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Jill Shudak has never been afraid to move fast on a decision. In her mid-20s, working for a telemarketing company, she flew to Chicago on a Monday to train her own replacement. By Wednesday, the company had offered her a different job — on the condition that she start the following Monday. She flew home, packed up her belongings over a weekend, and moved to Chicago. That same instinct carried her into public office. Shudak was elected in November as the first woman voters have chosen to lead Council Bluffs in its 173-year history. She served on city boards for years, running for mayor when the previous administration moved to sell and redevelop Dodge Riverside area over the objections of residents. Shudak spent years working in financial technology, managing daily settlement and reconciliation for some of the country’s largest companies. She’s brought that same instinct for numbers to City Hall, along with a promise of transparency she said was missing. She even replaced the solid door to her office with one that In 2024, the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and Iowa has a window. West Foundation began exploring community members’ concerns MBJ sat down with Shudak to talk about about population growth and efforts to address it. The next year they Dodge Park, the Omaha streetcar, a Mills County partnered with the city to launch the Council Bluffs Area Survey; an impressive land deal with an unexpected twist and why homelessness remains her top priority. 2,000-plus residents participated. “One thing that we heard very clearly is that people care deeply about SHUDAK ON PAGE 06 Council Bluffs and want to see it grow,” said Chris LaFerla, president and CEO of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. “I think that Council Bluffs is a hidden gem in this region, and it’s time that people discover Council Bluffs and who we are.” Mayor Jill Shudak said the city has much to be proud of. “It’s important for Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa to build an identity beyond simply being viewed as an extension of the Omaha metro because our regional partnership is a strength, but our identity should be our own,” she said. “We have our own history, communities, businesses, workforce, natural resources, educational institutions, riverfront, recreation opportunities
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The City of Omaha and Woodbury Corp. held a town hall Aug. 26 to provide updates on the Crossroads development. The site, running from 72nd Street to 75th Avenue between Dodge and Cass streets, is being redeveloped as a dense, mixed-use “city within a city” composed of retail, residential, office, entertainment, hospitality and civic buildings. The Crossroads project has been marked by years of delays, rising public tax subsidies and changes in developers. More recently, the project has drawn criticism over the proposed public safety headquarters, adding to questions about the scale and cost of the public investment in the redevelopment. Despite those controversies, project officials said the development is moving forward. Josh Berger, Woodbury Corp.’s director of development for the Midwest, said six major projects — representing roughly two-thirds of the development — are now under design, construction or completion and are expected to move forward within the next 24 months.
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At the meeting, city leaders also discussed the proposed plans for a new public safety headquarters. In July, Mayor John Ewing Jr. unveiled designs for a $181 million, 275,000-square-foot facility that would consolidate Omaha police and fire administrative functions for the first time in the city’s modern history. The administrative facility would house about 350 sworn and civilian employees. Leo A Daly is serving as the architect for the Crossroads development Key development updates and the public safety headquarters. Cinemark Gamescape, an approximately 87,000- to 90,000-squareLeaders stressed that the facility will be for administrative purposes, not foot entertainment complex atop a new 550-stall city parking garage, a precinct or active fire station. is expected to open in spring 2028 and draw 500,000 to 600,000 Functions include police and fire administration, crime investigations, visitors annually. forensic labs, evidence storage, public information offices, fire prevention Block B, a roughly 30,000-square-foot mixed-use building, is set to begin and education spaces and a real‑time operations center where the fire and construction in September, adding about 200 residential units, ground-floor police chiefs can coordinate during major incidents. retail and an 875-stall public parking garage along Cass Street. City leaders said the headquarters would replace aging 1960s-era Block E is planned as the development’s key public gathering space facilities with asbestos, high maintenance costs and limited space. and mixed-use heart. Berger said developers are also in lease negotiations Crossroads was selected over downtown for its central location, parking with a prospective office tenant that would be new to the Omaha market. and proximity to the new central library and other amenities. Berger said he views Block E as the heart of the development, and the They also said it will help to attract and retain talent for the two most important to get right. Construction starts in spring 2027 with delivery departments. expected in 2029. “This is a more central location, and both the police and fire departments “We really look at the central green as a kind of activity space to be understand visibility is a key component to building trust in the community,” another anchor to the development, but it’s really easy to get it wrong,” said Marco Floreani, deputy chief of staff of economic development for the Berger said. “So we got to think about this. We’re going to take a lot of Mayor’s Office. “And this would be a very visible location for them. When input, a lot of stakeholders, and really work to get it right. Because if you get it wrong, it just becomes a dead zone, and that’s what we don’t want.” you think about a mixed-use development, a big part of that value is the He said that Block F is the largest and most dense project in the relationships you build from the diversity of uses and neighbors.” Voters will decide in November whether to approve the bonding development, with everything from retail to multifamily. The parcel surrounds the existing Target on the site, and Woodbury Corp. expects to authority that would fund most of the headquarters project, with $155 million in bonds requiring voter approval. Thomas Warren, chief of staff in begin work on it in Q3 of 2027. Blocks I and J, both retail-focused, are projected to break ground in 2027. the Mayor’s Office, said the city is unlikely to pursue the project through an The historic “legacy sign” has been purchased and will be renovated alternative funding source if voters reject the ballot issue. Page 3 • September 11, 2026
FROM THE editor Council Bluffs, the Best of Both Worlds This week’s cover story takes readers across the river to Council Bluffs, where Mayor Jill Shudak sat down with MBJ to talk about Dodge Riverside area, the Omaha streetcar, a Mills County land deal and the issue she calls her top priority: homelessness. Shudak, the first woman voters have chosen to lead the city in its 173-year history, brings a financial technology background to City Hall, along with a promise of transparency that shows up in small ways, like the window she had installed in her office door. That promise extends to how she talks about hard questions. The Cattleman’s Heritage beef processing deal that once justified annexing 420 acres in Mills County fell through, and Shudak was direct about it: the land reverts to county-led projects going forward, not citydriven ones. The Dodge Riverside area fight that pushed her toward the mayor’s race remains settled in her mind, she said, citing the cost of fill dirt and the channels running beneath the Missouri River. And on the Omaha streetcar’s linkage study, her answer was blunt: Council Bluffs has pulled up streetcar tracks twice before, and her self-described price tag of “$22 million-per-mile” hasn’t changed her thinking on a third attempt. That same growth conversation runs through this issue’s Council Bluffs Growth Report. Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris LaFerla, Community Foundation for Western Iowa President and CEO Donna Dostal and Iowa Western Community College President Dan Kinney each described a city working to define itself apart from Omaha’s shadow, even as nearly a third of employed Council Bluffs residents commute across the river for work. Shudak’s goal of 3,300 new housing units over the next several years sits at the center of that effort, alongside projects tracked in this week’s Ten to Watch list: the East Manawa Subdivision, the West Broadway streetscape rebuild, and Iowa Western’s new Transportation & Logistics Building among them. I understand this desire, as I reside in a small town. Downtown Omaha, with its sporting events, arts and culinary scene, is minutes away, yet in the area surrounding the core of the metro, one can grab a cup of coffee at a cafe where the wait staff often knows how to cook a patron’s eggs before asking. Council Bluffs sits in that same space between two speeds, and this week’s growth report captures a city working to claim both. Omaha’s own growth questions surfaced at an Aug. 26 town hall on the Crossroads development, where Josh Berger of Woodbury Corp. laid out a 24-month runway for six major projects, representing roughly two-thirds of the site. The mixed-use development at 72nd and Dodge streets has drawn renewed scrutiny over Mayor John Ewing Jr.’s proposed $181 million public safety headquarters there, a project that depends on $155 million in bonds voters will decide on in November. City leaders framed the Crossroads location as central and visible; whether voters agree remains an open question until the ballot. A few blocks south, GreenSlate Development Partners announced plans for 186 apartments at 24th and Dodge streets, with 85% of the building targeted at or below 80% of the Omaha metro’s area median income. President Scott Dobbe described the project as filling a missing middle for workforce incomes, the teachers, first responders and tradespeople who earn too much for subsidized housing but too little for market rate. The $39.1 million project is one of the first four announced through Omaha’s Urban Core Housing Fund and sits at the intersection of Metro Transit’s two busiest routes, with the Omaha Streetcar expected to add a third layer of access when service begins in 2028. Sarpy County, meanwhile, is looking further out. The Sarpy County Chamber’s new five-year strategic plan, Prosper 2032, organizes the county’s growth ambitions around four pillars: employer retention, talent recruitment, quality-of-life advocacy through a Choose Sarpy initiative, and a stronger unified voice on infrastructure and housing policy. This issue also marks a century of manufacturing history in Council Bluffs. Palfinger’s facility on South 11th Street traces back to 1926 and the founding of Omaha Standard, a truck body and equipment manufacturer that survived a wartime production shift, a 1945 labor strike, multiple ownership changes and a 2008 acquisition by Palfinger. The company will host a centennial celebration Oct. 2, timed to National Manufacturing Day. And in Midlands Leaders, Sydney Stokey traces her people-first approach to recruitment back to the Disney College Program, an internship that shaped how she now leads talent acquisition at Frankel, after earlier stops at HDR and Nebraska Methodist College. Next week, MBJ turns to the Omaha Growth Report, where several facets will describe a thriving city, from Greater Omaha Chamber President and CEO Heath Mello showing growth from capital investment supported through the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership to Metropolitan Community College becoming one of the first community colleges in the nation to offer programs eligible for Workforce Pell Grant funding, to several large CRE projects. Across two states and a handful of different institutions, this week’s stories share a common thread: growth that depends less on population numbers than on the harder work of building identity, housing and workforce to match them. We are paying attention. Daisy Hutzell-Rodman Executive Editor Midlands Business Journal Page 4 • September 11, 2026
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TOP THINGS TO KNOW Omaha tightens TIF housing rules
Lincoln innovation hub secures $2M
Omaha City Council approved five affordable-housing and tax-increment-financing policies on a 5-2 vote. Future TIF applicants must document existing housing and rents; projects demolishing residences must replace bedrooms or pay into an affordable-housing fund. Annual rent rolls and sale-price records will be required, while a city concierge will help income-restricted projects navigate approvals. This marks a significant legal and administrative shift designed to protect urban housing density and keep residential development balanced across local neighborhoods.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded a $2 million structural grant to a Lincoln-based technology incubator to accelerate local entrepreneurship programs. The public funding framework allows the facility to expand its prototype laboratories, purchase advanced additive manufacturing equipment and offer subsidized office space to early-stage software and engineering startups. By bolstering the regional tech ecosystem, state leadership plans to retain young professional talent and spark localized seed-stage venture capital activity.
UNMC plans $17.4M training facility
Regional development partnership set up
UNMC held a groundbreaking for a $17.4 million Infectious Disease Air Transport training facility, extending the Air Force C-STARS Omaha program. The building will include biocontainment transport modules and an aircraft fuselage for aeromedical, healthcare and response training. Federal health and defense funding will support the project, with occupancy expected in fall 2027. The hightech manufacturing and design of this specialized facility will significantly enhance regional military preparedness, medical technology training and local healthcare infrastructure development.
Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation announced a joint economic development partnership with Mills County leaders to streamline business recruitment across Southwest Iowa. The collaborative expansion merges municipal infrastructure toolkits, giving local entrepreneurs and incoming commercial users better access to siteselection data, regional workforce metrics and joint industrial zoning pools. By unifying marketing efforts along the I-29 corridor, the entities plan to attract larger logistics and manufacturing investments to the rural region while keeping early-stage development costs balanced.
FNBO to buy Colorado’s InBankshares
Nebraska deploys new state AI chatbot
First National of Nebraska agreed to acquire Denverbased InBankshares and its banking subsidiary, InBank, in an all-cash deal valued at an estimated $200 million to $204 million. The transaction would add nine Colorado branches and four in northern New Mexico, giving FNBO a larger Western footprint. Regulatory approval is expected by yearend; rebranding and customer conversion would follow in 2027. This major banking acquisition highlights the Omaha institution’s aggressive regional expansion strategy and substantial corporate wealth management positioning.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced the successful deployment of a new AI chatbot on the official state website, Nebraska.gov. The automated assistant has already handled over 188,000 inquiries, leading to a notable 20% reduction in traditional phone call volumes. Nearly one-fifth of these user interactions occurred outside normal business hours between midnight and 6 a.m. The AI system offers seamless citizen services in 50 distinct languages, effectively increasing online transactions while lowering administrative burdens.
STB extends UP merger review timeline
Addressing childcare crisis in state
The Surface Transportation Board extended the deadline to Sept. 30 for parties to file notices of intent to participate in Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern. The board’s Aug. 31 decision leaves the rest of the procedural schedule unchanged. The Omaha-based railroad’s merger review now gives shippers, competitors, unions and other stakeholders more time to enter the formal record. This legal extension ensures rigorous regulatory scrutiny and ethical business compliance before any dominant transport consolidation occurs.
NDOT wins $5.15M grant package
The Nebraska Department of Transportation said it received $5.15 million in Build America Bureau and Federal Highway Administration technical-assistance grants. The awards will help create a project-delivery framework for alternative delivery methods, innovative financing and public-private partnerships across seven counties. The initiative could give Nebraska agencies new tools to structure and advance major transportation projects. This funding mechanism introduces advanced modern frameworks to optimize statewide infrastructure planning, financial management and civil engineering development.
Nebraska economic development specialists are urging collaborative community action to solve the state’s growing childcare shortages. Highlighting the problem as a critical pillar of regional workforce development, experts emphasize that individual businesses, local governments and philanthropic organizations must work together. Fragile early childhood education infrastructure directly impacts employer retention and localized economic growth across rural and urban municipalities. Bipartisan state lawmakers are currently exploring legislative reforms to stabilize the system and support working parents throughout the region.
Iowa announces historic low tax threshold
Iowa Workforce Development state officials announced that the state will maintain its lowest possible unemployment insurance tax rates for employers for the fifth consecutive year. This legal policy move is designed to provide substantial financial relief to small business owners and massive corporate entities alike. By minimizing payroll tax burdens, state leadership aims to foster business retention, stimulate regional hiring and give human resources professionals more room to build aggressive, competitive workforce development packages.
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I-180 girder work brings closures
NDOT announced overnight I-180 closures in Lincoln for girder installation at the I-80 interchange. The agency scheduled separate northbound and southbound restrictions as crews place bridge components, with detours and lane impacts expected around the interchange. The work is part of a broader bridge-reconstruction effort affecting freight, commuters and access between Lincoln’s interstate network and northern neighborhoods. This massive logistical undertaking highlights the heavy industrial manufacturing and construction coordination required to modernize vital state commerce pathways.
Sasse to headline major business summit
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced that former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Governor’s Economic Development Summit. The high-profile conference brings together chamber executives, public policy experts and corporate managers from across the state. Sasse’s presentation will focus on innovative local leadership strategies, adapting to global trade demands and leveraging regional agricultural advantages to fuel long-term economic development and young professional recruitment across rural municipalities.
Iowa unveils new accelerator grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded a batch of its specialized Creative Places Accelerator Grants to rural communities to catalyze micro-entrepreneurship and localized commercial traffic. Operating under the “Spark” community framework, these state funds provide rural micro-businesses with pop-up infrastructure, flexible marketing grants and technical execution assistance. The development model aims to activate long-vacant main street storefronts, allowing small business owners to test minimal viable products before committing to long-term commercial lease obligations.
SW Iowa Cooperative expands facility
The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved an industrial tax-credit package to support a structural expansion at a major grain processing facility in Southwest Iowa. The economic development injection will fund advanced high-volume storage elevators and automated sorting systems, reducing logistics wait times for regional small business farming operators during peak harvest seasons. State economic leaders note the upgrade stabilizes the local supply chain infrastructure and anchors agricultural asset value across rural trade zones.
York City Council enacts tax levy freeze
The York City Council formally approved its revised municipal budget framework, which includes a strategic freeze on the local property tax levy rate. Municipal finance directors designed the policy to offer direct overhead relief to local small business owners and residential property holders amid fluctuating regional inflation. By stabilizing local tax expectations, city leadership aims to foster a more predictable commercial climate that encourages corporate retention, main street building modernizations and continuous retail real estate investment.
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MBJ: You served two years on city council before beating a three-term incumbent by about 100 votes. What did those years teach you, and what made the difference? Jill Shudak: Before council, I served four years on the Council Bluffs school board, and before that, I took a class called Emerge Iowa — a six-month program on how to run for public office as a woman, specifically as a Democratic woman. It taught me everything from public speaking to reading voter data to writing press releases. I was the largest vote-getter in the county in both races. What all of it taught me is that citizens want to be heard. My team is small — my oldest brother, my 77-year-old mother and me — and we knocked on doors every day. I’m very transparent. You might not like the answer you get from me, but you’re going to get an answer. I don’t dance around things. MBJ: The fight over the Dodge Riverside area is what you’ve said pushed you to run for mayor. Where does that stand? Shudak: I stand firm on that decision. It is not financially possible. We’d need about 9 feet of fill dirt to even consider developing it, and the Missouri River has channels running underneath — it’s not safe to build there. It’s also our only park that’s self-sustaining. Its revenue helps pay for other parks projects in town. MBJ: You opposed extending the Omaha streetcar into Council Bluffs. The city’s linkage study wrapped up this summer. Did anything in that study change your thinking? Shudak: No, it confirmed exactly what I thought. It’s extremely expensive — about $22 million per mile just to lay track — before accounting for new bridges over the river and the railroad tracks at 16th and Broadway. We’ve had streetcars here twice before, and pulled the tracks out both times. I don’t think a third time is the charm. MBJ: Developers on the Omaha side often describe the UNMC area as part of a broader urban core that includes Council Bluffs. What’s your take on that framing? Shudak: I think it’s right that we’re part of the metro area, but we’re two very different communities. I truly believe we have the best of both worlds in Council Bluffs — I know everyone on my block, and I can be anywhere in the metro in 22 minutes. But we don’t want to become Omaha east. We want to preserve our own identity. MBJ: Before you were mayor, the city annexed roughly 420 acres in Mills County to extend utilities for a proposed $325 million Cattleman’s Heritage beef processing facility along I-29. Where does that project stand, and how does the arrangement work? Shudak: Cattleman’s is not moving forward. That deal fell through. We still hold the annexed land, about 423 acres. Avenue Southwest Iowa, which handles economic development for rural southwest Iowa, is working to bring in a new industry for the site, and there is a company interested, though that could require annexing additional land. Going forward, we won’t annex more land without the county’s full support, and if a deal like this falls through again, there needs to be a mechanism to revert the land. That’s Mills County land, and they need to be the one leading any project on it, with us supporting the infrastructure. (Editor’s note: Cattleman’s was not available to comment on the deal.)
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MBJ: One of your first promises was restoring permissive bargaining topics for city employees outside of police and fire, where it doesn’t cost the city money. What progress have you made? Shudak: We completed our first contract negotiation with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and restored four of those topics. When we negotiate with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) next year, and when CWA comes back around after that, we’ll look at adding more. MBJ: You’ve said homelessness is your top priority, but a proposal to fund a coordinator position was voted down, and you scaled back cross-department meetings on the issue. Where does that leave your strategy? Shudak: It slowed our progress, but it didn’t stop it. Our Homeless Outreach Program hasn’t scaled back at all, and we’re rolling out a cross-metro initiative with Omaha this month, with philanthropic partners on board. We’re also reviewing city ordinances — is someone committing a crime, or do they need mental health treatment? With (Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health) open, we’re asking what alternatives exist besides jail. MBJ: With everything competing for a mayor’s attention, why does this particular issue light a fire under you? Shudak: I think most people in this town are one medical issue, or one lost job, away from being homeless themselves. I’m fortunate, I have a family to lean on if something happened to me or my husband. Not everyone does. I believe in treating people with dignity. My aunt was a nun, and some of my earliest memories are serving dinner with her at the Stephen Center on holidays. My oldest brother, Jeff, wrote me a letter the day I took office. It ends: “Leave the city in a better place and help those that can’t help themselves.” That’s what drives me. MBJ: You spent years managing financial portfolios worth roughly $44 million a day. What from that career translates directly to running a city? Shudak: Dollar amounts don’t scare me. I know roughly what it costs to stand up a new platform or run a construction project, so when a bid comes back way too high or way too low, I know to ask why. That work taught me to think several steps ahead. If you change one thing, what’s the ripple effect? MBJ: The city’s population has stayed roughly flat for two decades. What’s your theory on why, and what would move that number? Shudak: I don’t think either previous administration was forward-thinking enough about new industries and new technology. We’re in the middle of our comprehensive and downtown plans right now, and I made sure the committees include a working mom, a small-business owner and high schoolers; not just the same 10 or 12 people who always show up. We’re testing the 100 Block as a pedestrian mall for a couple of weeks. We’re activating the RiverFront when the Adventure Tower opens. People have good ideas, they just haven’t always felt like the city would listen. We’re trying to change that.
QUICK HITS Favorite restaurant in Council Bluffs? “712. Hands down. Their Brussels sprouts could go up against anybody in the nation.” One business you’d like to see come to Council Bluffs? “Buc-ee’s.” What was your first job? “I worked at Goodrich for 16 minutes. (The manager) showed me how to use the malt machine, and thought it would be funny to have the ice cream explode all over me. Sixteen minutes, and I still got a check.” What TV show are you binging right now? “We just finished ‘Lucky’ on Apple TV. We’re also in the middle of ‘Lioness and Reacher.’”
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and quality of life. Establishing a stronger identity helps us attract investment rather than simply watching it happen across the river. It helps us retain young people, recruit employees and businesses, grow tourism and give residents a stronger sense of pride in where they live.” A positive impression influences economic development, she added. “When companies, developers, visitors and prospective residents look at this region, we want them to see Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa as a destination and an opportunity, not just the Iowa side of Omaha,” she explained. “Ultimately, I want Council Bluffs to be a community people choose, not simply because it is close to Omaha, but because of
what Council Bluffs itself has to offer.” LaFerla said, “You can access everything that a million-person metro has to offer while still enjoying the strong connections and sense of a community that you get in a smaller place. I just think we need to do a better job of owning that and telling that story across the region. “We have world-class parks and trails in this region. We have a growing arts and culture scene. We have really charming and increasingly more vibrant downtown areas, and just a real sense of community that is harder to create in a much larger, densely populated (city).”
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same period. Data also indicated nearly 32% of employed Council Bluffs residents commute to jobs in Omaha, compared to just 19% for the reverse. “I don’t view that as an indication that our community lacks potential,” Shudak said. “For years, Council Bluffs has invested heavily in rebuilding our community: our riverfront, trails, parks, infrastructure, neighborhoods, downtown and public spaces … Now we have to ask, ‘How do we turn those investments into more people choosing to live, work, raise a family and build a business here?’” Donna Dostal, Community Foundation for Western Iowa’s president and CEO, relocated from the Omaha area to Council Bluffs around eight years ago. She touts it as a great place to live. “We associate ourselves with being part of the Loess Hills and all of the beauty that comes with that; when people live in Council Bluffs they’re connecting with the deep sense of belonging and the long-lasting identity that people have had for the state of Iowa and this region way before we lived here,” she said. “That makes us just a little bit different.” LaFerla said multiple factors play to Council Bluffs’ stagnant population growth in recent decades, including “brain drain” of young professionals, and the community is addressing the issue. “We’ve really started to look at (Leadership Council Bluffs) and other programs as retention initiatives. We also just recently started a coalition we are informally calling ‘Growing CB,’ which includes the chamber, the city, the county, Advance Southwest Iowa Corp. and the Iowa West Foundation, and we’re going to bring in lots of other organizations and businesses as we get things off the ground,” he said. “Our goal in working together is to focus on talent attraction and retention and strategic economic development so that we can create a shared vision and aligned goals.”
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I think that Council Bluffs is a hidden gem in this region, and it’s time that people discover Council Bluffs and who we are. — CHRIS LAFERLA PRESIDENT AND CEO COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CEAM (Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing) programs. With the career academies we’re working with the local high schools (to help) students identify high-demand, high-wage jobs that are in their local communities,” he said. The college’s recent data is suggesting that more students are choosing to stay and pursue careers in their hometowns, Kinney said. Older workers also want viable new local opportunities. “(They are) people in the workforce that need to be retrained, retooled or are wanting to make a transition … Through our community business education, our noncredit side, we do tons of training for local businesses,” he said. “Somebody comes to us with an idea or a challenge, we’re going to try to fix it … Our advisory boards are individuals from local businesses and local community members that provide us feedback on what they’re needing.” “Our goal should be to create more high-quality jobs and career opportunities here, so that Council Bluffs residents have great choices closer to home, while also attracting more people from throughout the metro to live and work in Council Bluffs,” LaFerla said. Another potential strategy to stimulate population growth, Dostal said, is promoting the advantages of living in Council Bluffs to downtown Omaha workers. “The sun is at your back in the morning and when you come (home),” she said. “And there are available housing lots within 15 minutes of downtown Omaha, not only housing, but acreages … The closest thing that somebody can build on an acre lot (in the Omaha metro) is 45 minutes from downtown.”
Working together
Shudak said availability of housing is vital to the future growth of Council Bluffs. “We cannot grow our population if people cannot find the type of housing they want at different stages of their lives. That is why our goal of adding 3,300 new housing units over the next several years is so important,” she said. “But simply building housing isn’t enough. We also need strong neighborhoods, quality schools, childcare, amenities, entertainment, recreation, good jobs and a community where people feel connected.” “When you start talking about economic development, I look at a wheel, and there are all these different spokes,” Kinney said. “The city’s part of it, the school districts, Iowa Western. If one of those spokes is broken or not working, economic development’s not going to happen in our area.” LaFerla characterized the city as “evolving.” Dostal used the term “emerging.” Kinney said it was “dynamic.” Shudak described Council Bluffs as a “proud city entering a period of reinvention and intentional growth.” “For many years, much of our work focused on repairing, rebuilding and overcoming outdated perceptions of Council Bluffs,” she said. “The next phase cannot simply be about building projects; it has to be about building population, opportunity and identity. We have spent years laying the foundation. Now we need to use that foundation to create the kind of growth that will sustain Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa for the next generation.”
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Ten to Watch GROWING COUNCIL BLUFFS
BY KARA SCHWEISS
New developments, projects or areas of investment are contributing to the economic growth of the greater Council Bluffs area and range from transforming outdoor spaces to housing that supports the regional workforce. Here are 10 notable examples. River’s Edge
The Borman Family Treetop Walk and MidAmerica Energy Tower are ready to be climbed. A grand opening is being held Sept. 19. These are part of River’s Edge Phase Four, which also includes the recently completed Charles E. Lakin Foundation Pier. Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact (SINC) led fundraising and project management efforts for River’s Edge Phase Four.
East Manawa Subdivision
The 93-acre East Manawa Subdivision is a City of Council Bluffs mixed-income housing development near Lake Manawa that will encompass roughly 900 residential units across multiple phases and housing types. Phase I along Mallard Street features 40 affordable ($175,000) townhome units across 10 four-unit buildings and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
Arts and culture scene
The Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, which opened in 2020, serves as the anchor for Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE). The facility houses the Chanticleer Theater, American Midwest Ballet, Kanesville Symphony Orchestra and The Kitchen Council, an industrial-grade kitchen incubator for food startups. Nearby Harvester Artist Lofts provide affordable live-work spaces that attract regional artists.
Big Lake Park redevelopment Big Lake Park, a 191-acre park at 2600 N. Eighth St., is undergoing a major playground and trail redevelopment project expected to be complete next spring. Planned improvements include playground equipment and surfacing replacement, a new picnic shelter and an off-street paved trail extension.
First Avenue Corridor
The First Avenue Corridor is a transformed 1.8-mile linear park and trail from 16th Street to 35th Street and one block south of West Broadway. The lighted, paved path features plazas, shaded seating and native landscaping. The corridor also includes murals highlighting local artists and history. Space has been preserved for potential transit connections toward downtown Omaha. Page 10 • September 11, 2026
Downtown/Broadway
West Broadway is being transformed through a multi-phase reconstruction and streetscape enhancement project funded by a $20 million transfer agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Objectives are rebuilding a vital commercial corridor, improving safety and connecting downtown to the riverfront. Improvements include replacing 1940s pavement, updating traffic signals and streetlights, and upgrading the water and sewer system.
Iowa Western Community College
Strong community support and the successful passage of a $55 million 2025 bond referendum has made it possible for Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) investments, including a new, $52 million, state-of-the-art Transportation & Logistics Building on the Council Bluffs campus and strategic upgrades to career and technical education spaces in Atlantic, Clarinda, Council Bluffs and Shenandoah to modernize learning environments, double program capacity and better prepare students for high-demand careers.
Workforce pipeline
Targeted regional grants, school partnerships and higher education upskilling initiatives are strengthening the Council Bluffs-Western Iowa workforce pipeline. The Iowa West Foundation has supported student workforce training including the Plus One Pathways Program in the Council Bluffs Community School District. The Aspire Initiative connects school districts, Avenue Scholars of Southwest Iowa, and Iowa Western Community College to prepare students for high-demand fields. IWCC also works directly with local businesses to develop short-term training, certifications and technical courses.
Mid-America Center
Recent upgrades and developments around the Mid-America Center include facility and infrastructure projects and nearby commercial expansion. Outdated cooling systems improve climate control, new arena displays are in place and parking lot improvements are in the works. Several new commercial lodging, recreation and dining projects are underway nearby.
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The Council Bluffs City Council voted in 2025 to reject a proposal to redevelop the city-owned Dodge Riverside Golf Club into a mixed-use riverfront housing community. Residents and golfers opposed the loss of historic green space and recreational value. The vote halted plans to declare the property surplus and sell it to developers, although the property’s potential future development makes it an area to watch.
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100 Years, Still Rolling
PALFINGER’S COUNCIL BLUFFS FACILITY WILL MARK A CENTURY BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN On Oct. 2, Palfinger will host a centennial celebration at its Council Bluffs facility, 3501 S. 11th St., in alignment with National Manufacturing Day. Details of this event are forthcoming. The company that started as Omaha Standard was established in 1926 in Council Bluffs. According to historical information from the Council Bluffs Public Library, Myles Standish was president. The company has been a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and equipment ever since. It got its start producing automobile truck bodies, trailer and semi-trailer bodies and wagon boxes, according to a May 19, 1934, Daily Nonpareil article. By the 1930s, the business employed about 75 people while filling orders for Ford Motor Co. truck bodies. During World War II, Omaha Standard shifted much of its production to the war effort, building 10-ton stake trailers and 15-ton cargo trailers for the armed forces. The 10-ton trailers were shipped to the factory for assembly, but the 15-ton trailers were designed, built and painted entirely in-house. To handle the increased wartime demand, the company expanded its factory, purchasing a former street car barn and an additional property for use as a machine shop, space that would be dedicated primarily to war orders. A labor strike over wages prompted Standish to permanently close the business after the war, citing the strike and rising material costs, he told the Daily Nonpareil in a Dec. 8, 1945, interview. The company reopened in early 1946, however, after reaching an agreement with the United Auto Workers. Omaha Standard then turned its focus to livestock truck bodies and trailers, along with insulated and refrigerated vans and custom-order body styles. By the 1950s, the company had regional offices across the Midwest and was shipping its products internationally. Standish stepped down as president in 1960 and was succeeded by Hal Lowther, whose Van-Car Corp. took over Omaha Standard as a subsidiary. Around that time, the company added piggyback trailers to its lineup, trailers designed to be loaded onto rail flatcars for longdistance shipping, then hauled the rest of the way by truck.
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GREENSLATE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES APARTMENT PROJECT BY ANNA BLUMENTHAL GreenSlate Development Partners announced it has purchased approximately 1.2 acres at 24th and Dodge streets and plans to redevelop the site into 186 apartments priced for Omaha’s workforce. The $39.1 million project sits at one of the most transit-connected corners in the city, at the intersection of Metro Transit’s two busiest routes. The site also offers many perks of downtown living, one block from the Joslyn Art Museum and within a short walk of Creighton University, Omaha Central High School, and many businesses and civic amenities. “Demand to live downtown is really really strong,” said Scott Dobbe, president and partner of GreenSlate. “What’s been hard to do is afford to live there, and we’re excited to be able to jump in on a corner that is a really prominent, super well connected corner.”
A missing middle
As of 2024, the City of Omaha median household income was around $73,201, and per capita income was approximately $43,842. Of the 186 apartments, 178 units, or 96%, are targeted to rent at levels considered affordable to households earning below the Omaha metro’s area median income. Of those, 159 units, or 85% of the building, are targeted at or below 80% of that median. The mix includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. GreenSlate aims to achieve those rent levels through a mix of design, engineering and financing programs. The building is designed by Holland Basham Architects. The project is one of the first four announced on Aug. 24 to be established through Omaha’s Urban Core Housing Fund, which will tap $40 million in bonds to provide loans to stimulate the construction and preservation of affordable housing within and near the city’s streetcar corridor. Dobbe said that between market rate apartments and public subsidy tools to address housing affordability, the team saw a missing middle that existed for workforce incomes. “It’s teachers and first responders and healthcare workers and folks who work in trades and students and such,” Dobbe said. “They sometimes get left behind because their income is a little too high for some of those subsidized things, and maybe a little too low to comfortably make it into some of our brand new market rate projects, and that creates a real opportunity.”
“It is not just dollars that the city gives us; it is a loan that we take out on the future property assessments, and that is really essential because urban redevelopment is inherently hard to do.” Dobbe said.
Access to transportation
ORBT runs east and west between the Westroads Transit Center and The RiverFront, with stops directly adjacent to the site. Route 24 links North and South Omaha with downtown. The Omaha Streetcar will add a third layer when service begins in 2028, with stations one to two blocks south. “Anytime we can be turning parking lots into places where people can live, that’s a win for access to opportunity,” Dobbe said. “That’s a win for the strength and the health of our tax base. It’s a win for all of our local small businesses. I think that gets us excited that this is really clearly a site with great potential.” Dobbe said that the access to public transportation adds another layer of affordability to the project. AAA puts the average annual cost of owning and operating a new car at $11,577, roughly $965 a month. “Certainly drive a car if that’s your preferred means, but for somebody who would love to live in an urban environment, with options, (public transportation) can actually really affect affordability quite a bit,” Dobbe said.
Next steps
Omaha Planning Board has approved a Tax Increment Financing package of approximately $3.6 million for the project. Subject to City approvals, the company expects to break ground in early 2027 and welcome its first residents in mid-2028. Dobbe said that TIF is necessary for the project because escalating construction costs are a challenge and building on an existing site requires significant investment. He added there is, however, a huge community benefit from putting that site back into productive use and adding residents downtown.
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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANNA BLUMENTHAL
INTERNSHIP TAUGHT SYDNEY STOKEY A PEOPLE-FIRST MINDSET Midlands Leaders is a weekly section showcasing individuals who are making an impact in the community through their professional and volunteer endeavors. To nominate someone for this section, email news@mbj.com with the individual’s name, position, company and email. Throughout her career, Sydney Stokey has worked in a variety of roles and environments, but one thing has remained constant: a focus on people. That people-first mindset now guides her work at Frankel, where she serves as talent acquisition and development specialist, focusing on recruitment, employee development, retention and onboarding. Originally from Syracuse, Nebraska, Stokey wasn’t sure what career path she wanted to pursue when she began college. Her interest in working with people was sparked in an unexpected place: Walt Disney World. As an avid fan of Disney movies, Stokey was drawn to the Disney College Program, a semester-long paid internship program at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, that accepts about 12,000 students out of the 50,000 that apply annually. She spent a semester as a recreation lifeguard at the resort. The program included the chance to hear guest speakers, have field experiences and participate in activities that highlight Disney’s diverse lines of business, such as marketing, hospitality, human resources and sustainability. It was from this experience that she developed a people-first approach that would later shape her career. The overall focus on how Disney treats their guests sparked her interest. “That is a massive thing that has followed me, is just making sure that every interaction that I have, trying to bring warmth and understanding to it, and making people feel welcome,” Stokey said. “It's especially useful when they bring new employees into the firm. Just making sure that they feel comfortable, they feel taken care of.”
Finding her path
Stokey graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in fine and studio arts from Peru State College, where she led campus tours as a student ambassador. This drew her to working in college admissions. After graduating, she began her career at Nebraska Methodist College, where she worked as a recruitment and admissions coordinator, giving tours and support to prospective students. Stokey said she loved getting to know students and understanding their needs, as well as being in the college campus environment, but she didn’t see herself staying in higher education as she wanted to recruit professionals rather than students.
“When I really looked at higher education, though, as a longterm career, I felt more drawn to the recruitment side of things and more the corporate business side of recruitment rather than higher ed,” Stokey said. That decision led Stokey to HDR, where she served as a recruiting coordinator, in which she worked more with paper than people. She said that during her time with HDR, she learned a lot about the hiring process. “I helped do all the background checks and sending out offer letters,” Stokey said. “I really got visibility into what corporate recruitment looked like, what went into it, how professionals recruit people for positions.” Once she got experience with HDR, Stokey wanted to get more involved in the people-facing side of recruitment, which led her to her current position.
Gaining different perspectives
Stokey said that going to a smaller public accounting firm gave her the same feeling as growing up in a small town, where she has the opportunity to feel more connected with everyone. “When I went to Frankel, I really took a lot of time to get to know people, whether … talking to them in the kitchen or chatting with them in the hallways, just to feel more ingrained,” Stokey said. Stokey said she appreciates working for a smaller company, which allows her to experience all departments as opposed to primarily knowing the people in her department, but she values the perspectives she has gotten from working in large and small companies. “I think both experiences … have offered me points of view that I necessarily wouldn't have gotten if I stayed at one or the other,” she said. Stokey added that having experience in a variety of companies has also helped her during the recruitment process, being able to talk with candidates about their desires and assessing if Frankel is a match. When she talks to individuals who are assessing large and small companies, she is able to talk about the pros and cons of each, and make sure they are finding the best fit for themselves. “When I'm looking at candidates, I want to make sure that they understand (what) Frankel is, the size of the firm, and what life looks like at the office,” Stokey said. “I really try to give them a deep understanding of us.”
Building confidence
Stokey said she thinks her prior experience is appreciated. She said when she came in, the team wanted to focus on talent development, and she enjoyed the freedom to help design that
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side of the program, bringing fresh ideas to the table. “You don't always get those opportunities to build a program from the ground up,” Stokey said. “There have been things in the past that our firm has started, so there is some background to go on, but generally, I have open range to build a program that will fit us. And I just didn't think I would get that at this point in my career.” Also instrumental to her success has been serving on the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals leadership committee as its external membership lead, where she can connect with other young professionals in similar positions. Stokey said this group has helped her gain confidence and allowed her to accept new challenges, such as being outspoken at volunteer events about her love for Omaha during the 2026 Young Professional Week. Learning how to say “yes” to opportunities laid the groundwork for getting even more involved. “I just feel like now I'm contributing to the Omaha community to help improve things and just sharing how great of a place this is and how great of a city it is with others,” Stokey said.
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America’s $40 Trillion Question We should probably mention Nvidia’s impeccable earnings and novel annual guidance, calling for 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, which begins in February 2027. We’d also be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the hawkish undertones of the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole. But it’s hard to notice much else amid the increasing drumbeat of media heads ringing the alarm on our national debt. Apparently, $39 trillion was manageable. $40 trillion is a crisis.
That is the more useful way to think about $40 trillion. Fiscal discipline still matters, and eventually Washington will have to make difficult choices. But the debt does not exist in isolation. It sits against a $32 trillion economy, extraordinarily profitable corporations, accelerating investment, and potentially transformative productivity gains from technology. The postwar lesson was not that debt does not matter. It was that growth matters enormously. Unless otherwise cited, the statements and commentary provided are opinions of Harrison Financial Services as of Aug. 31, 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.
Round numbers have a psychological effect on us. America’s national debt has been climbing for decades, but crossing $40 trillion suddenly gave every newspaper, television network, and financial website the same irresistible headline. The number is enormous, and it deserves attention. But the more consequential Crossword by Myles Mellor figure may be the one getting less airtime: the federal government is now spending more than $1 trillion a Across year on net interest alone. That is where the conversation gets serious. Interest expense now exceeds the defense budget. Money spent servicing yesterday’s borrowing cannot be spent on infrastructure, research, tax relief, or other productive investment. If debt and interest costs continue growing faster than the economy, the math eventually becomes uncomfortable. And, to be clear, we are not outgrowing it yet. Gross federal debt has risen roughly 8% over the past year, while nominal GDP is about 6.5% higher than a year ago. That gap matters. But the underlying economic engine looks considerably healthier than the $40 trillion headline would suggest. In the latest quarter, nominal GDP expanded at an 8% annualized pace. Second quarter S&P 500 earnings increased roughly 34% from a year ago, even the 493 companies excluding the Magnificent Seven grew earnings nearly 32%. That brings us back to the denominator, GDP. At the end of World War II, federal debt held by the public reached 106% of GDP. By 1974, it had fallen to just 23%. America did not eliminate the debt. It largely outgrew it. Economic output, productivity, wages and prices expanded while the debt grew much more slowly, causing the burden to shrink dramatically relative to the country’s capacity to support it.
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UPCOMING events
A roundup of upcoming events in the area
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State of the County
2026 Annual Fall Conference: Beyond the Bin
Location: Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Engagement (PACE) - Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs A chamber briefing with Pottawattamie County representatives and Board of Supervisors members focusing on local initiatives, community developments and priorities affecting businesses and residents. — councilbluffsareachamberofcommerce.com
Location: Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th St., Lincoln An industry conference on recycling, waste reduction and circular-economy practices that connects national leaders and local practitioners for education, bestpractice exchange and professional networking. — nrcne.org
Sept. 16
Sept. 15
Property Owner/Manager Workshop
The 2026 Baird Holm Technology & Data Protection Forum
Location: Happy Hollow Club, 1701 S. 105th St. (and virtual) An educational forum on privacy, data security and artificial intelligence, presented through practical discussions with attorneys and guest speakers; attendees may participate in person or via Zoom. — bairdholm.com/events
Location: Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 S. University Drive Road North Led by federal HUD and regional real estate providers, this collaborative housing workshop’s panels examine community tenant relations and corporate property management compliance. — eventbrite.com
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Sept. 17
P3 Banking & Fintech Conference
Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N. 10th St. This collaborative corporate summit connects financial institutions, tech executives and fintech operators to explore embedded finance and strategic tech partnerships. — prominentpremierpartnersp3.wildapricot.org
Sept. 16 Nebraska Community Health Conference
Location: Health Center Association of Nebraska (Regional Venue) Organized for health sector administrators and partners, this regional gathering features data-driven strategic workshops on organizational action planning and industry-wide adaptations. — hcanebraska.org
EVERYWHERE Summit: Event Marketing & Promotions
Location: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St. This specialized two-day masterclass brings hospitality, entertainment and corporate event marketers together to evaluate high-yielding digital ticket sales and brand promotion techniques. — everywherehq.com
Sept. 18 The Shift Summit
Location: Catalyst Omaha, 4601 Catalyst Court This regional innovation conference is for tech executives, corporate dreamers and industry futurists to examine emerging technologies and bold market trends. — stubhub.com
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Location: Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, 1115 Dodge St. Workshop’s annual employee communications and culture conference brings together HR, communications, employee experience and marketing professionals for roundtable discussions, keynote presentations, interactive sessions and networking. The event focuses on practical strategies for internal communications and workplace culture. — useworkshop.com
Sept. 23–25 League of Nebraska Municipalities Annual Conference
Location: Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 301 S 13th St, Lincoln This three-day annual conference brings together state municipal officials and public works leaders to collaborate on economic development, utility infrastructure and municipal legal updates. — lonm.org
Sept. 24 Annual Treasury and Finance Conference
Location: Scott Conference Center, University of Nebraska Omaha, 6450 Pine St. Organized by Nebraska AFP, this is the area’s definitive annual gathering for corporate treasurers, financial officers and banking partners dealing with regional liquidity and enterprise finance management. — wildapricot.org
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Prosper 2032: Sarpy’s Next Era
A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY FOR GROWTH, TALENT AND COMPETITIVENESS BY KAREN GIBLER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE SARPY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Sarpy County is growing—and the Sarpy County Chamber is preparing to ensure that growth translates into lasting prosperity. The Chamber’s new five-year strategic plan, Prosper 2032, establishes a focused vision for strengthening Sarpy County’s economic competitiveness through stronger employers, deeper talent, a vibrant quality of life and credible business voice. As Nebraska’s fastest growing county, Sarpy County has an opportunity to help shape the next era of growth for the region. But population growth alone does not guarantee economic success, employers need access to talent. Growing communities need housing and infrastructure. Businesses need a strong voice on issues affecting their ability to compete. And residents, workers and visitors need compelling reasons to choose Sarpy. Prosper 2032 is designed to address those challenges through four interconnected strategic pillars. Employer Retention & Retail Recruitment Support will strengthen relationships with existing businesses, identify barriers to growth and support efforts that keep Sarpy County’s employers and commercial centers thriving. Talent Retention & Young Professional Recruitment will connect education, employers, military families and emerging young professionals. Initiatives will focus on college-to-career pathways, internships, young professional engagement and opportunities to connect transitioning service members and
military spouses with Sarpy employers. Choose Sarpy will strengthen the county’s position as a desirable place to live, work, visit and invest. Through partnerships across Sarpy County, the Chamber will help amplify the communities, destinations and quality-of-life assets that make the county distinctive. Advocacy will give the business community a stronger, coordinated voice on infrastructure, housing, workforce and other issues affecting long-term competitiveness. The Chamber will work alongside local, regional and statewide partners while maintaining a consistent presence with elected officials and decision-makers. At the center of all four pillars is Chamber membership. Networking, business visibility, access to decision-makers, leadership development and meaningful connections will remain fundamental to the Chamber’s work. Prosper 2032 is designed not to move away from traditional member value, but to expand what membership can accomplish. The strategy also establishes an important discipline: the Chamber will convene, connect, advocate and coordinate rather than duplicate work already being done effectively by other organizations. Prosper 2032 provides a roadmap for turning Sarpy County’s extraordinary growth into an enduring competitive advantage—and ensuring the business community has a leading role in shaping what comes next.
KAREN GIBLER, PRESIDENT AND CAO OF THE SARPY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SARPY COUNTY TURNS GROWTH INTO OPPORTUNITY Implementation of Prosper 2032 will begin in 2027 and progress through three phases: Foundation, Build and Lead, culminating in a 2032 assessment of Sarpy County’s competitiveness. The Foundation phase will establish the partnerships and systems needed to put the strategy into action. Early priorities include coordinated employer engagement, renewed young professional programming, development of college-to-career and intern-to-hire pathways, the launch of the Choose Sarpy conversation, a more responsive government affairs model and improvements to the Chamber member experience. During 2028 and 2029, the Chamber will move into the Build phase, scaling business retention efforts, strengthening military and workforce connections, growing the Choose Sarpy initiative and demonstrating measurable results. By 2030 and 2031, the goal is to enter the Lead phase with the Chamber firmly established as a Business
Retention Partner, Talent Pipeline Champion, Choose Sarpy Leader and Growth Advocate. Progress will be measured, not simply described. Prosper 2032 calls for tracking indicators related to jobs, wages, workforce housing, young professional retention, apprenticeships, visitor spending and infrastructure readiness. The Chamber will also measure its own business engagement, talent connections, policy progress, membership growth, retention and member satisfaction. The plan recognizes that the Chamber cannot accomplish this work alone. Prosper 2032 is intentionally built around collaboration with businesses, educational institutions, economic development organizations, municipalities, Sarpy County, regional partners and community leaders.
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MARK S. BERTOLINI, ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 Galvin Road North Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 291-3996. | FAX: (402) 293-0545 | mbertolinilaw@gmail.com LEGAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 6th day of July, 2026, EDWARD BELLI LA JOY filed a Petition for Name Change in the District Court of Sarpy County Nebraska, at Doc. CI26-1449, the object and prayer of which is for the change of Petitioner’s name from EDWARD BELLI LA JOY to EDWARD PAUL SCOTT. That the undersigned intends to present this Petition for Name Change before the Honorable Nathan B. Cox, District Court Judge, District Court of Sarpy County, Sarpy County Courthouse, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Courtroom #6, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 on the 18th day of September, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as it can be heard, and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, said Petitioner’s name will be changed from that of EDWARD BELLI LA JOY to EDWARD PAUL SCOTT, as prayed for. BY: EDWARD BELLI LA JOY, Petitioner Mauss Man s MARK S. BERTOLINI, #15627 205 Galvin Road North Bellevue, Nebraska 68005 mbertolinilaw@gmail.com (402) 291-3996 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER First publication August 21, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: CORY MININO YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on 03/18/26, the Plaintiff Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of SARPY County, Nebraska, against you shown as Case Number CI26 1804. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of 293.98, plus court costs, pre-judgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint on or before 10/11/26 at the COUNTY court of SARPY County, PAPILLION, Nebraska. Dana Kay Fries #22411 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, NE 68802 (308)398-3801 Attorney for Plaintiff services@credit-mgmt.com First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFIATE OF ORGANIZATION OF NAMWEST LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of NamWest LLC (the “LLC”) was amended and restated to supersede in its entirety the previous Articles of Organization filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State May 27, 2009, and any and all amendments, restatements or revisions thereto. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Organization was filed September 2, 2026. The LLC’s registered agent and office is McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jon Blumenthal, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is 2121 Douglas Street, Attn: Property Manager, Omaha NE 68102. First publication September 11, 2026 HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 14606 Branch Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF CREEVO, LLC TO CREEVO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creevo, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed Articles of Conversion with the Nebraska Secretary of State and a Certificate of Conversion and Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State converting the limited liability company to Creevo, Inc., a Delaware corporation, effective September 1, 2026. The Company has designated its Delaware registered agent as The Corporation Trust Company, with registered office at 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT FOR KILDEER MEADOW FOUNDATION, INC. Kildeer Meadow Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit public benefit corporation, filed Articles of Amendment of its Articles of Incorporation. The substance of said amendment changed the name of the corporation to BRIGHT SIZE LIFE FOUNDATION, INC. In all other respects the Articles of Incorporation filed on September 5, 2023 remain unchanged. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ORIGINAL 3, LLC ORIGINAL 3, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 21, 2026. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Original 3, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. Suite 100, Regency Westpointe 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF HILLTOPPERS BASEBALL OF NEBRASKA On August 21, 2026, Hilltoppers Baseball of Nebraska, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporation”) filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of all remaining assets to Creighton University. Andrew Collins, as President is to wind up and liquidate the corporate affairs and distribute its assets. The Corporation has assets totaling $739.06 and no liabilities. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SCA PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCA PROPERTIES, 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 Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Thomas M. Worthington, 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 commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP Daniel J Waters, Attorney 10306 REGENCY PARKWAY DRIVE OMAHA, NE 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COMPANY #410 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the dissolution of Company #410, a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), effective December 31, 2003. Pursuant to the dissolution, all of the assets and property of the Corporation are to be distributed to the shareholder of the Corporation. There are no known liabilities. Scott Ehlers, a director and authorized representative of the Corporation, is to manage the corporate affairs and distribute the corporate assets. Parties with claims against the Corporation are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of Scott Ehlers c/o Lamson Dugan & Murray, LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this Notice. 4905-5371-9240, v. 1 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 Lowe Legal Group PC LLO Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney Linden Place 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE KIRSCH GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE KIRSCH GROUP, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on March 3, 2020, under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Its designated office is: 720 Grenoble Drive, Bellevue, NE 68123 The Registered Agent is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., located at 200 S. 21st ST., STE. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RKS LEGACY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RKS Legacy, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18 West Sandy Ridge Road, Columbus, Nebraska 68601. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DAUNTLESS PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dauntless Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1605 South 141st Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MILLARD HOTDOGS LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Millard Hotdogs LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1605 South 141st Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026
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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SL RESIDENCE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SL Residence, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9448 South 232nd Circle, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SL LAKESHORE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SL Lakeshore, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9448 South 232nd Circle, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JML LEGACY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JML Legacy, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 22777 G Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MKADEN HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mkaden Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 35049 475th Avenue. St. Edward, Nebraska 68860. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MKADEN FAMILY OFFICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mkaden Family Offices, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 35049 475th Avenue. St. Edward, Nebraska 68860. 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 Lowe Legal Group PC LLO Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney Linden Place 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOWE BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LOWE BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on March 3, 2020, under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Its designated office is: 14301 FNB Pkwy, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The Registered Agent is Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc., located at 200 S. 21st ST., STE. 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, LAW OFFICES 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3450 Telephone: 402-392-1250 Facsimile: 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RJT CONSULTING LLC RJT Consulting LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process is Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRE8 Social, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRE8 Social, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 333, Omaha, NE 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Daniel J Goaley, 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 333, Omaha, NE 68154. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 26 2 STEP MINI MARATHON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 26 2 STEP MINI MARATHON, a non-profit corporation, has incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Denise Ibsen Cole is the incorporator and the registered agent is Damien P Foster, CPA. The address of the registered office is 13621 Boyd Street Omaha, NE 68164. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026
LEGAL notices LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF INTELLIGENT EVENTS, 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 INTELLIGENT EVENTS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 8019 12th Street, Murray, NE 68409. 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 September 3, 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 September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALIZADA LOGISTICS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Alizada Logistics, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company’s initial designated office is located at: 1211 S 122nd Plaza Apt 220, Omaha, NE 68144. The initial agent for service of process is: Zaman Mokhammad Khasan, 1211 S 122nd Plaza Apt 220, Omaha, NE 68144. The company is organized to provide the following professional services: The company provides professional delivery and transportation services for a wide range of products. Its operations include the pickup, handling, and secure transport of goods from suppliers, warehouses, or retail locations to designated destinations. The company was formed on August 20, 2026. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AJS, 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 AJS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2712 N. 182nd Ave., Elkhorn, NE 68022. 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 August 28, 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. 4920-9220-6283, v. 1 First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 Gnuse LAW OFFICE, P.C. Rodney G. Gnuse 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF OM NAMAH SHIVAYA, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of incorporation of Om Namah Shivaya, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue is up to 10,000 shares of voting common stock. The name and address of the initial registered agent is Rodney G. Gnuse, 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the incorporator is Rodney G. Gnuse, 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, NE 68154. The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. Perpetual existence commenced July 6, 2026, when articles were filed with the Secretary of State. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and Officers authorized by the Bylaws and the Board. Rodney G. Gnuse, Incorporator First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 Gnuse LAW OFFICE, P.C. Rodney G. Gnuse 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAUNDERS RIDGE HOLDINGS, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SAUNDERS RIDGE HOLDINGS, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 1736 N 174th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Rodney G. Gnuse. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 26, 2026. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members. Richard Provaznik, Organizer First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NELLIE TRUCKING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nellie Trucking, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 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, NE 68114. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, LAW OFFICES 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3450 Telephone: 402-392-1250 Facsimile: 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF GERARD’S VEHICLES, LLC The following is a brief resume of the domestication of Gerard’s Vehicles, LLC, a District of Columbia limited liability company (“D.C. Entity”) into Gerard’s Vehicles, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Nebraska Entity”): Effective August 25, 2026, the D.C. Entity was
domesticated in Nebraska and became a Nebraska limited liability company, and the D.C. Entity surrendered its existence in the District of Columbia. The domestication does not affect the continued existence of the entity. The limited liability membership interests of the D.C. Entity were converted into the same amount/percentage of limited liability membership interests of the Nebraska Entity. The Certificate of Organization filed with the Articles of Domestication shall be the Certificate of Organization of the Nebraska Entity and any managers or officers of the D.C. Entity shall continue to hold such positions in the Nebraska Entity. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALORA NAIL BAR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Alora Nail Bar, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the company is 10429 Cary Street, LaVista, Nebraska 68128. The Registered Agent of the company is Anh hoang nhi Nguyen, 10429 Cary Street, LaVista, Nebraska 68128. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 20, 2026. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, LAW OFFICES 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3450 Telephone: 402-392-1250 Facsimile: 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF LGS-RLG, LLC The following is a brief resume of the domestication of LGS-RLG, LLC, a District of Columbia limited liability company (“D.C. Entity”) into LGS-RLG, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Nebraska Entity”): Effective August 25, 2026, the D.C. Entity was domesticated in Nebraska and became a Nebraska limited liability company, and the D.C. Entity surrendered its existence in the District of Columbia. The domestication does not affect the continued existence of the entity. The limited liability membership interests of the D.C. Entity were converted into the same amount/percentage of limited liability membership interests of the Nebraska Entity. The Certificate of Organization filed with the Articles of Domestication shall be the Certificate of Organization of the Nebraska Entity and any managers or officers of the D.C. Entity shall continue to hold such positions in the Nebraska Entity. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER LVFII GREENWOOD 1276, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower LVFII Greenwood 1276, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 920 S. 107th Avenue, Suite 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent and Office 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 September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BP23, LLC BP23, LLC, with its designated office located at 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131 gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on August 19, 2026. The registered agent is Andrew J. Huber and the Registered Office is 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. Andrew Huber, Organizer First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MUSTOE I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Nebraska Limited Liability Company has been formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the limited liability company is Mustoe I, LLC. The designated office is 5645 Ohio Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The registered agent is Christopher Mustoe. The office address for the registered agent is 5645 Ohio Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The organization commenced on August 18, 2026 and will have perpetual existence. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 Jeffrey T. Palzer 3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha, NE 68131 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BRIDGEPOINT CPA, P.C. The name of the corporation is BRIDGEPOINT CPA, P.C. The registered agent is Smith Pauley, LLP, and the address of the registered office is 3555 Farnam St., Suite 1000, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131. The general nature of the corporation is to operate and maintain establishments carrying on and engaging in the practice of accounting. 10,000 shares of common stock, each having a par value of $1.00 are authorized to be issued at such time and upon such conditions as the Board of Directors shall determine. The corporation commenced on August 27, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors shall determine. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF JESUS LABOURERS MINISTRY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a non-profit foreign corporation has been granted authority to transact business under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the non-profit foreign corporation is Jesus Labourers Ministry. The nonprofit corporation was formed on June 2, 2021 as a religious corporation, and shall have perpetual existence. The registered office address for the corporation is 9706 Nina Street, Omaha, NE 68124 and registered agent at that office is Anthony Odhiambo. Its officers are: Musyoka Meni, of P.O. Box 411, Mtwapa, Kenya, 80109; Dorcas Mwikali Musyoka, of P.O. Box 411, Mtwapa, Kenya, 80109; and Gilbert Mitzanze Iha, of P.O. Box 411, Mtwapa, Kenya, 80109. The corporation will not have members. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BEDFORD LEGACY FOUNDATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Legacy Foundation has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation is a Public Benefit Corporation. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 5068 Parkview Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68134, and the initial registered agent at that office is Corey L. Bedford. The name and street address of the incorporator are: Corey L. Bedford 5068 Parkview Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68134 The corporation does not have members. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026
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PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP MARK J. LAPUZZA, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 741 NORTH 89 TH PLAZA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of 741 NORTH 89 TH PLAZA, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is 741 NORTH 89 TH PLAZA, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is PDM, Inc., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MACHAIRA MARKETING LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Machaira Marketing LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the initial designated office is 17410 Grand Ave, Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the initial registered agent for service of process is Eric Bork, 17410 Grand Ave, Omaha, NE 68116. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP MATTHEW T. PAYNE 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JENNIFER ALLRED CREATIVE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of Jennifer Allred Creative, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Jennifer Allred Creative, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1804 Greyson Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68133, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Jennifer L. Allred, 1804 Greyson Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LENNY LOU HOME L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lenny Lou Home L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is: 18888 Patrick Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name of the initial agent for service of process is Nathan Newhouse, and the street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process is: 18888 Patrick Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022 First publication September 11, 2026, final September 25, 2026 ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Law Offices 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3419 Telephone: 402-392-1250 Facsimile: 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION The articles of organization of Spanish Chat Company, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, originally filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 22, 2010, and amended thereafter by the filing of a Certificate of Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 21, 2021, changing the company’s name to My Chat Company LLC, have been amended by the filing of a Certificate of Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State (the “Certificate of Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment changed the name of the company to Spanish Chatshow LLC. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF M-1 CONTRACTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that M-1 Contracting, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 17401 Yankee Hill Rd., Bennet, NE 68317. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company maybe organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager German Moran Lopez. Its registered agent is German Moran Lopez and his office is located at 17401 Yankee Hill Rd., Bennet, NE 68317. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MOMMI MAT, 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 Mommi Mat, 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 August 26, 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 September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST LEGACY PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Midwest Legacy Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10902 South 175th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. 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 August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WYOCHAR LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wyochar LLC (“the LLC”), has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Rachel C. Meyer, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at c/o Rachel C. Meyer, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026
LEGAL notices LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MONSON BUILDING, 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 Monson Building, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 13351 Dovers Street, Waverly, NE 68462. 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 August 26, 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 September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LA REINA, 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 La Reina, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7161 N. 163rd Street, Bennington, NE 68007. 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 August 26, 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 September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WEALTH CENTRIC SOLUTIONS, 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 Wealth Centric Solutions, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 12212 Slayton St., Papillion, NE 68046. 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 August 20, 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. 4916-6081-4537, v. 1 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DANDELION GROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DANDELION GROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska as a limited liability company. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1515 S. 39th St., Ste 302, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. The Registered Agent of the Company is Alison L. Condon. 3313 Montreal Dr. Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The company commenced business on August 25, 2026. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JP & PC WAREHOUSE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JP & PC Warehouse, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is Paul G. Cech,12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GUIDING GRACE AFFORDABLE HOUSING I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Guiding Grace Affordable Housing I, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7704 S. 71st Ave., LaVista, Nebraska 68128. 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 August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JIKANY DEANG, LLC The name of the Company is Jikany Deang, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in NIL monetization. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company stated in the Certificate of Organization was 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. This limited liability company commenced business on August 21, 2026. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, NE 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMR LEASING LLC AMR LEASING LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 7404 Lake Cunningham Road, Omaha, NE 68122. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are Joe Stava, 7404 Lake Cunningham Road, Omaha, NE 68122. Dated this 20th day of August, 2026. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF IMPERIAL BUILDERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Imperial Builders, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 1208 Potter Rd., Bellevue, NE 68005. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company maybe organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Omar Cornejo Ramirez. Its registered agent is Omar Cornejo Ramirez and his office is located at 1208 Potter Rd., Bellevue, NE 68005. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SNE HOMES, 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 SNE HOMES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 14720 Grant Street, Omaha, NE 68116. 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 August 20, 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.
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First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAVANNAH’S LIGHT PUBLISHING, LLC Notice is hereby given that Savannah’s Light Publishing, LLC, has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-2601 et seq. The registered office is 17325 Douglas St., Omaha, Nebraska 68118 and the registered agent is Frank X. Haverkamp. The nature of the business to be transacted is Publishing. The designated office address is 900 N. 96 th St. Lincoln, Ne. 68505. The business commenced on August 20, 2026. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer. First publication September 4, 2026, final September 18, 2026 NOTICE OF INCORPORATIONOF INTEGRATED HOLDCO, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Integrated Holdco, Inc. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address 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 August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE FOURTH CABINET, LLC The Fourth Cabinet, LLC, with its designated office located at 6507 S. 162nd Ave, Omaha, NE 68135 gives notice that it filed a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on August 19, 2026. The registered agent is Andrew J. Huber and the Registered Office is 1000 Blackstone Plaza, 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The company may engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRAIRIE BLUFF APARTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prairie Bluff Apartments, 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 August 19, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SPANISH 4 EXPATS, 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 Spanish 4 Expats, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2209 Power Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005. 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 August 13, 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 August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 2106 SOUTH 105TH STREET, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 2106 South 105th Street, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2110 South 105th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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 August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
LEGAL notices NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MI PUEBLITO HOME RENTALS, L.L.C. 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 MI PUEBLITO HOME RENTALS, 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 4207 S 18th Street, Omaha, NE 68107. 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. Emily Patricia Murillo, Member and Manager Sergio Daniel Murillo Pena, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 281 OVERLOOK, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 281 Overlook, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office at 260 South 208th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 and with its initial agent for service of process being Robin R. Khan, DDS. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced August 19, 2026, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Managers until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. Mark E. Novotny, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WH PRAIRIE BLUFF APARTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WH Prairie Bluff Apartments, 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 July 23, 2026, and its duration is perpetual. First publication August 28, 2026, final September 11, 2026
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: APRIL 18, 2024. General nature of business: HOLISTIC HEALING, WELLNESS RETREATS AND JOURNEY PRODUCTS. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/ZACHARY D. PETERSEN. First publication September 11, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: IGNITE WOMEN IN INSURANCE AND BUSINESS. Name of Applicant: Ignite Women In Insurance, LLC Address: 720 GRENOBLE DRIVE, BELLEVUE, NE 68123 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: Upon Filing. General nature of business: Providing networking, educational, and strategic information. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Cara Kirsch. First publication September 11, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: PIEZON’S PIZZERIA. Name of Applicant: PZNS, LLC Address: 2010 SOUTH 189TH CIRCLE, OMAHA, NE 68130 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: March 31, 2013. General nature of business: pizzeria business. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Timothy G. Kudron. First publication September 11, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: HOLISTIC TEAM WELLNESS CONSULTING. Name of Applicant: PUNKIN ENTERPRISES LLC Address: 11422 S 173RD STREET, GRETNA, NE 68028 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: JUNE 24, 2019. General nature of business: THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SERVICES. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/ZACHARY D. PETERSEN. First publication September 11, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: HAVEN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING. Name of Applicant: StrongHER Sports & Wellness, LLC Address: 2324 SOUTH 125TH AVENUE, OMAHA, NE 68144 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: Upon Filing. General nature of business: Women’s fitness. Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Becca Albrecht. First publication September 11, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: OWN UR WINGS HOLISTIC HEALING JOURNEY. Name of Applicant: PUNKIN ENTERPRISES LLC Address: 11422 S 173RD STREET, GRETNA, NE 68028
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that good work ethic, and I adopted “He just always had a really passion. He’s a said. “My dad has a lot of from him for sure,” Dana I love him very much.” very hardworking man, and Dana left management degree in 2008, After she earned a sports when Tim but returned in May 2014 ies opportunit other to pursue was unhappy in her job. needed hip surgery and she called my dad to this place,” she said. “I “I always felt drawn back He said, like where I’m at right now.’ crying and said, ‘Dad, I don’t a good time for replaced, so maybe this is ‘Well, I need to get my hips you to come back.’”
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The art templates first customer in class create a stencil that will then Page 8 • Novem Reis’ Bakery their staff, not used in their studio be painted by to create a one-o a franch the “That is proba f-a-kind piece Some of their bly the most innov ise. busy, Reis said. of art. other unique offeri ative thing we Like so many painted door mats ngs include porch businesses, the do,” and wedding signs, The Corky Canva COVID-19 pande Mike said. guest signs s and later hung used for greet s ing reception in the couple’s (except the two operations. 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They Mike said. mbj.com! g needs and value share everything “People didn’t s , “We cover the have the mone business, the The owners like y to come in and numbers, marke be very open have a fun event about what is week, the challe to classify the meeting into ting and we try ,” going the wins for the nges and the to business,” he on with the perfo opportunities. locations are said. rmance of the well-versed in Their teams at creating both their guests, and Lisa helps to ensur positive experiences for engaged throu e that all staff gh her weekly members are visits to each Page 19 • Octobe studio. r 31, 2025
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