Alexandria M. Sharpe (formerly Alexandria Bartels) to director.

Sharpe earned her law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 2020. While in law school, she began working at GWMC as a law clerk. Upon graduating, she joined the firm as an associate attorney.

While practicing primarily in family law, along with guardianships, Sharpe has become an integral member of the GWMC team. Sharpe also serves the Nebraska Bar through her participation on the committee for the Barristers’ Ball, an annual fundraiser that supports the Nebraska Lawyers Foundation. Her dedication, contributions and excellent client service have led to her well-earned advancement to the position of director.

Joining Sharpe on GWMC’s family law team, the firm is happy to announce the hiring of Isabella C. Hunt as an associate attorney.

Hunt earned her law degree from Creighton University School of Law and is actively involved in several professional organizations. She is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association and participates in its Leadership Academy Class. In addition, she serves on the NSBA’s Executive Committee for its Women and the Law Section. Her community service work also includes her participation as an executive committee member of the Robert M. Spire Inns of Court, among other affiliations.

GWMC is a full-service law firm with a recognized presence in Omaha and throughout the Midwest for nearly 100 years. Its experienced team of attorneys is dedicated to providing comprehensive and cost-effective legal solutions to clients across a wide range of practice areas. The firm remains committed to providing practical and innovative legal advice, tailored to the unique needs of each client.

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THOMPSON, DREESSEN & DORNER, INC. NAMES MIKE SMITH

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Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner (TD2) has named Mike Smith shareholder and survey principal. Since joining TD2 in 1993, Smith has helped expand the firm’s surveying services throughout the region, earning a reputation for technical excellence, leadership and client service. In his new role, he will continue leading operations, mentoring staff, and strengthening client relationships. TD2CO.COM/TD2-NAMES-NEW-PRINCIPAL-MIKE-SMITH

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Tyler K. Lyon is an attorney at Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP with a background in litigation and plaintiff advocacy. A Chicagoland native, he graduated summa cum laude from Saint Louis University and earned his J.D. with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Tyler served on the Nebraska Law Review and gained hands-on experience through multiple legal clinics and externships.

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LEGAL notices

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOTS A TOTS LLC

Lots A Tots LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska to conduct lawful business activities including mobile food vendor services. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

PATRICK M. FLOOD, ATTORNEY

10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728

NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FOCCUS, INC. USA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of FOCCUS, Inc. USA, a Nebraska nonprofit religious corporation (the “Corporation”) have been amended and restated by the Directors as of May 12, 2026, and filed with the Secretary of State on May 19, 2026.

The Articles of Incorporation have been amended to generally provide as follows:

1. To increase the number of directors and define and eliminate certain ex officio directors;

2. To define and eliminate certain ex officio officers; and

3. To provide a mechanism to determine how excess funds may be distributed. First publication May 29, 2026

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 South 72nd Street, Ste 1200 Omaha, NE 68124

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following-described property will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash at the H-14 Conference Room on the Harney Level of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, in the City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska on June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.: Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Benson Gardens Replat 22, as surveyed, platted, and recorded in the city of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Commonly known as: 2306 N. 79th Street, Omaha, Nebraska subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes; (2) special assessments; (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which may affect the property; (4) unpaid utility charges; (5) prior mortgages and trust deeds of record, if any; and (6) ground leases of record.

This sale is being held pursuant to the power of sale granted in a certain Deed of Trust executed by Trustor on or about August 16, 2024, and recorded on August 20, 2024 at Inst. No. 2024058212 in favor of Robert Nawojski, Beneficiary, in the Records of the Register of Deeds of Douglas County, Nebraska. The highest bidder is required to deposit a minimum of $10,000.00 in cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and to deliver the remaining balance in cash

or certified funds or by wire transfer to the undersigned by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale (except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Beneficiary), or to make other arrangements acceptable to the Trustee. The Beneficiary specifically reserves the right to credit bid. The purchaser is responsible for all fees and taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made on an “as is, where is” basis without warranties as to the title or condition of the property. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Any personal property which may be located at the property is not included with the sale and may be removed following the sale by Beneficiary.

By: David J. Skalka, Trustee, #21537 Lindsey A. Schuler, #25305

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 (402) 391-6777

Attorneys for Trustee 01356683.DOC

First publication May 15, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BT UNDERGROUND, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BT UNDERGROUND, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its Members. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on May 21, 2026. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Blake Thompson, P.O. Box 372, Springfield, NE 68059. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Blake Thompson, Manager. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for.

Blake Thompson, Manager

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TANGO JULIET HOLDING LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tango Juliet Holding LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 7, 2026. If you have a claim against the Company, please provide in writing the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date in which your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 308 North 129th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the Company will be barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within 5 years from the date of your receipt of this notice. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOMELONGEVITYMD, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HomeLongevityMD, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 20720 Timberland Drive, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company is formed to render medical consultation services. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MENDLIK SPORTS HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is MENDLIK SPORTS HOLDINGS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3619 South 170th Ct., Omaha, NE 68130. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 15, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4931-3106-3977, v. 1 First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BOHEMIA 1416, LLC

Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

The name of the Limited Liability Company is BOHEMIA 1416, L.L.C.

The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114.

This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska.

The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Manager, Member and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement.

Leila Rathert-Knowles, Member and Manager

Connor W. Orr, Organizer

9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114

(402) 408-6488

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF CEDAR OAKS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Cedar Oaks, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Company”), has been amended by updating the Designated Office Address to 5701 South 112th Street, Lincoln, NE 68526.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

Burnett Legal Group LLP

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4502, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 4502, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced by filing its Certificate of Organization on the 20th day of May, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. /s/ Charles L. Grimes Charles L. Grimes, Organizer

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MFO HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MFO Holdings, LLC was organized in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at 13819 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68154. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRUE BUILD, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of True Build, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Company”), has been amended by updating the Designated Office Address to 3439 23rd Street E, Columbus, NE 68601.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION SMTR2, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SMTR2, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 10211 M Street, Omaha NE 68127 and the name of the registered agent at such address is Van Tran. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on November 25th 2025 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

/s/ Van Luat Tran organizer First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION SMTR1, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SMTR1, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 5609 South 139th Street, Omaha NE 68137 and the name of the registered agent at such address is Van Tran. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on December 10th 2025 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. /s/ Van Luat Tran organizer

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

Lowe Legal Group PC LLO

Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney Linden Place, 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100 Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PONY SHOES LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pony Shoes LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on March 20, 2026, under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Its designated office is: 200 S. 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Registered Agent is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., located at 200 S. 21st ST. STE. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AQUARIUS INDUSTRIES LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aquarius Industries LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The registered office of the company is 15218 Westchester Drive Omaha, NE 68154. The registered agent is Registered Agents Inc. The registered agent’s address is 200 S 21st ST STE 400A Lincoln, NE 68510. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful business for which

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF LODGEPOLE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Lodgepole Real Estate, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Company”), has been amended to be designated as a professional limited liability company providing Real Estate Services. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 7, 2026.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Law Offices 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PK CREATIVE GROUP LLC

PK Creative Group LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 10652 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JDH BM34, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is JDH BM34, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 16, 2025, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WH PITTSBURG HIGHLANDS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WH Pittsburg Highlands, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on January 15, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GIH OMAHA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is GIH OMAHA, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 12, 2025, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GT5 HORIZONS RIDGE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GT5 Horizons Ridge, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 23021 J Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Rebecca M. Queensland, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF FNC WEST, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a public benefit corporation under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is FNC WEST, INC. The name and address of the incorporator and registered agent is Paul Schadegg, 11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The corporation commenced existence on May 18, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The corporation is authorized to issued One Thousand (1, 000) shares of common stock at One Cent ($0.01) par value per share. LDM Business Services, Incorporator

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEW MEMS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NEW MEMS, LLC (the “Company”), a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 19258 Poppleton Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 with Fadi Alsaleem as the Company’s agent for service of process at that address. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GLAS FINANCIAL, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Glas Financial, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1806 N 101st Street, Omaha, NE 68114. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Matthew P Wenz, 1806 N 101st Street, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILLIAMSBURG PIZZA OF NEBRASKA # 3, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLIAMSBURG PIZZA OF NEBRASKA # 3, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: Matthew Hodges, 299 North 115th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The LLC’s designated office is located at 299 North 115th Street, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 4 KERNELS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 4 KERNELS, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: John W. McClellan, 12715 Westchester Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154. The LLC’s designated office address is 12715 Westchester Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TETRAD DONUTS LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tetrad Donuts LLC (the “LLC”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Member in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Jeffrey S. Penne, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARE HPM, LLC

Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Care HPM, LLC. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Paul D. Heimann. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 10032 Seward Street, Omaha, NE 68114. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Howard C. Edwards, Jr., Member; Paul Heimann, Organizer, 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114, (402) 408-6488. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, LLC

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STELLYLA BEK, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stellyla Bek, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HOUSING AT NORTH ACRES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Housing at North Acres, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 3211 North 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 and designating its registered agent as Rhonda A. Hodge-Mason with its registered office at 3211 North 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HIGH SIDE HOLDINGS, LLC

Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform

Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is HIGH SIDE HOLDINGS, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 20273 Blondo Parkway Elkhorn, Nebraska, 68022.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Manager, Member and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Jacob Landers, Member and Manager, Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114. (402) 408-6488

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TC NEW JERSEY, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TC New Jersey, L.L.C. (the “LLC”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Member in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Jeffrey S. Penne, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 7801 STATE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 7801 State, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF H&T REALTY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 22, 2026, the Certificate of Organization of H&T Realty, LLC was amended to change its name to GIBSON GROUP LLC

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

ERICKSON & SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 397-2200

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF INSERVIO, INC.

Corporate Name: Inservio, Inc.

Registered Agent and Office: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Authorized Number of Shares: 200,000

Incorporator: Shay Garvin, Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SMTR, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SMTR, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 6744 S 91st Ave, Omaha NE 68127 and the name of the registered agent at such address is Van Tran. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on November 6th 2025 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers.

/s/ Van Luat Tran organizer

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP Law Offices

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

An Amended Certificate of Organization of MadJac Realty & Property Management, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), was filed on May 6, 2026, for the purpose of amending the Certificate of Organization of the Company to provide for a change in the name of the Company to MadJac, LLC.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JRQ PROPERTIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JRQ Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company

is 12108 Iva Street, Gretna, NE 68028.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WAR ROOM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that War Room Technologies, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 105, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MICHAEL WAYNE CONTRACTING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is MICHAEL WAYNE CONTRACTING, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 12923 Cady Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 1, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Manager, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. 49125927-7486, v. 2. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SMTR3, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SMTR3, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 14502 Emiline Street, La Vista NE 68138 and the name of the registered agent at such address is Van Tran. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on December 1st 2025 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. /s/ Van Luat Tran organizer First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SASHA TALENT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of Sasha Talent, LLC: The name of the limited liability company is Sasha Talent, LLC; and the street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 2104 S. 156th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

On May 20, 2026, an amendment to the Certificate of Organization of Inservio, LLC was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to change the name of the organization to Inspira, LLC.

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MAPLE ROCK HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Maple Rock Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2712 East 12th Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEG UP ENTERPRISES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Leg Up Enterprises, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9874 Devonshire Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CLICK OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7, 2026, Click Occupational Therapy, LLC, with a registered agent address of 7305 Main Street, Ralston, NE 68127 and a designated office address of 5705 South 104th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68127, was formed in the State of Nebraska. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Philip T. Sanberg

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF

ORGANIZATION OF TILVINA ENTERPRISES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Tilvina Enterprises, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10605 Adams Drive, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 11, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. Notice is hereby further given that on May 20, 2026, Tilvina Enterprises, LLC amended its Certificate of Organization. The company shall now be known as Tildina Enterprises, LLC. The full text of such Amended Certificate of Organization is on file with the Secretary of State of the state of Nebraska. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer. 4922-1054-9418, v. 2 First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney 11429 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JC HOLTBERG, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JC HOLTBERG, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 11429 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on May 14, 2026, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Organizer

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WH COWETA SENIOR VILLAS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WH Coweta Senior Villas, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on January 15, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LISHASTYLES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is LISHASTYLES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 16615 Madison St., Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 12, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF STEAMBOAT AG, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is STEAMBOAT AG, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 18, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4908-9601-2205, v. 1 First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILD WOMEN & FLOUR, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wild Women & Flour, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office is 10810 S. 175th Ave., Omaha, NE 68136. The initial agent for service of process and the agent’s address is Emily Schuller, 10810 S. 175th Ave., Omaha, NE 68136. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

Jeffrey T. Palzer

3555 Farnam St., Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LION LEGACY DEVELOPMENT, LLC

The name of the Company is LION LEGACY DEVELOPMENT, LLC. The street address of the initial designated office is 486 Sandy Pointe Lane, Ashland, NE 68003. The registered agent is Scott Hazuka and the registered agent’s address is 486 Sandy Pointe Lane, Ashland, NE 68003. The general nature of the Company is commercial real estate holding company. The Company commenced on May 12, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PW LAND CO., LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is PW LAND CO., LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 15, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4910-1685-6749, v. 1

First publication May 29, 2026, final June 12, 2026

Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

402-397-2200

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Women’s Therapy and Learning Center, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on May 14, 2026, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Ryan D. Miller, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against Women’s Therapy and Learning Center, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JDE PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is JDE PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 12, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KT TREES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is KT TREES LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 16526 Redwood Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 6, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4931-3106-3977, v. 1

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STEPHEN CENTER ENTERPRISES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEPHEN CENTER ENTERPRISES, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: Chris Knauf, 2723 Q St., Omaha, NE 68107. The LLC’s designated office address is 2723 Q St., Omaha, NE 68107. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF INVESTLEE ARBOR, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Investlee Arbor, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 11204 William Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Daniel J Goaley, 11204 William Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Law Offices 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114

Telephone 402-392-1250 | Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LAIMORE LLC

Laimore LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 10652 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF FROEHLICH INVESTMENTS V, L.L.C

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Froehlich Investments V, L.L.C. The address of the initial designated office is 8629 S. 99th Circle, La Vista, NE 68128. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 4, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. 4919-7986-8832, v. 1

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TRUE BLUE FARMLAND, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is TRUE BLUE FARMLAND, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 12, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, LLC

1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RED STAPLER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Red Stapler, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jon Blumenthal, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at c/o Jon Blumenthal, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GKLN PROPERTIES, LLC

GKLN PROPERTIES, LLC, with its designated office located at 16025 Bedford Ave, Omaha, NE 68116, gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on August 7, 2025. The registered agent is Shaun M. James and the Registered Office is 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. Ryan Esch, Organizer First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF YUTAN HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that YUTAN HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7878 Main Street, Suite 2G, La Vista, NE 68128. The Registered Agent of the company is CT Corporation System, 5601 S 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VMH HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VMH HOLDINGS, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Thomas M. Worthington, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The designated office address is c/o Thomas M. Worthington, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Rebecca M. Queensland, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST COMMISSIONING SERVICES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Midwest Commissioning Services, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 15418 Weir St. #311 Omaha NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 08 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FORZENA CAPITAL LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Forzena Capital LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1402 Jones Street, Suite 29, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF TDF, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of TDF, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company (“Company”), has been amended to delete Article 16, Section 1(a) regarding the timeframe for dissolution of the Company.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

MARTIN P. PELSTER, Attorney

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MDC BEARCREEK, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is MDC Bearcreek, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11550 I Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68137. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Paul McCune, 11550 I Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JET FUEL LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JET FUEL LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the Company is 10842 Old Mill Road, Suite 2, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered Agent and office of the Company is Nichole Mallett, 10842 Old Mill Road, Suite 2, Omaha, Nebraska 68154

First publication May 22, 2026, final June 5, 2026

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SEAMLESS RENTALS LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Seamless Rentals LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the limited liability company is 16403 Miami St, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process of the limited liability company is Colton Bakhit-Placke, 16403 Miami St, Omaha, NE 68116.

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SET THE TONE PARTY RENTALS AND SERVICES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Set the Tone Party Rentals and Services, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2586 Manderson, Omaha, NE 68111. The name and address of the registered agent is Alex Douglas-Mayo, Sr., 2586 Manderson, Omaha, NE 68111. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 1, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. Organizer

First publication May 15, 2026, final May 29, 2026

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: CHARTRAND ORTHODONTICS.

Name of Applicant: Daniel Chartrand DMD MS LLC

Address: 10801 PACIFIC STREET, OMAHA NE 68154

Applicant is LLC.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 06/01/2024.

General nature of business: Orthodontist.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Daniel Chartrand.

First publication May 29, 2026

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: AMDOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.

Name of Applicant: Truck Stuff, Inc.

Address: 9232 PARKER STREET, OMAHA, NE 68114

Applicant is CORPORATION.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 4/1/2026.

General nature of business: Business Services.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Megan Amdor.

First publication May 29, 2026

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: TODAY MIMO.

Name of Applicant: Mimo The Label, LLC

Address: 7930 BLONDO STREET, SUITE 100, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68134

Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: September 25, 2025.

General nature of business: Creative media, publishing, branding, educational, and digital content services.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Karine E. Sokpoh. First publication May 29, 2026

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: FOREST’S GAME TIME PUB AND GRILL.

Name of Applicant: KT Trees, LLC

Address: 16526 REDWOOD STREET, OMAHA, NE 68136

Applicant is A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: May 6, 2026.

General nature of business: All lawful business.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Daniel J. Waters, Legal Representative. First publication May 29, 2026

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: RENEWED TREASURES.

Name of Applicant: Andrea Davis

Address: 5518 S 161ST STREET, OMAHA, NE 68135

Applicant is INDIVIDUAL.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: March 10, 2026.

General nature of business: selling used and repurposed goods.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Andrea Davis.

First publication May 29, 2026

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Quality Fence

Recycled Sounds

Reis’ Bakery

Rooted Table

Saddle Creek Breakfast Club

Sandhills Elixir

Say Hey There

Screen Ink

SET The Bar

Sgt. Peffer’s Cafe

Shug’s Comfort Food

SISO Martial Arts

Surreal Media Lab

Synchronicity

Ted & Wally’s

The Amazing Pizza Machine

The Corky Canvas

The Green Spot

The Nail Shop

The Next Chapter Bookstore

The Tea Smith

Thomas Funeral Home

Todata Analytics

True Pottery

Upside Same-Day Dental Crowns

VALO Wellness Spa

Vic’s Corn Popper

Village Grinder

Vino Mas

Vintage Oasis Omaha

Wheatfield’s Eatery and Bakery