Metro Guide 2019

METRO GUIDE 2019 OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

WE LOVE OMAHA C E L E B R AT I N G T H E V I B R A N C E , DIVERSITY & HEART OF THE METRO AREA

MELIA

Age 8, Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries A young detective-at-heart, Melia’s biggest mystery, so far, is a complex heart condition. To help piece the clues together, her family connected with the cardiac team at Children’s – highly trained pediatric specialists who cracked one heart-pounding case.

Visit ChildrensOmaha.org for more information on how we can help your child. For a pediatrician, family physician or pediatric specialist, call 1.800.833.3100.

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”

MARCUS GARVEY, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST (1887-1940)

B R E N D A N S U L L I VA N / T H E W O R L D - H E R A L D

W H AT W E L O V E A B O U T O M A H A I love the deep and rich history of north and

What makes this city special to me is that it

Growing up in Omaha, I feel there were

South Omaha, the amazing food, culture and

has been my home my entire life. I have deep

a lot of opportunities to go in any career

the wonderful people I have the privilege of

and lasting roots. Monumental events such as

direction. After working in the corporate

calling my “found family.”

growing up in north Omaha, graduating from

world for 15 years or so, I chose to pursue my

DR. FERIAL PEARSON, 18-YEAR RESIDENT OF OMAHA; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

UNO, getting married, buying my first home,

love of jewelry and design. One of the best

the births of my children, my family running a

things about living here is the total support

convenience store for 30 years and my husband

from the community, that goes for artists,

I love the fact that I can live in a small town

starting his dental practice have shaped my

small businesses and entrepreneurs. Omaha

near a big city and enjoy the amenities of

life and now shape the lives of my children.

is constantly growing in many different

SHERITHA JONES, CHIEF LIBRARIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

directions, and I plan on seeing what the

Omaha has been my home for 50 years. Three

HEATHER KITA, OWNER, HEATHER KITA JEWELRY + DESIGN

both, including an amazing zoo. I also love being in a central location for all the great stuff Nebraska has to offer.

CINDY CRUSE, 27-YEAR RESIDENT; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PLATTSMOUTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

things I love most about living here: Friendly

future holds for all of us here.

people. Easy lifestyle. Great restaurants and entertainment options.

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Contents

METRO GUIDE 2019

HELLO & WELCOME

Licenses 29

HEALTH & OUTREACH

Stay connected 4

Community centers 31

Hospitals 68

WE LOVE OMAHA

Transportation 32

Community giving 71

STAFF

Recycling 34

Flood recovery help 72

Libraries 34

Mental health services 74

Library technology 35

Specialty clinics & hospitals 75

Pets 36

Helping agencies 76

Lost Pets of Omaha 38

Hospice care 80

Trails 11

OUT & ABOUT

LECTURES & LESSONS

Trophy catches 12

Sarah’s food faves 42

Maker classes 84

Hunting & fishing licenses 13

Museums 47

School districts 86

Wet & wild 14

New at the zoo 48

Mentoring organizations 90

Aquatic centers & water fun 16

Omaha in pop culture 49

Colleges & universities 92

Parks 18

Night out 50

Adventure parks 20

Omaha for free 52

Recreation areas & campgrounds 21

Galleries 54

Nature areas 24

Sports arenas 55

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PARKS & REC Barrier-free parks 6 Offbeat rec 7 Par-3 courses 8 Golf courses 9 Trails map 10

NUTS & BOLTS Area map 26 Omaha government 27 County courthouses 27 Taxes 27 Nebraska government 28 Iowa government 28 Speedy DMV 29 2

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Spectator sports 56 Signature events 58

TITANS & STARTUPS Fortune 500 & 1000 companies 100 Best places to work, 100 Omaha’s rankings 101

Concert venues 63

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Copyright 2019 Omaha World-Herald.

Dance troupes 64

Published Sunday, May 26, 2019

Classical & other music 65

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Theater companies 60 Arts organizations 62

Choral groups 66

SERVING NEBRASKA From leading the worldwide fight against Ebola to serving Nebraskans across the state to attracting the world’s top faculty and students, UNMC is ever on the forefront of breakthroughs for life.

About half of Nebraska’s physicians, dental professionals, pharmacists, bachelor’s-degreed nurses and allied health professionals graduated from UNMC.

More than 250 Nebraskans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. UNMC’s superteam of clinicians and scientists is working to develop the next generation of treatments for this devastating disease.

$4.8

BILLION

Along with our primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, UNMC has an annual $4.8 billion impact on the state’s economy.

Each year we generate $165.1 million in tax revenue.

Through its iEXCELSM initiative, UNMC is enhancing connectivity and interdisciplinary education across the state through the strategic installation of iWalls in Omaha, Scottsbluff, Kearney, Lincoln and Norfolk.

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H ELLO & WELCO ME

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PA R K S & R E C I have lived in Omaha since 1993. Things I love: I grew up playing baseball, so it’s amazing to be able to watch the AAA Storm Chasers and the NCAA Men’s College

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World Series every year. Also, Omaha feels like a big city but with small-town charm.

If you can avoid the potholes you can get anywhere in 20 to 30 minutes.

Finally, I love taking my daughter to the No. 2 zoo in the country!

BRENT SHIPLEY, DIGITAL STRATEGIST

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Barrier-free — where everybody plays

By Kurt A. Keeler WORLD-HERALD CORRESPONDENT

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any parks in the greater metro area provide accommodations for people with disabilities, but these incorporate colorful, sensoryrich features for 100% barrier-free play and recreation.

climbing walls, ladders, fire poles, monkey bars and slides for older children. Two slides are even arranged perfectly for races!

LEVI CARTER 809 Carter Lake Shore Drive New playground and splash pad. Handicap accessible, toilets.

DOUGLAS COUNTY BENSON PARK 7002 Military Ave. Playground, fishing pier. Handicap accessible, toilets.

PIPAL PARK 7802 Hascall St. Barrier-free playground with slide, picnic areas and shelter. Handicap accessible, toilets.

GROVE PARK South 187th Street, Elkhorn This neighborhood park has a small barrier-free section with wheelchair access to several interactive panels. Swings, bouncers, diggers for toddlers; multiple

SEYMOUR SMITH PARK 6802 Harrison St. AllPlay Sports Complex with Miracle Baseball League field, wheelchair softball field, playground with 23 active and 16 passive features, splash pad and pavilion.

Handicap accessible, toilets.

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P O T TAWAT TA M I E C O U N T Y LAKE MANAWA DREAMLAND PARK 93 Dreamland Road, Council Bluffs Recent $1.3 million upgrade to an old favorite near Shelter No. 6 in Lake Manawa State Park. At 18,000 square feet, it’s the largest ADA-accessible playground in Iowa, complete with a no-step-up merry-go-round!

Built by 1,700-plus volunteers.

SARPY COUNTY CHAMPION PARK 7541 Park View Blvd, La Vista Barrier-free playground, an extension of La Vista’s Central Park. Restrooms, shelters.

PETERSON PARK 200 W. Angus St., Gretna Low-impact playground with easy-access swings and spinners. Two shelters and a gazebo.

DODGE COUNTY FREMONT ROTARY PARK 5th and K Streets, Fremont Handicap playground, picnic shelter, gazebo, restrooms.

RUWE PARK 5th and Howard Street, Fremont Handicap playground and splash pad.

Restrooms.

VAN ANDA PARK Linden and Pebble Streets, Fremont Handicap playground and splash pad.

Shelter and restrooms.

World-Herald correspondent Melinda Keenan contributed to this report.

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Sledgehammers, axes and flying discs

By Scott Stewart

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WORLD-HERALD CORRESPONDENT

Honey Creek Creamery

Mahoney State Park

he Omaha metropolitan area has plenty to offer anglers, bowlers and cyclists. But, honestly, those traditional recreational activities are not for everyone.

Here are 10 alternatives for those seeking a more avant-garde experience, a break from the ho-hum of a weekly rec class — even a dose of childhood nostalgia — while breaking a sweat.

ULTIMATE Played with a flying disc, ultimate is a noncontact team sport where players strive to reach the end zone through passing. Players cannot run with the disc, and incomplete passes result in turnovers. Officials aren’t used, so even in competitive games, sportsmanship is paramount. The Summer Omaha Ultimate League offers mixed and open divisions running from late May to late July. Pick-up games are also held in Omaha and La Vista through Omaha Disc.

SOUL/Omaha Disc, omahadisc.com; $30-$40 for league play.

CURLING This elegant game challenges curlers to try to slide stones closest to the center of a target circle and knock their opponents’ stones out of position. Strength and finesse both come into play, and courteousness is the cornerstone of curling culture. The Aksarben Curling Club offers league play and learn-to-curl events at Baxter Arena.

Wear clean tennis shoes, and dress for an ice rink.

Aksarben Curling Club; curlaksarben.com; 402-915-2875.

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elementary school recess? You’re in luck, because Omaha offers intramural dodgeball and kickball leagues and tournaments.

Dodgeball pits teams against each other with the aim of hitting other players with a ball to eliminate them from play. Kickball is essentially baseball played with a soccer ball. C3 Intramurals offers league play, while the Omaha GLBT Sports League offers tournaments open to anyone regardless of experience or sexuality.

C3 Intramurals, c3intramurals.com; $60 per person for league play. Omaha GLBT Sports League, oglbtsports.org; $10-$15 per person for tournament play.

DISC GOLF Players throw a specialized, heavy flying disc at a target, typically a basket with chains intended to deflect the disc into the basket.

The rules are similar to golf, although casual play can be as simple as choosing targets outside of a course. The Omaha Metro Disc Golf Association organizes tournaments and league play, and several courses are available in the area. Seymour Smith Park, 6802 Harrison St.; Hummel Park, 11808 John J. Pershing Drive; Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs. omahadiscgolf.com

BOCCE A game with similarities to curling, players compete to place their bocce balls,which are roughly the size of softballs, closer to a smaller target ball than their opponents.

Teams throw until they get closer to the target, and they alternate until each has thrown four times in a frame. Midtown Crossing hosts summer and fall leagues, drawing newcomers and regulars for outdoor fun.

Midtown Crossing, 31st Avenue and Farnam Street; midtowncrossing.com/events/bocce-ball

KICKBALL AND DODGEBALL Do you find yourself reminiscing about

SMASH ROOM Sometimes a scream just isn’t enough

to clear your mounting frustration. Take your stress out with a baseball bat, sledgehammer or crowbar by hacking apart an obsolete computer or television.

Le Smash offers a safe environment for creative destruction — and the opportunity to work up a sweat in the process. Be sure to wear long sleeves, pants and closed-toed shoes.

Le Smash, 4105 Harrison St., Bellevue; 402-915-4040; lesmashomaha.com.

Packages start at $50.

FOOTGOLF Juggling a soccer ball is impressive, but landing a long-distance kick with precision is a serious challenge. Footgolf invites players to golf using a soccer ball, kicking them on shorter specially designed courses. Omaha once had several options, but the closing of Papio Greens and La Vista Falls has left Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course as the best bet for aspiring footgolfers. A course is also offered at Wilderness Ridge Golf Course in Lincoln. Leave your soccer cleats at home.

Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course, 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Drive, Elkhorn; 402-289-4332; elkhornridge.net. $11 a game, plus ball rental or bring your own ball.

AX-THROWING Imagine playing darts, but with hatchets.

Urban ax-throwing has become a thing, and

Omaha has joined the craze with three new businesses offering a chance to express your inner lumberjack. Players throw a hatchet with both hands over the top of their head, taking turns in a lane similar to a bowling alley. Closed-toe shoes are a must.

Craft Axe Throwing, 2562 Leavenworth St.; 402-313-8240; craftaxethrowing.com.

Flying Timber Axe Throwing, 1507 Farnam St.; 402-933-557; flyingtimber.com. Axe Games Omaha, 11106 Q St.; 402-315-9577; axegames.com. Prices start at $20 an hour.

Leagues are available.

ANIMAL YOGA Trying to do yoga with a kid standing on your back sounds terrible — unless that kid is a 5-pound baby goat. Two businesses in Honey Creek, Iowa, have offered opportunities to get close to goats and lambs during a calming, gentle workout that’s a guaranteed mood-lifter.

Other animals have hit the yoga mats in the area, too. Felius Cat Cafe hopes to resume cat yoga sessions soon, and a few area nonprofits have organized puppy yoga fundraisers.

Felius Cat Café, 522½ S. 24th St.; 402-5057650; felius.org. Honey Creek Creamery, 25593 Old Lincoln Highway, Honey Creek; 402-690-9252; honeycreekcreamery.com.

Doe’s & Diva’s Dairy, 31140 185th St., Honey Creek; 712-545-3049; doesanddivas.com.

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GOLF

Par for the course: a quick nine

By Stu Pospisil

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WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Milt’s Golf Center

itch-and-putt courses are gaining wider acceptance in golf, no longer thought of as strictly for the bell curve of a golfer’s life, the beginner and the senior citizen.

Some top golf destinations, including the Prairie Club near Valentine, include a par-3 course. And the Omaha area has par-3 and executive courses — par-3 and par-4 holes only — that offer a variety of challenges.

Nebraska-born Ron Whitten, the longtime architecture editor for Golf Digest magazine, has said these courses play an important role.

“They are the sandlots of golf, where people can go to build a passion for the game,” said Whitten, who grew up playing Omaha’s Spring Lake nine-hole course.

So why not check out the area’s “sandlots” for a quick nine, a tuneup on the short game or a fun outing with your children, your parents or a group of friends who don’t need to hike back to the “Tiger tees” of a championship-length course?

In alphabetical order, here are the short courses in the Omaha area.

EAGLE RUN Par-3 and executive courses; 132nd Street south of West Maple The Meadows’ par-3 course is easy to walk. It’s 1,186 yards from the back tees, the longest hole 179 (including the only tee shot over a water hazard); 891 yards from forward tees, 127 longest. The Links’ executive nine plays through a neighborhood and is undulating, with four par-3s and five par-4s.

ELKHORN RIDGE Par-3; Veterans Drive east of 204th Street (next to Elkhorn High School) No bunkers, no water hazards. Holes range from 95 to 173 yards and add up to 1,203 yards in rolling hills that face toward the east.

MILT’S Par-3; 6402 Q St. This family-owned course (with a driving range) is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019. The 1,170-yard layout, which is easy to walk, has small greens. A pond comes into play on the fifth and sixth holes. Holes range from 80 to 195 yards.

SPRING LAKE PARK Executive course; 4020 Hoctor Blvd., near 16th and F Streets Built in the 1930s southwest of Omaha’s zoo, this is a mix of six par-4s and three par-3s. The ninth hole is a conversation piece — a 100-yarder to a green across 16th Street.

STEVE HOGAN Par-3; 30th Street and Kansas Avenue The home of the First Tee of Omaha/Hogan’s Junior Golf Heroes was reconfigured in the 1980s — golf has been played here since 1906 — and still has water come into play on the second and ninth holes. Holes range from 100 to 187 yards.

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ELMWOOD PARK Executive course; 6222 Pacific St. Omaha’s second-oldest public golf course (1916) plays to par 68 from 5,000 yards, making it the longest test in the area without a par-5 hole. Good views of the western skyline are possible from the first tee and along the 11th hole.

GRANDPA’S WOODS Mixed, par-3 and par-4; 5505 310th St. near Murdock, Nebraska A mix of six par-3s and three par-4s add up to par 30 in this rural setting. Holes 6 and 7 play across a winding creek.

WARREN SWIGART Par-3; 3865 Terrace Drive in the Maple Village neighborhood (north of 97th and Maple Streets) Home of the longest par-3 of the courses mentioned — the sixth hole is 228 yards. It follows a 102-yarder. The third hole plays uphill, followed by the downhill fourth.

WESTWOOD Par-3; 129th Street and West Center Road Hell Creek cuts through it, with holes ranging from 90 to 175 yards. Except for a trek up to the third green, this course is mostly easy walking.

All courses have beer or alcohol sales except for city-owned Hogan, Swigart and Westwood. All have riding carts for rent.

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PUBLIC COURSES Benson Park, 5333 N. 72nd St. Country Drive, 951 County Road 4, 7 miles north of Ashland Dodge Riverside, 2 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs Eagle Hills, 501 Eagle Hills Drive, Papillion Eagle Run Links, 3435 N. 132nd St. Eagle Run Meadows, 3435 N. 132nd St. Elkhorn Ridge, 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Drive Elmwood Park, 6232 Pacific St. Fairview Hills Golf Course, 61453 315th St., Malvern Glenwood Golf Course, 57073 240th St., Glenwood Grandpa’s Woods, 5505 310th St., Murdock Indian Creek, 3825 N. 202nd St. Iron Horse, 900 Clubhouse Drive, Ashland Johnny Goodman, 6111 S. 99th St. The Knolls, 11630 Sahler St. Lake Ridge, 1536 Country Club Circle, Plattsmouth Milt’s Golf Center, 6402 Q St. Miracle Hill, 1401 N. 120th St. Pacific Springs, 16810 Harney St. Quarry Oaks, 16600 Quarry Oaks Drive, Ashland River Wilds, 14002 N. U.S. Highway 75, Blair Shoreline, 210 E. Locust St., Carter Lake Spring Lake, 4020 Hoctor Blvd.

Steve Hogan, 6315 N. 30th St. Stone Creek, 6220 N. 160th Ave. Tara Hills, 1410 Western Hills Drive, Papillion Tregaron, 13909 Glengarry Circle, Bellevue Valley View, 1126 County Road X, Fremont Warren Swigart, 3865 Parkview Drive Westwood Heights, 12929 West Center Road Whitetail Run, 2725 Reed Lane, Fremont

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SEMIPRIVATE COURSES Ashland Golf Club, 16119 U.S. Highway 6, Ashland Bay Hills, 3200 Buccaneer Blvd., Plattsmouth Bent Tree, 23579 U.S. Highway 6 East, Council Bluffs

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Fox Run, 3001 Macineery Drive, Council Bluffs Hilltop Country Club, 1740 County Road J, Wahoo Pines Country Club, 7516 N. 286th St., Valley Quail Run Country Club, 29512 285th St., Neola, Iowa Tiburon Golf Club, 10302 S. 168th St. Willow Lakes, 12301 S. 25th St., Bellevue

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712-366-4653 402-443-3338 402-359-4311 712-485-2266 402-895-2688 402-292-1680

PRIVATE COURSES Champions Run, 13800 Eagle Run Drive, Council Bluffs Country Club, 4500 Piute St., Council Bluffs Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave. Fremont Golf Club, 2710 N. Somers Ave., Fremont Happy Hollow Club, 1701 S. 105th St. Oak Hills Country Club, 12325 Golfing Green Drive Omaha Country Club, 6900 Country Club Road Platteview Country Club, 4215 Platteview Road, Bellevue Players Club at Deer Creek, 12101 Deer Creek Drive

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Found on the Big Papio, West Papio, Field Club, Keystone Trails and trails in Council Bluffs, the markers are used to quickly locate and assist injured or distressed trail users.

Eight-inch markers are placed every mile and 5-inch markers every tenth of a mile.

Sponsor’s emblem Trail name Mileage every 1/10 of a mile

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Trails 1. 144TH STREET TRAIL Length: 8.5 miles What you’ll find: Streetside trail connects many neighborhoods with Standing Bear, Zorinsky and Wehrspann Lakes. At Standing Bear, see what fish are biting or watch radio-controlled airplanes.

2. BELLEVUE LOOP OF KEYSTONE TRAIL Length: 8.9 miles What you’ll find: Bird-watching, camping and boating at Haworth Park along the Missouri River. If you ride the entire Keystone Trail (8), you’ll cover 24.1 miles each way.

3. BIG PAPIO TRAIL Length: 9.9 miles What you’ll find: Connects numerous retail and business corridors. Runs past the scenic Happy Hollow Club and through shady Seymour Smith Park’s disc golf course, ballfields, Sunset Hills Pool and South Metro skate ramp. Links to Keystone Trail (8) at Seymour Smith Park. Check out the inspirational plaques at Cancer Survivors Park .

4. HAPPY HOLLOW BOULEVARD TRAIL Length: 3.1 miles What you’ll find: Links to the Keystone (8) at 72nd and Pacific Streets. The trail runs east to 67th Street, through Elmwood Park, north to Dodge Street, Memorial Park and along Happy Hollow Boulevard to 50th Street and Country Club Avenue. Watch for golf balls through Elmwood Park.

5. FIELD CLUB TRAIL Length: 1.7 miles What you’ll find: Inner-city trail on abandoned railroad right-of-way.

Ravines and foliage add to the trail’s character. This trail runs from near 40th and Leavenworth

FLOODING IMPACT UPDATES Due to flooding, some trails and access points might be intermittently closed. For up-to-date information, go to papionrd.org Streets and passes Field Club Golf Course on its way to its terminus at 35th and Vinton Streets. Biking lanes along Woolworth Avenue to Midtown Crossing, downtown and north Omaha.

6. INDIAN CREEK TRAIL Length: 3.5 miles What you’ll find: A continuation of Lake Manawa Trail (10), this time heading north and ending at Sunset Park, home to Joseph Katelman Water Park.

7. IOWA RIVERFRONT TRAIL/ BIG LAKE TRAIL Length: 7 miles What you’ll find: Begins at the Western Historic Trails Center Link (22) and heads north, mostly along the city’s levee system. Link to Omaha Riverfront Trail (13) via Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park.

Ends at Big Lake Park. For a tough workout, continue uphill to Lewis & Clark Monument.

8. KEYSTONE TRAIL Length: 15.2 miles What you’ll find: The longest continuous trail in the metro area; flat and paved. Passes Aksarben Village, UNO residence halls and Roberts Skate Park. Also connects to the West Papio Trail (21) and the Big Papio Trail (3). Connects to Bellevue Loop Trail (2). Most of the path is tucked behind residential, industrial and agricultural areas.

9. SOUTH OMAHA TRAIL Length: 3.75 miles What you’ll find: A rails-to-trails corridor, with historic features including the 60th Street overpass bridge and a developed tree canopy. The trail runs from the Keystone Trail at Karen Park to 40th and D Streets, then under Interstate 80 and up to Vinton Street along 36th Street.

10. LAKE MANAWA TRAIL Length: 5.4 miles What you’ll find: The paved trail provides opportunity for a hike, walk or bike ride along Manawa’s shoreline. The trail connects to the Veterans Memorial Trail (17) and Western Historic Trails Center Link (22), Council Bluffs trail system and the Wabash Trace (18).

Lake Manawa State Park is ideal for picnics, boating, swimming, fishing, sailing or just relaxing.

11. MILITARY ROAD TRAIL Length: 2.8 miles What you’ll find: Near a link to Keystone Trail (8). Roadside path at 90th Street widens at 99th Street. Future construction will connect this trail to Standing Bear Lake and Newport Landing (12).

12. NEWPORT LANDING TRAIL Length: 3.5 miles What you’ll find: Concrete trail 10 feet wide surrounding a 200-acre lake. Trailhead lies southeast of Nebraska Highway 36 and 180th Street. Plans call for this trail to eventually join up with the Military Road Trail (11); now connects to a crushed-rock trail at Prairie View Recreation Area to the west.

13. OMAHA RIVERFRONT TRAIL Length: 21.0 miles (both sections combined) What you’ll find: Southern section begins at Veterans Memorial Bridge and runs north to Miller’s Landing near Abbott Drive; it has a slight break between Heartland of America Park and Pacific Street.

Along the way: Lewis & Clark Landing, the National Park Service headquarters and the pedestrian bridge. Trail has 1.25-mile gap between southern section (at Miller’s Landing) and northern section (at Kiwanis Park). The northern section starts at Kiwanis

Park trailhead, Locust Street and Abbott Drive. Heavy vehicle traffic on Abbott Drive.

14. PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATION AREA Length: 4.0 miles What you’ll find: 335-acre park featuring 135-acre lake, hike/bike trails, boating, fishing and more.

Quick access to Werner Park via Lincoln Road.

15. SORENSEN PARKWAY TRAIL Length: 4.8 miles What you’ll find: Parkway-side trail beginning at Fontenelle Boulevard and Sorensen Parkway and ending near 90th Street and Military Road.

16. VALLEY VIEW TRAIL Length: 6.0 miles What you’ll find: From U.S. Highway 6 and Kanesville Boulevard on to Iowa Western Community College, ride south past Mall of the Bluffs to Iowa West Trailhead Park. Links to Lake Manawa Trail (10) and the Wabash Trace (18).

17. VETERANS MEMORIAL TRAIL Length: 6.0 miles What you’ll find: Parallels South Omaha Bridge Road and Veterans Memorial Highway on Iowa side of the Missouri River past Fox Run Golf Course and Lake Manawa.

Connects with Indian Creek (6), Lake Manawa (10) and Western Historic Trails Center Link (22).

18. WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL Length: 62.3 miles What you’ll find: Ride from Council Bluffs to the Missouri state line.

Suitable for runners, mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. $1 daily usage fee suggested or $10 annual pass to help with upkeep.

19. WALNUT CREEK TRAIL Length: 3.0 miles What you’ll find: One of the few

paved paths with tent and RV camping. Fishing, boat dock, equestrian trail, restrooms and drinking water. Connects to the West Papio Trail (21).

20. WEHRSPANN LAKE TRAIL Length: 7.0 miles What you’ll find: Fishing, wildlife viewing, arboretum, wetlands and nature center. The consistent quality of the trail’s surface makes it perfect for in-line skating.

Managed by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District.

21. WEST PAPIO TRAIL Length: 18.2 miles (both sections combined) What you’ll find: North section is one of the metro area’s most scenic trails. Passes Zorinsky Lake Trail (23) and links to 144th Street Trail (1) before ending at Millard Avenue just east of Westchester Park. Southern section begins at 132nd and Q Streets and heads southeast, crossing to south side of the creek at 96th Street. The trail connects with the Keystone Trail (8) .

22. WESTERN HISTORIC TRAILS CENTER LINK Length: 2.8 miles What you’ll find: Connects on the east to Indian Creek Trail (6) and Lake Manawa Trail (10); to the west with Iowa Riverfront Trail (7).

Info and history at the recreation complex and Western Historic Trails Center.

23. ZORINSKY LAKE TRAIL Length: 7.4 miles What you’ll find: Trail bisects the lake in a figure eight, so you can ride one or both loops. Good riding surface the entire length.

24. FLANAGAN LAKE TRAIL Length: 5.2 miles What you’ll find: This new recreation area includes a trail that fully loops the lake. There are picnic areas and restrooms.

CORPORATE CYCLING CHALLENGE Sunday, August 18, 2019 • Heartland of America Park, 8th & Farnam

29th Annual!

3 Tours: 10 Miles 25 Miles or 42 Miles Long Join the largest 1 day bicycle event in the Midwest!

Proceeds from the 2019 event will be donated to Eastern Nebraska Trails Network to support multi-use trail development.

Ride with your corporation, club, or as an individual. PLAN AHEAD FOR NEXT YEAR’S CORPORATE CYCLING ON AUGUST 16, 2020

For event details or sponsorship info call Bob Mancuso Jr., 402-346-8003 • www.corporatecycling.com

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ou don’t have to drive to Lake McConaughy or Merritt Reservoir to catch a state-record fish.

Several have been nabbed much closer to home.

Although it’s never easy.

“State-record fish are rare fish,’’ says Daryl Bauer, Nebraska Game and Parks fisheries outreach manager.

“They are the best of the best.’’

It’s difficult to catch a record fish in urban lakes such as Zorinsky and Wehrspann. The fishing pressure is too high, so the fish seldom reach a large size.

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“You never know,’’ Bauer says. “There are surprises that show up.’’

Some bodies of water in the area that have yielded state records: LOUISVILLE LAKE NO. 2 Yellow bass, 1 pound, 7 ounces, 13.5 inches; John Ogle, Omaha, July 4, 1993; with a minnow.

This lake was closed for repairs after the March flooding.

Before that, Bauer says, it had a good fishery with lots of bass, bluegill, redear, and some big channel catfish. Now all bets are off. “There could be a bit of everything in this lake,’’ Bauer says. “Undesirable species from the Platte River are now swimming in these waters.’’

HALLECK PARK POND (PAPILLION) Goldfish, 4 pounds. 3 ounces, 17 inches; Tyler Ciurej, Bellevue, June 7, 2011; with a hot dog.

This is a great place to take the kids. “It’s a nice little pond, and it gets fished a lot,’’ Bauer says. It has a lot of bluegills, green sunfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish. It’s also stocked with trout every spring and summer. And that goldfish? “It probably was dumped,’’ Bauer says.

SANDPIT (CASS COUNTY) White perch, 2 pounds, 6 ounces, 16 inches; Jason Hickey, Omaha, April 1, 2007, with a minnow.

Housing development lakes are hotbeds for state records.

A 22-pound longnose gar and an 86-pound paddlefish and

Hunting & fishing licenses

Record silver carp, 7 pounds, 5 ounces; Eric Einspahr. Missouri River in Sarpy County

NEBRASKA Hunting and fishing permits through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, ngpc-permits.ne.gov.

Fishing licenses, state park permits, small-game hunting permits and habitat stamps at sporting goods stores and from the Commission at 2200 N. 33rd St. in Lincoln or outdoornebraska.gov.

IOWA Licenses are available online or in person at retail vendors listed on the Department of Natural Resources’ website, iowadnr.gov.

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a nearly 2-pound white perch, both by bow-and-arrow, have been caught in the waters of Cass County. If they get flooded, all kinds of big fish can be discovered in these waters. “They usually will get bigger in those pits than in the river,’’ Bauer says.

FREMONT LAKES STATE RECREATION AREA Smallmouth buffalo, bow and arrow, 60 pounds, 2 ounces, 46 inches; Richard Porter II, Omaha, May 9, 2001.

There are 20 sand pits in the Fremont area, most all of which were flooded in March. “We know there are a bunch of rough fish back in those pits,’’ Bauer says. Buffalo are usually more in the 10- to 20-pound range but there could be some big ones this summer.

“When it floods, fish get moved around and you never know what might show up,’’ Bauer says.

PLATTE RIVER (DODGE COUNTY) Blue catfish: 40 pounds, 13 ounces, 44 inches; Josh Kern, Fremont, July 11, 2013.

Typically, catfish aren’t taken by bow and arrow. “It takes just the right conditions to get one of those with archery,’’ Bauer says. If you’re dropping in a line, 100 pounders aren’t out of the realm of possibility. And that’s when it gets fun. “The harder they pull, the more fun they are.’’

CARTER LAKE Black buffalo, 41 pounds, 48.25 inches; Bob Eaton, Omaha, April 29, 1982; with corn.

Since Carter Lake was renovated, few buffalo live there anymore.

You’ll have more luck finding that species in the Missouri River.

Carter Lake is now an excellent bass fishery, Bauer says, along with plentiful catfish, crappie and bluegills.

LAKE MANAWA Bigmouth buffalo: 64 pounds 6 ounces, 41½ inches, Ronald Anderson, April 18, 2007.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources stocks walleye and wiper, and there’s also a crappie fishery. But since it’s on a flood plain close to the Missouri River, all kinds of river species can be found here, too. Hence the buffalo and species such as the common carp. Bow hunters use lights and specialized boats and equipment to catch fish like the buffalo.

B O AT I N G NEBRASKA Nonregistered boaters must obtain an aquatic stamp at ngpc-permits.ne.gov.

Boat registration information at outdoornebraska.gov. or register boats/trailers with the county treasurer/Department of Motor Vehicles in the boater’s county of residence.

IOWA Registration and renewal of vessels with the Department of Natural Resources at county recorder’s office. iowadnr.gov.

GLENWOOD LAKE Common Carp, 50 pounds, 44 inches, Fred Hougland, April 1, 1969.

Bryan Hayes, a fisheries biologist with the Department of Natural Resources, says Hougland probably never dreamed he’d catch a state record in this 15-acre pond in the city. Normally, it’s home to largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. “It kind of shows, you just never know where the next state record will come from,’’ he says. The carp probably was the result of flooding. It’s not a species the DNR wants in Iowa waters.

MISSOURI RIVER IN SARPY COUNTY Silver carp, 7 pounds, 5 ounces, 27½ inches; Eric Einspahr, Lincoln, May 21, 2018; with a Brassie Nymph.

This record could go a lot higher, Bauer says. Silver carp are part of the Asian Carp family that has invaded the country. Pick just about any wing dike on the Missouri, and you’ll find success. The mouths of tributary streams and rivers have some, too. On the Iowa side, the river has yielded state records for blue catfish, channel catfish and paddlefish. “A 107-pound paddlefish — that’s a big paddlefish,’’ Hayes says.

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Float, spray, splash and play all day

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ust add water and the summer fun quotient shoots up like a geyser. Here’s a sampling of the adrenaline rush that lies ahead.

BRYSON’S AIRBOAT TOURS 839 Country Road 19, Fremont; brysonsairboattours.com Set out with Bryson’s Airboat Tours, and you’re bound to be asked whether you want to glide or fly over the water. If you pick the latter, hold on tight! Bryson’s 11seat Panther can hit speeds of 60 mph on the stretch of Platte River the airboat operator navigates for one-hour scenic tours and three-hour picnic-party packages.

Book anytime between 10 a.m. and dusk, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hearing protection, life jackets provided. Sunscreen and sunglasses recommended.

FLANAGAN LAKE 168th and Fort Streets; nrdnet.org Happy first birthday to Flanagan Lake!

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FREMONT LAKES STATE RECREATION AREA 3 miles west of Fremont on Nebraska Highway 30; outdoornebraska.gov With 20 sandpit lakes and 300 surface acres of water, Fremont Lakes is a popular destination for boating, fishing and water skiing. Sandy beaches, barrier-free pier, disc golf. State park permit required.

HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM 3701 S. 10th St.; omahazoo.com Yoga in the Aquarium lets you take in the beauty and serenity of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium while exercising your body and imagination through yoga. Classes are taught by instructors from Lotus House of Yoga.

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LAKE MANAWA STATE PARK 1100 South Shore Drive, Council Bluffs; iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com Located near the Lake Manawa business district, this park draws a crowd for summer boating, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Modern campgrounds, picnic shelters, beach and hiking-biking trails. State park permit required.

LAKE WANAHOO STATE PARK 1/2 mile north of Wahoo; outdoornebraska.gov Grab your fishing pole! This lake has no-wake boating and plenty of places — including barrier-free piers — to drop a hook. Enjoy paddling your canoe or kayak, then stretch your legs on a hiking-biking trail all the way to Wahoo. Playground, picnic shelters, RV and tent camping.

LEVI CARTER PARK Abbott Drive and Carter Lake Boulevard; cityofomaha.org This park, next to horseshoe-shaped Carter Lake, is getting an upgrade. Look for the completion of a loop trail, picnic facilities and playground, along with renovations to the bath house and pavilion. Water skiing, disc golf, bird watching, splash pad.

MAHONEY STATE PARK Interstate 80, Exit 426, Ashland; outdoornebraska.gov Year-round park overlooking the Platte River.

Explore nature trails, swim at the aquatics center or tour the lake by paddle boat.

Stunning views of the Platte River valley from the observation tower and balconies of the 40-room Peter Kiewit Lodge. Cabins and camping sites are available because you’ll need more than a day to enjoy all the activities. Treetop ropes course, horseback riding, miniature golf/driving range, theater (melodramas!), arts and crafts center, and restaurant. State Park permit required.

PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK 14421 346th St., Louisville; outdoornebraska.com Get up-close and personal with frogs, tadpoles, minnows, and, of course, crawdads in Crawdad Creek, a shallow waterway where local kids stomp and splash. The creek feeds Jenny Newman Lake, a popular spot for fishing and paddle boating. For canoe and kayak enthusiasts, the park is a stopping point on a water trail between Schramm and Louisville state parks. Fourteen miles of trails; among the best in southeast Nebraska for mountain bikers. Observation tower, restaurant, shooting and archery ranges. Tent, cabin and teepee camping, along with new “glamping” units. An RV campground is in the works. State Park permit required.

PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATION AREA Nebraska Highway 370 and 132nd Street; papionrd.org An outdoor exercise area opened this spring for hikers, bikers and runners who already are fans of the park’s 4-mile loop around the reservoir. Eight pieces of equipment, including a sit-up station, a chest press station and a push-up bench, will help you get fit. Boat ramp, no-wake boating, wellstocked lake with largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, red-ear sunfish and black crappie. Two areas for picnics by the water.

PRAIRIE VIEW LAKE 180th Street between Nebraska Highway 36 and Bennington Road; papionrd.org This 84-acre recreation area contains a 42-acre lake for no-wake boating and catchand-release fishing. Picnic areas, restroom, 1.5 miles of limestone trails and three pedestrian bridges.

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RIVER CITY STAR 151 Freedom Park Road; rivercitystar.com The old-fashioned, riverboat-style River City Star traverses the Missouri River from its port in Omaha. Public and private cruises, one to three hours in duration. Lunch and dinner packages available.

RIVER LIFE AIRBOAT TOURS Cedar Bluffs; riverlifetours.com Observe wildlife along the Platte River via airboat. One- to three-hour tours, some with a BBQ meal and fun on the shore.

STANDING BEAR LAKE 6404 N. 132nd St.; parks.cityofomaha.org Named for the Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear, this recreation area features a marina for no-wake boating and fishing. More than 3 miles of hiking/biking trails around the lake. Picnic areas, shelters, restrooms, playground. And even a radio-controlled airplane field.

TUBING & ADVENTURES 25205 Harrison St., Waterloo; tubingandadventures.com The March floods submerged Tubing & Adventures but the tubing and kayak outfitter plans to be open this summer with a new drop point along the Elkhorn River.

Check road closures before heading out.

West Center Road, West Dodge Road and Q Street reconstruction could impact your route to Waterloo.

TWO RIVERS STATE RECREATION AREA 27702 F St., Waterloo; outdoornebraska.gov Anglers love the trout fishing at Two Rivers.

The season opens in March and runs through July 1 at Lake No. 5, which features a barrier-free fishing pier. Only non-power boats allowed. Beach for swimming, 1 mile of hiking trails, and picnic areas/ shelters. Two miles of equestrian trails and an equestrian area for camping; 10 Union Pacific cabooses for sleeping. State Park permit required.

UNCLE SCOTT’S OUTFITTERS 233rd Street and West Maple Road, Waterloo; unclescottsoutfitters.com It’s been a busy spring for Uncle Scott’s Outfitters; they’re working hard to rebuild after catastrophic flooding. Check the websites for updates on summer floats down the Elkhorn River.

ZORINSKY LAKE 156th and F Streets; recreation.gov With more than 255 acres, Zorinsky Lake is home to two playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and a football field.

The lake for boating and fishing features a universally accessible fishing dock. Trails for hiking, biking and horse riding. Boasts one of the few native tall grass prairies remaining in eastern Nebraska.

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ZORINSKY AQUATIC CENTER 3808 S. 156th St.; parks.cityofomaha.org/pools Zero entry pool, water slides, interactive water play area, lap lanes.

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TWIN RIVERS YMCA AQUATIC CENTER 6100 Twin Rivers Circle, Valley; twin-rivers.metroymca.org Slide, toddler slide, swim lessons, Aqua Zumba.

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TWIN RIVERS WATER PARK 414 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth; plattsmouth.org/rec Zero entry swimming area, fountains, umbrellas and water toys, diving board, spiral and speed water slides and sand volleyball court.

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SPLASH STATION 3809 E. Fremont Drive, Fremont; fremontne.gov Zero entry pool, lap pool, wave pool and slides.

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SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER 2825 Y St.; omahakroc.org Indoor aquatic center with zero entry pool, lazy stream, water slide, competition pool.

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PIRATE COVE WATER PARK 915 N. 21st St., Council Bluffs; councilbluffs-ia.gov Zero entry pool with play area, including pirate ship. Diving board, slides, splash area.

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PAPIO BAY AQUATIC PARK 815 E. Halleck St., Papillion; papiobay.org Zero entry pool, water slides, diving boards, sand volleyball courts, wading pools, sand play area.

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MAHONEY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Mahoney State Park, Interstate 80, Exit 426, Ashland; outdoornebraska.gov/mahoney Pool, water slides, wave pool and kids’ play area. State park permit required.

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GLENWOOD AQUATIC CENTER 23936 Hershey Ave., Glenwood; facebook.com/glenwoodaquatic/ Zero entry pool, diving boards, spray features.

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FUN-PLEX WATER PARK 7003 Q St.; fun-plex.com Water slides, lazy river, splash/spray ground, wave pool.

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DILLON FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 806 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont; fremontfamilyymca.org/aquatics Swim lessons, indoor pool, splash pad, family changing room.

For pool hours and admission, see city websites.

ARLINGTON 410 W. Elm St., Arlington ASHLAND 405 N. 25th St., Ashland BAYLISS PARK 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs BENSON PARK 7002 Military Ave BLAIR 1601 Butler St., Blair BOB KERREY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 705 Riverfront Drive BUFFALO PARK Sixth and Vine Streets, Springfield CAMELOT 9270 Cady Ave. CASCIO 1500 Lawrence Lane, Bellevue CIMARRON WOODS 108th and Harrison Streets, Papillion COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY CENTER 1701 Veterans Drive CRYER 11783 Cryer Ave. DEER RIDGE 585 S. 126th St. DOWDING 1500 Washington St., Bellevue EAGLE RIDGE PARK 1817 Ashwood Ave., Papillion ELKHORN 3200 N. 207th Plaza ELMWOOD 606 S. Happy Hollow Blvd.

FAIRMOUNT PARK 1200 Fairmount Park Road, Council Bluffs FONTENELLE PARK 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.

GALLAGHER 2936 N. 52nd St. GILBERT PARK 414 W. 30th Ave., Bellevue GRETNA 300 Angus St., Gretna HANSCOM 3110 Ed Creighton Blvd.

HASTINGS BANNER PARK 52nd and Virginia Streets, Bellevue HITCHCOCK 5025 S. 45th St. KAREN 6288 H St. KATELMAN WATER PARK 1230 16th Ave., Council Bluffs

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KOUNTZE PARK 1920 Pinkney St. LA VISTA 7529 S. 85th St., La Vista LEE VALLEY 10605 Charles St. LEVI CARTER 809 Carter Lake Shore Drive MILLER 6275 N. 30th St. MILLER PARK 415 S. M St., Fremont MISSOURI VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER 700 W. Huron St., Missouri Valley MOCKINGBIRD HILLS 10242 Mockingbird Drive MONTCLAIR 2304 S. 135th Ave. MORTON PARK 5724 S. 41st St. OAK HEIGHTS 10205 U St. ORCHARD PARK 6502 Hartman Ave. PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK 14421 346th St., Louisville PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER 308 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth ROANOKE 4747 N. 113th St. RONIN 1703 N. Somers Ave., Fremont RUWE PARK Fifth and Howard Streets, Fremont SCHWER PARK 800 W. Centennial Park, Papillion SEYMOUR SMITH PARK 6802 Harrison St. SHADOW LAKE TOWNE CENTER 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion SPRING LAKE 4020 Hoctor Blvd.

STONE RIDGE 12302 Stonegate Drive SUN VALLEY 53rd Street and Aspen Drive, Bellevue UPLAND 3104 Jefferson St. VALLEY 300 W. Vass St., Valley VAN ANDA PARK Linden and Pebble Streets, Fremont WESTWOOD HEIGHTS 12334 Seldin Drive

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Parks ADAMS PARK 3121 Bedford Ave. BENSON PARK 7002 Military Ave. Also: barrier-free playground.

BIG LAKE PARK 2600 N. Eighth St., Council Bluffs BROWN PARK 5708 S. 15th St. ELMWOOD PARK 802 S. 60th St. FAIRMONT PARK 1200 Fairmont Park Road, Council Bluffs FONTENELLE PARK 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.

GENE LEAHY MALL 1302 Farnam on the Mall Under renovation. Closed until 2021.

HALLECK PARK 816 E. Halleck St., Papillion Also: sand volleyball courts.

HANSCOM PARK 3201 Woolworth Ave. Also: dog park, pickleball courts * HAWORTH PARK 2502 Payne Drive, Bellevue Also: campgrounds, sand volleyball court HEARTLAND OF AMERICA PARK Eighth and Douglas Streets Also: fountain, waterfall HEFFLINGER PARK 11451 West Maple Road Also: cricket field, BMX/off-road bicycling, dog park HITCHCOCK PARK 4220 Q St. Also: ice rink HUMMEL PARK 11808 John J. Pershing Drive 18

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LAWRENCE YOUNGMAN LAKE 192nd Street and West Dodge Road LEVI CARTER PARK 809 Carter Lake Shore Drive LEWIS & CLARK LANDING 345 Riverfront Drive MEADOW LANE PARK 11707 Farnam St. Also: pickleball courts MEMORIAL PARK 6005 Underwood Ave. Also: public art MILLER PARK 2707 Redick Ave. PRAIRIE LANE PARK 3119 S. 116th St. Also: pickleball courts ROBERTS PARK 730 N. 78th St. Also: skate park.

SADDLEBROOK PARK 148th Street and Saddlebrook Drive SEYMOUR SMITH PARK 6802 Harrison St. Also: barrier-free ball field, trap and skeet ranges, skate park SPRING LAKE PARK 4020 Hoctor Blvd.

STANDING BEAR LAKE 6404 N. 132nd St. TA HA ZOUKA PARK 905 Elkhorn Drive Also: sand volleyball, skate park TRANQUILITY PARK 12222 West Maple Road ZORINSKY LAKE 156th and F Streets

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Park adventures, big and small

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ummertime is the best time for adventures, big and small. And in the Omaha area, all kinds of possibilities are right on your doorstep.

TREERUSH ADVENTURES AT FONTENELLE FOREST Bellevue, treerush.com Starting in June you can climb, swing and zip your way through five acres of the forest on tightropes, suspended wooden platforms and ziplines. One part of the five-acre park will be geared to adults and older children and another for youngsters ages 4 to 6.

Some will take climbers higher than 50 feet and require more stamina and skill. The hope is to attract more young adults to the forest, who will then want to help protect it.

GO APE ZIP LINE AND TREETOP ADVENTURE Mahoney State Park, goape.com/Locations/Nebraska/Ashland This is more than just a zip line. It’s a twoto three-hour journey through the forest canopy. It offers courses with more than 40 suspended twisting, turning, swaying obstacles and bridges with incredible views.

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allows you to overcome your anxieties,’’ parks chief Jim Swenson says. “ It’s a different perspective when looking down on the park environment from the treetops.’’

There’s no age maximum but participants must be at least 4 feet 7 inches tall. Just be sure to make a reservation; it can get busy in the summer.

LOUISVILLE STATE RECREATION AREA floating playground, outdoornebraska.gov/floatingplayground Looking for a fun way to cool off on a hot day, and just laying on the beach isn’t for you? Try out the floating playground and bounce your way over the climbing wall, the dome and the monkey bars, or cross bridges that bend and move as you do, making it hard to keep your balance.

Swenson calls it American Ninja Warrior on the water. “It’s a workout,’’ he said.

“People come back with smiles on their faces and feeling they’ve been challenged.’’

Participants must be 6 years or older and able to swim, although there are lifeguards.

Swenson said it’s especially popular with teens and college-aged students.

MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS, PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK outdoornebraska.gov/ventureparks This park has always been known for its bike trails, but now it’s going to the next

level with a four-mile network of bike trails that have been under development since the fall. They are scheduled to open midsummer 2019 if there aren’t any more big weather delays. Trails will cater to riders of all levels, with the advanced course offering high-banked curves, rail rides, bridges and tunnels that will challenge even the most experienced riders. “We are excited to take mountain biking in Nebraska to the next level of adventure,’’ Swenson says.

DIVENTURES Omaha, diventures.com Summer isn’t always sunny, so it’s nice to have an option when it’s rainy or cold.

Diventures, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is all about water sports and, water activities, from swimming to scuba diving. Kids and adults of all ages can learn how to swim and there’s even movie time, when you can play in the water and watch a movie like “Finding Nemo.” Or learn to swim like a mermaid. Would-be scuba divers can test the waters and if they love it, learn enough to be at home in the water for their next vacation somewhere warm. Diventures sends more than 1,000 travelers a year all around the world — the Caribbean, Galapagos Islands, Fiji, Red Sea, etc.

“We dive, of course, but also learn about marine biology and participate in ocean

conservation programs and local cultural education,’’ Christine Hughey says.

TANK DOWN THE ELKHORN Omaha, tankdown.com Step into an 8-foot wide plastic stock tank and enjoy a leisurely float down the river. A customized picnic table allows you to eat on board. Or you can pull up at a sandbar and follow a swim with a picnic lunch. Each trip usually takes four to five hours and then you’re transported by shuttle back to your car. If that sounds like too much for the kids, try a shortened version on Friday nights that’s geared for families. Take in the abundant wildlife and never worry about safety. Trips are canceled if the river is too high.

SHADY LANES RANCH Council Bluffs, shadylaneranch.com Horse lovers have been enjoying rides here for 50 years. Pick out your horse and take a trail ride across 300 acres of land for $25 an hour. Children must be at least 10 years old to ride by themselves. But staff say it’s actually more 30-somethings and older on rides than the kiddos of yesteryear.

In the fall, hayrack rides are a hot item.

Ride through the hills and then come back to base for a campfire and maybe some s’mores. You can fit from 20 to 30 people on each rack, with a $15 fee per person.

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ARROWHEAD PARK Interstate 80, Exit 23, Neola, Iowa pottcoconservation.com Also: paddle boat/canoe rental. * BOTNA BEND PARK Interstate 80, Exit 40, Hancock, Iowa pottcoconservation.com Also: bison and elk herds, canoe/kayak rentals, disc golf, lodge rental LEVI CARTER PARK Abbott Drive and Carter Lake Boulevard cityofomaha.org Also: Water skiing on Carter Lake, disc golf, birdwatching CHALCO HILLS/WEHRSPANN LAKE RECREATION AREA West on Giles Road from Nebraska Highway 50 nrdnet.org CHRISTENSEN FIELD 1710 W. 16th St., Fremont fremontne.gov Also: bocce court, batting cages.

ELKHORN CROSSING Bennington Road and 252nd Street nrdnet.org Also: float trip access, canoe/kayak FLANAGAN LAKE 168th and Fort Streets papionrd.org; nrdnet.org FREMONT LAKES STATE RECREATION AREA Three miles west of Fremont on Nebraska Highway 30 outdoornebraska.gov Also: beaches, barrier-free pier, water skiing, disc golf.

GLENN CUNNINGHAM LAKE 81st Street and Rainwood Road parks.cityofomaha.org Lake restoration in progress, and closed until further notice. Also: horse trails, disc golf, paddle boat, mountain bike, cross-country ski and windsurf rentals.

HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa pottcoconservation.com Also: lodge with gift shop and educational exhibits, lookout tower, archery range. One of the top hawk-watching sites in the world.

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* NP DODGE PARK 11005 John J. Pershing Drive parks.cityofomaha.org Also: horse trail, bike paths, marina * NARROWS RIVER PARK 2500 N. 25th St., Council Bluffs pottcoconservation.com Situated along the Missouri River. Also: archery

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LOUISVILLE STATE RECREATION AREA Nebraska Highway 50, Louisville outdoornebraska.gov Also: beach, six fishing piers, one is barrier-free, only non-powered or electric boats.

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LAWRENCE YOUNGMAN LAKE 192nd Street and West Dodge Road parks.cityofomaha.org Also: concrete boat ramp.

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PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK 14421 346th St., Louisville outdoornebraska.com Also: spray park, horseback riding, paddle boat rental, shooting and archery ranges, observation tower, restaurant, tepee rental.

PRAIRIE QUEEN RECREATION AREA Nebraska Highway 370 and 132nd Street papionrd.org PRAIRIE VIEW LAKE 180th Street between Nebraska Highway 36 and Bennington Road papionrd.org Also: concrete boat ramp. * RIVERWEST PARK 23301 West Maple Road riverwestpark.com Also: beach, canoe/tube/tank float on the Elkhorn River, outdoor movies, music festivals, pavilion rental.

SCHRAMM PARK STATE RECREATION AREA Interstate 80, Exit 432, six miles south outdoornebraska.org Schramm Education Center, formerly the Aksarben Aquarium, opening in summer 2019. Also: fish hatchery museum, canoe/ kayak access to Platte River.

SHADOW LAKE/MIDLANDS LAKE Washington Street and Capehart Road, Papillion digital.outdoornebraska.gov STANDING BEAR LAKE 6404 N. 132nd St. parks.cityofomaha.org Also: biking, radio-controlled airplane field.

TWO RIVERS STATE RECREATION AREA 27702 F St., Waterloo outdoornebraska.gov Also: horse camp, Union Pacific cabooses converted into cabins, beach, barrier-free fishing pier, hunting, canoe/kayak.

WALNUT CREEK LAKE & RECREATION AREA South of 96th St. and Highway 370, Papillion papillion.org Also: barrier-free fishing pier, island, leash-free dog run, horse and bike trails, near SumTur Amphitheater.

WEST OMAHA KOA 14601 Nebraska Highway 6, Gretna koa.com Also: bike rental, miniature golf, off-leash dog run.

ZORINSKY LAKE 156th and F Streets recreation.gov Also: horse and bike trails, barrier-free fishing pier.

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Nature areas BOYER CHUTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Three miles east of Fort Calhoun More than five miles of walking and hiking trails. Fishing, wildlife observation, photography and regulated hunting permitted. During the spring and fall, Boyer Chute’s wetlands become a temporary home for a variety of waterfowl and shorebirds.

HERON HAVEN WETLAND NATURE CENTER 11809 Old Maple Road This wetland sanctuary within Omaha city limits boasts nature trails and a boardwalk; one of the last remaining oxbow wetlands of the Big Papillion Creek. No pets allowed.

The Education Center hosts lectures and short courses on conservation, birding, photography and natural history.

DESOTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1434 316th Lane, Missouri Valley, Iowa (five miles west of Missouri Valley on U.S. Highway 30) This 8,362-acre area includes a seven-mile-long lake surrounded by woods, wetlands and grasslands. Prime spot for observing migratory birds in fall and winter. Nature trails, biking routes, fishing, canoes and kayaks permitted, boating, regulated hunting, picnic facilities.

HITCHCOCK NATURE CENTER 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa This center has a 22-acre campsite, 45-foot lookout tower, 10 miles of hiking trails, playground, archery range, sled run and snowshoeing trail. Cabin rentals, RV parking and primitive camping. Nature trail accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Loess Hills Lodge Exhibit Gallery features interactive exhibits, kids’ area. One of four hawk-watching sites in the world with more than 500 migrating bald eagles.

FONTENELLE FOREST 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue National historic landmark featuring 2,000 acres of densely wooded hills, hollows and marshes and 26 miles of trails, including two barrier-free boardwalks with interpretive labels.

A Raptor Woodland Refuge nurses injured birds of prey back to health.

GLACIER CREEK PRESERVE 14810 State St., Bennington A 320-acre grassland education and research site. Restored tall grass prairie with a stream, woodland and wetland habitats sits on a land preserve given to the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1959.

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MOUNT VERNON GARDENS 6011 S. 13th St. Features a scenic overlook of the Missouri River. Paths and roads for walking. Flower gardens and a white portico.

NEALE WOODS NATURE CENTER 14323 Edith Marie Ave. Native prairie, deep woods and scenic overlooks on a 600-acre preserve 15 minutes north of downtown Omaha.

Seven miles of marked trails open year-round. Operated by Fontenelle Forest Nature Association.

OPPD ARBORETUM 108th and Blondo Streets The arboretum was created to demonstrate the relationship between trees and power lines. A trail system takes visitors past examples of tree and shrub species that can be planted adjacent to power lines, plantings that attract wildlife and plantings that provide erosion control and create windbreaks.

SCHILLING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA 17614 Schilling Refuge Road, Plattsmouth With 25 acres of water, it provides resting, feeding and limited breeding grounds for waterfowl. The area is open to fishing and hunting, subject to special area regulations.

There are also picnicking, nature observation, wildlife photography and hiking opportunities.

T.L. DAVIS PRESERVE End of Pine Ridge Road (southwest of 245th and Q Streets) A 25-acre prairie and oak woodland donated to the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2005 and named for Thomas L. Davis. Overlooks the Elkhorn River; numerous species typical of hilltop prairies and savanna.

WABASH TRACE NATURE TRAIL Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, East South Omaha Bridge Road and Wabash Avenue This 63-mile rails-to-trails conversion between Council Bluffs and Blanchard, Missouri, used to be part of the Wabash Railroad line. Passes through rural countryside and towns, runs along creeks and rivers and goes over bridges. Popular with cyclists who pedal the weekly Taco Ride to Mineola, Iowa, on Thursdays.

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traffic, snow, high living expenses. ... Omaha, the place I call home, has shorter commutes, amazing opportunities, access to world-class networks and, of course, there

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are the people. I especially enjoy the vibrant arts and culture. You dream it, it’s all right here. Omaha is where the heart is.

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Taxes

Omaha government

STATE SALES TAX Nebraska’s sales tax rate is 5.5 percent. Iowa’s is 6 percent. Local sales taxes may result in a higher percentage.

LOCAL SALES TAX The local sales tax rate is 1 percent in Eagle and Greenwood; 1.5 percent in Omaha, Ashland, Bellevue, Bennington, Blair, Fort Calhoun, Fremont, Gretna, Louisville, Plattsmouth, Ralston, Springfield and Valley; and 2 percent in La Vista, Papillion, Wahoo and Waterloo. In Iowa, purchases in Council Bluffs are subject to a 1 percent local sales tax.

PROPERTY TAX The property tax bill for homeowners depends on a home’s assessed valuation, school district, utilities district, fluctuations in current market trends and conditions, improvements and remodeling and whether the property is within city limits. For specifics, contact your county assessor’s office.

Douglas County 402-444-7060 dcassessor.org Sarpy County 402-593-2122 sarpy.com/assessor Cass County 402-296-9310 cassne.org/assessor.html Dodge County 402-727-3911 dodgecounty.nebraska.gov/ assessor Saunders County 402-443-5700 saunderscounty.ne.gov Washington County 402-426-6800 co.washington.ne.us/assessor.html Harrison County 712-644-3101 harrisoncountyia.org Mills County 712-527-4883 millscoia.us/index.php/depts/ assessor Pottawattamie County 712-328-5617 pottco.org

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O M A H A M AYO R JEAN STOTHERT 402-444-5000, hotline@cityofomaha.org Mayor’s Office: City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor, 1819 Farnam St., Suite 300, Omaha NE 68183 Mayor’s hotline: 402-444-5555; TTY/ TDD 402-996-8490 OTHER CITY OFFICIALS Police chief: Todd Schmaderer, 402-444-5600 Fire chief: Dan Olsen, 402-444-5700 City clerk: Elizabeth Butler, 402-444-5557

OMAHA CITY COUNCIL Meets most Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam St.

DISTRICT 1 Pete Festersen 402-444-5527 pete.festersen @cityofomaha.org

DISTRICT 5 Rich Pahls 402-444-5528 rich.pahls @cityofomaha.org

DISTRICT 2 Ben Gray 402-444-5524 ben.gray @cityofomaha.org

DISTRICT 6 Brinker Harding 402-444-5523 brinker.harding @cityofomaha.org

UTILITIES Gas: MUD, 402-554-6666; emergency, 402-554-7777 Black Hills Energy, 888-890-5554; emergency, 800-694-8989 Water: MUD, 402-554-6666; emergency, 402-554-7777

DISTRICT 3 Chris Jerram 402-444-5525 chris.jerram @cityofomaha.org

DISTRICT 4 Vinny Palermo 402-444-5522 vinny.palermo @cityofomaha.org

DISTRICT 7 Aimee Melton 402-444-5526 aimee.melton @cityofomaha.org

County court NEBRASKA CASS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 346 Main St., Plattsmouth cassne.org DODGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 435 N. Park, Fremont dodgecounty.nebraska.gov DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1701 Farnam St., Omaha dc4dc.com CIVIC CENTER 1819 Farnam St., Omaha douglascounty-ne.gov SARPY COUNTY COURTHOUSE/ ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion sarpy.com SAUNDERS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 433 N. Chestnut, Wahoo saunderscounty.ne.gov WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1555 Colfax St., Blair co.washington.ne.us IOWA HARRISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 111 N. Second Ave., Logan harrisoncountyia.org MILLS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 418 Sharp St., Glenwood millscoia.us POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 227 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs pottcounty-ia.gov

Electricity: OPPD, 877-536-4131; emergency, 800-554-6773 Telephone (landline): CenturyLink, 866-9636665; Cox Communications, 866-961-0027 Garbage collection: City of Omaha, 402-444-5238 O MA HA .C O M/METRO GU IDE

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Iowa Find your current state senators and representatives by going to: legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find.

Some Iowa elected officials will be up for re-election in 2020.

G OV E R N O R ’ S O F F I C E GOV. KIM REYNOLDS Office of the Governor, State Capitol, 1007 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319; 515-281-5211 governor.iowa.gov LT. GOV. ADAM GREGG State Capitol, 1007 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319 515-281-5211 ltgovernor.iowa.gov

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U.S. HOUSE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Abby Finkenauer 124 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-2911 finkenauer.house.gov

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3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Cynthia Axne 330 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-5476 axne.house.gov

Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral form of government. It has one nonpartisan house, with senators representing 49 districts. 2020 will be an election year, and some people who represent you at the state level now might lose their races or decide not to seek re-election. Also, Nebraska’s term-limits law, which restricts legislative representatives to two consecutive terms, might force some senators to leave office.

To find your current state senator, go to: nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_ find.php

4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Steve King 2210 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-4426 steveking.house.gov

G OV E R N O R ’ S O F F I C E GOV. PETE RICKETTS Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509-4848; 402-471-2244 governor.nebraska.gov

U . S . S E N AT E SEN. JONI ERNST 730 Hart SOB, Washington, DC 20510; 202-224-3254 ernst.senate.gov

LT. GOV. MIKE FOLEY Office of the Lieutenant Governor, P.O. Box 94863, Lincoln, NE 68509-4863; 402-471-2256 ltgov.ne.gov

2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. David Loebsack 1211 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-6576 loebsack.house.gov

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U.S. HOUSE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Jeff Fortenberry 1514 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-4806 fortenberry.house.gov

Gov. Pete Ricketts

2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Don Bacon 1024 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-4155 bacon.house.gov 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep. Adrian Smith 502 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-6435 adriansmith.house.gov U . S . S E N AT E SEN. DEB FISCHER 454 Russell SOB, Washington, DC 20510; 202-224-6551 fischer.senate.gov

Lt. Gov. Mike Foley

SEN. BEN SASSE 107 Russell SOB, Washington, DC 20510; 202-224-4224 sasse.senate.gov

How to outsmart the line at the DMV

By Chris Christen WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

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or Omaha metro-area residents applying for or renewing their state driver’s license in person, dread can set in. It’s not the photo. It’s the line you’re bound to find at the Driver’s License Bureau.

Peggy Havener feels your angst and is more than happy to help you outsmart the line.

“It’s frustrating. I get it,” says the district supervisor for the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle offices in Omaha and Bellevue.

Omaha has three DMV locations for driver’s licenses: 7414 N. 30th St. (North Omaha), 5730 S. 144th St. (Millard) and 2910 N. 108th St. (Maple Street).

“The office at 108th and Maple is notorious for lines,” Havener says. “It’s the busiest office in the metro area by far.”

Her tip: Head for the Metro South Service Center in Bellevue.

Just a year old at 4502 Maass Road, it has 16 full-service counters — twice the number found at the other locations. “It has more staff, and the flow is smoother. It’s totally amazing what it has done to our wait time,” she says.

“It may be a jaunt for some people, but it’s well worth the time,” Havener says, noting that Nebraska residents can apply at any driver’s license bureau in the state.

Metro South is the first of three new offices in a major reconfiguration of DMV services.

By May 2020, the new office slated for west Omaha should be up and running, Havener says.

Also on tap: An online appointment system giving applicants the capability to schedule an appointment time at the DMV office of their choice. Havener expects the service to be live by the end of the year or early 2020.

In March 2019, the Omaha and Bellevue DMV offices had processed 19,000 applications for driver’s licenses, with 6,600 coming from Metro South.

“March isn’t typically a high-

Licenses DRIVER’S LICENSES NEBRASKA Newcomers to Nebraska must obtain a state driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residence. Applications are made in the State Examiner’s Office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. The treasurer’s office in the county of residence is responsible for issuing the license.

402-471-3861; dmv.nebraska.gov CASS COUNTY Morehead Building, 201 Main St., Plattsmouth; 402-296-1028 DODGE COUNTY Dodge County Courthouse, 435 N. Park St., Fremont; 402-727-2902 DOUGLAS COUNTY 7414 N. 30th St., 402-5952040; 5730 S. 144th St., 402-595-2424; 2910 N. 108th St., 402-595-3106

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volume month, but it was this year for some reason,” Havener says.

“The majority of the time is truly in the wait,” Havener says. “Once you get in the exam office, you should be processed in 5 to 10 minutes.”

More time-saving tips: » Avoid Mondays and Fridays — or any day tacked onto a holiday or a weekend. “Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, things calm down,” Havener says. » Plan your visit at the top of the day, which is 8 a.m. “First thing in the morning, there can be a line, but it can go pretty fast.” » Avoid the after-school rush.

Offices often get slammed around 3 p.m. Closing time is 4 p.m. » Come with the necessary identification and documentation.

Nebraska requires one form of identification that includes name and date of birth to obtain a renewal driver’s license, permit or State ID Card. Also bring two forms of proof of address. A utility bill, a recently postmarked envelope and vehicle registration

count. If you’ve had a name change since the issuance of your last license, come with legal proof. » Bring a debit/credit card or cash (checks are not accepted) for license fees, which are collected on the spot. You’ll be issued a temporary license by the examiner; you can expect the real deal to arrive by mail within 20 days. » When it’s time for your photo, remember: It’s only a camera. “We have to get a facial-recognitioncompliant photo. That means a straight-on photo,” Havener says.

No sassy poses or expressions allowed. No head tilt. But in Nebraska, you are allowed to smile as long as you don’t squint. And you can wear glasses as long as the examiner taking the photo can control the glare from your lenses.

And the No. 1 tip: Applicants can renew, change address, get replacement documents and a host of other services (and avoid long lines entirely) at dmv.nebraska.gov.

SARPY COUNTY Metro South Driver License Service Center, 4502 Maass Road (Highway 370 at 48th Street), 402-292-0141 SAUNDERS COUNTY Saunders County Courthouse, 433 N. Chestnut St., Wahoo; 402-443-4970 WASHINGTON COUNTY Treasurer’s Office, Washington County Courthouse, 1555 Colfax St., Blair; 402-426-5660 IOWA Drivers new to Iowa must obtain a state license within 30 days of establishing residence.

800-532-1121 or 515-2448725; iowadot.gov/mvd HARRISON COUNTY 111 N. Second Ave., Logan; 712-644-2371 MILLS COUNTY Mills County Courthouse, 418 Sharp St., Glenwood; 712-527-5314

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY Mall of the Bluffs, 1751 Madison Ave., Suite 330, 712-323-1219 VEHICLES NEBRASKA Bring proof of insurance, two forms of proof of address (bank, charge card, utility statement, for example) and motor vehicle registration to your county treasurer’s office.

For newly purchased vehicles, bring sales receipt and signed title. Newcomers to the state must contact the sheriff’s office in their county for a vehicle inspection. Renewal of vehicle registration can be done through the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website, through the mail or in person at county offices. dmv.nebraska.gov Cass County Treasurer’s Office, 402-296-9320 Dodge County Treasurer’s Office, 402-727-2750 Douglas County Treasurer’s Office, 1819 Farnam St., 402444-7103; 7414 N. 30th St., 402-595-2040; 5730 S. 144th St., 402-595-2424.

Sarpy County Treasurer’s Office, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, 402-593-2143.

Saunders County Treasurer’s Office, 402-443-8130 Washington County Treasurer’s Office, 402-426-6888 IOWA Iowa law requires newcomers to register motor vehicles with the county treasurer’s office within 30 days from the date they establish residency.

Bring title, registration, proof of residency and odometer statement to any motor vehicle office. iowadot.gov/mvd Harrison County Treasurer’s Office, 712-644-2144 Mills County Treasurer’s Office, 712-527-5314 Pottawattamie County Treasurer’s Office, 712-328-5631 O MA HA .C O M/METRO GU IDE

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Sunday School - Adult and children’s sessions both start at 8:45 am.

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13232 Blondo Street

SUMMER WORSHIP TIMES THROUGH SEPT. 1ST

Worship Times

Saturday: 5:30 PM, Sunday: 8:15 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Communion weekly at each service

NORMAL WORSHIP TIMES Saturday: 5:30 PM, Sunday: 8:15 AM & 10:45 AM

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM

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5529 LEAVENWORTH STREET 402-551-0244

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Worship Service - 10 am Sundays.

Fellowship immediately following. Come enjoy God’s word and Christian fellowship with us!

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Community centers CITY OF OMAHA Registration is required for most activities.

AV SORENSEN 4808 Cass St.; 402-444-5596; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room.

ADAMS PARK 3230 John Creighton Blvd.; 402-444-5164; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room, kitchen, outdoor path.

BENSON 6008 Maple St.; 402-444-5184; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, gym, meeting room, kitchen.

CAMELOT 9270 Cady Ave.; 402-444-5972; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, gym, meeting room, outdoor pool, bounce house available.

CHRISTIE HEIGHTS 5105 S. 37th St.; 402-444-5081; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, gym, meeting room.

COLUMBUS PARK 1515 S. 24th St.; 402-444-4111; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room.

COMMON GROUND 1701 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn; 402-289-0451; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room, indoor pool, indoor track.

FLORENCE 2920 Bondesson St.; 402-444-5216; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room, outdoor tennis.

HUMMEL NATURE CENTER 3033 Hummel Park Road; 402-444-4760; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Meeting rooms, kitchen, outdoor trails.

MOCKINGBIRD HILLS 10242 Mockingbird Drive; 402-444-6103; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Gym, meeting room, indoor pool, outdoor tennis.

Salvation Army Kroc Center B R E N D A N S U L L I VA N / T H E W O R L D - H E R A L D

MONTCLAIR 2304 S. 135th Ave.; 402-444-4956; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, gym, meeting room, indoor pool, outdoor tennis.

PIPAL PARK 7770 Hascall St.; 402-444-5140; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, meeting room, outdoor tennis.

SADDLEBROOK 14850 Laurel Ave.; 402-932-1080; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room, indoor track.

SHERMAN 5701 N. 16th; 402-444-5673; parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers Game room, meeting room, kitchen.

OTHER AREA CENTERS BELLEVUE LIED ACTIVITY CENTER 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue; 402-293-5000; bellevuepublicschools.org Fitness/weight room, game room, gym, indoor pool, indoor track, outdoor walking trail. Membership fees apply.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 333 S. 132nd St.; 402-334-8200; jewishomaha.org/jcc Child care, child development/camps, fitness/weight rooms, gym, meeting rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool, racquetball/ squash courts, sand volleyball courts.

Membership fees apply.

PAPILLION LANDING 1046 W Lincoln Street; 402-885-8887; papillion.org/835/Papillion-Landing Field house with indoor soccer field, pitching tunnels and meeting rooms now open. Gym, indoor water park, playground, track, library, meeting rooms and kitchen scheduled to open in fall 2019.

JOHNSON 8009 Q St., Ralston; 402-331-4054; trinityralston.org/community-center Gym, meeting room, kitchen. Part of Trinity United Methodist Church but available to the public. Rental fee.

PLATTSMOUTH 308 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth; 402-296-5800; plattsmouth.org/index.php/community-center Child care, fitness/weight room, gym, indoor pool, indoor track. Membership and drop-in rates apply.

KIDS CAN 4860 Q St.; 402-731-6988; kidscanomaha.org Child care, child development/camps, gym.

Program fees apply.

SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER 2825 Y St.; 402-905-3500; omahakroc.org Child development/camps, fitness/weight room, game room, gym, meeting room, indoor pool, stage, chapel, indoor turf field.

Membership required.

LA VISTA 8116 Park View Blvd., La Vista; 402-3313455; cityoflavista.org/communitycenter Fitness/weight room, racquetball/wallyball courts, game room, gym, meeting room, kitchen, stage with mirrors/ballet barre.

Drop-in and rental fees apply.

YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA 430 S. 20th St. (main branch); 402-977-4300; metroymca.org Main branch: child care, child development/ camps, fitness/weight room, gym, meeting rooms, indoor pool, racquetball courts. Programs, services and facilities vary among the YMCA’s 10 locations.

Membership required.

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Transportation AIR CARRIERS Nonstop flights to Toronto, St. Petersburg, Philadelphia, Fort Myers, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix (PHX), Phoenix (AZA), Denver, Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Orlando (SFB), Orlando (MCO), Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., New York City (LGA), New York City (EWR), St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD) and Detroit, Destin, Nashville and Punta Gorda.

BUS SERVICE METRO Routes throughout Omaha area. Adult fare, $1.25. Transfers, 25 cents. Express bus fare, $1.50. Senior citizens, disabled and Medicare passengers, 60 cents with Metro ID. Student fare with Metro ID on school days until 6 p.m., $1. Ages 5 to 9, 50 cents; children younger than 5, free with an adult. Ten-ride cards and 30-day unlimited ride cards available. Downtown circulator system, 25 cents per ride. Operation times vary with routes. Some routes begin at 5 a.m. and others run until 1 a.m. 2222 Cuming St.; 402-341-0800 or 402-3410807 (TDD). Check routes and schedules at ometro.com.

MOBY VAN SERVICE Operated by Metro. Curb-to-curb shared van ride, advance reservation service for passengers certified under the Americans With Disabilities Act and those within Omaha’s city limits who are unable to use conventional ADA fixed-route Metro bus service. MOBY mirrors the fixed-route system, but the service area extends to a ¾-mile corridor along the route. MOBY applications: 2222 Cuming St. or 402-3410800, ext. 2105; TDD: 402-341-0807.

By appointment only, 402-341-8779.

PARK & RIDE Operated by Metro on express routes only.

Park for free and board the bus. Operates Monday through Friday.

Route 92: First National Bank, 14010 FNB Parkway, and Marcus Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St. Route 93: Tara Plaza, 84th Street and Hogan Drive, Papillion, and CVS, 6901 S. 84th St., La Vista.

Route 94: Oak View Mall, 3030 Oak View Drive, west of Dillard’s, and Lakeside Hospital, 16901 Lakeside Hills Court, loading at Lakeside Hills Plaza.

Route 95: Four Bellevue stops: south end of the Family Fare parking lot at 1510 Harlan Drive; Bellevue University, 1000 Galvin Road, park in the lot south of the Durham Center near the intersection of Galvin Road and Lloyd Street; Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Drive, park in the southeast corner of the lot on the west side of Arboretum Drive (buses load northbound on Arboretum Drive at the Metro sign); Marathon Ventures, 901 Fort Crook Road, park in the lot to the north, near Childs Road.

Route 96: St. Gerald Catholic Church, 9602 Q St., Ralston Route 97: Boulder Creek Amusement Park, 32

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SERVING EPPLEY AIRFIELD: Air Canada, 888-247-2262; aircanada.com Alaska Airlines, 800-252-7522; alaskaair.com Allegiant Air, 702-505-8888; allegiantair.com American Airlines, 800-433-7300; aa.com Delta Air Lines, 800-221-1212; delta.com Frontier Airlines, 800-401-9000; flyfrontier.com Southwest Airlines, 800-435-9792; southwest.com United Airlines, 800-864-8331; united.com Ticket counter hours, airline baggage service numbers: flyoma.com

Metro bus

CARPOOL Metro! Rideshare matches up commuters in Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, Pottawattamie and Mills Counties. Create a free account at metrorideshare.org; 402-444-6866.

Eppley Airfield WORLD-HERALD PHOTOS BY CHRIS MACHIAN AND KENT SIEVERS

14208 S St., and parking lot at 15370 Weir St. Route 98: Family Fare parking lot at 2650 N. 90th St.

again. Omaha departures (12:05 p.m.) and arrivals (7:55 p.m.) near the parking garage at 72nd and Cass Streets. megabus.com

MOTOR COACH TRAVEL 1601 Jackson St.; 402-341-1906. Serves Jefferson Bus Lines (jeffersonlines. com), Arrow/Black Hills Stage Lines (expressarrow.com) and Burlington Trailways (burlingtontrailways.com).

AMTRAK 1003 S. 9th St.; westbound California Zephyr arrives in Omaha at 10:55 p.m.; departs at 11:05 p.m. Eastbound California Zephyr arrives in Omaha at 4:59 a.m.; departs at 5:14 a.m. Track delays are possible; call ahead to confirm arrivals, departures. Service adjustments following Midwest flooding. Ticket desk, 402-3421501; 800-872-7245; amtrak.com

MEGABUS Travels daily from Lincoln to Omaha then on to Des Moines and Iowa City in Iowa, and Moline and Chicago in Illinois, then back

RAIL SERVICE

CAB SERVICE Bluffs Taxi, call or text, 712-322-5505 Casino Cab, 712-322-4575; casinocab.net City Taxi, 402-933-8700; citytaxiinc.com Uber, sign up to drive or ride, uber.com Lyft, sign up to drive or ride, lyft.com zTrip, formerly Happy Cab (which also operates Yellow Cab, Checker Cab, Cornhusker Cab and Safeway Cabs Inc.), 402-292-2222; happycab.com SHUTTLES I-80 NAVIGATOR AIRPORT EXPRESS Serves Omaha, Lincoln, York, Grand Island and Kearney in Nebraska. 800-888-9793; navigatorairportexpress.com OMALINK Provides van shuttle to Lincoln and Omaha airports. 402-475-5465; omalink.com OMASUX Provides express shuttle to and from Omaha, Sioux City, Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. 888-233-1131

WINDSTAR LINES Serves the region. 888-494-6378; gowindstar.com LEISURE LIMOUSINE & SEDAN 402-476-8132 Van shuttles, black car and SUVs offering transport between Omaha and Lincoln METRO SEDAN & LIMOUSINE 402-891-1168; omahametrolimo.com Transportation and chauffeur services for Omaha and Lincoln airports and hotels.

C A R R E N TA L S These agencies have service counters at Eppley Airfield: Alamo, 402-422-6555 or 800-462-5266 Avis, 402-422-6480 or 800-831-2847 Budget, 402-348-0455 or 800-527-0700 Dollar, 402-346-6283 or 800-800-4000 Enterprise, 402-344-3280 or 800-325-8007 Hertz, 402-422-6870 or 800-654-3131 National, 402-422-6555 or 800-227-7368 Payless, 800-729-5377 Thrifty, 800-367-2277 D OW N T OW N PA R K I N G The City of Omaha operates metered parking spots downtown and in the midtown and Blackstone neighborhoods. Meter hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, free.

Motorists can download the Park Omaha app on a smartphone, create an account and pay for parking at any meter. Simply enter the zone and space numbers posted on the meter, choose your length of stay and select your payment method. You also can use your desktop computer to pay for metered parking and manage your account at omaha.ppprk. com/park. The city operates off-street parking in garages at 15th and Douglas Streets and 10th and Jackson Streets. Both are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The cost is $1/hour up to $10 daily. parkomaha.com

Heartland B-cycle

Parking meters W O R L D - H E R A L D P H O T O S B Y B R E N D A N S U L L I VA N A N D K E N T S I E V E R S

PEDAL HEARTLAND B-CYCLE Wide-scale municipal bike-sharing program with more than 200 bikes to borrow, including electric pedal-assist models.

24-hour rental passes can be purchased at any of the 70-plus bike racks in the OmahaCouncil Bluffs area. Monthly and annual passes available through the BCycle app.

402-957-2453; heartland.bcycle.com ON-STREET BICYCLE TRAFFICWAYS Omaha has more than 26 miles of marked

on-street bicycle trafficways, including nine miles of lanes and 17 miles of sharrows.

Bellevue has nine miles of bike lanes along Fort Crook Road. A free map is available at bike shops, libraries and other locations throughout Omaha. Visit omahabikes.org to join a community of bicyclists.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS The City of Omaha launched a six-month pilot program in May for dockless, shared electric scooters the on streets of Omaha.

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It costs $1 to unlock a scooter, and 29 cents a minute to ride it. Certain zones are GEO-fenced, including immediately around TD Ameritrade Park, in MECA parking lots and parts of the riverfront and Old Market.

Users can ride only in streets, using bike lanes when available. Max speed: 15 mph.

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Recycling Recycling isn’t just good for the planet. It supports business, trade, employment and the economy. Recycling also extends the life of the community’s landfill, which saves tax dollars.

FirstStar Recycling, which serves the City of Omaha, outlines what to bin, trash and bag (for residents in the orange bag program) in an A to Z recycling guide at firststarrecycling.com.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Under the Sink, 4001 S. 120th St.. Serves Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

The Recycling Center, 4441 Gifford Road, Council Bluffs. Regional collection center for household hazardous waste.

GLASS-ONLY RECYCLING West: Hy-Vee at 180th and Pacific Streets Northwest: Fresh Thyme at 150th Street and West Maple Road Central: Westwood Plaza, 12075 West Center Road Downtown: Heartland of America Park, 800 Douglas St. (east of parking lot on Riverfront Drive) FULL-SERVICE RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES Most locations accept glass.

Northwest: Parking lot at 75th and Corby Streets Northeast: Parking lot at 26th Avenue and Douglas Street Southwest: Firstar Fiber, 10330 I St. Southeast: River City Recycling, 6404 S. 60th St. Elkhorn: Parking lot at Elkhorn Drive and Glenn Street Bellevue: Haworth Park, 2502 Payne Drive; Hastings Banner Park, 5005 Virginia St.; and Recycl-abilities, 209 Galvin Road N. Council Bluffs: Pottawattamie County collects glass curbside; Fareway, 310 McKenzie Ave.; Hy-Vee, 1745 Madison Ave. and 2323 W. Broadway; Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road; Family Fare, 1801 Valley View; Super Saver, 1141 N. Broadway; Walmart, 3200 Manawa Drive.

Hours and updates: wasteline.org; papillion-sanitation.com; councilbluffs-ia.gov ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES Goodwill Industries accepts residential computers, printers and monitors without charge, regardless of age or condition, at all donation centers. goodwillomaha.org Council Bluffs Recycling Center, 4441 Gifford Road. Electronic devices are accepted for recycling at a charge of 30 cents per pound for televisions, computer monitors and other electronic devices (copiers, faxes, printers, etc.). Appliances are accepted; some require a fee. councilbluffs-ia.gov Best Buy accepts televisions, DVD and VCR players, computers, video games, appliances and more. Some fees apply. bestbuy.com Cross Electronic Recycling, 5030 N. 72nd St., accepts any product that comes with a cord, battery or motor. Various fees apply. crossrecycling.com Electronic Recycling Secure Solutions, 1725 N. 42nd St., Bay 7, takes computer equipment. Free electronic recycling and data destruction. electronicrecyclingomaha.com Trek Electronic Recycling, 14615 Grover St., recycles televisions, computers and other electronics. mwelectronicrecycling.com Habitat ReStore, 1003 S. 24th St. or 10910 Emmet St., accepts gently used appliances. omahahabitatrestore.org NEED MORE INFO OR MISSED A COLLECTION? City of Omaha, Solid Waste Helpline: 402-444-5238 Council Bluffs, Red River Waste Solutions: missed collection, 712-256-2288 34 NUTS & BO L TS

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Libraries OMAHA Library cards are free for Douglas County residents; anyone who owns property in Douglas County; any business or school located within Douglas County; active military personnel; any student age 5-18; current Metro Community College students; and Lincoln City Libraries cardholders. Others can purchase a non-resident membership per household for $25 for four months or $75 for 12 months. omahalibrary.org Abrahams, 5111 N. 90th St.; 402-444-6284 Benson, 6015 Binney St.; 402-444-4846 Willa Cather, 1905 S. 44th St.; 402-444-4851 W. Dale Clark, 215 S. 15th St.; 402-444-4800 Florence, 2920 Bondesson St.; 402-444-5299 Bess Johnson (Elkhorn area), 2100 Reading Plaza; 402-289-4367 Millard, 13214 Westwood Lane; 402-444-4848 Saddlebrook, 14850 Laurel Ave.; 402-444-5780 Sorensen, 4808 Cass St.; 402-444-5274 South Omaha, 2808 Q St.; 402-444-4850 Swanson, 9101 West Dodge Road; 402-444-4852 Charles B. Washington, 2868 Ames Ave.; 402-444-4849 NEBRASKA Arlington, 410 W. Elm St.; 402-478-4545; libraries.ne.gov/arlington

Ashland Public Library, 1324 Silver St.; 402-521-2012; libraries.ne.gov/ashland Baright (Ralston), 5555 S. 77th St.; 402-331-7636; ralstonlibrary.org Bellevue, 1003 Lincoln Road; 402-293-3157; bellevuelibrary.org Bennington, 11401 N. 156th St.; 402-238-2201; benningtonlibrary.org Blair, 2233 Civic Drive; 402-426-3617; libraries.ne.gov/blair Ceresco, 425 S. Second St.; 402-665-2112 Elmwood, 124 W. D St.; 402-994-4125; libraries.ne.gov/elmwood Greenwood, 619 Main St.; 402-789-2301 Gretna, 736 South St.; 402-332-4480; gretnapubliclibrary.org Gretna Children’s Library, 119 N. McKenna Ave.; 402-5029088; gretnapubliclibrary.org Keene Memorial (Fremont), 1030 N. Broad St.; 402-7272694; fremontne.gov/26/library La Vista, 9110 Giles Road; 402-537-3900; cityoflavista.org/library Louisville, 217 Main St.; 402234-6265; louisvillenelibrary.org Mead, 316 S. Vine St.; 402-624-6605; meadnebraska.net/library Plattsmouth, 401 Ave. A; 402296-4154; plattsmouth.org Robinson (Waterloo), 23704 Cedar Drive; 402-779-4171; waterloonepubliclibrary.com

Springfield Memorial, 665 Main St.; 402-253-2797; libraries.ne.gov/springfield Sump Memorial (Papillion), 222 N. Jefferson St.; 402-597-2040; papillion.org/158/library Valley, 232 N. Spruce St.; 402-359-9924; libraries.ne.gov/valley Wahoo, 637 N. Maple St.; 402-443-3871; wahoo.ne.us Weeping Water, 101 W. Eldora Ave.; 402-267-3050; weepingwaterlibrary.org Yutan, 410 First St.; 402-6252111; libraries.ne.gov/yutan IOWA Avoca, 213 N. Elm St.; 712343-6358; cityofavoca.com Council Bluffs, 400 Willow Ave.; 712-323-7553; councilbluffslibrary.org Emerson, 701 Morton Ave.; 712-824-7867 Glenwood, 109 N. Vine St.; 712-527-5252; glenwood.lib.ia.us Logan, 121 E. Sixth St.; 712-644-2551; loganpubliclibrary.weebly.com Missouri Valley, 420 E. Huron St.; 712-642-4111; movalleypubliclibrary.org Modale, 210 N. Main St.; 712-645-2826; modalepubliclibrary.weebly.com Mondamin, 201 Maple St.; 712646-2888; mondamin.lib.ia.us Owen (Carter Lake), 1120 Willow Drive; 712-347-5492; carterlakelibrary.com Silver City, 408 Main St.; 712525-9053; silvercity.lib.ia.us

Library tech: Cool tools for all ages TUMBLEBOOKLIBRARY This curated database of children’s eBooks is available to patrons from anywhere with Internet access. There are no check-out times or wait lists: the books are always available! Great for tech-savvy kids.

A wealth of everyday tech is available at the Omaha Public Library.

Technology librarian John Carlotto previews the tools and resources accessible to Douglas County residents with a valid library card. (Guest passes to use computers — but not to use databases or check out materials — are available for people who don’t qualify for a regular resident card.)

PLAYAWAYS These pre-loaded audiobooks give patrons the portability and freedom to listen to audiobooks anytime, anywhere. It’s the easiest way to circulate everything from bestsellers to new releases, promote literacy and help patrons introduce more books into their lives every year. Available for use in the library or to check out and take home.

LIBRARY RESOURCES COMPUTER ACCESS All locations have open access computers with Microsoft Office and printing capabilities. There are computers available in the adult, teen and children’s areas.

WI-FI ACCESS All locations have free public Wi-Fi access available, making it convenient to come in with your own device and connect online.

PLAYAWAY LAUNCHPAD These tablets are pre-loaded with content for kids and are available for use at any library location or to check out at use at home. Simple, easy-to-use interface and 100% secure. Made to be passed from one set of hands to the next; no download time, nor a need for Wi-Fi.

EBOOKS Patrons have access to an extensive eBook collection through the downloadable Overdrive/Libby apps. The collection includes downloadable audio books and movies. The best thing about downloadable content? No fines or fees! They simply disappear from your device when the loan period has expired.

PLAYAWAY VIEW This pre-loaded video player is available for use in the library or available for check out.

Content is accessible in a simple, portable and durable format. Each player comes with multiple videos making it simple to access digital movies, shows, educational programming and more without the need for DVDs, downloads or an additional player.

CHROMEBOOK LAPTOPS Available to check out for in-house or takehome use. The loaners have built-in wireless Internet data connections.

DATABASE ACCESS Ninety-plus databases are available in the Resource Center at omahalibrary. org. Popular databases include Omaha World-Herald Historical Archives, past census information, and resources for selfinstruction and/or consumer information such as Lynda.com or Consumer Reports.

The majority of the databases can be accessed from home.

SELF-CHECK Self-service checkout machines allow for simultaneous checkout of multiple items.

Patrons can also check their account status and renew items on loan.

MYOPL The app, downloadable to a mobile device from the App Store or Google Play, allows patrons to place holds, check due dates, renew items and check their account status from a smartphone.

FREEGAL Patrons can download four free songs a

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week using their library card number and PIN. Select from thousands of artists, tens of thousands of albums and millions of songs. The Freegal Music website has hundreds of genres of music. The content is based upon agreements with more than 28,000 music labels, including Sony Music Entertainment. The songs are yours to keep, there is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.

ACCESSORIES Headphones, flash drives and phone charging cables are available for in-house borrowing.

RBDIGITAL Patrons can download the RBDigital app and use their library card for access to more than 250 digital magazines for browsing and checkout.

F O R K I D S & YO U T H

FAX, SCANNER AND COPIER All are available for public use.

MEETING ROOMS Nonprofit community groups can reserve online at omahalibrary.org. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, and LCD projectors are available upon special request.

ABCMOUSE.COM This online resource can be used at any Omaha Public Library location and features interactive books, educational games, puzzles and other learning activities for ages 2 to 7.

VOX BOOKS The world’s first audio books that live in print books. Children simply push a button to listen and read. Available for use at any library location or for check out and use at home.

AWE STATIONS All-in-one touchscreen workstations designed specifically for learners ages 2 to 8. These stations feature more than 4,000 localized learning activities. The fun, interactive and engaging content spans all seven curricular areas: math, science & nature, social studies & geography, reading, art & music, writing & computer skills, and reference. Available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, Saddlebrook Branch, South Omaha Library, W. Clarke Swanson Branch, W. Dale Clark Main Library only.

Emily Getzschman of the Omaha Public Library contributed to this report.

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Pets PET LICENSES DOUGLAS, SARPY COUNTIES Licenses, required for dogs, cats and mini pigs in most areas of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, are available at the Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St. Licensing is also available online, by mail or at participating veterinarians’ offices. License fees and rules vary according to place of residence. In Omaha, dogs are $52.25 (unaltered) and $27.25 (altered); cats, $52.25 (unaltered) and $14.25 (altered); mini pigs, $35. In Waterloo, dogs/cats (unaltered) are $16.25 and dogs/cats (altered) are $6.25. In Sarpy County cities, dogs/cats (unaltered) are $16.25 and dogs/cats (altered) are $6.25. Bellevue requires mini pig licenses at $35. In unincorporated Sarpy County, dogs are $15.75 (unaltered) and $11.75 (altered).

Cats do not require licensing. 402-4446716; nehumanesociety.org POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY Dogs are $22 (unaltered) and $8 (altered).

In Council Bluffs, dogs are $30 (unaltered) and $14 (altered), cats are $22 (unaltered) and $10 (altered). 712-328-4656; councilbluffs-ia.gov/2254/Pet-Licenses 36 NUTS & BO L TS

O F F - L E A S H D O G PA R K S CANINE COMMONS caninecommons.com Nonprofit Nebraska Canine Commons plans to open an indoor off-leash dog park in west Omaha in 2020. Self-wash stations, behavior checks, health services, safety staff, retail store, coffee shop.

CHALCO HILLS RECREATION AREA 154th Street and Giles Road (Sarpy County); 402-444-6222 Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

DEWEY PARK 550 Turner Blvd.; 402-444-5900 Coming in late 2019: synthetic turf, stream, splash pad, agility course, drinking stations. puppy plaza, designated play areas for small, medium and large breeds.

HANSCOM BARK PARK 32nd and Woolworth Avenues; 402-444-5900 Open dawn to dusk.

HEFFLINGER DOG PARK 111th Street and West Maple Road; 402-444-5900 Open dawn to dusk.

WALNUT CREEK Schram and Turkey Roads, Papillion; 402-592-8877 Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Current off-leash area planned for 2020 expansion into a traditional dog park with benches, waste stations and separate areas for large and small dogs.

JEWELL DOG PARK Main Street and Combs Road, Bellevue; 402-293-3122 Open dawn to dusk.

KEVIN BILLS MEMORIAL DOG PARK Midlands Humane Society, 1020 Railroad Ave., Council Bluffs; 712-396-2270 Members-only. Open dawn to dusk. Two-gate entry system, play structures, benches, running water, dog waste dispenser.

URGENT CARE URGENT PET CARE urgentpetcareomaha.com Open nights, weekends and holidays Papillion office: 8455 S. 73rd Plaza; 402-578-0676 Millard office: 4257 S. 144th St.; 402-858-9505 H O S P I TA L / E M E R G E N C Y C A R E VCA MIDWEST VETERINARY REFERRAL & EMERGENCY CENTER 9706 Mockingbird Drive; 402-614-9000; 844-306-9876; vcahospitals.com/midwest Open 24 hours, seven days a week H E L P I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N S RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS AND ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES muddypawssecondchancerescue.com petsmartcharities.org/find-a-pet-results rescueme.org/Nebraska hua.org arl-iowa.org

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ANIMEALS Nebraska Humane Society volunteers provide seniors who qualify for Meals on Wheels with free pet food once a month for their licensed companion animal. Contact the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, 402-444-6766.

FELIUS CAT CAFE 522½ S. 24th St.; 402-502-7650 Felius is Omaha’s only nonprofit cat café.

The nonprofit’s mission is to change Omaha’s cat adoption experience and reduce euthanasia rates. All cats are free to roam within a special area. Customers are charged $7.50 for a 30-minute cuddle session or $14 for an hour session. Each additional hour, $10.

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NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY 8929 Fort St.; nehumanesociety.org General: 402-444-7800 Animal control: 402-444-7800, ext. 1 Adoption hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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PET FOOD PANTRY Open each Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. Free pet food for owners who have fallen on hard times. Nebraska Humane Society’s Center for Humane Education is located on the west side of the campus at 8929 Fort St.

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PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Free on the first Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St. Led by a volunteer grief specialist with counseling experience.

No reservations required. Drop in to share or listen.

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PROJECT PET SAFE The Nebraska Humane Society provides a safe haven for pets of domestic violence victims. Working with local domestic violence advocacy agencies, free temporary kenneling is provided until pets can be reunited with owners. 402-905-3420.

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Facebook page rallies pet search teams

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Rich Eaton operates a drone while wife Cathy and grandson Max monitor the aerial image on an iPad for a lost dog near 186th and Ida Streets.

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f you’re unfortunate enough to have a pet escape from home, you’ll find an army of Omahans ready to help.

Omaha might be one of the best cities in America in which to lose a pet, thanks in part to a Facebook group that mobilizes its 40,000-plus followers to hunt for your lost dog, cat, pig or emu.

The Lost Pets of Omaha Area Facebook page has been helping reunite owners with animals since 2014. The page posts about 15 lost pets per day, usually within 20 minutes of an owner messaging the page administrators.

Each post includes a brief description of the animal and where it was last seen, plus a photo and contact information that is deleted after the animal has been found and returned home.

The page was started by Cathy Eaton, a 61-year-old semi-retired grandmother who runs a doggy daycare at her home in Bennington.

At the time, Eaton recalls executing a long and complicated chain of phone calls in order to organize a search team for lost animals.

“I thought there’s got to be a way for this to be immediate,” she said.

So, of course, she started the Facebook page. Using that network of phone numbers, she encouraged people to follow the page so they could save precious minutes when searching for a lost pet.

“They’re the modern-day ‘Let’s put posters up on flag poles and light posts and grocery stores,’” said Pam Wiese, vice president of public relations and marketing for the Nebraska Humane Society. “The quicker you can get the word out with a lost pet, the more likely you are to find them, so we are very supportive of them.”

Within a month of starting the page, its follower base topped 1,000, thanks to referrals from the Nebraska Humane Society and local news exposure.

“I’ve been amazed at the number of animal lovers in Omaha,” Eaton said. “I realize how lucky we are.”

Eaton has invested about $400 in animal-safe traps and other equipment.

Her veterinarian donated a chip scanner

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worth several hundred dollars, and several organizations have donated supplies as well, including a $2,000 drone. The group is now organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Today, Eaton manages the page nearly around the clock along with help from Rochelle Timperley and Kristen Clark.

Eaton constantly checks for messages on

the page, even during a recent vacation to Jamaica, to her husband’s dismay. And when it’s go time, she tries to join as many searches as possible.

“I put myself in that person’s shoes,” she said. “I would be heartbroken.”

For those searching for a lost pet, Eaton has this advice: » Do not chase animals as it could put you

or the animal in danger. » Observe the animal and call its owner or the Nebraska Humane Society instead of calling for the dog and scaring it away. » And, finally, keep your distance.

If you find yourself with a lost animal or you find one wandering, find the page at facebook.com/LostPetsofOmahaArea.

“They’re the modern-day ‘Let’s put posters up on flag poles and light posts and grocery stores.’”

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Acadian Grille

Tired Texan

The Stave

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ere are a dozen recommendations for “out-of-the-way” places to dine.

Some have wide name recognition; others are favorites of regulars in the neighborhood but might not be fully appreciated citywide. In short, these are places worth seeking out no matter where you live in the metro area.

THE STAVE 320 N. Washington St., Papillion There’s a dining secret in Sarpy County.

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twinkle light-laden backyard. There’s live music, wine and big platters of Wisconsin cheese and meat. Sometimes, there’s sangria and lobster rolls. The Stave operates within an 1800s-era home when it’s not patio weather, and in a garden space when it is.

Cheese and meat comes served on a large, finished piece of wood and includes cheeses from Wisconsin and Michigan along with various styles of soft and hard sausages, nuts, dried and fresh fruit and a variety of mustards and jams.

TIRED TEXAN 4702 S. 108th St. If there’s some sort of rule that says good barbecue comes only from restaurants in

really random locations, well, Tired Texan fits that bill. It’s tucked inside a Best Western motel off 108th and L Streets. The little barbecue joint is focused on ribs, brisket and pulled pork, with periodic burnt ends available. (They’re often sold out early in the day.) Sides are all homemade, as they should be. It’s one of the city’s best barbecue offerings.

ACADIAN GRILLE 725 N. 114th St. There is some darn good Southern food to check out in west Omaha. Favorites on the Acadian Grille menu include the super flavorful creamy grits beneath large, well-seasoned and well-cooked shrimp.

Cubes of crisp tasso ham deliver a meaty,

bacon-like depth, and big chunks of tomato and peppers swim in a spicy red sauce.

Hunks of bread, which come with almost all entrées, are grilled and slathered with butter. I couldn’t stop eating the red beans and rice, with plentiful andouille sausage, peppers and fresh herbs.

LE QUARTIER BAKERY & CAFE 8706 Countryside Plaza and 5026 Underwood Ave. The French bakery Le Quartier has been around for more than a decade. Every time I pass its booth at the farmers market, I grab a sample or two of the delicious bread. My personal favorites include the cheddar loaf, the multigrain pan loaf, the walnut sourdough and, of course, the most

The Banh Mi Shop

Lincoln’s Pub

Frank’s Pizzeria

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delicious baguette. A periodic chocolate croissant is a must-have indulgence, and don’t skip the sandwiches on the menu, either; the chicken salad on a croissant is one of the best anywhere.

THE BANH MI SHOP 923 Galvin Road S., Bellevue Bellevue’s tiny Bánh Mì Shop is serving one of the best Vietnamese bánh mì in the city. Speaking historically, the competition for that honor hasn’t been that tough.

Nonetheless, I sampled half the menu and almost every version of bánh mì hit it out of the park. The bread is key to any bánh mì, and at this shop, it’s spot-on. Individually sized baguettes have a thin-but-crisp crust and an airy, tender inside. Owner Chloe

Tran makes and bakes the bread in-house.

There’s boba tea, too.

FRANK’S PIZZERIA 711 N. 132nd St. Frank’s Pizza isn’t so hidden anymore, and I’ve written plenty about what I think is the city’s most legit New York-style pie.

Pizza at Frank’s arrives with a thin, beautiful, golden crust and a pile of paper plates.

The pizzas are made to-order by hand on wooden paddles and slid into an oven fired up to between 575 and 600 degrees. Many customers at Frank’s are relocated New Yorkers. Some are Omahans who stumble onto the place, like we did. And we just keep going back.

LINCOLN’S PUB 157 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs You might recognize the downtown Council Bluffs space where Lincoln’s is located — it’s in the former Dixie Quicks, a now-closed local brunch staple — but you won’t recognize the menu, focused on high-quality, local proteins from butcher Jon’s Naturals.

Owner Jon Nelson provides meat to more than 60 Omaha area restaurants, so you know his product is good. He showcases it at his own restaurant. The “Le Pig Mac,” a pork version of a classic fast-food burger, is great. It comes with two thin, house-ground pork patties topped with the expected fixings, including lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and special sauce on a sesame-

seed bun. He also serves a 14-ounce wagyu ribeye: thin, nearly plate-sized and topped with a dollop of herb butter, it has a perfect sear, distinct grill marks and a red center. I was impressed. I think you will be, too.

BLUE & FLY ASIAN KITCHEN 721 S. 72nd St. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve sent to this spot, which serves my favorite Chinese food in Omaha. Skip the American Chinese menu and go for the traditional menu. Among my favorites: Chinese bok choi with shiitake mushrooms, mouthwatering chicken with Sichuan hot sauce, fish in hot chili oil loaded with C O N T I N U E D O N PAG E 4 6 O MA HA .C O M/METRO GU IDE 43

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Butterfish

NEW to Omaha’s Historic Blackstone District. Butterfish offers traditional Asian small plates, traditional sushi rolls, shashimi & nigiri utilizing local ingredients from farmers. The drinks vary from craft cocktails, local and domestic beers, with wine selections both bottled and on tap! Join Butterfish for Happy Hour Every Day Day & All Day Sunday.

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is a refined gastro pub with global influences that serves approachable food inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. we offer domestic and international varietals of wine, craft beer and crafted cocktails.

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Red Lion Lounge is located at 3804 Farnam St. in the lower level of The Colonial Hotel Apartments.

Join us any day of the week to enjoy a classic cocktail and imagine the many memories the 100 year old space holds. If you stick around long enough the walls just might begin to tell the history. Cheers!

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Infusion Brewing Co. with two locations, our

original in Benson and our production brewery and tap room in SW Omaha. Our beers are available at hundreds of locations throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. Fun, Free, Informative Tours are offered each Saturday. Check out our website or like us on Facebook. Watch for our new location opening soon in Little Bohemia.

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Farnam House Brewing Co. is not just a brewpub.

An independent craft brewpub located in the Blackstone District of midtown Omaha, it departs from the norm with a diverse range of beer styles from artisinal farmhouse ales and traditional European lagers to American sours and wild beers. Our food menu features made-from-scratch dishes using locally-sourced ingredients and a variety of beerinfused creations. Check our Facebook page for daily specials or just stop by & have a craft beer.

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Brazen Head an Omaha tradition since

1998. Serving American eats with an Irish flair. Order the Fish & Chips, you won’t be sorry you did! The Robert Emmet Room is the ideal spot for any small private gathering or celebration. Brazen Head is a cozy place where friends come to gather & feel the spirit of Ireland, the feeling of Home. Cheers!

in Omaha and was voted Best Steakhouse three years in a row by Omaha’s Choice. Serving steaks, seafood and our Italian specialties, we offer something for everyone. Located just minutes south of Old Market, Riverfront and CenturyLink Center. Party & banquet rooms that can handle groups of 20-400.

1620 South 10th 402-345-8313 casciossteakhouse.com

319 N. 78th St 402-393-3731 brazenheadpub.com

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The Woodcliff Restaurant

FUN. FRESH. AND WARM. We make our Original Glazed Doughnut the way we always have. Because it’s the right way. The fun way. And we love doing it that way for you - our customer.

Serving Omaha Since 1998

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Cascio’s Steakhouse celebrates over 70 years

707 S.72ND ST. (72ND & JONES) 402-932-5581

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Boyd & Charlies’ BBQ, a premier BBQ

restaurant in Elkhorn and 60th & Woolworth in Omaha! Our sauce was developed 35 years ago in Alabama. Through the years, we have stood the test of time by satisfying thousands of hungry BBQ fans, We hope that you come and check out what the buzz is all about!

Unbelievably Good BBQ!!

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in Fremont is the perfect destination to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and relax on our patio by the lake. Enjoy delicious food from our seasonally changing menu and a fantastic selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. Visit our website at TheWoodcliffRestaurant.com for our menu and weekly specials. Reservations recommended.

Walk-ins welcome. See you tonight!

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Bella Vita

is an authentic Italian restaurant serving up delicious dishes in the heart of downtown Elkhorn. When you visit once, you will want to visit again. Open for lunch and dinner with full bar with wine and a friendly staff, Bella Vita has the charming ambiance of a comfortable bistro with a great outdoor patio. A private party room is also available.

2620 N Main Street Downtown Elkhorn 402-289-1804 bellavitane.com

The Corner Bar

is Nebraska’s newest music venue in the heart of downtown Fremont. Get your rock on and join us for an evening of cool tunes and cold brews. Check out our graffiti courtyard and enjoy the show! Stop in for Sunday Blues Funday. Bands play from 5-8 pm. Visit our Facebook page for current specials and musical guests/show times.

See you at The Corner!

300 N Main Street Fremont 402.721.9996

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S A R A H ’ S FAV E S C O N T I N U E D F RO M PAG E 4 3 Sichuan peppercorns, mapo tofu with spicy crumbles of pork and big pieces of silken tofu. Now I’m hungry.

KOREA KING 4719 S. 96th St. I met my friend Alice at Korea King; she happens to be Korean and kind enough to walk me through the dishes she loves because she grew up with them. Her favorites quickly became mine, too: sweet and nutty podi cha barley tea; jab-chae, room-temperature long glass noodles and vegetables served in a garlicky soy sauce; duk mandoo kuk, a celebratory dish of 46

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creamy white broth topped with flavorful smoky seaweed and chock-full of soft dumplings, bits of seafood and Korean rice cakes.

If you can get your hands on one particular banchan, small plates served at the beginning of the meal, do it. I loved a bowl of crispy dried anchovies. They’re first sweet, then salty with a hint of fishiness, and all-around delicious.

HELADOS SANTA FE 4807 S. 24th St. I could recommend lots of tacos (Taqueria Tijuana, La Choza) on South 24th Street. I could recommend a place to get Mexican seafood (El Dorado.) I even could recommend the Thai place across from

South High (Laos Thai). But you’ve probably seen me recommend those, and you might have had them all before. What you might want instead is a big bowl of bread ice cream from Helados Santa Fe. It’s a vanillabased treat crammed full of bits of dark chocolate and crispy bread, and I love it. Go get a taco, then splurge here.

CHAIMA AFRICAN 5060 S. 107th St., plus a roving food truck I ate twice at the Chaima food truck for my review and, generally, I was either the only person in line or one of about three people in line, and, I gotta say, that’s a shame. For the fried plantains alone, I encourage you to check it out. But there’s also excellent grilled tilapia (some of the only fish I’ve

seen at a local food truck) that’s well-cooked and nicely seasoned. There’s couscous made of cassava, a root vegetable, and excellent African curry dishes.

SHIRLEY’S DINER 13838 R Plaza, Millard Shirley’s serves some of the best diner food in Omaha, period. It’s got the kind of small-town appeal that only the best diners maintain. It’s got homemade biscuits, handbreaded slabs of fried meat, creamy gravy.

It won our diner Food Prowl in 2016. I love this quote from the story: “Shirley’s seems like a place where people really care.” Yup. It does.

Museums SARPY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2402 Clay St., Bellevue; 402-292-1880; sarpycountymuseum.org The 6,000-square-foot facility highlights the history of Native Americans, fur traders and pioneers in eastern Nebraska in the 1880s.

Permanent Offutt AFB exhibition. Home to the oldest train station in Nebraska.

BOYS TOWN HALL OF HISTORY 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town; 402-498-1185; boystown.org Presents the 101-year history of Boys Town through permanent exhibits. Discover how Boys Town programs developed and how they continue the mission of changing the way America cares for children and families.

CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 646 Main St., Plattsmouth; 402-296-4770; casscountynemuseum.org Dedicated to telling the history of Cass County since it opened for settlement in 1854. The Historical Society also owns an 1860s log cabin and a 1900s railroad caboose that sit at the end of Main Street, as well as an 1870s one-room school house. The museum houses an extensive genealogy library.

THE DURHAM MUSEUM 801 S. 10th St.; 402-444-5071; durhammuseum.org Housed in historic Union Station, the museum showcases the history of the region, plus traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress and the National Archives. A 266seat lecture hall accommodates educational programming. An old-time soda fountain provides refreshments.

SOUTH OMAHA MUSEUM 2314 M St.; 402-734-3240, southomahamuseum.org Established by Gary Kastrick and his students at Omaha South High School in the 1990s, this museum had its grand opening in 2017. The museum preserves and celebrates the area which was home to the world’s largest stockyards. Displays also recognize the rich ethnic heritage of South Omaha’s residents, both past and present.

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EL MUSEO LATINO 4701 S. 25th St.; 402-731-1137; elmuseolatino.org Nebraska’s only Latino art and history museum presents exhibitions, concerts, lectures, workshops and educational programs, including classes in art, music, dance and theater. Bilingual guided tours during regular hours and by appointment.

Admission is free; donations welcome.

Hours vary. Call before you go.

GENERAL CROOK HOUSE 5730 N. 30th St.; 402-455-9990; douglascohistory.org The museum is the authentically restored 1879 home of Gen. George Crook, a Civil War and National Indian Wars hero. The museum highlights Crook’s role in the trial of Ponca Chief Standing Bear as he became a defender of Native American rights.

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM 2200 Dodge St.; 402-342-3300; joslyn.org Housed in a 1931 Art Deco building with an outdoor sculpture garden, Joslyn is Omaha’s premier center for the visual arts, featuring about nine special exhibitions per year, plus concerts and educational programs.

The permanent collection includes works

by American and European artists from the 19th and 20th centuries with strong concentrations in American Western and Native American art. The museum recently acquired a large donation of contemporary art and plans to expand with a new building.

GREAT PLAINS WING AIR MUSEUM 16803 McCandless Road, Council Bluffs; 712-322-2435; greatplainswingcaf.org A World War II museum housed in a hangar at the Council Bluffs Airport. On display: The P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” and a T-6 Texan World War II trainer. The collection also includes more than 1,400 artifacts.

HISTORIC GENERAL DODGE HOUSE 605 Third St., Council Bluffs; 712-322-2406; dodgehouse.org This 1869 Victorian mansion was built on a Council Bluffs hill by Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, who achieved fame, fortune and historic importance as a railroad builder.

MORMON TRAIL CENTER 3215 State St.; 402-453-9372; history.lds.org

Mormons traveling west during the great migration to Utah reached the Missouri River in 1846, stopping in the Florence area for two years. It was a difficult time, and many died as a result. A large number of the Mormons moved on to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1848. Still, the area continued to be populated by Mormons until 1853. The visitor center commemorates this era. The Mormon Trail museum includes a log cabin and covered wagon. A historic cemetery with bronze sculpture depicts the great migration west. Special exhibitions year-round.

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 500 S. 20th St.; 402-342-6164; ocm.org The museum features a science center, early childhood area, farm and supermarket displays, Art Smart center, special events, camps and traveling exhibitions.

RAILSWEST RAILROAD MUSEUM 1512 S. Main St., Council Bluffs; 712-323-2509; thehistoricalsociety.org The museum is housed in the 1899 Rock Island passenger depot and features local history and memorabilia from rail lines that passed through Council Bluffs.

SQUIRREL CAGE JAIL 226 Pearl St., Council Bluffs; 712-323-2509; thehistoricalsociety.org Built in 1885 and used until 1969, the Squirrel Cage Jail represents a unique piece of cultural and architectural history. It was one of 18 revolving “Lazy Susan” jails built. The intention was to control prisoners without personal contact between them and the jailer. The Historical Society of Pottawattamie County has restored the jail to what it looked like during the 84 years it housed criminals.

STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND & AEROSPACE MUSEUM 28210 West Park Highway, Interstate 80, Exit 426, near Ashland; 402-944-3100; sacmuseum.org World-class museum houses a permanent collection of important aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. Themed activities include on-site restoration viewing, planetarium and theater shows, simulator rides, science demonstrations and an interactive children’s learning center.

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MUSEUM 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs; 712-329-8307; uprrmuseum.org The development of the first transcontinental railroad and more than 150 years of American history are traced in photographs, technological displays and memorabilia. A simulator lets kids “drive” a train.

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There’s more to see and do at the zoo

By Chris Peters

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hange and excitement are nothing new if you’ve been to the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in recent years.

The zoo continues to add colorful new exhibits and revamp old ones. This year, the scene stealer is the Asian Highlands, which includes new exhibits for Amur tigers, snow leopards and new-to-the-zoo goat antelopes called takin and goral.

Here’s a guide of what to look for and what to look forward to at Omaha’s zoo, No. 2 in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2019.

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elements are here, delivering exciting animals in an even more exciting environment. This year’s additions include Amur tigers, snow leopards, sloth bears, takin (big goatantelopes) and goral (small goat-antelopes).

BABY GIRAFFE on display now Born April 16, the female giraffe can be seen with her mother, Dottie, in the African Grasslands. She was standing within hours of birth.

GLACIER BAY LANDING open now A gigantic new concessions area with restrooms, nursing stations, a playground, an ice cream shop and more will make the zoo’s north entrance a hub for families with young kids, allowing them to spend an entire day in one corner of the zoo, saving a long day of walking.

GENTOO PENGUIN CHICKS on display now A quartet of chicks were hatched in December and joined their penguin colony in the Scott Aquarium on Feb. 26.

SEA LION EXHIBIT coming in 2020 Construction workers are building a new sea lion exhibit at the former site of Durham Bear Canyon. The $22.5 million project will include a 275,000-gallon saltwater pool with a 40-foot-long underwater viewing window and wave chambers.

STARSKY THE BLIND BEAR on display at Wildlife Safari Park Instead of euthanizing Starsky the blind black bear, the zoo built him a special pen at its safari park in Ashland. Now, he gets to munch on watermelons and share a fence line with the exhibit’s other black bears.

TAPIR CALF on display now A female Malayan tapir calf named Sariah weighed 20 pounds at birth and now weighs several hundred pounds. She’s on display with her mother, Malacca, in the Lied Jungle.

TIGER BREEDING FACILITY operational but off-display After successfully launching a cheetah breeding facility, the zoo decided to build another facility to breed large cats offdisplay at the safari park. A tiger breeding facility is operational now, adding more animals as they become available.

WHOOPING CRANES on display now at the safari park The species is on display for the first time.

They can be found along with eagles in the aviary at the safari park in Ashland.

Omaha in music, movies and books

By Kevin Coffey

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maha seems to have an outsized role in pop culture.

It seems to be, well, everywhere.

Or at least, in more places than one might expect.

The city pops up in songs. It’s the basis for many movies. Numerous novels are set here.

The references to Omaha, somewhere in the middle of America, are plentiful. Here are some of our favorites.

MUSIC “OMAHA,” COUNTING CROWS Adam Duritz wrote “Omaha” long before the Counting Crows recorded it, but apparently none of his previous bands could get the feel quite right. He loved “Omaha” by Moby Grape as well as R.E.M.’s cover of it, and he loved the sound of the word.

“TURN THE PAGE,” BOB SEGER Seger often found himself “On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha.” “We didn’t get much west of Omaha because we weren’t very big at the time,” Seger once told The World-Herald. “We were always east of Omaha!”

“OMAHA STYLEE,” 311 In this tune, the Omaha-bred rock band dishes about how it comes from a town where “the shows are more fun.” Though they moved to L.A. years ago, 311 has used this song as a concert opener to salute its hometown. “We’re proud of where we came from, and we know how we feel and we kinda want to write a song that there’s no doubt where this band is from,” drummer Chad Sexton once told The World-Herald.

“WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND,” GRAND FUNK RAILROAD This classic rock tune about partying and being on the road references “four young chiquitas in Omaha/Waitin’ for the band to return from the show.” There’s nothing like a hotel party after the show.

M OV I E S “HOPE SPRINGS” Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep play a long-married couple who have gone a very long time without much affection. They go for marriage counseling and, after it’s over, end up back in Omaha. The movie wasn’t filmed here, but you can catch a glimpse of a World-Herald newspaper in one scene.

“ELECTION” It’s not the only Alexander Payne film to be shot in Omaha or to take place in part or

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entirely in the city, but the comedy about a high school student council election might be the most famous. The film was mostly filmed at Papillion-La Vista High School.

Payne’s “Citizen Ruth,” “About Schmidt” and “Downsizing” also are set in Omaha.

“UP IN THE AIR” George Clooney’s corporate downsizer spends most of his time traveling, but on the rare occasion when he’s home, he’s in Omaha, which is also where his company is headquartered.

“Election”

“BOYS TOWN” Though the story is, well, mostly fictional, it is based on the life of a figure and a place Omahans know well: Father Edward J. Flanagan and Boys Town. The incredible cast includes Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Father Flanagan.

BOOKS “ELEANOR & PARK” Omahan Rainbow Rowell writes about two

teens living in Omaha in the ‘80s. Eleanor and Park meet on the school bus and, after some time, the outcasts become friends.

“I AM A GENIUS OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT” Josh Lieb’s comedic novel is about Oliver Watson, a young genius bent on world domination. But first, he has to win the election at his Omaha middle school. It proves much harder than he thought.

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How’s your hammerschlagen been lately?

By Blake Ursch WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

A night out in Omaha doesn’t have to be all about the booze. Plenty of local establishments offer unique experiences that can turn your run-of-the-mill evening into an unforgettable escapade. Here are 10 quirky, off-the-beaten-path ways to entertain yourself in Omaha.

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CHUCK AN AX Flying Timber Axe Throwing 1507 Farnam St. Channel your inner lumberjack at this indoor ax-throwing range. Beer and other drinks sold on-site.

READ A BOOK Zipline Brewing Co. Taproom,

721 N. 14th St. All Zipline locations include small lending libraries where you can check out books by local authors and literary greats.

PLAY OLD VIDEO GAMES Beercade 6104 Maple St. Set the high score on perennial favorites

like pinball and Ms. Pac-Man. An on-site change machine means you’ll only run out of play when you run out of cash.

PLAY BOARD GAMES Spielbound Board Game Cafe 3229 Harney St. This place features a library of more than 2,000 board games. Chill out with titles like

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“Candyland” or “Sorry” or challenge your friends to an intense game of “Catan.”

WATCH RACCOONS DO RACCOON THINGS Alpine Inn 10405 Calhoun Road The “Home of the Wildlife” features a giant picture window for watching raccoons and other woodland creatures feed on dinner scraps while you dine.

RIDE A MECHANICAL BULL Bushwackers Saloon 7401 Main St., Ralston This western-themed bar and dance hall also features free country dancing lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

PLAY HAMMERSCHLAGEN The Crescent Moon Ale House 3578 Farnam St. That’s not a typo. Hammerschlagen is a game in which teams take turns hammering a nail into a stump. The Crescent Moon’s basement bar, Huber Haus, organizes leagues throughout the year.

Celebrating

LEARN TO PAINT The Corky Canvas 3157 Farnam St. Enjoy a glass of wine while you turn a blank canvas into a work of art. Local artists will lead students through paintings step-bystep.

CRUISE THE RIVER River City Star 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha’s riverboat hosts regular cruises for adults. The cruise includes a cash bar and light concessions.

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Free (or nearly so) things to do with kids who

By Kurt A. Keeler WORLD-HERALD CORRESPONDENT

The Omaha metro area teems with familyfriendly things to do. Plenty are free or nearly free, too. This sampler is heavy on fun but lean on the budget.

CATCH A FLICK OUTDOORS Flix at the Chef is an outdoor movie night with loads of vintage charm. It takes place on select Saturdays of summer behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Movies start at dusk.

There’s free popcorn, and if that doesn’t

satisfy your appetite, well, there’s food, drink and ice cream at the Dairy Chef. Save the dates: July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; bug spray too.

3223 N. 204th St.; flixatthechef.com COOL OFF UNDER A COOL SPRAY What better way to beat the summer heat than by getting wet? Metro area parks and recreation departments offer plenty for toddlers and youngsters to enjoy. These spray zones are free; try a new one each week. parks.cityofomaha.org/pools/spraygrounds

PLAY FOR PINS, SPLITS AND STRIKES Bowling centers across the country are part of the Kids Bowl Free program to advance the sport and encourage some family togetherness. Children in specific age brackets are eligible to register for two free games a day, all summer long. Find a lane near you at kidsbowlfree.com.

READ FOR FUN AND LEARN Summer reading programs at public libraries nurture a love of reading and help kids do better in school. Omaha branch libraries list their programs at omahalibrary.org.

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The South Omaha branch has a bilingual storytime while the Florence branch invites families to wear their pj’s and bring blankets to its Wednesday night storytime!

CATCH A CONCERT Every Saturday at Aksarben Village’s Stinson Park there’s a concert and it’s called… you guessed it…Saturdays@Stinson. The family atmosphere rocks, so text some friends, gather up the kids and some chairs, and find the perfect listening spot. Shadow Lake Towne Center hosts a Music & Memories Concert Series in the amphitheater. SumTur

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o love to learn, create and explore Amphitheater — with plenty of green space for kids to run — presents free concerts May through September. Summer concerts from city to suburbs are listed on omaha.com/go.

HUNT FOR YUMMY TREASURE Head for a farmers market and teach kids about fresh, healthy food. Turn it into a game with a scavenger hunt for fruits and vegetables you love or want to try. Find a purple food with an interesting shape. Find a green food that is bigger than your fist and a brown food that grows in the ground. Add a math lesson by counting the number of items

on a farmer’s scale, paying with cash, etc. omahafarmersmarket.com MEET RENOIR AND MONET Get in free (really!) at Joslyn Art Museum and spend a couple of hours exploring the collections and talking about what you see. Then head for the museum’s Art Works: A Place for Curiosity, for activities that draw connections to the art that you just encountered in the galleries. Take a quick tour of the sculpture garden, then continue downtown to 14th Street and Capitol Avenue to see First National Bank’s

“Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness & Pioneer Courage Park” featuring bronze depictions of a pioneer wagon train, bison and water fowl. If you have an hour more, head for Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs for a picnic lunch and splash pad fun. joslyn.org; publicartomaha.org; iowawestfoundation.org/publicart

in North Omaha. Any remaining spots in the program are open to youth in greater Omaha who qualify through an application process.

Youths get to explore printmaking, ceramics, gardening, painting, cooking and more in weekly workshops, art clubs and open studios. And it’s all free!

2423 N 24th St.; u-ca.org/youthengagement

BE AN ORIGINAL The Union for Contemporary Art offers yearround arts and cultural enrichment programs for children age 7 to 14. Priority enrollment is given to youth living or attending school

SOAK UP THE SUN Omaha is home to more than 200 parks, many with playgrounds, trails, tennis courts, fishing ponds and bike trails. Check out the list and maps at parks.cityofomaha.org/parks.

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Galleries ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE GALLERY 405 S. 11th St.; 402-342-9617; artistscoopomaha.com Nonprofit gallery in the Old Market managed by member artists. Features regional art in all mediums and genres. Occasionally hosts traveling exhibitions.

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY DR. JOYCE NORENE WILSON ART GALLERY 1000 Galvin Road South, Bellevue; 402-557-7130 Displays student and faculty work and hosts touring exhibitions. Free admission.

Hitchcock Humanities Center on campus.

BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 724 S. 12th St.; 402-341-7130; bemiscenter.org International Artist in Residency Program, exhibitions and public programs. Artists have the opportunity to develop new ideas, expand their practice and engage the greater Omaha community.

CATHEDRAL CULTURAL CENTER 3900 Webster St.; 402-551-4888; cathedralartsproject.org St. Cecilia Cathedral art gallery run

by Cathedral Arts Project; temporary exhibitions in Sunderland Gallery; gift shop; lecture hall. Permanent exhibit of cathedral’s construction history; photographic archive of cathedral architect Thomas Rogers Kimball; historic Omaha photos. Call for hours, group tours.

COLLEGE OF ST. MARY HILLMER ART GALLERY 7000 Mercy Road; 402-399-2400; csm.edu/hillmer-art-gallery-0 Hosts exhibitions of national and local works, including those of students. Gallery features paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramic works, folk art, photography and more. Walsh Administration Building.

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Market starts in June and runs through September. Free pony rides on last Sunday.

the community. Tours by appointment or registration only. Free.

FRED SIMON GALLERY 1004 Farnam St., lower level; 402-595-2122; artscouncil.nebraska.gov Located in the Nebraska Arts Council offices. Showcases Nebraska artists throughout the year.

THE KENT BELLOWS STUDIO GALLERY 3303 Leavenworth St.; 402-661-3891; joslyn.org Gallery displaying work from the Joslyn Art Museum’s Kent Bellows Mentoring Program, which encourages teens to explore, observe, think and create in the arts. Professional artists serve as mentors.

GALLERY 1516 1516 Leavenworth St.; 402-305-1510; gallery1516.org Nonprofit education and exhibition facility dedicated to Nebraska-born and regional artists. Works with museums and educational, professional and performing arts organizations to provide a space for traveling exhibitions, educational lectures, live performances and more.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY LIED ART GALLERY 2500 California St.; 402-280-2509; creighton.edu, search “Lied Art Gallery” Features student and faculty work and touring exhibitions.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ART GALLERY 333 S. 132nd St.; 402-334-6564; jccomaha.org Art by local and regional artists. New exhibitions once a month, artist receptions and workshops.

FLORENCE MILL: MUSEUM, ARTLOFT & MARKET 9102 N. 30th St.; 402-551-1233; facebook.com/theflorencemill Restored mill houses a historical museum and art gallery. Exhibits and events connect agriculture, history and art. Sunday Farmers

KANEKO 1111 Jones St.; 402-341-3800; thekaneko.org Public, nonprofit cultural organization.

Explores and encourages the process of creativity and how it impacts lives. Features exhibitions, performances and lectures for

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LAURITZEN GARDENS 100 Bancroft St.; 402-346-4002; lauritzengardens.org Botanical center’s art gallery hosts special showings of original works that relate in some way to the garden’s idyllic surroundings.

LOVE’S JAZZ & ARTS CENTER 2510 N. 24th St.; 402-502-5291; ljac.org The only facility in the region to offer comprehensive African-American art exhibitions, performance-based art, arts education, cultural and historical preservation, and archives of the contributions of African-Americans.

MICHAEL PHIPPS GALLERY 215 S. 15th St.; 402-444-4800; omahalibrary.org Works by local artists featured in rotating shows on the main floor of the W. Dale Clark Library.

PROJECT PROJECT 1818 Vinton St.; 402-680-6737; projectprojectomaha.com Work of emerging, risk-taking artists in Omaha. Located in a tiny, converted butcher shop. Hosts new visual art exhibitions on the second Friday of every month as well as public lectures and performances.

ROBERTA & BOB ROGERS GALLERY 1806 Vinton St.; 402-496-4797, rbrg.org Formerly Gallery 72, this non-profit gallery offers a wide range of contemporary fine art prints and fine crafts from established and emerging artists. Works to encourage and support the growth and understanding of fine art prints as a vital contemporary art form. Special projects include a print collectors club, the Omaha Print Fair, a print workshop and public education.

UNION FOR CONTEMPORARY ART WANDA D. EWING GALLERY 2423 N. 24th St.; 402-933-3161; u-ca.org/exhibition The Union brings artists and the community together to inspire positive social change.

It provides professional development for artists, a fellowship program and exhibitions of contemporary art.

UNO GALLERY 6001 Dodge St.; 402-554-2796 Student and faculty work, plus traveling exhibitions. First floor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Weber Fine Arts Building.

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Sports arenas BAXTER ARENA 2425 S. 67th St.; 402-554-6200; baxterarena.com The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s 7,800-seat arena is home to the school’s hockey, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball teams. Community use includes public skating, curling, youth and adult hockey, campus recreation, concerts, fundraising events and commencement ceremonies.

CHI HEALTH CENTER OMAHA 455 N. 10th St.; 402-341-1500; chihealthcenteromaha.com Home to Creighton University men’s basketball team. Hosts sporting events such as the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, international equestrian competition, high school state wrestling, professional rodeo and gymnastics.

CITY OF OMAHA PARKS 1819 Farnam St. (City Hall); 402-444-3337; parks.cityofomaha.org Adult leagues for volleyball and basketball; field permits for 225 sports fields throughout the city for softball, baseball, soccer, rugby, cricket and lacrosse.

COUNCIL BLUFFS RECREATION COMPLEX 2900 Richard Downing Ave.; 712-890-5291; councilbluffs-ia.gov Four softball fields, four baseball diamonds, two youth/fast-pitch fields, 10 full-size soccer fields, four football fields, playground and bike trail. Concessions and restrooms available.

LA VISTA SPORTS COMPLEX 7346 S. 66th St.; 402-331-3455; cityoflavista.org Five ball fields, 12 soccer fields, two football fields, four flag football fields, remote-control airplane flying field.

MID-AMERICA CENTER One Arena Way, Council Bluffs; 712-3230536; caesars.com/mid-america-center Hosts a variety of competitions, including dance, billiards, bridge, wrestling, robotics and rodeo; charity and specialty events.

MORRISON STADIUM 1804 California St.; 402-280-2700; gocreighton.com This 7,500-seat stadium is home to the Creighton University men’s and women’s soccer teams and the state high school soccer tournament.

RALSTON ARENA 7300 Q St., Ralston; 402-934-9966; ralstonarena.com Professional boxing, Omaha Lancers hockey team, Omaha Rollergirls, Omaha Beef and Omaha Heart football teams call this 4,000seat arena home. The space also is used for ice sports, concerts and other special events.

TD AMERITRADE PARK 1200 Mike Fahey St.; 402-546-1800; tdameritradeparkomaha.com Home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series and the College Home Run Derby.

The Creighton University baseball team also plays in the 24,000-seat stadium.

WERNER PARK 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion; 402-734-2550; omahastormchasers.com Home of the Class AAA Omaha Storm Chasers and a yet-to-be named United

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BED AND BREAKFAST THE GANDY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

Duaine & Sandy Stalder, Innkeepers, Beautiful late 1890s Arts & Crafts home close to Humboldt’s Historic City Square and mural.

Come relax and enjoy on our porch or sunroom!

Updated with Wi-Fi and TVs.

715 5th St Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-3278 gandyhouse@neb.rr.com gandyhouse.com

Soccer League franchise team coming in March 2020. Also hosts high school and college baseball games and some high school state championship games and special events. Capacity: 9,023.

FAMILY & GROUP FUN NEBRASKA’S JUNK JAUNT

700+ VENDORS of vintage collectibles, antiques, culinary delights, and FUN in scenic Central Nebraska. Sept 27-28-29, 2019. The 2019 Shopper Guides are available for $13.00 by mail order or on-line (32 town maps).

1523 M St, Suite #104, Ord, NE 68862 (308) 346-5151 Nebraskajunkjaunt.com SHADY LANE RANCH

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY! Book your hayrack rides early! Daily/ evening, minimum 20. Discounts for large groups including schools, churches and businesses. Rides followed by your own private campfire party. Also offering horseback rides by appointment.

17744 Shady Lane, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 323-1032 www.shadylaneranch.com

ARTS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMS COOPER STUDIO & GALLERY

Located in Historic Downtown Ashland. Original & unique pottery, jewelry, watercolors, oil paintings and sculptures.

Featured artists: Cooper, Dennis & Keller. Open year-round: Tues.-Sat 10 am-5 pm

1526 Silver St, Ashland, NE 68003 (402) 944-2022 cooperstudio@windstream.net merchantcircle.com/business/Cooper.Studio.And.Gallery

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ATONEMENT CHILD CARE

Loving Christian environment. Quality child care. Licensed preschool. Certified in-service staff. Ages 6 wks-12 yrs. Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6:00 PM.

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In sports, Omaha wins hands-down I N T H E N AT I O N A L S P O T L I G H T

CAPITOL DISTRICT POLE VAULT omahasports.org Pole vaulters get high in the Capitol District, Aug. 1. National competitors pursue qualification for the World Championships, and high school competitors reach for the sky … and state bragging rights. High school competition, afternoon; national athletes, evening; 1022 Capitol Ave.

NCAA MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES ncaa.com Batter-up! “The Greatest Show on Dirt!”

Played in Omaha since 1950, the NCAA Men’s College World Series returns to TD Ameritrade Park, June 15-25/26.

OMAHA’S RIVER CITY RODEO omaharivercityrodeo.org Yes, rodeo is a sport. And Omaha’s River City Rodeo has been a tradition for more than 70 years. A weekend of extreme action is guaranteed as rodeo professionals qualify

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for the National Finals Rodeo. CHI Health Center Omaha, Sept. 27-28.

O N TA P F O R 2 0 2 0 UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE omahaprosoccer.com Professional soccer is coming to Omaha in March 2020. Officials from the United Soccer League announced in early May that Gary Green, owner of the Omaha Storm Chasers minor league baseball team, had been awarded a franchise in USL League One. The team will play a 28-game season from March to October, with its 14 home games at Werner Park.

ELITE EIGHT ncaa.com The path through March Madness starts in Omaha! College men’s basketball’s Elite Eight competition hits CHI Health Center Omaha, March 20 and 22, 2020.

BURLINGTON CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL OMAHA internationalomaha.com The Midwest’s largest equestrian event features 200 jumping and 40 dressage horses competing for $400,000 in prizes. Includes entertainment, family-friendly educational displays and shopping opportunities. CHI Health Center Omaha, April 2020.

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NCAA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ncaa.com The NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship returns to CHI Health Center Omaha for a fourth time since 2006. The local fan base loves this tourney, setting national records for attendance each year Omaha has hosted. December. 17-19, 2020.

SEASONAL ACTION OMAHA BEEF beeffootball.com Champions Professional Indoor Football League. Plays at Ralston Arena.

OMAHA HEART lflus.com/omahaheart The Omaha Heart is an expansion team of the Legends Football League based in Omaha. The team, formed in 2012, plays at Ralston Arena. The team opened the 2019 season May 11 with the Seattle Mist. See the team in action at home June 1 against the Nashville Knights and July 13 against the Denver Dream. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

OMAHA LANCERS lancers.com The Tier 1 junior ice hockey team is a member of the West Division of the U.S. Hockey League. Plays at Ralston Arena.

OMAHA ROLLERGIRLS omaharollergirls.org Omaha’s all-female flat-track roller derby league. The girls “roll” at Ralston Arena.

OMAHA STORM CHASERS milb.com/omaha The Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Plays at Werner Park in Sarpy County, near Papillion.

ON THE COLLEGE SCENE CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY gocreighton.com Men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis. Women’s volleyball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, rowing, softball.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA omavs.com Men’s hockey, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis. Women’s volleyball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, softball, track and field.

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U.S. OLYMPIC SWIM TRIALS usaswimming.org Aquatic superstars splash their way to Tokyo 2020 when the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials return to Omaha for the fourth time.

In addition to the competition, fans can immerse themselves in the USA Swimming Aqua Zone. CHI Health Center Omaha, June 21-28, 2020.

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Bright concert has followed at the Holland Performing Arts Center, along with a Family Festival that’s mostly free to participants.

The holiday glow is expected to continue through New Year’s Eve, when the festival ends with a fireworks spectacular.

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ull out your calendar. There are some dates you’re definitely going to want to note as you skim this list of signature events across the metro area.

JAZZ ON THE GREEN midtowncrossing.com; search “events” Spread a blanket, pop a cork and enjoy an evening of music in Turner Park. The annual Jazz on the Green begins July 11 and runs Thursdays through Aug. 15. Pick your genre — reggae, Latin, big band, etc. — or make a standing date with this popular summer concert series. It’s free! The park at 31st and Farnam Streets opens at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6:30 p.m., with the headliner taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic meal, buy takeout food from a nearby vendor or dine at a Midtown Crossing restaurant.

CINCO DE MAYO cincodemayoomaha.com Since 1920, the Hispanic community in South Omaha has celebrated its Mexican heritage. That celebration has grown into one of the city’s largest, drawing more than 100,000 people over four days. Highlights include a parade, carnival rides and games, music, food, an outdoor mariachi Mass and the crowning of Cinco de Mayo royalty.

CITY OF OMAHA CELEBRATES AMERICA cityofomaha.org Steven Van Zandt will bring his band Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul to Memorial Park on June 28 to headline the annual free Memorial Park concert, now known as The City of Omaha Celebrates America. Van Zandt is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founder of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Two other bands will perform before the concert ends with a fireworks display. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation will be on hand, seeking donations for flood relief.

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES ncaa.com The best teams in college baseball play for the national championship, drawing sports fans from across the nation to Omaha.

Sellout crowds are typical in the 24,000seat TD Ameritrade Park for the 12-day tournament. The championship series opens with a parade of teams, an autograph session and fireworks. Throughout the tournament, fans mix baseball with food and drink. The ballpark has a varied menu, including Omaha Steaks burgers and Runza sandwiches. Sports bars and restaurants fill with baseball fanatics watching TV and cheering on their favorite teams, too.

Between games, baseball lovers hang out at Fan Fest, a festival within a festival, Omaha Baseball Village, and other party and tailgating sites near the ballpark.

COLLEGE HOME RUN DERBY AND WORLD-HERALD FIREWORKS collegehomerunderby.com Who is the best hitter in college baseball?

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LAURITZEN GARDENS ANTIQUE SHOW omahaantiqueshow.org For the 16th year, Omaha’s botanical center plays host for a weekend of design, florals and entertaining in the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show, Sept. 20-22. Interior designer Nina Campbell headlines Friday’s luncheon; French floral designer Christian Tortu speaks Saturday; and New York Times food editor Sam Sifton is Sunday’s luncheon draw. Thursday evening’s preview party includes a chance to shop the show ahead of the general public.

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DODGE COUNTY FAIR dodgecountyfairgrounds.com Five days of food and fun at the fair! This year’s Dodge County Fair is July 31 to Aug. 4 in Scribner. The headliner is the 1980s rock band Hairball, complete with smoke, lights, fire, snakes, face paint and big hair. If you prefer your entertainment a little more country, the fair has tractor pulls, barbecue booths, 4-H exhibits and lots of animals.

Throw in a parade, demolition derby and carnival rides, and the whole family is bound to have a blast.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL cityofomaha.org With Gene Leahy Mall getting a facelift as part of the riverfront development, the annual Holiday Lights Festival will move to a different downtown location for 2019 and possibly beyond. The traditional flipping of the switch has been the Friday after Thanksgiving. A Making Spirits

LOESSFEST loessfest.com Spring floods may have postponed this year’s Loessfest until Labor Day weekend, but that won’t dampen the fun. This family outdoor festival at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs features music, movies, games, food and fireworks. The music appeals to every taste, and so does the food, catered by local restaurants and available from a line of food trucks. A 22-mile bicycle ride and driving tour of the Loess Hills are annual features. Best part?

The entertainment is free.

MAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL mahafestival.com It just keeps getting bigger and better. In its 11th year, the MAHA Music Festival will highlight pop singer and rapper Lizzo and indie rocker Jenny Lewis during its before-school-starts festival, Aug. 14-17, at Aksarben Village. Six of this year’s 10 main events prominently feature women. A wide variety of music styles — indie rock, rap, surf pop, salsa, electronic and more — will

be showcased. Some artists are expected to show up at venues around town Thursday and Friday for pre-concert performances.

MILLS COUNTY FAIR millscountyfair.com For five days in July, the Mills County Fair attracts people from across the county to Malvern, Iowa, for fun and food. It’s good old-fashioned family entertainment with livestock shows, children’s activities, a 4-H show and displays, demolition derby, rodeo, tractor pull and music.

PLATTSMOUTH HARVEST FESTIVAL plattsmouthharvestfestival.com Since 1932, this Cass County community has been celebrating its bountiful yields with a harvest festival. Its name has changed over the years, but the aim is the same: community. The town parties for four days (Sept. 5-8), with carnival rides, parades, music, entertainment and a talent show. A king and queen are chosen. And there are competitions: slow tractor races, chicken chariot races, egg tosses, water fights and a cornhole tournament. Of course, there’s lots of food and a fireworks show, too.

THE POLAR EXPRESS facebook.com/WatsonSteamTrain Each year in early December, the Missouri

Valley City Park and the Watson Station Train Depot turn into a Christmas town based on the story of “The Polar Express.” Families can ride a miniature steam train or take a hayrack ride. Face-painting, holiday goodies and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

RALSTON’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ralstonareachamber.org “Independence Day, the Ralston Way!” It’s more than this year’s theme. It’s a 59-year tradition. This small city attracts thousands for an old-style, two-day salute to America.

Think parades, fire department water fight, community picnic, music in the park, chicken dinner at the Legion Hall, pie-baking contest, beer garden, street dance and fun run. Of course, it ends with a giant fireworks display synchronized to music over FM Radio KAT 103.7.

RIVER’S EDGE TACO FEST riversedgetacofest.com Following the success of the first Taco Fest in 2018, an encore at River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs is set for Aug. 3. The festival will feature live bands throughout the day, popup taco-centric restaurants, a margarita bar, Lucha Libre wrestling, a Chihuahua pageant and races, and interactive experiences. New this year: a cornhole tournament with cash payouts. Everclear headlines the live music acts.

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celebrates the history of agriculture in Washington County and early settlement days in Nebraska. Learn skills of the 1800s and ways of life through hands-on demonstrations, children’s games, traditional foods and music. There’s hay-baling and antique tractor demonstrations along with cow-chip tossing and pellet-gun shooting.

WOODBINE RODEO DAYS woodbinesaddleclub.com Two nights of IRA-sanctioned rodeo action has attracted crowds to Woodbine for 54 years. Always held on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday following the 4th of July, Rodeo Days features a kids’ night and a parade.

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WAHOO COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW wahoocountrymusicshow.com How does five days of country music sound?

Great? Then head to the Saunders County Fairgrounds June 19-23 to listen to the best local and regional country musicians. Make it a vacation! Stay at the campgrounds, firstcome, first-served.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HERITAGE DAYS wcheritagedays.org Take a step back in time and discover what it was like to be a pioneer on the Plains. This two-day event in early October at the Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

ZYDECO FESTIVAL midtowncrossing.com Bon temps! Musical artists from New Orleans will perform authentic zydeco beats in Turner Park on June 22. Bring a blanket or chair for this free, family-friendly outdoor event. Bring your appetite, too. Midtown Crossing restaurants will cook up Cajun and creole offerings. Menus over the past five years have included alligator on a stick, a crawfish boil and jambalaya.

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TASTE OF OMAHA facebook.com/tasteofomaha Taste of Omaha is the unofficial start to summer in the metro area. The threeday foodie-fest draws more than 125,000 people each year to sample specialties from metro-area restaurants and food trucks. Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing are partycentral for wine, beer, family entertainment and live music. This year’s event is May 31 to June 2.

2200 Dodge St. | Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 342-3300 | www.joslyn.org

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Theater companies APOLLON 1801 Vinton St.; 402-884-0135; apollonomaha.com A multigenre arts and entertainment space that combines theater, music, literature, visual art, comedy and more. Plays are created by local artists to be immersive and interactive experiences for the audience.

BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue; 402-291-1554; bellevuelittletheatre.weebly.com The community theater presents five shows annually. Next season’s playbill: “Catch Me If You Can,” “Our Town,” “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Cinderella” and “Temporary Insanity.”

BLUE BARN THEATRE 1106 S. 10th St.; 402-345-1576; bluebarn.org A professional theater company offering progressive, contemporary plays in a performance season that runs from September through June.

BRIGIT ST. BRIGIT THEATRE CO. 402-502-4910; bsbtheatre.com This theater company focuses on vibrant, compelling productions of the classics — ancient through contemporary — showcased through professional-quality acting and directing. Four to six full-length plays are presented September through May. Performance sites vary.

THE CIRCLE THEATRE Hanscom Park United Methodist Church, 4444 Frances St.; 402-553-4715; circletheatreomaha.org This no-experience theater actively casts and includes individuals with varying abilities in all areas of the theater — cast, crew and audience. Presenting contemporary comedy, drama and musicals for more than 30 years.

CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER 830 Franklin Ave., Council Bluffs; 712-323-9955; chanticleertheater.com The community theater organization presents four annual performances and a cabaret series. Season passes available.

Summer theater workshops for children.

Performances include “Once Upon A Mattress,” “The Music Man” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

The theater will move to the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center in downtown Council Bluffs later this year.

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CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE 2500 California Plaza; 402-280-1448; creighton.edu/ccas/fineandperformingarts Stages contemporary and traditional works October through April at Lied Education Center for the Arts.

ELKHORN COMMUNITY THEATRE Elkhorn High School, 1401 Veterans Drive; elkhorncommunitytheatre.org Founded in 1998 to involve as many community members as possible on committees, as performers and as attendees. Performs one or two shows per year. Auditions and performances at both high schools.

FLORENTINE PLAYERS 2864 State St.; 561-600-8634, 402-455-6341; florencetheater.org Community theater productions include comedies, melodramas and improv nights.

GRIST MILL MCCREADY THEATRE 313 Main St., Macedonia, Iowa; 712-486-2216; gristmillfinearts.com Stages several productions throughout the year. Organized by the Grist Mill Fine Arts Council.

IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs; 712-388-7140; artscenter.iwcc.edu Features college theater and live performances from national touring acts.

JCC DANCE AND CULTURAL ARTS Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd St.; 402-334-6406; jccomaha.org Performs musicals each year. Year-round dance instruction and summer camps.

JMR PRODUCTIONS 9740 Brentwood Road; 402-393-3893; jmrproductions.com Original musicals and music by Karen Sokolof Javitch.

KOUNTZE MEMORIAL THEATER Mahoney State Park, Interstate 80, Exit 426, Ashland; 402-944-2523, ext. 7122; http://www.melodrama.net/ Summer and fall melodramas. Visit website for season announcement, show dates.

LOFTE COMMUNITY THEATRE 15841 Manley Road, Manley, Nebraska; 402-234-2553; lofte.org Post-and-beam-style performing arts facility in Cass County. The group’s 2019 season features six productions, including “The Voice of the Prairie,” “The Pirates of Penzance” and “Of Mice and Men.” MILLS MASQUERS COMMUNITY THEATER 56543 221st St., Glenwood, Iowa; 712-527-3600; millsmasquers.org Community theater group established in 1977. Performs at Barton-Rowe Theater in Glenwood.

NEBRASKA RENAISSANCE FAIRE/ MIDLANDS PIRATE FESTIVAL 233rd Street and West Maple Road; 402-999-5463; nebfaire.com Festival in April features six stages of entertainment. Held at RiverWest Park.

NEBRASKA SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN 402-280-2391; nebraskashakespeare.com Nonprofit professional theater organization.

Presents two works of Shakespeare in cooperation with Creighton University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the City of Omaha. Thursday through Sunday in late June and early July at Elmwood Park (via the UNO entrance south of the bell tower). Free admission; $20 donation encouraged.

NEBRASKA THEATRE CARAVAN 402-553-4890, ext. 135; nebraskatheatrecaravan.com Professional touring arm of the Omaha Community Playhouse; stages annual performances of “A Christmas Carol.”

OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE 6915 Cass St.; 402-553-0800; omahaplayhouse.com Community theater with two stages, a professional touring company and an education program. Season runs from August to June and next season includes “Annie,” “A Christmas Carol” and “The Color Purple.”

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ORPHEUM THEATER 409 S. 16th St.; 402-345-0606; ticketomaha.com Built in 1927, the Orpheum hosts local, national and international performing arts, including touring Broadway productions and Opera Omaha.

PAPILLION-LA VISTA COMMUNITY THEATRE 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion; plvct.org Stages a summer musical at SumTur Amphitheater in Papillion. “Into the Woods” will be performed in July.

PERFORMING ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE 7400 Dodge St.; 402-706-0778; performingartistsrepertorytheatre.org Nonprofit that presents musicals each year with local actors. Performances at Crossroads Mall.

RALSTON COMMUNITY THEATRE 8969 Park Drive, Ralston; 402-898-3545; ralstoncommunitytheatre.org Theater troupe presents a summer musical with community members at the Ralston Performing Arts Centre at Ralston High School. “Beauty and the Beast” will be presented in July.

THE SHELTERBELT THEATRE 3225 California St.; 402-341-2757; shelterbelt.org Full productions of new works by local, regional and national playwrights, staged readings and occasional workshops and alternative programming.

SNAP! PRODUCTIONS The B Side of Benson Theatre, 6058 Maple St.; 402-341-2757; snapproductions.com Performances promote understanding and acceptance of all members of the community through artistic expression.

UNO THEATRE 60th and Dodge Streets; 402-554-7529; unomaha.edu/unotheatre Presenting shows September through April in the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Weber Fine Arts Building. The 2019-2020 season includes “Dogfight,” “Orlando,” “Blood at the Root” (a Connection Series with The Union for Contemporary Art) and “Peter and the Starcatcher.”

All Beethoven June 5 & 6, 2020 Thomas Wilkins, conductor | Stefan Jackiw, violin bell, cello Conrad Tao, piano | Jay Campbell,

MASTERWORKS SERIES CONCERTS Dvořák’s New World September 20 & 21, 2019

Chopin & Swan Lake October 18 & 19, 2019

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Brahms Symphony No. 1 February 21 & 22, 2020

La Mer & Brahms Violin Concerto March 27 & 28, 2020

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ROSE THEATER 2001 Farnam St.; 402-345-4849; rosetheater.org

Nationally recognized professional children’s theater housed in the former Riviera movie palace built in 1927. The final show of the 2018-2019 season is Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical,” while the 2019-2020 season features “Ella Enchanted,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” and “The Cat in the Hat.” Single tickets and family memberships available. Theater workshops, classes and camps for children.

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ARTS FOR ALL 402-556-7821; artsforallomaha.org This nonprofit organization offers arts education programs for all ages and financial situations. Classes in art, music, acting and dance are held at six locations.

CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 701 N. 40th St.; 402-558-3100; cathedralartsproject.org An interfaith organization founded in 1985 to promote and celebrate performing and visual arts presented at St. Cecilia Cathedral. Programming is made possible through patron memberships, sponsorships and grants. The group’s most notable event each January is the Cathedral Flower Festival.

FILM STREAMS 1340 Mike Fahey St.; 4952 Dodge St.; 402-933-0259; filmstreams.org A nonprofit organization that operates the downtown Ruth Sokolof Theater and the Dundee Theater in midtown. Film Streams focuses on independent American films, foreign films and documentaries; repertory selections; arts in education; and community development. Individual membership begins at $35.

FLORENCE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION 402-453-4280; historicflorence.org Organizes Florence Days; oversees several

NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL 1004 Farnam St., plaza level; 402-595-2122, 800-341-4067; artscouncil.nebraska.gov The council’s mission is to promote, cultivate and sustain the arts by building creative and proactive leadership in the arts, forging partnerships that expand opportunities for the arts, cultivating resources to sustain the arts in Nebraska and advocating for increased awareness and access to the arts.

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Florence historical sites, including the Bank of Florence and Florence Depot; promotes restoration of attractions. The Florentine Players melodrama troupe is its fundraising arm.

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS 1200 Douglas St.; 402-345-0202; box office, 402-345-0606 omahaperformingarts.org This arts organization presents Broadway productions, dance and more at the Orpheum Theater and popular touring artists and entertainers at the Holland Performing Arts Center. It also presents Jazz on the Green in Turner Park at Midtown Crossing.

FORD CONSERVATION CENTER 1326 S. 32nd St.; 402-595-1180; history.nebraska.gov/conservation-center This regional conservation facility provides services such as the conservation, examination and treatment of 3-D objects, paintings and works on paper, as well as consultations on many collection-related topics. Services are provided for private individuals, museums and libraries, corporations, and state and federal agencies.

OMAHA PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 1819 Farnam St.; 402-444-5000; publicartomaha.org Nine commissioners provide a system of review for acceptance and placement of public art. The commission expands public experience through exposure to culture through art and encourages displays of public art in Omaha.

JOSLYN CASTLE TRUST 3902 Davenport St.; 402-595-2199; joslyncastle.com Joslyn Castle Trust preserves the legacy of George and Sarah Joslyn through stewardship of their historic home and by offering diverse cultural programming that informs and inspires the community.

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THE PRESENTERS 1200 Douglas St.; 402-345-0202; omahaperformingarts.org A volunteer group that supports Omaha Performing Arts by fundraising; building awareness of the organization’s mission, programs and facilities; and serving as community advocates. Membership begins at $35.

PRESERVE COUNCIL BLUFFS preservecouncilbluffs.org Preserve Council Bluffs stands to promote and preserve the heritage of Council Bluffs through its architecture, sites and people.

RESTORATION EXCHANGE 402-933-3104; restorationexchange.org Through education and advocacy, this nonprofit group is committed to the restoration and preservation of older homes, buildings and neighborhoods in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

THEATRE ARTS GUILD theatreartsguild.com A nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and participation in live theater in the metro area. The guild’s mission includes educational development, recognition of contributions to the art form and communication with the theatrical community and the community at large.

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Concert venues ARTS CENTER MAIN THEATER 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, on the Iowa Western Community College campus Capacity: 650 712-388-7140 artscenter.iwcc.edu

MID-AMERICA CENTER 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs Capacity: 6,700 for sporting events; 9,000 for concerts 712-323-0536 caesars.com/mid-america-center ORPHEUM THEATER 409 S. 16th St. Capacity: 2,596 402-345-8501 omahaperformingarts.org

BAXTER ARENA * 2425 S. 67th St., University of Nebraska at Omaha venue Capacity: 7,800 402-554-6200 baxterarena.com

RALSTON ARENA 7300 Q St., Ralston Capacity: 4,000 402-934-9966 ralstonarena.com

CHI HEALTH CENTER OMAHA * 455 N. 10th St. Capacity: About 18,975 (center stage) and 18,100 (end stage) for arena concerts; 18,320 for basketball; 17,100 for hockey 402-341-1500 chihealthcenteromaha.com DAVIES AMPHITHEATER Glenwood Lake Park, Glenwood, Iowa Capacity: 750 712-527-4651 daviesamphitheater.org

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ELMWOOD PARK 60th and Dodge Streets Capacity: 2,500 on the green 402-444-5900 (City Parks Department)

HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1200 Douglas St. Capacity: 1,975 in Peter Kiewit Concert Hall; 350 in Scott Recital Hall. Various other spaces available, including new terrace.

402-345-0202 omahaperformingarts.org THE JEWELL 1030 Capitol Ave. Capacity: 150 917-748-4337 jewellomaha.com

LEWIS & CLARK LANDING 345 Riverfront Drive Capacity: 6,000 402-444-5900 (City Parks Department) MEMORIAL PARK 60th Street and Underwood Avenue Capacity: 80,000 on the green 402-444-5900 (City Parks Department)

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SOKOL AUDITORIUM & SOKOL UNDERGROUND 2234 S. 13th St. Capacity: 1,400 402-346-9802 sokolauditorium.com

SUMTUR AMPHITHEATER 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion Capacity: 2,500 total; 350 in seats and 2,150 on lawn 402-597-2065 sumtur.org TURNER PARK 3110 Farnam St. Capacity: 4,000 on green 402-351-5954 midtowncrossing.com THE WAITING ROOM LOUNGE 6212 Maple St. Capacity: 300 402-884-5353 waitingroomlounge.com WESTFAIR AMPHITHEATER 22984 U.S. Highway 6, Council Bluffs Capacity: 15,000 712-322-3400 westfairevents.com

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SLOWDOWN 729 N. 14th St. Capacity: 470 402-345-7569 theslowdown.com

STIR COVE * 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs Capacity: 4,000 712-329-6000 caesars.com/harrahs-councilbluffs/

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REVERB LOUNGE 6121 Military Ave. Capacity: 100 402-884-5707 reverblounge.com

STINSON PARK 67th and Center Streets Capacity: 10,000 on green 402-496-1616; 402-850-7515 aksarbenvillage.com

Established as Omaha’s premier professional theatre, producing over 100 plays throughout its history since 1989.

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Dance troupes AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET 402-541-6946; amballet.org American Midwest Ballet celebrates its 10th season in 2019-20 with three mainstage presentations: “Momentum,” a mixed repertory production featuring Tony Award winner Ann Reinking’s staging of the legendary works of Bob Fosse, “Habaneras: The Music of Cuba,” and the award-winning “Party Animals” on Oct. 11 and 13; “The Nutcracker” on Nov. 24 and Dec. 7 and 8; and the return of “Swing, Swing, Swing!”

April 4 at the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center and April 11 at the Orpheum Theater.

Season tickets are on sale through Sept. 4.

CHOMARI BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICANO El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th St.; 402-731-1137; elmuseolatino.org Omaha’s Latino dance company. Performs traditional folklorico dances at El Museo Latino and other Omaha-area venues.

CREIGHTON DANCE COMPANY Creighton University, 2500 California Plaza; 402-280-3047; www.creighton.edu/ccas Students perform programs of classical ballet, modern, jazz and more when school is in session. The primary goal is to afford young dancers an opportunity to develop their talents in a professional atmosphere by participating in annual main-stage performances at the Lied Education Center for the Arts and other community venues.

EVER AFTER PRODUCTIONS 402-551-4200; nutcrackerdelights.com This company annually presents the original work “Nutcracker Delights,” featuring professional, pre-professional and youth singers, actors, fencers and dancers from throughout the Omaha area.

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HEARTLAND YOUTH BALLET Heartland Conservatory of Dance and Pilates, 2502 S. 133rd Plaza; 402-237-8801; hcd.dance A pre-professional dance company dedicated to the growth and development of ballet students. Heartland Youth Ballet is the official company of the conservatory.

THE MOVING COMPANY University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge St.; 402-554-2670; unomaha.edu, search “The Moving Company” Founded in 1935, this modern dance company at UNO presents site-specific performances, master classes and studio productions. The Moving Company welcomes UNO students and dancers

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from the community. Auditions are held in September at Dance Lab 228 in the H&K Building, the regular meeting space.

OMAHA DANCE PROJECT 319 N. 72nd St.; 402-346-0469; oabdance.org Omaha Dance Project is an Omaha Academy of Ballet performance program open to dancers throughout the community.

Its goal is to provide nonprofessionals with chances to experience a professional-style performance.

OMAHA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE 402-391-4765; singreadplay.com/ OmahaInternationalDance.html This recreational-educational group meets

almost every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m., usually at the UNO H&K Building, Room 239, 6001 Dodge St. Location may vary.

Visitors are welcome to join or watch. Most dances are European; beginners learn during the first part of the meeting.

SCANDINAVIAN FOLK DANCERS OF OMAHA Skyline Manor, 7350 Graceland Drive; 402-533-0943; singreadplay.com/ OmahaScandinavianDance.html Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the main building at Skyline Manor near 72nd Street and Military Avenue. Workshops in February. Performances at various locations in the Omaha area. No partner necessary and all ages welcome. Come celebrate your Scandinavian heritage.

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Classical & other music GREAT PLAINS BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC ASSOCIATION 7811 Davenport St.; 402-397-4673; gpbotma.org Dedicated to keeping bluegrass and other old-time music alive. Meets the first Sunday of the month from October through May. Features a one-hour show at 2 p.m. and an open jam session from 3 to 5 p.m.

Admission: $3, members; $5, nonmembers; free, ages 12 and younger.

INTERGENERATION ORCHESTRA OF OMAHA 4780 S. 131st St.; 402-444-6536, ext. 1021; igoomaha.org A nonprofit orchestra featuring volunteer musicians age 25 and younger and 50 and older in about seven pops concerts a year.

company. Opera Omaha’s main-stage productions take place at the Orpheum Theater, while smaller productions and musical events are staged throughout the city. Offers regional education and outreach programs, including the Holland Community Opera Fellowship. The innovative ONE Festival feature more than 50 multidisciplinary performances, installations, conversations and explorations at venues across the metro.

ORCHESTRA OMAHA 2524 N. 55th St.; 402-681-4791; orchestraomaha.org Nonprofit group of volunteer and amateur musicians. Presents four concerts between September and April at the Omaha Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. Annual Young Artists Competition in the fall, with winners performing in a concert. Partners with other nonprofits. Admission is free; donations accepted.

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THE MADRIGAL SINGERS Ibsen Costume Gallery, 4981 Hamilton St.; 402-556-1400; ibsencostumes.com In its 29th year, this select professional a cappella ensemble presents a Renaissancestyle Madrigal Christmasse Feaste each December. Members also perform smaller engagements throughout the metro area during the holiday season. Dwayne Ibsen of Ibsen Costume Gallery produces.

NEBRASKA BRASS 315 S. Ninth St., Suite 110, Lincoln; 402-477-7899; artsincorporated.org/nb A brass quintet that presents five sets of concerts a year with performances in Omaha, Lincoln and other Nebraska communities. It also appears throughout the Midwest in the touring programs of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Heartland Arts Fund. In one of its most visible programs, Nebraska Brass presents educational concerts in more than 20 elementary schools in the Lincoln and Omaha areas each year.

NEBRASKA OPERA PROJECT nebraskaoperaproject.org This nonprofit organization offers opera and classical music performance opportunities to high school and college students as well as emerging and seasoned performers with connections to Nebraska. Performances are staged in traditional and nontraditional settings.

NEBRASKA WIND SYMPHONY 402-216-0122; nebraskawindsymphony.com This Omaha-based brass, woodwind and percussion ensemble presents concerts throughout the year and has several outreach programs with area schools. A

PAPILLION AREA CONCERT BAND 402-597-2041; pacband.org The band performs during the summer in city parks and also rehearses once a month for a winter concert in the Papillion-La Vista High School auditorium. Smaller groups include the Brass Choir, the Dixieland Band and the Mini PAC band. Under the direction of Ken Molzer.

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smaller ensemble is the Swingtones, a big band. Major concerts are performed at the Omaha Conservatory of Music and the Holland Performing Arts Center. Locations vary for the band’s free outdoor concerts.

OMAHA AREA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 1905 Harney St., Suite 401-B; 402-238-2044; oayo.org This nonprofit arts organization features more than 500 students participating in chamber and orchestral ensembles that range from intermediate to highly proficient levels. Musicians range from age 8 to 18 and represent 20 school districts. Needbased tuition scholarships available.

OMAHA CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY 7914 West Dodge Road, Suite 364; 402-960-6943; omahachambermusic.org Dedicated to bringing chamber music to Omaha. Presents a summer music series and concerts throughout the year. Offers outreach and education programs.

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 7023 Cass St.; 402-932-4978; omahacm.org A diverse musical community offering private lessons and a variety of classes — from winds and brass to music theory. This nonprofit school also educates and creates performance opportunities.

OMAHA SYMPHONY Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.; 402-342-3836; omahasymphony.org Omaha’s professional orchestra performs concerts from September through June.

Most concerts are at the Holland Performing Arts Center. The season includes classical, chamber, pops, rock, movie themes and family-friendly concerts. A popular program is the annual Christmas show, which features Broadway singers and tap-dancing Santas.

OPERA OMAHA 1850 Farnam St.; 402-346-7372; operaomaha.org Nebraska’s only professional opera

RIVER CITY RINGERS 402-333-0715; rivercityringers.com An auditioned, advanced community handbell choir performing a variety of music for various audiences in various venues.

River City Ringers have been featured performers at Lauritzen Gardens, the Durham Museum and Holland Performing Arts Center. The choir provides music for weddings, private parties and Christmas events.

USAF HEARTLAND OF AMERICA BAND 402-294-8192; heartlandofamericaband.af.mil Stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, the Heartland of America Band is composed of active-duty musicians who perform an array of musical styles for public concerts, civic events and military functions. All performances are free and open to the public.

VESPER CONCERTS 402-333-7466, ext. 5; vesperconcerts.org Chamber concerts featuring local, national and international talent for 31 seasons.

Programs are at Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1517 S. 114th St. Concerts are free and open to the public.

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Choral groups A CAPPELLA OMAHA CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL Remington Heights Independent & Assisted Living, 12606 West Dodge Road; 402-932-0155; acappellaomaha.com Open to female singers age 13 and older.

SHAPE NOTE SINGERS St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church, 2502 N. 51st St.; 402-393-6108; singreadplay.com/omahashapenote.html No audition required; all ages.

SING OMAHA 8438 Park Drive; 402-933-7234; singomaha.org K-6 choirs, no audition; grades 7 and higher, audition.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 402-280-2509; creighton.edu, search “ensemble opportunities” Auditions are held at the beginning of the academic year.

SNJ STUDIO OF MUSIC 5244 S. 136th St.; 402-933-1326; snjstudios.com Some auditions required, held each May.

HEARTLAND HARMONIZERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Circle; omahabarbershop.com All-male chorus, open call.

THE MASTERSINGERS First Central Congregational Church; 421 S. 36th St.; 402-937-1764; mastersingersomaha.com Auditions throughout the year; age 18 and older.

OMAHA CHAMBER SINGERS 1205 N. 95th St.; 402-697-0942; omahachambersingersonline.org Audition only; age 18 and older.

OMAHA FOLK SONG SOCIETY singreadplay.com/ofss.html Open to all; no audition.

SOLI DEO GLORIA CANTORUM 3402 Woolworth Ave.; 402-341-4111; berkey.com No open audition time. A letter of inquiry and resumé are acceptable.

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OMAHA SYMPHONIC CHORUS 402-398-1766; omahasymphonicchorus.org Auditions late summer.

PATHFINDER CHORUS First Lutheran Church, 3200 E. Military Ave., Fremont; pathfinderchorus.org Audition only; all-male chorus.

RIVER CITY MIXED CHORUS 402-341-7464; rcmc.org Chorus composed of more than 130 members from the LGBT community and straight allies. Auditions in August; age 18 and older.

SARPY SERENADERS Ralston United Church of Christ, 7638 Maywood St.; 402-707-3463; sarpyserenaders.com Males age 14 and older, $15/month.

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SOUTHWEST IOWA CHORALE 712-325-3726; facebook.com/swichorale Open call, no audition.

UNO CONCERT CHOIR 6001 Dodge St.; 402-554-3350; unomaha.edu Auditions in August.

VOICES OF OMAHA voicesofomaha.org Open call; high school age and older.

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throat; audiology; pediatric pulmonology; child and adolescent psychiatry; allergies and asthma. Ongoing expansion includes new pediatric and internal medicine clinics, allowing the hospital to provide primary care for the whole family. Clinical and surgical services are offered at both locations.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER 8200 Dodge St.; 800-833-3100 childrensomaha.org The only full-service, pediatric health care center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region. The 145bed, nonprofit hospital is a regional heart center with expertise in pediatric heart transplantation, and offers the region’s only

Level II pediatric trauma center and Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. Home to both pediatric specialists and primary care pediatricians. A nine-story clinical building is set to open in 2021 next door to the hospital.

MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM 810 N. 22nd St., Blair; 402-426-2182; mchhs.org A critical access hospital providing health care services to Washington County residents. The hospital includes a diagnostic imaging center, labor and delivery suites, an emergency department and a clinic featuring more than 30 specialty physicians. The hospital also supports three area clinics, a specialty medicine clinic and a walk-in clinic.

ORTHONEBRASKA 2808 S. 143rd Plaza; 402-609-1600; OrthoNebraska.com Specializes in the diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative needs of persons with musculoskeletal conditions; total knee and hip replacements. Twelve operating rooms and 24 private inpatient beds, as well as physical and occupational therapists, imaging and emergency department services. Supported by OrthoNebraska Clinic. The clinic uses more than 30 providers — including orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, a physiatrist and a neurosurgeon — and has several locations throughout the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, as well as Fremont and Blair.

OrthoNebraska also has an orthopedic urgent care clinic open seven days a week.

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C H I H E A LT H COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 631 N. Eighth St., Missouri Valley; 712-642-2784; chihealth.com Serves the residents of Harrison County in southwest Iowa. The medical surgical hospital has 25 beds for acute inpatient services and skilled bed admissions featuring 24/7 emergency, diagnostic imaging, digital mammography, physical/ occupational therapy, behavioral services and 18 specialty clinics that include OB/ GYN, oncology, urology and ear, nose and throat.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-BERGAN MERCY 7500 Mercy Road; 402-398-6060; chihealth.com Offers medical and surgical services with advanced medical specialties, including heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care and diagnostic imaging. The hospital includes 400 licensed beds, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit with 36 private rooms, a Level I trauma center, a primary stroke center, and a 24/7 emergency department and ICU. Home of the Heart & Vascular Institute.

CUMC-Bergan Mercy serves as the primary teaching hospital for Creighton University’s School of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 2412 Cuming St.; 402-449-4000; chihealth.com Provides 24/7 hospital emergency treatment with 20 emergency department rooms dedicated to treating any condition.

“Vertical flow” rooms get patients with lower acuity issues in and out of the emergency department within 30 minutes.

Diagnostic imaging and a dedicated laboratory; outpatient diagnostics such as CT, X-ray, ultrasound and 3-D mammography.

University Campus also coordinates patient care among pharmacists, occupational and physical therapists, diabetes educators, social workers and behavioral health specialists.

IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER 6901 N. 72nd St.; 402-572-2121; chihealth.com The 356-bed facility offers a full continuum of medical services including heart and vascular care, cancer care, 24/7 emergency

care, mental health, weight management, senior services, orthopedics and physical rehabilitation. It is also a Primary Stroke Center and home to the Nebraska Spine Hospital. The Rehabilitation Center has a warm-water therapy pool and an inpatient rehabilitation facility with 35 private patient rooms.

LAKESIDE HOSPITAL 16901 Lakeside Hills Court; 402-717-8000; chihealth.com The only full-service hospital in west Omaha offers maternity, robotic surgery, cardiology, orthopedic, cancer care, wellness, 24/7 emergency care, diagnostics and multiple inpatient and outpatient services. The 157bed facility includes a cancer unit, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and a Breast Health Center. The hospital, which contains a Primary Stroke Center, also features a wellness center and two medical office buildings.

MERCY HOSPITAL 800 Mercy Drive, Council Bluffs; 712-328-5000; chihealth.com Serving western Iowa with a 278-bed facility, offering heart and vascular care, emergency care, surgery, maternity, cancer

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care, diagnostic imaging, a sleep center, a Level III trauma center and a healing garden for patients. Its outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services are available for all ages. There is a partial/day program for children and adolescents as well as a partnership with Council Bluffs schools.

Mercy is a certified Primary Stroke Center and has received advanced certification in total hip and knee replacement from the Joint Commission.

MIDLANDS HOSPITAL 11111 S. 84th St., Papillion; 402-593-3000; chihealth.com Offers heart and vascular care, 24/7 emergency, diagnostics, gastroenterology, and care for sleep and breathing disorders. A Breast Health Center offers 3-D mammography. The Ambulatory Surgery Center provides general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ear, nose and throat, pain management and podiatry.

The 121-bed hospital’s services to Sarpy County include an expanded emergency department and a medical office building for physicians.

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METHODIST METHODIST FREMONT HEALTH 450 E. 23rd St., Fremont; 402-721-1610; fremonthealth.com This hospital serves Dodge County and the surrounding area. Among its features are an imaging center, cardiac catheterization lab and the latest in robotic surgery. The hospital, which has been recognized for its emergency services and cancer care, has 75 inpatient beds (55 acute care and a 20-bed inpatient behavioral medicine unit).

The medical center is part of the Methodist Health System, which includes specialties that range from behavioral medicine and cardiovascular care to infectious diseases and sports medicine.

METHODIST HOSPITAL 8303 Dodge St.; 402-354-4000; bestcare.org/methodist-hospital Founded in 1891 by members of the Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist Hospital is a not-for-profit, 423bed acute care hospital. With more than 2,000 full-time employees and more than 400 physicians on active staff, Methodist Hospital provides health care to the region in cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, cancer care, gastroenterology, orthopedics and comprehensive diagnostic services.

METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON HOSPITAL 933 E. Pierce St., Council Bluffs; 712-3966000; bestcare.org/jennie-edmundson The 230-licensed bed regional health care center serves about 250,000 residents in southwestern Iowa. The hospital has the only accredited cancer program and the only advanced wound center in southwest Iowa. It is recognized for excellence in surgical care and treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. It has earned national recognition for its breast health 70

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center. Jennie Edmundson features a Level III emergency department and a Level II nursery.

METHODIST WOMEN’S HOSPITAL 707 N. 190th Plaza; 402-815-4000; bestcare.org/womens-hospital Opened in 2010, Methodist Women’s Hospital is the region’s only hospital dedicated to women’s health care. While focusing primarily on women’s health, this campus also includes emergency, imaging and laboratory services for men, women and children as well as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, reproductive health services and the area’s largest maternalfetal medicine practice. More babies are delivered here than at any other hospital in the metro area. Methodist Women’s Hospital includes seven operating rooms and 153 beds, including 51 NICU beds.

NEBRASKA MEDICINE BELLEVUE 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Drive, Bellevue; 402-763-3000; nebraskamed.com/bellevue The community hospital with 91 beds provides 24/7 emergency care, maternity care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, intensive care, cancer services, radiology, lab testing, a pharmacy and cardiology services that include cardiac catheterization. Family physicians and specialists see patients in adjoining offices on site.

NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER 4350 Dewey Ave. (44th and Emile Streets); 402-559-2000, 800-922-0000; nebraskamed.com/nebraska-medical-center The primary teaching hospital for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the state’s largest and oldest hospital is internationally known for cancer treatment

and solid organ transplant.

A sampling of Med Center facilities: Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center 45th Street and Dewey Avenue The 10-story, 98-laboratory Suzanne and Walter Scott Cancer Research Tower, the eight-story, 108-bed inpatient treatment center known as the C.L. Werner Cancer Hospital and a multidisciplinary outpatient center are located in the same facility to allow researchers and doctors to collaborate on the best treatment methods.

The facility features the Chihuly Sanctuary, home to the art of Seattle-based glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Bariatrics Center 44th and Emile Streets; 402-559-9500 Combines medical and surgical weight loss with nutrition counseling, therapy and exercise consultation.

Diabetes Center 44th and Emile Streets; 402-559-8700 Designed as a one-stop shop for diabetes care. Patients can take advantage of endocrinology, exercise and nutrition counseling, as well as diabetes education, ophthalmology and foot care.

Durham Outpatient Center 44th and Emile Streets; 402-552-2000 Includes outpatient clinics, pediatric clinic, family medicine clinic, Olson Center for Women’s Health and an internal medicine clinic.

Lied Transplant Center (Hixson-Lied Tower) 4315 Emile St.; 402-559-4988 Offers bone marrow transplantation, cooperative care and stem cell research and transplantation. The center is home to Nebraska’s only multi-organ transplant clinic.

Nebraska Medicine-Village Pointe

111 N. 175th St.; 402-596-3100 Offers a multidisciplinary approach to outpatient cancer treatment with the latest diagnostic imaging, medical and radiation oncology.

VETERANS The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System serves veterans in Nebraska, western Iowa and portions of Kansas and Missouri. Omaha’s medical center is an inpatient facility and a large outpatient clinic for primary and specialty care. It also houses a comprehensive VA Research Service program. The VA offers a number of services to patients in eight communitybased outpatient clinics.

OMAHA VA MEDICAL CENTER 4101 Woolworth Ave.; 402-346-8800, 800-451-5796; nebraska.va.gov The Omaha Division is an acute, highly affiliated, tertiary care facility. Provides inpatient, medical, surgical and psychiatric care in addition to its ambulatory care services. The Omaha Division is also home to major clinical research programs. The VAMC staff provides medical training to students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University.

Expanded facilities including ambulatory care center and women’s clinic expected to open in 2020.

BELLEVUE VA COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC 2206 Longo Drive; 402-591-4500; nebraska.va.gov Offers primary care and mental health services for veterans. Other services include laboratory draws and routine prescriptions processed through the mail or through contract with a local pharmacy.

Community giving for the greater good

By Chris Christen

supports endowment building and grantmaking in counties without a state-issued gaming license. Each county has at least one grant cycle a year. In 2018, more than $1.8 million was granted to nonprofits and community projects through the generosity of fundholders and community grant programs.

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reater Omaha has a legacy of giving. It’s in our DNA. Private citizens, corporations and foundations donate and-or distribute millions of dollars each year to help the needy, fund medical research, build hospitals and universities, educate youths, beautify our neighborhoods and enhance our culture and lifestyle.

Thousands of residents support their favorite nonprofits with monetary gifts and volunteer services, too.

Here’s a sampling of major organizations dedicated to the greater good.

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS unitedwaymidlands.org United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro for more than 95 years. Guided by best practices and community input, it approaches poverty in a specific way — a “united” way. With the support of volunteers, community partners and donors, UWM invests more than 91 cents of every donated dollar in the local community. These dollars fund 110 nonprofit programs that create a support circle for people in need. UWM’s spokesman says, “When our neighbors have access to basic needs, education and financial stability supports, they can start down the path to independence and happiness.”

OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION omahafoundation.org The Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) is a giving collective that connects philanthropists with people and nonprofits who are making an impact here. The foundation is deeply rooted in the community, and committed to understanding its challenges and opportunities, in order to make strategic investments in its future. OCF expands giving opportunities for donors through charitable fund services, legacy giving, family philanthropy and donor resources.

In 2018, 1,277 donors gave $172 million in gifts to the foundation, and OCF distributed $165 million in 14,411 grants to 2,811 nonprofits. Since the foundation’s establishment in 1982, more than $1.7 billion has been granted to nonprofits on behalf of the foundation’s fundholders.

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browse hundreds of organizations online to learn who is working on issues and programs that matter most to them, and give any time. “It is a year-round platform now — it’s not really just about one day anymore,” says Kali Baker, vice president of Community Investment. The sixth annual, daylong giving spree in 2018 raised more than $7.4 million from 18,548 donors for nearly 1,000 local nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the event has brought more than $42 million to nonprofits throughout Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties. The 2019 Omaha Gives! was held May 22.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTHWEST IOWA omahafoundation.org/iowa-affiliates Made up of nine counties, the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa marks its 22nd anniversary in 2019. Each county has its own advisory board composed of county residents. Their collective task is to recommend ways the foundations can do the most good in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and historical preservation. As affiliates of the Omaha Community Foundation, the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa receive funds annually from the State of Iowa County Endowment Fund Program, whereby a percentage of Iowa’s gaming tax revenue

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pring saw historic river flooding in Nebraska and Iowa. By some estimates, recovery could take nine years or longer. Here’s a sampling of metro area efforts supporting disaster relief for the long haul.

OMAHA GIVES The Omaha Community Foundation added flood donations as a searchable category for people wanting to make a donation during the 24-hour charitable fundraising effort May 22, but donations can be made anytime. omahagives.org NEBRASKA FLOOD RECOVERY FUND Two foundations have partnered to establish the Nebraska Flood Recovery Fund. Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation and Nebraska Community Foundation also are providing a challenge 72

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grant to match the first $500,000 donated, bringing the total generated to a possible $1 million. Assistance will be prioritized for those with low income and those desiring to remain in their Nebraska communities. Donations will go to local and regional charitable organizations.

Donate at nebcommfound.org/give/ nebraska-flood-recovery-fund or by calling 402-323-7330.

FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND Multiple food pantries have been set up through various organizations, including the Food Bank for the Heartland.

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS The United Way of the Midlands is taking donations and helping to deploy volunteers to sites in need. To volunteer, visit uwmidlands.galaxydigital. com. United Way also is helping flood victims in Nebraska and southwest Iowa

through its 211 Helpline. To donate, visit unitedwaymidlands.org/floodrelief or text FLOODRELIEF to 41444.

NEBRASKA STRONG The State of Nebraska has set up a website that allows people to make donations to specific communities and counties. The site also connects donors to some of the major charities involved in the cleanup. nebraska.gov/nebraska-strong/ NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY The Nebraska Humane Society, 8801 Fort St., is collecting donations for flood victims with pets. Needed: collars, leashes, bowls, pet food, treats, litter pans and scoops, litter, beds, toys, towels, blankets, etc. Drop off items during business hours or make a monetary donation at nebraskahumanesociety.org. Those affected by flooding can stop by any time during business hours to pick up supplies.

Other groups that are assisting with pets include: Catz Angels Rescue Effort, or CARE; FurEver Home Inc. of Fremont; Scatter Joy Acres and the Dodge County Animal Shelter.

SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army is providing assistance in Omaha, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Norfolk, Fremont and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Donate at salarmyomaha.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS The Red Cross, which operated shelters in Nebraska and southwest Iowa for flood victims, is accepting monetary donations at redcross.org/donate. Select “I Want to Support Disaster Relief,” or text REDCROSS to 90999. Donations also can be mailed to American Red Cross, 2912 S. 80th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124.

NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU The Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Agriculture Disaster Exchange portal connects farmers, ranchers and agricultural communities with help. To donate, apply for aid from the Disaster Relief Fund or use the Agriculture Disaster Exchange portal at nefb.org/disaster.

REBUILD THE HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FUND First National Bank of Omaha and the Nebraska Community Foundation have partnered to establish the Rebuild the Heartland Community Fund.

All contributions will be used to support recovery efforts in flooding-impacted communities in Nebraska, western Iowa and southeastern South Dakota. nebcommfound.org/give/ rebuild-the-heartland-communityfund

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UNITED HEALTHCARE Flood-affected plan members in Nebraska can contact a provider or get an early prescription refill by calling the number on the back of their medical ID cards. If you’ve lost your card, call 866-633-2446. Optum, a health and behavioral health services company affiliated with United HealthCare, has a free emotional-support help line at 866-342-6892. Mental health specialists will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary.

COUNSELING SERVICES Counseling services are being made available in disasteraffected counties, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. More than $400,000 is being used to provide phonebased and in-person counseling in nine Nebraska counties: Butler, Cass, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Nemaha, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.

Residents of the nine counties may call the Rural Response Hotline at 1-800-464-0258 for tips and referrals to local treatment centers, support groups and community-based organizations.

OTHER OPTIONS For more ways to donate or help out, visit mapacog.org/ calendar/news/2019-floodshow-you-can-help-and-where-youcan-get-help/

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Mental health services BOYS TOWN National crisis hotline, 800-448-3000 137th Street and West Dodge Road; 402-498-6540; boystown.org, boystownhospital.org, boystownpediatrics.org Long-term residential homes for youths age 10 to 18, counseling, education, short-term inpatient treatment, parenting programs. Boys Town National Research Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specializes in the management and treatment of developmental, behavioral and mental health problems in young children and adolescents. Boys Town Pediatrics Behavioral Health Clinic provides assistance with a range of challenges, from eating disorders to phobias.

CENTERPOINTE CAMPUS FOR HOPE 1490 N. 16th St.; 402-827-0570; centerpointe.org Provides residential treatment programs for residents of Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. Services provided through CenterPointe of Lincoln.

CHI HEALTH 402-717-4673; chihealth.com/mental-health Provides specialized psychiatric and chemical dependency services for children through seniors, offering home care, outpatient, partial hospitalization and inpatient services. Locations include Immanuel Hospital and Mercy Council Bluffs Hospital; Heritage Center for people ages 55 and older; Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for children in Omaha; Lasting Hope Recovery Center; and clinics throughout the metro area. The Hope Recovery Center is a 64-bed psychiatric facility for adults experiencing mental illness and multi-occurring substance abuse disorders.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 4001 Leavenworth St.; 402-341-5128; community-alliance.org Provides an array of treatment and rehabilitation services, homeless outreach, family education and peer support, job training, independent living instruction and housing programs for adults with mental illness.

DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4102 Woolworth Ave.; 402-444-7930; cmhc.douglascounty-ne.gov Situated in the Douglas County Health Center, inpatient services consist of two 74

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units: One is a 22-bed unit providing patients with 24-hour observation and therapeutic management, and the other is an eight-bed psychiatric intensive care unit providing a higher level of observation and treatment for patients who are experiencing a more severe level of crisis. Also offers outpatient services, day treatment for short-term, acute phases and diversion programs for individuals with serious mental health issues who are in the criminal justice system.

FREMONT HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 450 E. 23rd St., Fremont; 402-941-7850 (inpatient), 402-941-7245 (outpatient); fremonthealth.com Fremont Health Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, provides inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient features 20 private rooms for persons ages 19 and older. Acute care is given to voluntary and involuntary patients experiencing a range of emotional or behavioral symptoms. The outpatient clinic, 2560 N. Healthy Way, offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management; mental health assessment; and individual, family and group therapy for patients age 2 through adulthood.

KOUNTZE COMMONS 2661 Douglas St.; 402-455-9760 The $10 million building, dedicated in 2017, provides four services — a behavioral health clinic, two medical clinics and a food pantry — for those who need it the most.

The project is a partnership of Kountze

Memorial Lutheran Church, Lutheran Family Services and Methodist Health System. This location houses outpatient mental health services, a mobile crisis response team and psychotherapy for trauma victims.

NEBRASKA MEDICINE/UNMC 42nd and Emile St.; 800-922-0000; nebraskamed.com/behavioral-health The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry provides clinical services for children through older adults.

Inpatient services are provided at the Nebraska Medical Center campus and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha.

Nebraska Medicine’s service options include clinical psychology, neuropsychology, psychiatric care, geriatric mental health, addiction, postpartum, reproductive psychiatry and pain management. Services are provided through the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Neurological Sciences Center at Clarkson Doctors Building North, Psychology at Specialty Services Pavilion and at clinics and locations throughout the greater Omaha area.

SANTA MONICA HOUSE 130 N. 39th St. and 401 S. 39th St.; 402-558-7088; santamonicahouse.org Offers a family-style residential program including individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, life skills training and relapse prevention to help women with addiction and trauma recovery. Operates a half-way house and a three-quarter-way house.

SHEEHAN CENTER 3300 N. 60th St.; 402-554-0520; ccomaha.org The center provides out-patient treatment interventions for mental health and/ or substance abuse disorders, including substance use evaluations. It works with adults, adolescents and families. Operated

by Catholic Charities.

OMAHA VA COMMUNITY RESOURCE & REFERRAL CENTER 825 Dorcas St., Suite 200; 402-995-4010; nebraska.va.gov The center provides veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with one-stop access to community-based, multi-agency services to promote permanent housing, health and mental health care, career development and access to VA and non-VA benefits.

VET CENTER 3047 S. 72nd St.; 402-346-6735; nebraska.va.gov Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach and referral services to combat veterans and their families. Services for a veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug assessment and suicide prevention referrals. All services are free and confidential.

Specialty clinics & hospitals BOYS TOWN PEDIATRICS 16929 Frances St., 402-758-5125 555 N. 30th St., 402-498-6363 14080 Boys Town Hospital Road, 402-778-6900 7205 West Center Road, 402-392-7684 6715 S. 180th St., 402-996-2300 boystownpediatrics.org The five offices offer weekday, extended evening and Saturday appointments. Three locations have same-day pediatrics. Offers a 24-hour nurse helpline and appointment scheduling.

CHARLES DREW HEALTH CENTER INC. 2915 Grant St. Medical clinic, 402-451-3553 Dental clinic, 402-453-1433 Pharmacy, 402-451-3244 Behavioral health, 402-810-9758 charlesdrew.com This federally qualified health care center serves patients from north, northeast and northwest Omaha. Services include family practice/obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, pharmacy, radiology, ophthalmology, minor surgery, behavioral health, nutrition, cardiology and podiatry, dental services and health screenings.

Operates four school-based health centers and four public housing health centers.

Another health center is at the North Omaha Intergenerational Human Services Campus, formerly St. Richard’s. Provides health care for the homeless at two locations. Offers Fathers for a Lifetime, Omaha Healthy Start and WIC programs.

CHILDREN’S PHYSICIANS Bellevue: Highway 370 and 48th Street, 402-955-7600 Council Bluffs: 1022 Woodbury Ave., 712-352-0405 Creighton University: 2412 Cuming St., 402-955-8100 Dundee: 4825 Dodge St., 402-955-7676 Eagle Run: 13808 West Maple Road, 402-955-3000 Embassy Park: 9202 West Dodge Road, 402-955-7500 Fremont: 220 E. 22nd St., 402-955-7850 Gretna: 11856 Standing Stone Drive, 402-955-6630 Mission Village: 16909 Q St., 402-955-7575 Plattsmouth: 1938 E. Highway 34, 402-955-7150 Spring Valley: 4224 S. 50th St., 402-955-7474 UNMC: 42nd and Emile Streets,

in spine surgery. Patients have access to orthopedic spine surgeons, a neurosurgeon, spine care staff and technology. The hospital also provides a nurse navigator for continuum of preand post-surgical care. Located on the Immanuel Medical Center campus.

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402-955-8125 Val Verde: 9801 Giles Road, La Vista, 402-955-8400 West Village Pointe: 110 N. 175th St., 402-955-5437 childrensomaha.org Children’s Physicians has pediatricians, physician assistants and pediatric nurse practitioners located in offices throughout the Omaha metro area.

DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER 4102 Woolworth Ave.; 402-444-3946 dchc.douglascounty-ne.gov/ A skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation with all-private accommodations and long-term care services to residents of Douglas County.

EHRLING BERGQUIST CLINIC 2501 Capehart Road, Bellevue; 402-232-2273 airforcemedicine.af.mil/MTF/Offutt/ The clinic serves active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents.

The nearby Veterans Affairs CommunityBased Outreach Clinic at 2206 Longo Drive provides primary care and dental services to

eligible veterans.

MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS — OMAHA CAMPUS 17500 Burke St.; 402-401-3000 madonna.org Specialized rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases. The Omaha campus features advanced rehabilitation programs and facilities such as a therapy pool and gymnasium, motion research lab, driver retraining and evaluation, assistive technology for speech and communication therapy, salon services and cafeteria.

MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL 7915 Farnam Drive; 402-399-1900 mwsurgicalhospital.com Specialists in orthopedics, neurosurgery, physical therapy, pain management, and ear, nose and throat. MRI, CT and X-ray services offered.

NEBRASKA SPINE HOSPITAL 6901 N. 72nd St.; 402-572-3000 nebraskaspinehospital.com Nebraska Spine Hospital is the only hospital in the region that specializes

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS Main campus: 4920 S. 30th St., 402-734-4110 Urgent care clinics: 4910 S. 30th St., 402-502-8859, and 4229 N. 90th St., 402-502-8933 Teen and Young Adult Health Center: 4310 S. 24th St., 402-502-8880 OneWorld West: 4101 S. 120th St., 402-505-3907 OneWorld Northwest: 4229 N. 90th St., 402-401-6000 OneWorld Bellevue: 2207 Georgia Ave., Bellevue, 402-502-8855 OneWorld Plattsmouth: 122 S. Sixth St., Plattsmouth, 402-296-2345 oneworldomaha.org OneWorld Community Health Centers provides quality, affordable health care at clinical locations in Omaha, Bellevue and Plattsmouth, and individuals with or without insurance are welcome.

Established in 1970, OneWorld, in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality health care with special attention to the underserved. OneWorld is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary medical care, dental care, mental health/ substance abuse services, affordable medications and supportive services.

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL 1870 S. 75th St., 402-361-5700 omaha.selectspecialtyhospitals.com Select Specialty Hospital specializes in caring for patients with complex medical conditions who are stabilized but not ready to be on their own. Long-term acute care, 24-hour respiratory care, individualized care plans, diagnostic radiology, and patient and family education.

VILLAGE POINTE AND DUNDEE PEDIATRICS 18018 Burke St., 402-573-7337 5018 Underwood Ave., 402-991-5678 villagepointepediatrics.com A physician practice that offers pediatric services to the metro area.

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Helping agencies WOMEN’S CARE BETHLEHEM HOUSE 2301 S. 15th St.; 402-502-9224; bethlehemhouseomaha.org Serving women who are homeless, pregnant and experiencing crises.

Residential service with classes in parenting and financial, spiritual, emotional and physical health.

NEBRASKA CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY 4939 S. 118th St. (corporate office); 402-451-0787; nchs.org Provides safe and loving care to children of all ages. NCHS reaches out to women 76

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and teens facing unplanned pregnancies; strives to build, strengthen and support adoptive, biological and foster families; provides early intervention programs; offers teen pregnancy prevention education; and ensures that children begin school ready to learn.

WOMEN’S CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT 3801 Harney St.; 402-345-6555; 24-hour domestic abuse/sexual assault hotline, 402-345-7273; wcaomaha.org The WCA serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking. Empowers women and their children to lead self-determined lives.

HOMELESS/FOOD BANKS FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND 10525 J St.; 402-331-1213; foodbankheartland.org Nonprofit distributor of food and products to area food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and other service organizations.

HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION 2021 U St.; 402-733-1904; heartlandhopemission.org A faith-based charitable organization providing food and clothing and promoting self-sufficiency for people in need in the metro area. South Omaha pantry hours:

Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Millard pantry, 5351 S. 139th St., open the second Saturday of the month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the last Wednesday of the month, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

HEART MINISTRY CENTER 2222 Binney St.; 402-451-2321; heartministrycenter.org Nonprofit organization offering food pantry, clothing assistance services, case management services, women’s self-sufficiency program and boys’ mentoring. Also provides free medical and legal clinics in partnership with Creighton University. Dental services by appointment.

JUAN DIEGO CENTER 5211 S. 31st St.; 402-731-5413 Latina Resource Center, 402-939-4625; ccomaha.org Food pantry, microbusiness training and development and family-based immigration legal assistance. Houses the Latina Resource Center, which provides domestic violence services, life-skills services and parent mentoring for women. Operated by Catholic Charities of Omaha.

regarding family matters, issues and crises.

OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS 4343 N. 52nd St.; 402-457-7000; omahahomeforboys.org The nonprofit, founded in 1920, provides a behaviorally-based residential program for at-risk youth as well as transitional living and independent living programs for young men and women.

PROJECT HARMONY 11949 Q St.; 402-595-1326; projectharmony.com Provides immediate and sensitive support to children who are victims or suspected victims of abuse and neglect, and their non-offending family members. Co-housing in one facility: Project Harmony, the Omaha Police Department-Child Victim/Sexual Assault Unit, and Nebraska Health and Human Services-Child Protection Services.

LEAST OF MY BRETHREN St. Patrick Catholic Church, 508 Angus St., Gretna; 402-332-4444; stpatsgretna.org Assists homeless by sponsoring a oncea-month breakfast, and collecting and distributing clothing and necessities. Also, picks up donated furnishings and drops off/ sets up apartments for homeless.

THE MICAH HOUSE 1415 Ave. J, Council Bluffs; 712-323-4416; themicahhouse.org An emergency homeless shelter located in Council Bluffs serving southwest Iowa, Sarpy and Douglas Counties. The Micah House provides a safe and nurturing environment with support services for families and individuals experiencing the crisis of homelessness.

OPEN DOOR MISSION 2828 N. 23rd St. East; 402-422-1111; opendoormission.org Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 that is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The Open Door campus includes Lydia House Women & Family Center; Garland Thompson Men’s Center; Rebuilding Lives Center; and Permanent Supportive Housing. Family outreach and donation centers in Elkhorn, Council Bluffs and on the mission campus.

SAVING GRACE PERISHABLE FOOD RESCUE 4611 S. 96th St., Suite 112; 402-215-6718; savinggracefoodrescue.org The nonprofit collects excess perishable foods from 38 supermarkets, wholesalers, event venues, caterers, restaurants, schools and other food purveyors and delivers them the same day to local nonprofits that feed the hungry.

SIENA/FRANCIS HOUSE 1702 Nicholas St.; 402-341-1821; sienafrancis.org Provides food, shelter and clothing to homeless families and individuals. Currently undergoing expansion to create a low-barrier overnight shelter with dining areas and additional space for men and women.

TRI-CITY FOOD PANTRY 302 American Parkway, Papillion (Heartland Family Service building); 402-552-7061;

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tricitypantry.org Serves residents of Ralston, La Vista and Papillion — in ZIP code areas 68046, 68127, 68128, 68133, 68136, 68137 and 68138 — by referral only from organizations, accredited agencies, churches and individuals. Run primarily by volunteers who assist clients, sort donations, stock shelves and bag groceries. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed holidays). Food, toiletries and other household items. Pantry donations accepted year-round.

FA M I L I E S AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS 402-537-4387; americanadoptioncongress.org Comprised of individuals, families and organizations committed to adoption reform.

The congress represents and provides support to those whose lives are touched by adoption or loss of family continuity.

Advocates legislation to grant every individual access to information about his or her family and heritage.

BOYS TOWN 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town; 402-498-1300; boystown.org Specializing in the care and treatment of children. One of the largest nonprofit, nonsectarian child and family care organizations in the country, it provides treatment for children with behavioral, emotional and physical problems. Operates a national crisis hotline, 800-448-3000.

CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE 4545 Dodge St.; 402-553-6000; childsaving.org Makes at-risk children safe and fractured families whole through programs such

as foster care, early childhood education, independent living skills and adoption.

CHILDREN’S SQUARE USA Offices in Iowa and Nebraska, main campus at North Sixth Street and Avenue E, Council Bluffs; 712-322-3700; childrenssquare.org Educational classes and counseling services; child welfare emergency services; services for runaway and homeless youths, grades 1-12; behavioral health; special education; residential treatment for children and adolescents; family foster care; aftercare services for young adults who have aged out of foster care. Child care and preschool services also provided.

HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE 2101 S. 42nd St.; 402-553-3000; heartlandfamilyservice.org Programs address child abuse, domestic violence, poverty and homelessness, juvenile crime, early childhood development, mental health and addictions. Community services and centers. Multiple locations in Omaha, Sarpy County, Fremont and southwest Iowa.

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES OF NEBRASKA 124 S. 24th St., Suite 230; 402-342-7038; lfsneb.org Offers mental health and substance abuse services for adults and teens; adoption, foster care and pregnancy counseling; early childhood intervention; parenting and family support; programs for returning veterans and their loved ones; refugee resettlement; and immigration legal services.

NEBRASKA FAMILY HELPLINE 888-866-8660; nebraskafamilyhelpline.ne.gov Free and confidential advice and assistance

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CENTER 2111 Emmet St.; 402-453-6363; ccomaha.org Educating and empowering families and senior citizens to improve their quality of life through senior services, a food pantry and community support and advocacy. Operated

by Catholic Charities of Omaha.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES 2679 Farnam St., Suite 205; 402-345-5187; yesomaha.org YES helps homeless and at-risk youths get back on their feet. After meeting their immediate needs for food, shelter, clothing and safety, YES creates a support system to help them flourish.

HOUSING EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING 4780 S. 131st St.; 402-444-6536; enoa.org ENOA serves families in Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, Cass and Washington Counties.

Its role is to ensure that older adults have access to a continuum of services that help them to remain active, independent and in their own homes for as long as possible.

FAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES Main office, 2401 Lake St.; 402-934-7921 3605 Q St.; 402-546-1013 10 S. Fourth St., Council Bluffs; 712-322-4436 fhasinc.org Nonprofit, certified, comprehensive housing agency. Services range from prevention of homelessness to attaining home ownership.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 1701 N. 24th St.; 402-457-5657; habitatomaha.org Nonprofit Christian organization that relies on community volunteers to partner with low-income families to build and renovate homes.

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PROJECT HOUSEWORKS 2316 S. 24th St.; 402-965-9201; projecthouseworks.org Formerly Rebuilding Together Omaha.

Preserves and revitalizes homes and the community, ensuring that low-income elderly homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence. Has programs to respond to serious emergency needs.

I M M I G R AT I O N CONSULADO DE MEXICO 7444 Farnam St.; 402-595-1841; consulmex.sre.gob.mx/omaha/#popup Headquartered in Omaha; serving Nebraska and Iowa. Passport, visa, identification card and protections information and other services.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF THE HEARTLAND 1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 402; 402-536-3500; lfsneb.org/service A program of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska providing social services to new Americans and serving as an educational resource to employers and human service providers. New American populations include immigrants, refugees, humantrafficking victims, foreign parolees and asylum seekers.

LATINA RESOURCE CENTER 5211 S. 31st St.; 402-939-4625; ccomaha.org Located inside the Juan Diego Center.

Services for Latina women, including basic English instruction, health and familylife education, nutrition and parenting classes, support groups, domestic violence counseling.

LATINO CENTER OF THE MIDLANDS 4821 S. 24th St.; 402-733-2720; latinocenterofthemidlands.org Nonprofit center provides basic adult education; student and parent engagement services in the public schools; social services navigation; basic needs assistance; legal and immigration services.

Bilingual staff.

OMAHA TOGETHER ONE COMMUNITY 3647 Lafayette Ave.; 402-344-4401; otoc.org Multi-ethnic, interfaith group seeking to strengthen community through leadership seminars, research, public discourse and collective action. Located in Augustana Lutheran Church.

REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 3610 Dodge St., Suite 100; 402-554-0759; refugeeempowerment.org The center helps resettle and empower refugees to become self-sufficient through direct services and educational programs.

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Omaha and refugee communities. English instruction, driver training, employment services, financial literacy, health education, parenting classes and more.

URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA 3040 Lake St.; 402-453-9730; urbanleagueneb.org Community-based movement devoted to empowering African-Americans through education, job training, family programs and more.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES 1717 Ave. H, 800-375-5283, 402-633-4000; uscis.gov The Omaha district office provides immigration-related services in Nebraska and Iowa. By appointment only, made online.

OTHER ABIDE 3223 N. 45th St; 402-455-7807; abideomaha.org An inner-city, nonprofit organization with a mission to transform the inner city, one neighborhood at a time. Abide focuses on a holistic approach to develop healthy neighborhoods and neighbors.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 11711 Arbor St., Suite 110; 402-502-4300; alz.org/nebraska Voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Sponsors The Longest Day on June 21 to raise funds and Alzheimer’s awareness.

Operates a 24-hour hotline, 800-272-3900.

ANGELS AMONG US 3858 Jones St., Suite A; 402-934-0999; myangelsamongus.org Support organization raises funds and awareness for families with children with cancer. Works in cooperation with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine to identify families in need and reduce their financial burden so they can focus attention on their children. Angels Among Us, in spring 2019, moved its offices to the newly expanded Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha in a collaboration of hope and help under one roof.

CENTER FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT INC. 6659 Sorensen Parkway; 402-502-9788; chdomaha.org Professionals offer assessment and counseling, crisis intervention, group support, parenting and other helpful

life-skills-building programs. Outpatient counseling and other support and educational services available.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES OF NEBRASKA 212 S. 74th St., Suite 205; 402-614-8500; chcne.org Represents partnership of 22 health charities working to improve the health and wellness of Nebraskans through a workplace giving campaign. Connects employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to direct donations to the local health charities of their choice.

GOOD NEWS JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRIES Douglas County Criminal Justice Center: 1709 Jackson St.; 402-599-2597 Douglas County Correctional Center: 710 S. 17th St.; 402-599-2294 Sarpy County Jail: 1208 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion; 402-593-2178 Pottawattamie County Jail: 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs; 712-890-2245 goodnewsjail.org Chaplains provide a variety of Bible-based programs for inmates, staff and families.

GOODFELLOWS 1314 Douglas St.; 402-444-1388; goodfellowsomaha.org The Omaha World-Herald Goodfellows Charity assists people with one-time, urgent needs that cannot be met through other sources. Emergency rental and utility assistance, holiday meals and shoe and clothing funds for families, individuals and underprivileged children. Because the World-Herald covers all administrative costs, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to those in need.

HEARTLAND EQUINE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ACADEMY 10130 S. 222nd St., Gretna; 402-359-8830; hetra.org Offers therapeutic horse riding and carriage driving, hippotherapy and a veterans program. Serves both children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, head or spinal cord injuries, visual or hearing impairment, autism, developmental delays and strokes.

Offers summer camps.

HOGAN’S JUNIOR GOLF HEROES Steve Hogan Golf Course: 6315 N. 30th St. Administrative offices: Hogan’s Junior Golf Heroes — The First Tee of Omaha; 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200; 402-679-3433; thefirstteeomaha.org Youth development organization and nonprofit chartered by the World Golf Foundation to deliver golf and life skills programming to youths in the Omaha area.

Mission is to impact the lives of youths by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through golf.

Summer programming sites include the Steve Hogan Golf Course at Miller Park and Spring Lake Golf Course.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA 333 S. 132nd St.; 402-334-8200; jewishomaha.org Umbrella organization that fosters a positive Jewish environment in which to build, strengthen and preserve Jewish identity and traditions. Includes the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Social Services, Institute for Holocaust Education, the Jewish Press, the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Family Service.

MERRYMAKERS ASSOCIATION 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200; 402-778-4846; merrymakers.org Nonprofit organization dedicated to brightening the lives of seniors and elderly through professional musical entertainment.

Visits care centers each month and performs a variety of quality performances to encourage active participation, increase social interaction and spark memories.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF OMAHA 620 S. 38th Ave.; 402-346-9377; rmhcomaha.org Serves families who live 35 or more miles away and have a child age 21 or younger being treated in an Omaha-area medical facility. Provides a home away from home, comfort and hope; utilizes partners to ensure that families have everything they need — home-cooked meals, financial assistance, educational resources, etc.

— to focus on the health of their children. $10.3 million expansion campaign doubled the facility’s size in 2019 and created space for collaborative partner Angels Among Us, which offers financial assistance to families with children fighting cancer.

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AKSARBEN FOUNDATION 7101 Mercy Road, Suite 320; 402-554-9600; aksarben.org A civic and philanthropic organization with a mission to “leverage collective business leadership to build a more prosperous Heartland.” Activities are designed to promote community enhancement, youth development and heartland development.

Funds and awards needs-based scholarships, promotes cultural heritage through community celebrations, agricultural education programs and youth events.

Honors community leaders, and engages regional and national leaders in education and agriculture.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Lincoln main office: 402-471-3121 Douglas County offices: 5211 S. 31st St., 402-595-1787 1313 Farnam St., 402-595-2890 1500 N. 24th St., Suite 102, 402-595-3700 dhhs.ne.gov Government agency responsible for coordination, funding and oversight of state behavioral health services, child welfare, adult protective services, developmental disabilities, economic assistance programs, Medicaid and public health including the licensure of health and other professions and facilities, as well as state veterans homes.

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 301 Centennial Mall South, 4th floor, Lincoln; 402-471-2458; veterans.nebraska.gov Information on veterans’ rights and benefits, Nebraska’s veterans homes, county offices and links to other federal and state sources of information.

NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY 8929 Fort St.; 402-444-7800; nehumanesociety.org Provides services for all pet basics. Offers behavioral advice, animal shelter, animal control, a low-cost spay-neuter center, obedience classes and adoption.

OMAHA POLICE FOUNDATION 402-345-5401, ext. 102; omahapolicefoundation.org Works to ensure that Omaha’s officers have the training and equipment they need to prevent crime, save lives and make the city a safer place.

OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 215 S. 15th St.; 402-444-4589; omahalibraryfoundation.org Raises funds and advocates for the Omaha Public Library.

OUTLOOK NEBRASKA 4125 S. 72nd St.; 402-614-3331; outlooknebraska.org Empowers people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve their life goals through employment, workplace training and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Operates a manufacturing facility where nearly 60 percent of the workforce is legally blind.

RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 205; 402-572-3003; rtbs.org Serving people with visual or physical disabilities that prevent them from reading printed material. Nebraska’s only audio and information reading service. Lends radios free of charge. Serves Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

SALVATION ARMY Divisional headquarters: 10755 Burt St.; 402-898-7700; salarmyomaha.org Evangelical Christian ministry offering transitional housing, mental health services, adult rehabilitation center for men, food pantry, disaster-relief programs, health and fitness programs and more.

SEQUELS Council Bluffs locations: 1836 Madison Ave.; 712-256-6300 717 W. Broadway; 712-256-9985; hopenetministries.org Part of Hope Net Ministries. A nonprofit, faith-based organization providing families and individuals with the tools and resources they need to break the cycles of addiction and poverty. Volunteer-run thrift store sells used clothing, toys, household goods, furniture, jewelry and linens.

STEPHEN CENTER 2723 Q St.; 402-715-5442 Thrift store: 5128 S. 24th St.; 402-614-1017 stephencenter.org Drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, emergency shelter for homeless men, women and children, thrift shop, transitional living program and permanent supportive housing.

TAKE FLIGHT FARMS 1004 Farnam St., Suite 400; 402-930-3037; takeflightfarms.org Offers equine-assisted therapy and learning programs for those with social or mental health needs, including anxiety, eating or behavioral disorders, divorce, grief and loss, and more.

UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 2201 Farnam St.; 402-342-8232; uwmidlands.org Focuses the efforts of many to help neighbors stand strong — by addressing basic needs and fostering success in the classroom and the workplace.

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HILLCREST HOSPICE CARE 1820 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue; 402-934-2282; hillcresthealth.com Hospice care supports individuals at home or in care facilities within the last six months of a life-limiting illness. A team of trained professionals helps these individuals live life to the fullest potential while providing family members with counseling and support through the hospice journey.

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION Nebraska residents: 12565 West Center Road; 402-342-5566, 800-456-8869; vnatoday.org Iowa residents: Hospice of Southwest Iowa, 822 S. Main St., Council Bluffs; 712-352-1389; vnatoday.org Caring for the whole person — physical, emotional, social and spiritual — in a pain-free environment. Certified hospice and palliative care nurses focus on quality of life during the last months. Nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM Empower Individuals | Strengthen Families DVSA Service Area: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties.

Omaha Address.................................. P.O. Box 497 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-0497 Phone............ 24-hour Crisis Line: (712) 328-0266 or toll free at (888) 612-0266 Website............................ catholiccharitiesdm.org

Since 1917, Boys Town has given thousands of at-risk children the love, support and education they need to succeed. Your donation directly impacts these kids and families. When you help save a child with your donation to Boys Town, the positive effects ripple through the community, making greater progress for society as a whole.

Thank you.

Omaha Address........................14100 Crawford St Phone............................................ (531) 355-1300 Website................................ boystown.org/donate

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Aksarben’s mission is to sustain a unified network of business and community leaders that seek to influence change in heartland communities for the betterment of education, workforce development and growth of the economy. Honoring who we’ve been, celebrating who we are, and supporting where we’re going are all important aspects of the Aksarben mission. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation through workforce development and talent retention across the state. The Aksarben Foundation is able to fund these grants and great works through the generosity of our gracious donors.

Omaha Address.........7101 Mercy Road, Suite 320 Phone.............................................(402) 554-9600 Website................................... www.aksarben.org

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HOSPICE HOUSE — THE JOSIE HARPER RESIDENCE 7415 Cedar St.; 402-343-8600; hospicehouseomaha.org A general inpatient hospice for those who have chosen noncurative comfort care. Residents may pay an entrance fee and a daily care charge not covered under Medicare. Residents eligible for Nebraska Medicaid pay a reduced amount.

Sponsored by CHI Health, Methodist Health System, the Visiting Nurse Association and Nebraska Medicine.

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EVERYSTEP HOSPICE 300 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs; 712-325-6802; everystep.org A program of EveryStep Care & Support Services based in Des Moines and serving most of south and central Iowa. Comforts terminally ill patients and offers support to families. Services include nursing, social work, spiritual, volunteer, medications, equipment and bereavement. Pet, physical, occupational and speech therapies are offered.

DO SPACE

Hey, Omaha! It’s Do Space, your favorite technology library. We’re a nonprofit dedicated to making every Omahan future ready through free access to technology and innovative learning experiences.

• Over 70,000 members strong • Open every day, 90 hours a week • Free access to computers, 3D printers, virtual reality, & more!

• 60+ free programs and events every month for all ages Help us make Omaha future ready with your gift to OmahaGives.org/DoSpace.

Omaha Address.............................. 7205 Dodge St Phone............................................ (402) 819-4022 Website..................................... www.dospace.org 2157988-01

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OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Since 1972 Omaha Christian Academy has been educating children in light of biblical truth. Building faith, expanding minds and developing character in preschool through 12th grade students, OCA provides an Education for LIFE...an Education for ETERNITY! Omaha Address................... 10244 Wiesman Drive Phone............................................ (402) 399-9565 Website........... www.omahachristianacademy.org

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA Improving quality of life for paralyzed veterans and other children and adults living with a disability since 1971.

Programs & services include: Health Care & Veteran Benefits Advocacy & Legislation Youth & Adult Sports & Recreation Programs Wheelchair Bowling Leagues Adapted Health & Fitness Center HUD Subsidized Accessible Housing 100% of your donation stays local!

Omaha Address..............................7612 Maple St. Phone............................................ (402) 398-1422 Website...........................www.greatplainspva.org

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SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION HEARTLAND CHAPTER

The three-fold mission of the Scleroderma Foundation: SUPPORT helps patients and their families cope with scleroderma through mutual support programs, peer counseling, physician referrals and educational information.

EDUCATION promotes public awareness and education through patient and health professional seminars, literature and publicity campaigns.

RESEARCH stimulates and supports efforts to improve treatment and ultimately find the cause and cure for scleroderma and related diseases.

Address..................806 300th Street, Ogden, Iowa Phone............................................ (515) 212-0841 Website..............www.scleroderma.org/heartland

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS GREATER OMAHA CHAPTER The Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering support and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child. You need not walk alone through your grief journey. We are not here to treat, fix or lead, but to listen, share and companion through the grief journey. We are The Compassionate Friends and are here to walk with you.

Address........... PO Box 540852, Omaha, NE 68154 Phone............................................ (402) 571-4011 Website................................... www.tcfomaha.org

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ONEWORLD

In 2018, OneWorld welcomed 46,000 patients from 78 ZIP codes at our 11 locations. Your gifts help us provide top-quality medical, dental and behavioral health care; supportive services; affordable medications and more for underserved individuals, children and families. All are welcome at OneWorld.

Address........................................ 4920 S. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68107 Phone............................................ (402) 734-4110 Website........................www.OneWorldOmaha.org

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OUTLOOK NEBRASKA Outlook Nebraska’s mission is to positively impact everyone who is blind and visually impaired. We help anyone dealing with vision loss find the resources they need, learn how to use technology to stay independent, find out about employment opportunities and stay active through recreation and cultural activities.

Omaha Address................4125 South 72nd Street Phone............................................ (402) 614-3331 Website...................................www.outlookne.org

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PARKINSON’S NEBRASKA Parkinson’s Nebraska is Nebraska’s primary source for education, support, and services for those whose lives are touched by Parkinson’s Disease across the state. We are proud that all dollars stay in Nebraska and benefit the exercise classes, support groups, and educational programs that help people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers live better. Together, the journey of Parkinson’s is A Journey Shared.

SIENA/FRANCIS HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER Siena/Francis House is the region’s largest shelter serving individuals experiencing homelessness, providing food, shelter clothing and hope for over 40 years.

Omaha Address...........................1702 Nicholas St Phone............................................ (402) 341-1821 Website...............................www.sienafrancis.org

Omaha Address...............16811 Burdette St Ste. 1 Phone............................................ (402) 715-4707 Website..................www.parkinsonsnebraska.org

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS

Our mission is to mentor kids for college today and careers tomorrow. For 30 years Partnership 4 Kids has ensured Omaha youth in poverty receive the opportunities and support necessary to fulfill their greatest potential to succeed. Outcomes like a 98% graduation rate and a 94% college enrollment rate prove the positive impact our agency makes on Omaha’s landscape.

Omaha Address.....1004 Farnam Street, Suite 200 Phone............................................ (402) 930-3000 Website............................................ www.p4k.org

STEPHEN CENTER, INC.

Located in South Omaha, Stephen Center is a sober campus of resources for those battling mental health and addiction issues. The clients we serve are the homeless, addicted and those in poverty.

Your donation on Omaha Gives provides safety and security to the vulnerable men, women and children staying in our emergency homeless shelter.

Omaha Address................................2723 Q Street Phone............................................ (402) 715-5442 Website............................www.stephencenter.org

Together’s mission is to prevent and end homelessness in the Omaha community. This is achieved through the Horizons and Nourish programs. The Horizons Program works with individuals and families with a goal of housing and income stability. This is achieved through intensive case management, financial assistance, and navigation and referral support. The Nourish Program focuses on the Choice Food Pantry, nutrition and wellness education in our building and out in the community with our partners.

We envision a community of prosperity where everyone experiences safe, affordable housing, food security, and health and wellness.

Omaha Address..........................812 S 24th Street Phone............................................ (402) 345-8047 2159639-02 Website......................... www.TogetherOmaha.org

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LECTURES & LESSONS The three things I love most about Omaha being my home: First, most of my relatives live here. Second, all of my friends and especially my golden retriever puppy,

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Delaney, are here. Finally, one of the best ice cream shops around, Coneflower Creamery, is here.

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etropolitan Community College’s summer noncredit lineup has something for everyone: ceramics, thrifting, barbecuing, oil-changing — even leading a minimalist lifestyle.

just what you’re looking for. Individuals can bring in their next project and have access to the lab’s equipment during operating hours June 15 through Aug. 3. Instructor Kathleen Foust will be present to assist those who register.

OPEN STUDIO FOR UPHOLSTERY Are you looking to re-upholster your favorite piece of furniture but don’t have the tools or space? Metropolitan Community College’s open studio for upholstery at the New North Makerhood District can be

CERAMIC STUDIO LAB MCC’s new ceramic studio lab is open, and you can make unlimited visits with a $150 monthly pass. Located in the New North Makerhood District, the lab boasts

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wheels, tools, molds, a slab roller and anything else you might need to create your next masterpiece. A proctor is on hand to answer questions or help with projects. Lockers are available to store materials. “This is a brand new way for students to have a place to go and use MCC’s equipment and tools to finish their own personal ceramic projects during a wide range of open lab times,” said Beth Shepherd, MCC continuing education program planner. A bonus: The North Makerhood district, just north of TD

Ameritrade Park, is a growing area for lost arts.

JUNK AND THRIFT LIKE A PRO It’s that time of year to shop garage sales and browse local flea markets. This new class teaches the art of finding good deals and turning one person’s trash into another’s treasure. Learn to sort through collectibles and find valuable antiques. The class will be June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Do Space. Cost is $19.

TRADES CAMPS FOR KIDS The College for Teens program will have seven trade camps this summer for youths ages 13 to 17. The camps are designed to introduce high school and middle school students to careers in welding, car and engine repair, plumbing and other highdemand trades. The fee for each weeklong camp is $5.

MINIMALISM LIFESTYLE Cleaning house and becoming minimalistic is all the rage. Two new courses will show you how to be a minimalist and organize and pare down your materials to what you really need. Students will complete a before-and-after project and leave the class motivated and ready to apply minimalism principles to every room in their household, said Nathan Hankenson, MCC continuing education special projects associate. The introductory course will be offered June 27 at Do Space from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

After completion, students can register for the second course, offered July 11. Each course is $39 or can be bundled for $69.

AGILE TRAINING Employers aren’t just looking for people who possess the right job skills. They’re searching for those who know how to adapt and work as a team. MCC’s agile students will participate in team-based activities and small-group projects and exercises to develop skills that can be added to their résumés. Agile training teaches students best business practices and shows them how to adapt based on customer needs and market conditions. The courses will be offered at the Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology on the Fort Omaha Campus. Agile 101 will be held Tuesdays, July 30 to Aug. 13. Agile for Developers Training will be offered Aug. 16.

COMMUNITY MURAL PAINTING ON PAVEMENT Become a part of something bigger. This class will have participants plan, design and eventually paint a mural on a concrete stage and walkway at the Kroc Center Amphitheater, 2825 Y St. The class will seek community input, learn the artistic and technical sides of designing a mural and be part of creating something that will last for years. “If you’ve ever wondered who created all of the beautiful murals around town and are curious about how they are done, this class will teach you how to do it,’’ Shepherd said. “Not only that, you will see how it these murals can greatly impact the community.’’ The class will meet Saturdays at the Kroc Center, June 15 to Aug. 10, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The fee is $150.

FILMMAKERS AND THEIR FILMS Think of this as MCC’s version of “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” Movie lovers will have the opportunity to view a diverse selection of films and hear from people who worked

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on them. Guests, all with Nebraska ties, will include actors, producers, editors, cinematographers and more. Classes will meet Saturdays, June 15 to July 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. at MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. Each class will include a screening, a discussion with the guest and a Q&A session. The fee is $60.

BBQ CHICKEN & RIBS This summer, fire up the grill with some new tricks. The Washington County Museum, 102 N. 14th St. in Fort Calhoun, is offering smoked brisket and pulled pork basics on Saturday, June 8, and BBQ chicken and ribs on Saturday, Aug. 10.

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These classes will reveal the secrets to dry rubs, seasonings, sauces, marinades and more. They’re $40 each and go from 6 to 8 p.m.

To register, or for a full listing of summer classes, visit mccneb.edu/ce or call 531-622-2620.

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1 alternative school; 1 high school 402-296-3361; pcsd.org Superintendent: Richard Hasty School board president: Ken Winters ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (Plattsmouth; Lincoln Archdiocese) Enrollment: 166 Preschool/elementary/middle school 402-296-6230; stjbcatholic.com Pastor: Rev. Michael Houlihan Parish council president: Dan Rubin Principal: Linda Monahan DODGE COUNTY ARCHBISHOP BERGAN (Fremont; Omaha Archdiocese)

Enrollment: 432 1 early childhood education center; 1 pre-K/elementary; 1 middle/high school Elementary, 402-721-9766; middle/high school, 402-721-9683; berganknights. org School president: Rev. Walter Nolte School board president: Tad Dinkins FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 4,709 7 pre-K to 4 schools; 1 5 to 6 school; 1 middle school; 1 high school; 1 alternative school 402-727-3000; fremonttigers.org Superintendent: Mark Shepard School board president: Sandi Proskovec

NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS OPENING IN FALL 2019 Omaha Public Schools: Gifford Park Elementary Bennington Public Schools: Anchor Pointe Elementary Douglas County West Community Schools: Douglas County West Elementary Westside Community Schools: Swanson Elementary

MOVING TO A TEMPORARY LOCATION Council Bluffs Community Schools: Kirn Middle School, which is being renovated, will relocate to the old Target store at the Mall of the Bluffs for the 2019-20 school year.

Superintendent: Michael Ashton Each of the 70 schools in the 23-county archdiocese is directed by the pastor/ president with an advisory board.

DOUGLAS COUNTY BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 2,883 4 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-238-3044; benningtonschools.org Superintendent: Terry Haack School board president: Darren Siekman

OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Evangelical Christian) Enrollment: 295 Preschool/elementary/middle school/ high school 402-399-9565; omahachristianacademy.org Head of school: Fred Ivey School board president: Jim Richards Principal: Amy Nylin

BOYS TOWN Enrollment: 400-plus Residential Youth Care Program: 1 middle school, 1 high school; Campus Day School (commuter): 2 schools within the residential treatment centers in the Boys Town hospitals on campus and downtown.

402-498-1800; boystown.org National executive director: Rev. Steven E. Boes Superintendent: Bob Reznicek High school principal: Mary Anderson BROWNELL TALBOT SCHOOL (Omaha; independent college prep) Enrollment: 432 Preschool/elementary/middle school/ high school 402-556-3772; brownell.edu Head of schools: Kristi Gibbs Trustees chairman: Dean Hollis CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOLS OF OMAHA Enrollment: 418 1 K to 5; 1 middle/senior high school 402-445-4000; concordiaomaha.org Head of schools: Robert Cooksey School board president: Don Klepser DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 970 Pre-K/elementary/middle school/ high school 402-359-2583; dcwest.org Superintendent: Melissa Poloncic School board president: Kelly Hinrichs ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 9,480 11 elementary schools; 4 middle schools; 2 high schools 402-289-2579; elkhornweb.org Superintendent: Dr. Bary Habrock School board president: John Marasco FRIEDEL JEWISH ACADEMY Enrollment: 60 K to 6 402-334-0517; friedeljewishacademy.com School board president: Jeff Zacharia and Ari Kohen Head of school: Beth Cohen

OMAHA MEMORIAL ADVENTIST SCHOOL Enrollment: 40 1 to 8 402-397-4642; omahamemorialadventistschool.org Principal: Michael Simpson Titan Hill Intermediate School JOE SHEARER/WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN (Omaha) Enrollment: 80 K to 8 402-493-2550; gethsemanelutheran.com Pastors: Rev. Stephen Helwig, Rev. John Koester Principal: Corey Pederson GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN (Omaha) Enrollment: 102 Preschool/elementary/middle school 402-553-6760; goodshepherdomaha.com Pastor: Rev. Nathaniel Buchner Principal: Joel Lauber LIFEGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Omaha) Enrollment: 331 K to 8 402-333-5153; lcsomaha.org Pastor: Les Beauchamp Superintendent: Dan Diercks Principals: Sally Frick and Courtney Hunsberger MATER DEI ACADEMY (Omaha; private traditional Catholic) Enrollment: 110 Elementary/middle/high school 402-571-4404; cmri.org High school principal: Sister Gertrude Strain Elementary school principal: Sister Maria Johanna

MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 24,000 25 elementary; 6 middle schools; 4 high schools (including 1 alternative high school) 402-715-8200; mpsomaha.org Superintendent: Jim Sutfin School board president: Mike Pate MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL CENTERS (Omaha) Enrollment: 600 9 infant/pre-K/elementary schools 402-393-1311; omahamontessori.com Owner/director: Julie Roy MONTESSORI CO-OP SCHOOL (Omaha) Enrollment: 85 Toddler to 6 402-345-2001; mcsomaha.org Director: Emily Huyck NELSON MANDELA ELEMENTARY (Omaha; private school) Enrollment: 206 K to 4; 5th grade will be added fall 2019 402-991-1444; nelsonmandelaelementary.org School board president: Dianne Lozier Head of school: Susan Toohey OMAHA CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE Enrollment: 19,818 In Omaha: 1 dual language early education; 27 elementary; 1 special needs school; 1 boys 4 to 8 school; 8 high schools 402-557-5600; schools.archomaha.org

OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 53,000 63 elementary; 13 alternative programs; 12 middle schools; 7 high schools 531-299-0220; district.ops.org Superintendent: Cheryl Logan School board president: Marque Snow OMAHA STREET SCHOOL (Alternative; at-risk youth) Enrollment: 32 High school 402-451-5234; omahastreetschool.org Executive director: Linda Reimer Board president: Karen Morey Director of education: Shelley Pool PHOENIX ACADEMY (Omaha; private; intensive language arts/ math curriculum) Enrollment: 125 Elementary/middle school 402-390-0556; phoenixacademyomaha.org Executive director: Nancy Liebermann School board president: Dan Guinan QUEST FORWARD ACADEMY OMAHA Enrollment: 33 Private high school located on Bellevue University campus 402-403-1267; questforward.academy/omaha Director: Mark Smith RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 3,400 6 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-331-4700; ralstonschools.org Superintendent: Mark Adler School board president: Linda Richards O MA HA .C O M/METRO GU IDE

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ROBERTS ACADEMY/MONTESSORI JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment: 15 Junior/senior high 402-614-9074; therobertsacademy.org Head of school: Alice Roberts School board president: Jack Round WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (DISTRICT 66) Enrollment: 6,000 10 elementary; 1 alternative; 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-390-2100; westside66.org Superintendent: Mike Lucas School board president: Dana Blakely SARPY COUNTY BELLEVUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 10,000 15 elementary schools; 3 middle schools; 2 high schools 402-293-4000; bellevuepublicschools.org Superintendent: Jeff Rippe School board president: Sarah Centineo CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Bellevue; nondenominational Christian) Enrollment: 400 Pre-K to 8; high school Elementary, 402-292-1030; high school, 402-291-2260; ccsnebraska.org Superintendent: Teri Lynn Schrag School board president: Bryan Bartels Principal: Jon Hood GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 4,943 5 elementary; 2 middle school; 1 high school New elementary school coming soon.

402-332-3265; gpsne.org Superintendent: Kevin Riley; Rich Beran (starting July 2019) School board president: David Gulizia PAPILLION-LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 12,000 1 early childhood center; 15 elementary; 1 alternative school; 3 middle schools; 2 high schools 402-537-6200; plcschools.org Superintendent: Andrew Rikli School board president: Valerie Fisher SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 1,099 2 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-592-1300; springfieldplatteview.org Superintendent: Brett Richards 88

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School board president: Cori Swanson SAUNDERS COUNTY ASHLAND-GREENWOOD SCHOOLS (Ashland) Enrollment: 966 1 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-944-2128; agps.org Superintendent: Jason Libal School board president: Karen Stille YUTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 469 Pre-K to 6; junior/high school 402-625-2243; yutanpublicschools.com Superintendent: Mitch Hoffer School board president: Joe Vandenack

FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 730 Pre-K to 6; 1 alternative school; 1 junior/senior high school 402-468-5591; fortcalhounschools.org Superintendent: Donald Johnson School board president: Jon A. Genoways

School board president: Randy Wohlers

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WOODBINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 460 Pre-K/elementary/middle school/ high school 712-647-2411; woodbine.k12.ia.us Superintendent: Chris Anderson School board president: Beth Fouts

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LOGAN-MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Logan) Enrollment: 736 1 elementary; 1 junior/senior high school 712-644-2250; lomaschools.org Superintendent: Tom Ridder School board president: Dan Cohrs

EAST MILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Hastings/Malvern) Enrollment: 480 1 elementary; 1 junior/senior high school 712-624-8700; emschools.org Superintendent: Paul Croghan Board president: Jan Zanders

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment: 700 Pre-K to 12 402-478-4173; apseagles.org Superintendent: Lynn Johnson School board president: Matt O’Daniel

MISSOURI VALLEY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 832 1 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 712-642-2706; movalleyschools.org Superintendent: Brent Hoesing School board president: Jeff Janssen

FREMONT-MILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Tabor) Enrollment: 550 Childcare/pre-K/elementary; 1 middle school/high school 712-629-2325; fmtabor.org Superintendent: David Gute School board president: Todd Morgan

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 2,200 3 elementary; 1 intermediate (3 to 5); 1 middle school; 1 high school 402-426-2610; blairschools.org Superintendent: Randall Gilson School board president: Kari Loseke

WEST HARRISON (Mondamin) Enrollment: 315 Pre-K/elementary/middle school/ high school 712-646-2231; westharrison.school Superintendent: Julie Trepa

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 2,109 2 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 alternative; 1 high school 712-527-9034; glenwoodschools.org Superintendent: Devin Embray School board president: Curt Becker

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P O T TAWAT TA M I E C O U N T Y AHSTW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Avoca/Hancock/Shelby/Tennant/Walnut) Enrollment: 739 1 elementary; 1 secondary 712-343-6364; ahstwschools.org School board president: Bryan Simonsen Superintendent: Darin Jones COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 9,319 11 elementary; 2 middle schools; 1 alternative learning center; 1 career center; 2 high schools 712-328-6446; cb-schools.org Superintendent: Vickie Murillo School board president: David Coziahr HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN (Council Bluffs) Enrollment: 241 Preschool/elementary/middle school/ high school 712-322-5817; heartlandchristiancbia.org Director: Larry Gray High school principal: Carolyn Parton Elementary principal: Justin Steinmetz IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (Council Bluffs) Enrollment: 98 Residential/commuter campus: pre-K to 12; 2 residential buildings: pre-K to 6; junior/ senior high school 712-366-0571; iowaschoolforthedeaf.org Superintendent: Steve Gettel

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Superintendent: Timothy Mitchell Board president: Matt Bowen

LEWIS CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Council Bluffs) Enrollment: 2,969 1 primary; 1 intermediate; 1 middle school; 1 high school 712-366-8202; lewiscentral.org Superintendent: Mark Schweer; Eric Knost (starting July 2019) School board president: Dorene Scheffel

ST. ALBERT CATHOLIC Enrollment: 750 Childcare/pre-K/elementary/middle school/ high school 712-329-9000; saintalbertschools.org Executive director: Vernon Dobelmann Council Bluffs Area Catholic Board of Education chairman: Mark Hohneke

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN (Council Bluffs; Open Door Baptist Church) Enrollment: 20 Elementary/middle school/high school 712-322-2321; opendoorbaptist-cb.com Pastor: Gene Springer TRI-CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Neola) Enrollment: 730 1 elementary; 1 middle school; 1 high school 712-485-2257; tctrojans.org Superintendent: Angela Huseman School board president: Lynn Stamp

TREYNOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Enrollment: 834 1 elementary; 1 middle school/ senior high school 712-487-3414; treynorschools.org Superintendent: Lou Howell School board president: Amy Graber Marrs Magnet Center KENT SIEVERS/THE WORLD-HERALD

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (Oakland/Carson/Macedonia) Enrollment: 654

1 elementary; 1 intermediate; 1 junior/senior high school 712-484-2291; riversideschools.org

UNDERWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Enrollment: 819 Pre-K, elementary and middle school campus; 1 high school 712-566-2332; underwoodeagles.org Superintendent: Ed Hawks School board president: Rick Larson O MA HA .C O M/METRO GU IDE 89

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Mentoring organizations 100 BLACK MEN OF OMAHA 2221 N. 24th St.; 402-934-7065; 100blackmenomaha.org The Omaha chapter is a part of the largest network of African American male mentors in the nation. The organization provides services in education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership development to make a fundamental difference in the lives of young black men.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS 10831 Old Mill Road, Suite 400; 402-330-2449; bbbsomaha.org A donor-supported, volunteer organization that helps children ages 7 to 18 reach their potential through professionally supported one-on-one relationships.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS Administrative offices: 2610 Hamilton St.; 402-342-1600; 815 N. 16th St., Council Bluffs; 712-256-5603; bgcomaha.org Serves children ages 6 to 18 through afterschool and summer programs. Character and leadership development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation. Serves a healthful meal daily.

Enrollment fee is $30 per year. Summer early program for additional fee runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes breakfast.

Camp Nakomis summer camp at Carter Lake facility for additional fee. The Omaha clubs accept Title 20 day-care vouchers.

Clubhouses 2610 Hamilton St., 402-342-2300 5051 S. 22nd St., 402-733-8333

4101 N. 17th St., Carter Lake, 712-347-5687 1414 Robertson Drive, 402-932-6477 5322 N. 52nd St., 402-208-3833 815 N. 16th St., Council Bluffs, 712-256-5603 Druid Hill Elementary School, 4020 N. 30th St., 531-301-4096 King Science & Technology Magnet Middle School Learning Center Initiative, 3720 Florence Blvd., 402-557-3720 Morton Boys & Girls Club Extension/Middle School Learning Center Initiative, 4606 Terrace Drive, 402-557-4730 Skinner Magnet Center, 4304 N. 33rd St., 402-453-6857 Spring Lake Magnet Center, 4215 S. 20th St., 531-301-4275

Florence Elementary, 7902 N. 36th St., 402-881-3787 Millard Central, 12801 L St., 402-470-8321 Coming in August 2019, a new club at Bryan Middle School.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, MID-AMERICA COUNCIL 12401 West Maple Road; 402-431-9272; mac-bsa.org Scouts BSA, formerly the Boy Scouts program, and the Cub Scouts program for younger members, both now include girls as members and offer youths and their families fun and adventurous activities. The organization helps develop leadership skills, good citizenship and service to others.

Membership fees.

COMPLETELY KIDS 2566 St. Mary’s Ave.; 402-397-5809; completelykids.org Educates and empowers kids and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community. Ensures that families have access to the knowledge and skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty.

Assists more than 2,000 children and families each year in overcoming barriers to their success.

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Nebraska 4-H: 4h.unl.edu; Iowa 4-H: iowa4hfoundation.org Informal, practical educational programs for ages 5 to 18. Organized club activities and school enrichment projects. Areas of focus include science, ag literacy, college readiness, career development, citizenship and leadership, and healthy living.

Membership fees.

GIRLS INC. 2811 N. 45th St., 402-457-4676; 5407 S. 30th St., 402-731-2108; girlsincomaha.org For girls ages 5 to 18. School year and summer programs in health and sexuality, physical fitness, technology, art, reading, speech, career and life planning, selfreliance, life skills, culture, heritage, sports, adventure, leadership and action.

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After-care program for kindergartners/Head Start from neighboring schools. Afternoon tutoring available for first- through seventhgraders.

GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA Omaha Service Center, 2121 S. 44th St.; 402-558-8189, 800-695-6690; girlscoutsnebraska.org The largest girl-serving organization in the state, with more than 22,000 members.

In Girl Scouts, girls develop courage, confidence and character by discovering their inner strengths, passions and talents.

More than 59 million American women have been part of this nationwide organization.

PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS 1004 Farnam St., Suite 200; 402-930-3000; p4k.org A goal-setting and group mentoring program that increases the availability of responsible mentoring relationships for at-risk youths and provides college access.

RUTH K. SOLOMON GIRLS PROGRAM Heartland Family Service sponsors the program at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6340 N. 30th St.; 402-451-7772; heartlandfamilyservice.org Summer enrichment academy for girls ages 5 to 18 who attend a school in Douglas County. The program has a strong focus on life skills, leadership and the arts. Activities include field trips, fashion design, culinary arts, cheerleading, etiquette and manners, goal setting and other fun and educational activities. The girls learn horticultural skills in the planting and maintenance of a large garden.

THE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS Omaha: 2200 N. 20th St.; 402-341-4673; Fremont: 555 W. 23rd St.; 402-341-4673 ext. 1100 hopecenterforkids.com Provides a safe after-school and summer program where children and youth can take part in academic support, youth development and employment training, and receive a hot meal.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE MIDLANDS 13506 West Maple Road; 402-333-6410; juniorachievement.org/web/ja-midlands Children in kindergarten through 12th grades participate in business and economic programs in area schools.

Programs supplement the schools’ curricula. All classes are taught by volunteers from the community.

KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER 4860 Q St.; 402-731-6988;

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kidscanomaha.org Summer and before- and after-school programs for ages 5 to 13; toddler and

preschool programs. Field trips, educational workshops, STEM smart program, safety and drug awareness, mentoring program.

TEAMMATES 11615 Centennial Road, Suite 200, La Vista; 402-390-8326; teammates.org TeamMates Mentoring Program provides support and encouragement to schoolage youth. The goal is to see participants graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. To reach this goal, youths meet one hour per week with a caring adult who serves as a mentor.

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Colleges & universities BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY Locations: 1000 Galvin Road South, Bellevue; 2810 N. 118th St., Omaha President: Mary Hawkins Admissions: 402-293-2000 or 800-756-7920; bellevue.edu Curriculum: Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees within these areas of interest: business, management and leadership; science and information technology; health care, nursing and human services; public service, safety, security and intelligence; education and training; human capital; and arts and humanities. Offers pre-professional degrees in medicine, health and law. Provides training, certification and continuing education programs.

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studies. The Council Bluffs campus is at Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road (Ashley Hall, Room 149). All associate degree credits from IWCC transfer to Buena Vista and apply to a bachelor’s degree. Buena Vista offers more than 45 areas of study in a blended format, combining evening classroom instruction with online instruction and immediate practical application in a work setting. Some majors are offered entirely online.

CLARKSON COLLEGE 101 S. 42nd St. Admissions: 402-552-3100; clarksoncollege.edu Interim President: Aubray Orduña Curriculum: Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, and postgraduate certificates. Certificate and degree opportunities in the fields of nursing, health care business, community health, health education leadership, health information management, physical therapist assistant,

radiography, medical imaging, imaging informatics and professional development.

The first college of nursing in Nebraska, established more than 125 years ago.

Offers early hands-on learning experiences in on-campus labs and at local clinical sites.

COLLEGE OF ST. MARY 7000 Mercy Road President: Maryanne Stevens Admissions: 402-399-2355 or 800-926-5534; csm.edu Curriculum: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Choose from 25 undergraduate programs, including nursing, occupational therapy, education, business analytics and strategic communication, legal studies and physician assistant studies.

The region’s only women’s college.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY 2500 California Plaza President: Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson Admissions: 402-280-2703 or

800-282-5835; creighton.edu Curriculum: The Jesuit university offers curriculum through nine schools and colleges. They are the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Professional Studies, Graduate School, Heider College of Business, School of Dentistry, School of Law, School of Medicine, and the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Online programs and distance learning. Teaching hospital is Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy along with the Creighton University Medical Center-University Campus at 2412 Cuming St. Residents and fellows also serve patients at other CHI Health hospitals in Omaha and at the VA Medical Center in Omaha. The university also plans to expand its health sciences programs into a Phoenix, Arizona, campus that will include a four-year medical school, nursing school, occupational and physical therapy schools, and physician assistant and emergency medical programs.

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IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs President: Dan Kinney Admissions: 712-325-3277 or 800-432-5852; iwcc.edu Curriculum: Two-year college with transfer programs. More than 80 areas of study, including engineering technologies, computers, health care and human services. Features residence halls, men’s and women’s athletic teams, student music/theater performances and the alternative radio station 89.7 FM, the River.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Locations: Elkhorn Valley Campus, 204th Street and West Dodge Road; Fort Omaha Campus, 30th and Fort Streets; South Omaha Campus, 2902 Edward “Babe” Gomez Ave.; Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista; Applied Technology Center, 10407 State St.; Fremont Area Center, 835 N. Broad St., Fremont; MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St.; MCC South Express, 3002 S. 24th St.; and Offutt Air Force Base, 106 Peacekeeper Drive, Suite 806. Also

operates Do Space, 7205 Dodge St. President: Randy Schmailzl Admissions: 531-622-2400; mccneb.edu Curriculum: Two-year college offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 100 areas, including business, information technology, culinary arts and management, horticulture, industrial technologies, liberal arts and nursing and allied health, with established transfer programs with regional colleges and universities. High school students earn college credit early with CollegeNOW! and other dual-enrollment programs. General support courses, classes for business and industry and continuing education courses also available. The college plans to expand auto mechanic and technician programs with a new building and automotive showroom.

MIDLAND UNIVERSITY 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont President: Jody Horner Admissions: 402-941-6503 or 800-642-8382, ext. 6503; midlandu.edu Curriculum: Four-year liberal arts and sciences college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, offering more than 30 majors and four graduate programs: master of business administration, master of athletic training, master of education and master of science in adult and organizational learning.

Registered nurses can earn a bachelor’s degree through Midland’s online program.

The MBA for Life program gives Midland MBA graduates access to elective courses tuition-free for life. The school also offers undergraduates a four-year graduation guarantee.

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DOANE UNIVERSITY 4020 S. 147th St. President: Jacque Carter Admissions: 402-891-6600 or 855-513-0248; doane.edu Curriculum: The Omaha campus of this Crete-based university offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Bachelor’s degrees available include criminal justice, business and accounting, nursing, graphic design and public administration. Master’s degrees available in counseling and management. Several graduate programs in education.

We’ll support you as you study, explore, and research what means most to you.

Find your program, join a club, live on-campus, volunteer in the community, and so much more. Access to exceptional possibilities starts here.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, DISABILITY, AGE, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, AND/OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION IN ITS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, OR EMPLOYMENT. 0691ADUC0519

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To learn more, visit mccneb.edu/collegenow or call 531-MCC-2400.

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NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 12550 S. 114th St., Papillion President: John Derry Admissions: 402-935-9400; nechristian.edu Curriculum: A campus of Hope International University. Offers six on-campus bachelor’s degrees: Christian ministry, family life and counseling, intercultural ministry, next generation ministry, pastoral ministry and worship ministry. In addition, students may live on campus and earn Hope International University degrees through a blend of onsite and online courses. These offerings are criminal justice, business administration, teacher prep and human development.

Master’s degrees are offered online.

NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE 720 N. 87th St. President/CEO: Deb Carlson Admissions: 402-354-7200 or 800-335-5510; methodistcollege.edu Curriculum: Nursing, allied health and health care management, offered on campus and online, with more than 40 programs for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates. Ten laboratories enable students to practice skills and establish patient care competencies.

Affiliated with Methodist Health System and the United Methodist Church.

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Darrin Good beginning July 1 Admissions: 402-827-3555; nebrwesleyan.edu Curriculum: The Omaha campus of the Lincoln-based university offers bachelor and graduate degree programs in accelerated formats. Take evening classes once or twice a week and complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration, nursing (RN, BSN), organizational communication and leadership, and social work.

NWU also offers the following graduate degrees: master of business administration, master of education, master of nursing, master of science in nursing/master of business administration joint degree, and the MSN to MBA Bridge for nurses who have an MSN with an emphasis in management or leadership.

activities that pair learning and engagement with the community.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA 6001 Dodge St. Chancellor: Dr. Jeffrey Gold Admissions: 402-554-2393, unomaha.edu Curriculum: There are more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate level offered through UNO’s six colleges and partnerships with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of NebraskaLincoln and University of Nebraska at Kearney. UNO also offers more than 70 graduate degrees and certificate programs.

Being in the heart of the city, UNO students enjoy a high-quality education with hands-on experiences, internships, service learning, applied research and a variety of other

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER 600 S. 42nd St. Chancellor: Dr. Jeffrey Gold Admissions: 402-559-4000; unmc.edu Academics: Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health and Allied Health Professions, with Graduate Studies, residencies and post-doctoral research programs. Primary hospital affiliation is Nebraska Medicine. Nationally recognized programs include the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, MunroeMeyer Institute and the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

CAPITOL SCHOOL OF HAIRSTYLING & ESTHETICS 10803 John Galt Blvd.

Board of directors: Judy McCaig and Scott McCaig Admissions: 402-333-3329, ext. 223; capitollook.com Curriculum: Two areas of focus are cosmetology and esthetics.

CREATIVE CENTER COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 10850 Emmet St. President: Ray Dotzler

Admissions: 402-898-1000 or 888-8981789; creativecenter.edu Curriculum: Bachelor of fine arts degree and associate degree in graphic design.

MIDWEST SCHOOL OF MASSAGE 6550 S. 84th St., Suite 400 Clinic director: Rosemary Bustillos Admissions: 402-331-8383; www.midwestschoolofmassage.net Curriculum: Classes to fulfill prelicensing requirements; technical, clinical and business skills for therapeutic massage practice.

OMAHA SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY 5406 S. 99th St. Director: Steve Carper Admissions: 402-331-3694; www.osmt.com Curriculum: Various therapeutic massage and bodywork techniques, function/ structure of the human body and development of professional habits.

Prepares students for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board MBlex exam.

XENON ACADEMY 8516 Park Drive Co-directors: Linda Pochop and Carol Dawson Admissions: 402-718-9853 or 402-393-2933; xenonacademy.net Curriculum: Fields of study are cosmetology and esthetics.

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ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS & ADULT FAMILY HOMES

SilverRidge Assisted Living & Memory Support

20332 Hackberry Drive Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-4280 lisaarp@silverridge-gretna.com silverridge-gretna.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINTING

House of Mufflers and Brakes Total Car Care

8906 Maple St Omaha, NE 68134 402-393-7888

2717 Leavenworth St Omaha, NE 68105 402-346-1040 301 Fort Crook Rd N. Bellevue, NE 68005 402-293-1800 Takeit2TheHouse.com

Peers Auto Works

4331 S 90th St #101 Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-1106 Pawdjp@gmail.com Peersautoworks.com

AUTO DEALERS- NEW CARS

Huber Chevrolet Co., Inc.

11102 W Dodge Rd Omaha, Nebraska 68154 402-496-0220 hubercars.com

Huber Cadillac, Inc.

11102 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68154 402-496-5400 hubercadillac.net

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE

Lantz Bros. Service Center 2917 Keystone Drive Omaha, NE 68134 402-571-4569 lantzbros@cox.net lantzbrosautorepair.com

AUTO SERVICE – WINDOW TINTING

Automotive Appearance - MR. TINTz

3325 S 66th Ave Cir Omaha, NE 68106 402-399-9292 jjk612@gmail.com mrtintomaha.net

AUTO TRANSPORTATION

Road Warriors

10008 Sapp Brothers Dr Omaha, NE 68138 402-891-7138 solutions@rdwarriors.com rdwarriors.com

BANKS

Midstates Bank

1851 Madison Ave # 732 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-755-2126 mkenealy@msbna.com

Two Rivers Bank

555 S 19th St Blair, NE 68008 402-426-9500

130 W Eagle St Arlington, NE 68002 402-478-4114 2riversbank@2riversbank.com 2riversbank.com

BATHROOM REMODELING

Bob’s Home and Business Repair, Inc.

3004 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-397-7336 Bobs_home_repair@yahoo.com bobshomerepairomaha.net

BATHTUBS & SINKS – REPAIR & REFINISH

Electrostatic Painting by David Dowland Omaha, NE 402-572-8880 espainting@msn.com electrostaticpaintingbydavid.com

BATTERIES - STORAGE/RETAIL

Action Batteries Unlimited, Inc. 7911 J St Omaha, NE 68127 402-339-1667 Edward@actionbatteries.com actionbatteries.com

BASEMENT – REMODELING

Pat Kelly Construction, Inc. 3419 S 217th St. Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-679-5880 pkci47@yahoo.com patkellyinc.com

BED & BREAKFAST

Cordes Cottage

Owners: Gary & Gerry Cordes 245 W Halleck St Papillion, NE 68046 402-880-3559 cordescottage@cox.net cordescottage.com

BEAUTY SALONS

P Salon

103 Main St Springfield, NE 68059 402-253-2010 jfogedlee@gmail.com psalonspringfield.org

CARPET CLEANING

Maids and More

6679 Sorensen Pkwy Omaha, NE 68152 402-718-8079 maidsandmore.com

CHARITY- NATIONAL/LOCAL

Boys Town

14100 Crawford St Boys Town, NE 68010 402-498-1300 info@boystown.org boystown.org

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Matney Construction Omaha, NE 68164 402-498-4463 dmatney@cox.net matneymasonry.net

The Chimney Doctor

Omaha, NE 68137 402-719-7374 reddawgenterprisesinc@gmail.com thechimneydoctorne.com

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CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

A+ Heartland Concrete Construction, LLC

PO Box 271017 Omaha, NE 68127 402-731-2094

CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIESRENT/LEASE

Honeyman Rent-All

Contractors Equipment-4423 S 84th Street Party Equipment-11226 Wright Circle Omaha, Ne 68144 402-333-2882 donna.hra@gmail.com honeymanrentall.com

CONTRACTORS – GENERAL

Core Construction

Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-403-3602 Kevin@corecscc.com corecscc.com

H2C Construction, LLC Papillion, NE 68046 402-999-1880 info@h2const.com h2const.com

Hill Custom Homes, Inc.

4249 State Hwy 133 Blair, NE 68008-6128 402-426-2428

Nastase Contracting Inc 6404 N 91st Plaza Omaha, NE 68164 402-680-5199 nciomaha.com nick@nciomaha.com

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICES

Bob’s Home and Business Repair, Inc.

3004 N. 76th St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-397-7336 Bobs_home_repair@yahoo.com bobshomerepairomaha.net

D & A Remodeling, Inc.

14919 Fort St Omaha, NE 68116 402 493-4202 wtfober@cox.net omaharemodeling.com

Ideal Construction

PO BOX 241339 Omaha NE 68137 402 592-4020 info@idealconstruction.com idealconstruction.com

Krimmel Construction

4709 U St Omaha NE 68117 402-669-2040 krimmelconst.net

Moore Brothers Construction Inc 12119 S 124 Ave Papillion, NE 68046 patmoore22mbc@gmail.com

CREDIT UNIONS

Cobalt Credit Union

7148 Towne Center Parkway Papillion, NE 68046 1 800 228-0392 contactcenter@cobaltcu.com cobaltcu.com

DENTISTS

3D Dental, PC

17853 Pierce Plz Omaha NE 68130-1035 402 614-0322 info@3ddentalomaha.com

DIRECT MAIL

Innovative Print Marketing LLC

4505 S 88th St Omaha, NE 68127 don@innovativeprintmarketing.com innovativeprintmarketing.com

DRYCLEANERS

Max I. Walker

1616 Burt St Omaha, NE 68102 402-558-3677 info@maxiwalker.com maxiwalker.com

DRYWALL-CONTRACTORS

Anderson Drywall, Inc.

9629 Redick Ave Omaha, NE 68122-1202 402-571-9577 janderson@adiomaha.com andersondrywallinc.com

DUCT CLEANING

DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning 10163 J St Omaha, NE 68127 402-829-3828 info@ductmedic.com ductmedic.com

ELECTRICAL-CONTRACTORS

A-1 United Heating Air & Electrical

4972 F St. Omaha, NE 68117 402-593-7500 A1united.net

Universal Electric

4348 S 90th St Omaha, NE 68127 rick@universalelectricmidwest.com universalelectricmidwest.com

Victory Electrical Contractors, Inc. PO BOX 241338 Omaha, NE 68124 402-639-3387 info@victoryelectricomaha.com

ELECTRICIANS

David’s Electric

1651 N 42nd St Omaha , NE 68111 402-553-1565 david@elc.omhcoxmail.com davidselectricomaha.com

Electricians Inc.

21008 Cumberland Dr Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-321-1131 ElectriciansInc@gmail.com ElectriciansIncOmaha.com

Precision Lighting & Electric, LLC 13401 S 234th St (PO Box 167) Gretna, NE 68028 402-510-7230 precisionelectric@cox.net precisionelectricne.com

ELECTROLYSIS

A Permanent Solution

4910 Dodge St, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68132 402-558-1948 omahaelectrology.com

FARM MANAGEMENT

Farmers National Company 11516 Nicholas St #100 Omaha, NE 68154 402-496-3276 info@farmersnational.com farmersnational.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS

Cambridge Advisors, Inc. 17330 Wright St, Ste #205 Omaha, NE 68130 402-697-1166 Cambridgeadvisors.net

FLOOR MATERIALS

Reed’s Hardwood Flooring, Inc. 3412 Comstock Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123 402-680-3170 atrippr@gmail.com

FUNERAL HOMES

Crosby-Kunold-Burket-Swanson-Golden 11902 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144 402-333-7200

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries West Center Chapel 7805 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68124 402-391-3900

Bellevue Memorial Chapel

2202 Hancock St Bellevue, NE 68005 402-291-5000

Dworak Chapel

2466 S. 16th St Omaha, NE 68108 402-346-1144

Korisko-Larkin-staskiewicz

5108 “F” St Omaha, NE 68117 402-731-1234

info@heafeyheafey.com heafeyheafey.com

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. 2727 N 108th St Omaha, NE 68164 402-496-9000

4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104 402-453-5600 11710 Standing Stone Dr Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-0090 brian@roedermortuary.com roedermortuary.com

Kahler-Dolce

441 N Washington St Papillion, NE 68046 402-339-3232 Kahlerdolcemortuary.com

FURNITURE – RETAIL

Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 S. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-6100 Contact.us@nfm.com Nfm.com

GLASS – PLATE AND WINDOW

Albertson Brothers Glass, LLC

8901 N. 30th St. Omaha, NE 68112 402-451-0555 general@abglass.omhcoxmail.com albertsonglass.com

Quality Glass & Mirror Services, Inc

14242 C Cir Omaha, NE 68144 402-339-3737 info@qualglass.com qualityglassomaha.com

GOLF CARTS

Turf Cars LTD

3322 Nebraska Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501 info@turfcars.com turfcars.com

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Affordable Gutter Protection

4865 S 167th Ave Cir Omaha, NE 68130 402-740-6169 rmjdurand@yahoo.com

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HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Beltone Hearing Aid Center 8313 Cass St Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-0811 Beltonehearingcenters.net

Central Plains ENT & Audiology Center

8005 Farnam Dr. #204 Omaha, NE 68114 402-502-6970 michellem@centralplainsent.com centralplainsent.com

Professional Audiology & Hearing Center 4509 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68106 402-558-0440 proar@radiks.net proaudiology.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical Co., Inc.

4972 F St Omaha, NE 68117 402-593-7500 Amber.kempenar@a-1united.com A1united.net

A Plus Heating & Cooling

Omaha NE 68137 402 289-2970 Heatingcoolingaplus@gmail.com

G P Fleck & Sons, Inc. 124 S McKenna Ave PO Box 9 Gretna, NE 68028 402-332-3480 brenfleck1@cox.net

HOUSE CLEANING

Maids and More

6679 Sorensen Pkwy Omaha, NE 68152 402-718-8079 maidsandmore.com

INSURANCE COMPANIES

Accredited Insurance Group 11347 Davenport St Omaha, NE 68154 402-334-1780 accreditedinsurance.net

160616 Evans St 402-493-2700 Bellevue, NE 3905 Twin Creek Dr 402-938-0080 nebraska.aaa.com

Preferred Marketing

3530 N. 163rdPlz Omaha, NE 68116 402-397-9787 pma@pmainsur.com pmainsur.net

SilverStone Group

11516 Miracle Hills Drive, #100 Omaha, NE 68154 402-964-5400 info@ssgi.com silverstonegroup.com

Aon

17807 Burke Street, Suite 401 Omaha, NE 68118 402-697-5213 dave.mccue@aon.com aon.com

LABORATORIES – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Quality Clinical Research 10040 Regency Cir # 375 Omaha, NE 68114 402-934-0044 Danielle@qcromaha.com QCRomaha.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS

Marti Neely Design and Associates, LLC 9811 Sprague St Omaha, NE 68134-3712 402-630-0050 martineelyapld@gmail.com martineely.com

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Above & Beyond Complete Ground Maintenance, Inc. 5904 S. 77th St. Omaha, NE 68127 402-208-8961 tony@aboveandbeyondcgm.com aboveandbeyondcgm.com

LIGHTING FIXTURES-RETAIL

3E Electrical Engineering

7402 L St Omaha, NE 68127 402-342-3050 3e-co.com

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Friendship Program, Inc.

7315 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-393-6911 Friendship_program@hotmail.com Friendshipprogram.com

PACKAGING SERVICE

Craters and Freighters of Omaha

4227 N 21st St Omaha, NE 68110 402-334-5454 Easternne@CratersandFreighters.com Cratersandfreightersomaha.com

PAYROLL SERVICE

Payroll Maxx, LLC

11248 John Galt Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68137 402-339-9700 info@payrollmaxx.com payrollmaxx.com

RMH Business Service Center 8215 Tucker St Omaha, NE 68122 402-689-8681 rramsgard@rmhbizservice.com rmhbizservice.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Envision Wildlife & Pest Control Services 2740 N 64th St. Omaha, NE 68104 402-551-4714 office 402-502-7800 cell envisionpest@gmail.com envisionpest.com

Lien Termite& Pest Control Co., Inc. 2903 N. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68134 402-397-8884 greg@lienpestcontrol.com lienpestcontrol.com

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Makovicka Physical Therapy

Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha

All Season Grounds Inc

PO Box 34669 Omaha, NE 68134 402-932-6791 josh@makovickapt.com makovickapt.com

AAA Nebraska

TruGreen

Acorn Plumbing

1212 N 96th St Omaha, NE 68114 800-826-6587 consumerinquiries@cso.com cso.com Omaha, NE 815 N 98th St 402-390-1000

2606 S 132nd St 402-333-8200

211 N Jackson St Papillion, NE 68046 402-707-5509 abeckstead@apconstruct.com apconstructomaha.com 10402 Sapp Brothers Drive Omaha, NE 68138 402-895-7591 Trugreen.com

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

3606 N 156th St, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68116 402-895-9898 acornplumbing.net

POTTERY

It’s Yours Pottery

2518 S 132nd Ct Omaha, NE 68144 402-330-3470 iypcustomerservice@gmail.com itsyourspottery.com

PRESSURE WASHER

Hotsy Equipment Co. 8902 S 145th St Omaha, NE 68138 402-330-4343 hotsyequipment.com

PRINTERS

Innovative Print Marketing LLC

4505 S 88th St Omaha, NE 68127 don@innovativeprintmarketing.com innovativeprintmarketing.com

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

My Merry Space

402-590-4554 Bellevue, NE 68123 mymerryspace@gmail.com mymerryspace.com

RADIOLOGY

Nebraska Advanced Radiology 117 N 32nd Ave # 100 Omaha, NE 68131 402-715-5200 rnelson@nebraskaradiology.com nebraskaradiology.com

REAL ESTATE

Sue Henson® - Nebraska Realty 402-669-9600 17117 Burt ST Suite 220 Omaha, NE 68118 Sue@SueSoldIt.com SueHenson.REALTOR Facebook: @SueHensonRealty

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Seldin Company

16910 Frances St Omaha, NE 68130 402-333-7373 propertymanagement@seldin.com seldin.com facebook.com/SeldinCo

RESTAURANTS

Fisher Fixture Company

1830 N. 23rd St. Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-342-7605 cheri@fisherfixture.com fisherfixture.com

RETAIL SHOES

Haney Shoe Stores

6060 Maple St Omaha, NE 68104 402-556-2022 carrie@haneyshoestore.com haneyshoestore.com 2157979-01

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Ciaccio Roofing Corp

4420 Izard St Omaha, NE 68131 402-293-8707 ciaccioroofing@hotmail.com ciaccioroofing.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

A&P Construction Inc.

211 N Jackson St Papillion, NE 68046 402-740-0800 abeckstead@apconstruct.com apconstructomaha.com

Ciaccio Roofing Corp.

4420 Izard St. Omaha, NE 68131 402-293-8707 ciaccioroofing@hotmail.com ciaccioroofing.com

Home Pride Contractors 8801 F St Omaha, NE 68127 402-592-5577 lead@homepride.net homepride.net

Independent Roofing Co. 6102 Arbor St. Suite #5 Omaha, NE 68106 402-348-0909

Nastase Roofing Inc

Commerical&Residental 7610 N 96th St Omaha, NE 68122 402-571-2727 Nastaseroofinginc.com

Pyramid Roofing

5532 Center St Omaha, NE 68106 402-502-9300 Pyramidroofing@cox.net pyramidroof.com

Rise N Shine Home Improvements 6307 Maple St Omaha, NE 68104 402-612-5517 risenshinehi@gmail.com

Thompson Roofing Co.

4436 S. 12th St. Omaha, NE 68107 402-733-0981 bthompsonroofing@cox.net thompsonroofingomaha.com

Xcel Roofing

2430 S 156th Circle Omaha, NE 68130 402-345-9235 info@loveourroof.com loveourroof. Com

Elite Exteriors

14535 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144-3228 402 330-2863 402 466-6934 rich@eliteomaha.com

ROOFING/SIDING/GUTTERS

Woodhouse Exteriors, LLC 12651 B St Omaha, NE 68144 402-249-6373 woodhouseext@gmail.com

RUBBISH & GARBAGE REMOVAL

Abe’s Trash Service

8123 Christensen Lane Omaha, NE 68122 402-571-4926 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com

SIDING

Albracht Perma-Siding & Window Co. 10723 Mockingbird Dr. Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-4666 Office@permasiding.com permasiding.com

SKYLIGHTS

Rimco Construction, Inc.

3606 N 156th St #137 Omaha, NE 68116 402-619-1877 doug@rimcoconstruction.com rimcoconstruction.com

SURGICAL CENTERS

Omaha Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLP 825 N 90th St Omaha, NE 68114 402-397-1180 administration@oasc.omhcoxmail.com

TAX RETURN PREPARATION

McGregor Tax & Accounting 11750 Stonegate Circle Omaha, NE 68164 402-334-2123 neeley@mcgregor.tax mcgregor.tax

TILE – CERAMIC – CONTRACTORS & DEALERS

Legendary Tile, LLC.

PO Box 45093 Omaha, NE 68145 402-670-4459 legendarytile@yahoo.com legendarytileomaha.com

TIRE DEALERS

Marion Tire Pros

5028 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 402-553-9393 mariontire@aol.com marionstire.com

TOILETS-PORTABLE

Abe’s Portables

8123 Christensen Lane Omaha, NE 68122 402-671-0568 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com

TOWING – AUTOMOTIVE

Neff Towing Service Inc 4315 S 50th St Omaha, NE 68117 402-733-5500 nefftowing@gmail.com

TRACTOR DEALERS

Old Highway 6 Tractor & Equipment, Inc.

25958 McPherson Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503 712-566-2262 maryold6@msn.com oldsixtractor.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES & BUREAUS

AAA Nebraska

815 N 98th St Omaha, NE 68114 402-390-1000 2606 S 132nd St Omaha, NE 68144 402-333-8200 160616 Evans St Omaha, NE 68116 402-493-2700 3905 Twin Creek Dr Bellevue, NE 68123 402-938-0080 nebraska.aaa.com

Bellevue Travel

1021 Galvin Road South Bellevue, NE 68005 402-292-6600 bellevuetravelne.com

VETERINARIANS

Animal Spay Neuter Clinic

4970 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 402-553-3900 animalspayand neuterclinic.com

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

Omaha Trans Video, LLC

14925 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144 402-894-0105 theresa@omahatransvideo.com omahatransvideo.com

WINDOW COVERINGS

All About Blinds

14937 Industrial Road Omaha, NE 68144 402-431-9999 info@blindsomaha.com blindsomaha.com

Ehly’s Interiors

2312 Bob Boozer Dr Omaha, NE 68130-2558 402-330-6557 ehlysblinds.com

WINDOWS-INSTALLATION & SERVICE

AAA Building Components

7301 Main St Ralston, NE 68127 402-592-2850 aaaglenda@live.com aaabuildingcomponents.com

Advantage Home Improvements, Inc. 8410 K St., #11 Omaha, NE 68127 402-593-7670 midwestadvantage@msn.com midwestadvantage.com

TREE SERVICE

Enfield’s Tree Service, Inc. 20560 Park Rd Elkhorn, NE 68022 402-289-3248 enfieldstree.com

Terry Hughes Tree Service, Inc. 15802 Fairview Road Gretna, NE 68028 402-558-8198 office@hughestree.com hughestree.com

TURF

Turf Cars LTD

3322 Nebraska Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51501 info@turfcars.com turfcars.com 2157980-01

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T I TA N S & S TA R T U P S This has been my home for a total of 36 years. I was born and raised here, left, and boomeranged back. Omaha is the kind of place where you can make a name for yourself

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fairly quickly, and it’s a big enough city where the name you do make can count for something — even outside of our area. The arts are a bit of a best-kept secret, from Broadway shows and the Omaha Symphony, to contemporary music venues and fine art.

And summer is amazing with lots of events and great weather.

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY No. 3 with revenue of $242.1 billion; down from No. 2 in 2017.

AFLAC No. 137 on revenue of $21.7 billion; down from No. 126 in 2017.

UNION PACIFIC No. 141 on revenue of $21.2 billion; up from No. 143 in 2017.

PACIFIC LIFE No. 313 on revenue of $9.5 billion; the same ranking as 2017.

PETER KIEWIT SONS’ INC. No. 339 on revenue of $8.7 billion; down from No. 324 in 2017.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA No. 337 on revenue of $8.7 billion; up from No. 342 in 2017.

TD AMERITRADE No. 630 on revenue of $3.7 billion; up from No. 674 in 2017.

GREEN PLAINS INC. No. 648 on revenue of $3.6 billion; up from No. 662 in 2017.

VALMONT No. 782 on revenue of $2.7 billion; up from No. 804 in 2017.

WERNER No. 929 on revenue of $2.1 billion; up from No. 934 in 2017.

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OMAHA AREA’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS Eleven companies, organizations or institutions in the Omaha area have 2,500 or more employees, according to 2018 data from the Greater Omaha Chamber.

5,000+ EMPLOYEES Offutt Air Force Base Public administration CHI Health Health care and social assistance Nebraska Medicine Health care and social assistance Methodist Health System Health care and social assistance 2,500-4,999 EMPLOYEES First Data Information Children’s Hospital Health care and social assistance University of Nebraska Medical Center Health care and social assistance First National Bank Finance and insurance Union Pacific Railroad Transportation and warehousing Mutual of Omaha Finance and insurance PayPal Finance and insurance

ANCHORS YOU’LL RECOGNIZE Conagra Brands Facebook First Data Google LinkedIn PayPal TOP INDUSTRIES IN NEBRASKA Agribusiness Financial services Logistics/Warehousing Food products Life science OMAHA’S SISTER CITIES Yantai, China Braunschweig, Germany Shizuoka, Japan Naas, Ireland Siauliai, Lithuania Xalapa, Mexico

BEST PLACES TO WORK Here’s who rose to the top in the 2019 Best Places to Work in Omaha survey founded by Baird Holm LLP and sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber. The online employee survey is administered annually by Quantum Workplace.

Companies with 25 to 200 employees 1. Object Partners 2. Vetter Health Services Inc. 3. Verdant 4. Flywheel 5. RTG Medical Companies with more than 200 employees 1. Buildertrend 2. Signature Performance 3. Thrasher Inc. 4. Olsson 5. Verizon Media Sustained Excellence Award winners (not ranked) C&A Industries Inc. Prime Time Healthcare LLC

COMPETITIVE RANKINGS

Here’s how Omaha stacks up #2

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Best Cities for COLLEGE GRADS (Omaha) ZipRecruiter, 2018

Cities Where RENTERS CAN AFFORD to Live Alone SmartAsset, 2018

Cities Where MILLENNIALS MAKE THE MOST MONEY Credit Sesame, 2018

TOP DESTINATIONS On the Rise — U.S. (Omaha) TripAdvisor, 2018

Most UP-AND-COMING CITIES in America (Omaha) Time Magazine, 2017

Best Large City for FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS (Omaha) WalletHub, 2017

Best City FOR RENTERS (Omaha) WalletHub, 2017

10 U.S. Cities Where EMPLOYEES ARE THE HAPPIEST Fortune, 2019

Beyond Silicon Valley: 5 UP-AND-COMING TECH HOTSPOTS (Omaha) Livability, 2018

Top 10 Arts — VIBRANT MEDIUM COMMUNITIES (Omaha) SMU National Center for Arts Research, 2018

Best American Cities TO WORK IN TECH SmartAsset, 2018

The 20 Best Places in the U.S. to GIVE YOU A FRESH START (Omaha) MSN, 2018

Best Places to BE A TEACHER (Omaha & Council Bluffs) SmartAsset, 2017

Best Large REAL-ESTATE MARKET (Omaha) WalletHub, 2017

The HARDEST-WORKING Cities in America (Omaha) SmartAsset, 2017

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Best Cities for QUALITY OF LIFE (Omaha) NerdWallet, 2017

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