LETTER from the EDITOR We made it

through another Nebraska winter, and the spring season brings an energized feeling of renewal. That energy permeates the pages of this issue.

We’re delighted to have Dana Murray with North Omaha Music & Arts (NOMA) on our cover. As NOMA’s executive director, he and his team have developed an innovative space for musicians and artists to collaborate and showcase their talents. He’s also a talented musician himself.

Ernie’s in Ceresco has been a household name since the 1940s and now serves as Nebraska’s largest family-owned home furnishing store. As you browse the expansive showroom, eating freshly popped popcorn, the store promises something for everyone.

For the past 20 years, Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewing has served as a destination venue, hosting wine tastings, concerts, and weddings. Now owners Jim and Sharon Shaw are ready for their next chapter and hope to find someone who wants to take Soaring Wings to the next level.

Warmer temperatures call for patio time, and A Catered Affair is the perfect spot. Whether it’s a cup of coffee and giant cinnamon roll to go, a leisurely lunch on the café’s patio, or a fully catered event, co-owner Kathy Silvey and her staff make every dish with care and love.

This issue’s young entrepreneur is Skyler Fadell with Heartsewn by Skyler. Her early love of crafting led her to sew dolls by hand. This young business owner’s story is truly inspiring.

Our spotlight sections on Kucera Chiropractic and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska highlight each business’s genuine care for patients. If you’re looking for inspiration for your home this spring, check out the columns by Interiors Joan & Associates and NEAT Method Omaha.

If you have a suggestion for a local organization or individual bringing energy and opportunities to our community, please let us know.

Kathy Rygg Executive Editor