Midlands Business Journal January 17, 2025

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BROADCASTING DOLLARS, AND RATINGS

RadioDJscanbeknownasboisterousanddaring,ortheycanbeknownasaffableandhumorous—rarely aretheyknownasbusinesspeople,yetgoodradioDJssuchasOtisTwelvecontributesignificantlytothe broadcastingbusiness.

/ MIDWEST LEADERS Q&A: DEANNA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY

OTIS TWELVE AND WIFE DEBRA BELLOW WESSELMANN. ( PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA KAPLAN)

HIGHLIGHT of the week

Barragán: A Spiritual Master, Photographs by Robert Duncan

FROM LEFT, GALLERY 1516 DIRECTOR PATRICK DRICKEY, ROBERT DUNCAN AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR SARA BIHLMAIER.

Capturing Sacred Space ROBERT DUNCAN’S LENS ON BARRAGÁN’S ARCHITECTURAL POETRY

Lincoln photographer Robert Duncan unveils an exploration of Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces in “Barragán: A Spiritual Master” at Omaha’s Gallery 1516. Running January 10 through March 16, 2025, the exhibition showcases Duncan’s large-scale photographs of two celebrated Mexico City residences: Cuadra San Cristóbal and Casa Gilardi.

Through his lens, Duncan captures the essence of Barragán’s vision, where architecture transcends physical boundaries to create emotional and spiritual experiences. His photographs reveal how these spaces achieve a delicate balance between built environment and natural elements, documenting moments where

walls, light, and shadow converge in harmony.

The images highlight Barragán’s masterful use of color, precise manipulation of light, and elegant geometric forms. Duncan’s work captures the ephemeral qualities within these enduring structures, showing how spaces transform as daylight moves across surfaces, creating an ever-changing canvas of shadow and illumination.

Hosted at Gallery 1516’s Leavenworth Street location, the exhibition celebrates the intersection of photography and architecture. For more information, visit www.gallery1516.org

GALLERY 1516 PATRON OPENING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025.

FROM LEFT, ROBERT DUNCAN AND PATRICK DRICKEY.

ROBERT AND KAREN DUNCAN.

ROBERT DUNCAN SIGNS HIS BOOK.

ROBERT DUNCAN WITH MAGDALENA GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EL MUSEO LATINO, OMAHA.

EVENT PHOTOS BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

BREAKING news

Midlands Business Journal Launches Landmark “Impact 250” Campaign

TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESSES

NOMINATIONS OPEN JANUARY 24th!

In a bold initiative that underscores its half-century commitment to the local business community, Midlands Business Journal (MBJ) announces IMPACT 250, an ambitious campaign to spotlight 250 small and local businesses throughout 2025, coinciding with the publication’s 50th anniversary.

Since 1975, MBJ has been the cornerstone of local business visibility, publishing 2,562 weekly issues celebrating business success and featuring more than 75,000 Nebraska and Western Iowa companies. As the region’s dedicated business publication, MBJ has consistently demonstrated that local coverage creates lasting economic ripples that strengthen the entire business ecosystem.

“IMPACT 250 represents more than just a celebration of our 50th anniversary,” said Andrea ‘Andee’ Hoig, MBJ publisher & CEO. “It reflects our unwavering belief that local businesses are the backbone of our economy and community. Every business featured in our pages over the past 50 years has a story of growth, resilience, and community impact. Now, more than ever, these stories need to be told.”

“When I opened Godfather’s Pizza in 1973, the Omaha business community was full of dreamers and doers. A year later, Bob Hoig started the Midlands Business Journal because he understood that local businesses needed a voice, a champion. Having my early successes and challenges documented in MBJ’s pages put the Godfather’s name out in the community. Fifty years later, IMPACT 250 carries on that vital tradition of spotlighting local innovators who, like I was, are hungry to build something special in the Heartland,” said Willy Theisen, founder of Godfather’s Pizza and MBJ’s 1981 Entrepreneur of the Year.

MBJ’S LEGACY BY THE NUMBERS (1975-2024):

• 75,000+ Nebraska / Western Iowa companies featured

• 125,000+ business professionals profiled

• 7,000+ entrepreneurs spotlighted

• 2,500+ business deals covered

• $100B+ in regional development tracked

• 2,562 weekly issues celebrating business success

The IMPACT 250 campaign will showcase businesses across various sectors, highlighting their unique contributions to the local economy, job creation, and community development. Each featured business will receive comprehensive coverage that goes beyond traditional reporting, delving into their journey, challenges overcome, and vision for the future.

WHY IMPACT 250 MATTERS:

• In an era of increasing digital noise and declining local news coverage, IMPACT 250 ensures that vital business stories reach the community they serve

• The initiative reinforces MBJ’s role as the premier platform for business visibility in the Midlands region

• The campaign creates a lasting historical record of the region’s business landscape during this pivotal time

• Featured businesses gain exposure to MBJ’s established network of readers, including potential customers, partners, and investors

CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS:

• 250 business features throughout 2025

• Special weekly sections dedicated to IMPACT 250 stories

• Digital content series highlighting featured businesses

• Community events connecting featured businesses with local leaders and potential partners

• Commemorative publication collecting all IMPACT 250 stories

• Educational partnership with local colleges providing journalism students with real-world business writing experience

The IMPACT 250 campaign builds on MBJ’s remarkable legacy of being first to recognize and celebrate local business success. Having profiled more than 125,000 business professionals and spotlighted over 7,000 entrepreneurs, MBJ’s coverage has historically served as a catalyst for growth, connecting businesses with opportunities and resources within the community.

“When a business appears in the Midlands Business Journal, it’s more than just news — it’s a milestone in their journey,” adds Hoig, MBJ. “With our track record of covering more than $100 billion in regional development and thousands of business deals, IMPACT 250 amplifies our commitment by creating a year-long celebration of local business achievement and potential.”

Businesses featured in IMPACT 250 will join a distinguished legacy of local enterprises whose stories have graced MBJ’s pages since 1975. The campaign represents MBJ’s largest-ever commitment to local business coverage and reinforces its position as the authoritative voice of business news in the Midlands. Additionally, through partnerships with local colleges, IMPACT 250 will provide journalism students with hands-on experience in business reporting and professional mentoring opportunities, helping to develop the next generation of business journalists.

For more information about IMPACT 250, including nomination process and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.mbj.com or email impact250@mbj.com.

About Midlands Business Journal:

Midlands Business Journal was founded in 1975 by Robert G. ‘Bob’ Hoig. Since 1975, the Midlands Business Journal has served as the premier source and authority of local business news and insights for the Midlands region. Through dedicated reporting and community engagement, MBJ has helped countless businesses grow and connect with opportunities while documenting the region’s economic evolution.

FROM LEFT, DEBRA BELLOWS WESSELMANN AND HUSBAND DOUG “OTIS TWELVE” WESSELMANN.

Broadcasting Dollars, and Ratings

OTIS TWELVE ADVANCED RADIO BUSINESS IN OMAHA

Radio DJs can be known as boisterous and daring, or they can be known as affable and humorous — rarely are they known as businesspeople, yet good radio DJs contribute significantly to the broadcasting business. They increase listenership through their personalities, abilities to connect with the audience and play relevant music selections, promote station events, and generate a positive brand perception. All of this can lead to an increase in revenue.

Omaha has been home to several noteworthy DJs over the years Neil Nelkin, Monty Eich, and Dave Wingert, among others — yet one bass voice transcended the ups and downs, the classic rock and classical music, for more than 40 years.

This past fall, that voice, which belongs to Doug “Otis Twelve” Wesselmann, faded from the airwaves, leaving behind a legacy of increased listenership, heightened brand awareness, and virtual friendship to those who spent time with him each day.

The career found him, although Otis’s original dream career was that of radio announcer for baseball. He started broadcasting in college at

Creighton University with his friend, Jim “Diver Dan Doomey” Celer, then hit the road to try his hand at playing, not airing, rock ’n’ roll.

Otis toured the country with The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band (better, or more simply, known as The Ogden Edsl Band) for nine years before coming back to Omaha.

He started his Omaha radio career in 1978 at KQKQ-FM, working with his friend Diver Dan, before the pair were recognized and recruited by KEZO-FM, colloquially known as Z-92.

When Otis arrived in 1979, the station had 5.8% of the market share compared to 29.5% by top-rated KFAB that same year. The next year, Otis Twelve and Diver Dan took the station to 10.9%, and KEZO stayed above 11% throughout their time there. In 1988, the station held 15.1% of the market share while KFAB dropped to 16.7%.

The success can be, at least partly, attributed to Otis’ ability to entertain people. Radio in the late 1970s and 1980s was creating “morning zoos,” the zany, comedic radio shows that are often still popular today. It was at KEZO that the duo, along with Sandy Palmer, performed popular skits such as “Space Commander Wack,” “Lance

Otis is extremely observant of people and personalities, and he knows how to work with people of different points of view and people who don’t always agree with him. He’s smart enough to know how to work with everyone.

- NEIL NELKIN, LONGTIME OMAHA RADIO BROADCASTER

Stallion: Radio Detective,” “Roseanne Grubbs,” and “The Mean Farmer.”

With the uptick in listeners came an uptick in advertising, and in promotional opportunities.

By his side, supporting, listening, and running her own businesses, was Debra Bellows Wesselmann. Although Bellows Wesselmann herself wasn’t physically on air with Otis, she was a part of the listeners’ radio experience, known to them as Dagmar.

She first ran a day care business, keeping watch over seven or eight children who stayed in their house while Otis went on air at 5 a.m. Otis then supported her through graduate school as she earned a master’s in therapy.

These days, she’s a presenter, author, and researcher who runs an attachment trauma therapy business. She’s also the sister of the late realist painter Kent Bellows, who introduced Otis to her. Luckily, growing up in a family of artists, she was prepared for being the wife of a rock jock.

“Well, it was, you know, kind of wild,” she said modestly.

But it was more than “kind of.” It was spending time with David Lee Roth, attending a concert with Fleetwood Mac on top of a hotel, being in the press room at NASA alongside journalists David Hartman and Frank Reynolds, as well as Star Trek’s “Scotty,” James Doohan.

All of which was fun, but served the bigger purpose of promoting the station.

“There were contest winners, and a couple that won got to go with us to see this launch, and they were nice,” Bellows Wesselmann said. “There were other times we shared trips with winners that were a bit more high maintenance.”

Trips to see stadium concerts or big cities are pretty common for radio stations. What made Otis uncommon were the zanier contests that helped give stations he worked at status.

Marvin Pratt, who produced Otis on KKCD — and later at KKAR — said one stunt that elevated listenership stands out in his mind.

“He was willing to push the envelope with a classic rock station and he was willing to be adventurous with that morning space within the constrictions with advertisers. The most outrageous thing we did that drew attention was giving away a 1968 Camaro at KKCD.

“People would call over the weeks leading up to the giveaway, and they would get a mile marker number, located between Omaha and Grand Island. Myself and a lawyer who was going to be the officiant drove to Grand Island and fueled it at 4:30 in the morning. Then, I would call in as we were driving back to Omaha. Wherever the car ran out of gas, the nearest mile marker was who would win the car.”

The gimmick resulted in high listenership that day (although Pratt said he’s not great with statistics, the station had high views during that time period). MIDLANDS

BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN OF CONTENT STUDIOS OMAHA FOR MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

Otis Twelve roast gets laughs by the dozen

By Elaine Allen, Communications Committee

OTIS TWELVE’S CARICATURE, BY ARTIST JEFFREY KOTERBA, FOR OMAHA PRESS CLUB’S FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR. HE RECEIVED THE HONOR ON SEPT. 16, 2022.

Broadcasting Dollars, and Ratings

OTIS TWELVE ADVANCED RADIO BUSINESS IN OMAHA

Otis had a way of making things very simple — he was direct and plain-spoken. When he asked people to call in and give during our fund drives, many of them called in and gave.

- SHERRY BROWNRIGG, THE GENERAL MANAGER OF KVNO

“With Otis, I just found him to be open to creative options — when you work in radio, you see a lot of things over and over again. Thousanddollar Thursdays, things like that. That promotion elevated the station in that it showed CD was totally willing to do something that was out of the box but not in the same vein as other classic rock stations.”

And it wasn’t just in Omaha where people recognized the towering figure.

“We went to Disney World [with our kids],” Bellows Wesselmann said. [Our daughter] said, at least we’ll go somewhere where people won’t recognize you. So we’re walking into EPCOT on the first day, and somebody goes, ‘Otis!’ She was so mad.”

The affable Bellows Wesselmann has been her husband’s biggest supporter, saying the hardest part about being the wife of “Otis Twelve” was the alarm going off at 3 a.m.

That’s a good thing, because Otis has been a dedicated radio announcer through several jobs. He was instrumental in KEZO becoming the No. 3, then No. 2 station in Omaha. In 1992, the voice of Z-92 disappeared, only to return at KFAB. Months later, he was heard on KKCD, recently rebranded as CD-105.9. He spent five years at the burgeoning station before becoming a talk show host on Omaha’s KKAR from 1999 to 2001.

his show got great ratings and people understood the product of “Otis,” the station gained new advertisers.

As with many of the stations airing “Otis Twelve,” KKAR saw improvement in ratings and reach with the notable voice on air. The company made a move, and decided Otis wasn’t the right choice for the station. But, Nelkin brought him back. By the early 2000s, however, Otis was disenfranchised with the increasing pressure to shock, not educate, and KKAR again said goodbye to him.

“I thought he would make a great mix for our audience with our other hosts,” said Neil Nelkin, longtime Omaha radio broadcaster who worked with Otis at KKAR. “He was well known, extremely genial. I didn’t know anyone who didn’t like him. Regardless of politics, I thought he would work well with the radio station and make it a good mix, and I was right.”

The conservative talk radio station wasn’t entirely sure that Nelkin was right about this liberal choice, but the outspoken bass proved them wrong.

“Otis is extremely observant of people and personalities, and he knows how to work with people of different points of view and people who don’t always agree with him. He’s smart enough to know how to work with everyone,” Nelkin said.

As a notable name, he brought loyal advertisers with him, and, once

Otis left radio to become a writer, but returned to the airwaves five years later. This time, he gave listeners a chance to hear their favorite rock ’n’ roll DJ spin Bach instead of Bachman, Turner, Overdrive.

“It was a risky hire, and many listeners were upset when he first came on the air at KVNO,” said Sherry Brownrigg, the general manager of KVNO who worked with Otis during his final years on air. “His reputation … preceded him, but he eventually won them over.”

As before, Otis’ ability to engage with listeners became a financial boon to the station, and his affable nature contributed to listener engagement.

“Otis was always willing to let listeners and donors visit him in the studio,” Brownrigg said. “He especially loved it when kids came in. Just this past year a parent contacted me to ask if his daughter could see Otis’ Friday celebration live … Otis not only let her see it, he brought her to the microphone and let her say ‘Friday.’ It was priceless.”

On Oct. 4, after 18 years at KVNO, Otis handed the microphone to Jeffrey Koterba, who had been working on the Morning Classics show for more than a year in preparation for Otis’ retirement.

And that tutelage will, hopefully, continue to translate to more dollars, and listeners, for the station.

“Otis had a way of making things very simple — he was direct and plain-spoken,” Brownrigg said. “When he asked people to call in and give during our fund drives, many of them called in and gave.”

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HEALTHY BODY, healthy business

ROCK YOUR LIFE: WHY COMMITMENTS BEAT RESOLUTIONS

BY ANDREA “ANDEE” HOIG, PUBLISHER/CEO MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

Welcome to this week’s Healthy Body, Healthy Business, where we explore how to be the rockstar of your own life. True rockstars don’t just perform — they commit to excellence in every aspect of their craft while embracing the joy of the journey. Let’s discover how to bring that same level of commitment and enjoyment to your life and business. As business leaders and professionals, we often approach our goals — both personal and professional — through the lens of traditional resolutions. But what if there was a more powerful approach that could transform both our lives and our businesses? Today, we’ll explore why making deeper life commitments might be the key to sustainable success in both arenas.

The business of resolutions

Just as every great performer knows that practice and preparation are essential, business professionals understand the importance of setting clear objectives. However, like a musician who only practices scales without embracing the art of performance, focusing solely on metrics and goals can leave us missing the very essence of what makes us excel. Yet when it comes to personal development, traditional resolutions often fall short. “Increase sales by 20%,” “network more,” or “improve work-life balance” are common professional resolutions that, like their personal counterparts, frequently fade by Q2. Why? Because they focus on specific outcomes rather than fundamental change. These resolutions, whether personal or professional, typically rely on willpower alone — a resource that depletes as surely as any business capital.

The power of life commitments

Unlike resolutions, life commitments represent a fundamental shift in how we approach personal growth. They’re not about checking boxes or reaching specific targets; they’re about aligning our daily choices with our core values and the person we want to become. When we commit to our best life, we create a framework for decision-making that transcends individual goals.

The essential ingredient: Making fun a priority

As I mentioned in last week’s article, in fall of 2024 it hit me that I am exhausted. It had been years since I had mindfully included FUN in my life. Sure, I did things here and there that from the outside looked fun, but I was just going through the motions. Then it struck me: Life is here for us to experience great pleasure, deep belly laughs, exhilarating conversations, and just to have FUN!

This revelation changed everything about how I approach both personal development and business growth. Fun isn’t just a bonus or a weekend reward — it’s a vital component of living your best life and running a sustainable business. It’s about being fully present and engaged in the joy of each moment.

When we commit to incorporating genuine fun into our daily lives, we:

• Boost creativity and problem-solving abilities

• Increase resilience during challenging times

• Enhance team dynamics and workplace culture

• Improve overall mental and physical well-being

• Create lasting memories that give life meaning

• Build stronger connections with others

Most importantly, making fun a priority isn’t frivolous— it’s transformative. Just as rest helps muscles grow stronger after exercise, fun helps our minds process, integrate, and grow from our experiences. It’s the secret sauce that turns our commitments from obligations into adventures we can’t wait to pursue.

Making the shift from resolutions to commitments

Here’s how life commitments differ from traditional resolutions:

1. They focus on identity

Instead of saying “I want to exercise more,” a life commitment might be “I am committed to being someone who honors and nurtures their body.” This identity-based approach naturally leads to better choices across all areas of health and wellness.

2. They embrace flexibility

While resolutions are often rigid — you either succeed or fail — commitments allow for adaptation and growth. They acknowledge that life is complex and that our path forward isn’t always linear.

3. They connect to purpose

Life commitments tie our actions to our deeper sense of purpose. Rather than pursuing arbitrary targets, we make choices that align with our values and long-term vision for our lives.

Composing your best life

Like any masterful performance, living your best life requires both structure and creative freedom. Here’s how to orchestrate lasting change:

1. Start with self-reflection

Every great performer knows their authentic style. Take time to understand your unique strengths, values, and the impact you want to have. This is your moment to envision the masterpiece you want your life to become. What kind of person do you want to be? What impact do you want to have? Your commitments should flow naturally from these foundational questions.

2. Create guiding principles

Develop a set of principles that will guide your daily decisions. These might include “I prioritize growth over comfort,” “I choose authenticity in all relationships,” and crucially, “I make space for joy and fun in everything I do.” Remember, the most sustainable commitments are those that bring pleasure alongside progress.

3. Build supportive systems

Rather than relying solely on willpower, create environments and routines that naturally support your commitments — and make them enjoyable! This might mean redesigning your physical space to inspire creativity, adjusting your schedule to include regular “playtime,” or cultivating relationships with people who make you laugh while pushing you to grow. The key is to build systems that feel good and bring joy to your journey.

4. Practice self-compassion

Remember that committing to your best life isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistent progress and learning from setbacks rather than being defeated by them.

The grand finale (or really, just the beginning!)

When we ditch the stuffy resolution routine and embrace our awesome commitment adventure, we create sustainable change that transforms not just what we do, but who we become. This approach acknowledges that true fulfillment comes not from achieving specific goals, but from living in alignment with our deepest values and aspirations. The journey to your best life isn’t about dramatic transformations or rigid rules. It’s about making a series of small, conscious choices that, over time, create a life of meaning, purpose, and authenticity. Being the rockstar of your life means orchestrating a masterpiece of purpose, commitment, and joy. It’s about creating a life that resonates with your deepest values while embracing the excitement of each new day. What song will you write with your commitments? What legacy will your performance leave?

Join us next week for another edition of Healthy Body, Healthy Business, where we’ll continue exploring the art of excellence in both life and business.

Lifting the Bar MIDLANDERS PROMOTED TO KEY

Palfinger, a global technology and engineering company, aims to enhance its North American operations by expanding its product range, which includes cranes, bucket trucks, lifts, hoists, and other related equipment.

Midlands expertise will play a big part in those plans, as evidenced by a spate of recent promotions of individuals with local ties.

Rob Engdahl, who has been promoted to head of engineering for global stiff boom cranes, will continue as senior director of engineering for North America. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he currently works in the regional headquarters in Schaumberg, Illinois.

He indicated that the pandemic served as a valuable litmus test for the company’s ability to grow despite facing unprecedented market challenges.

“Palfinger, being a global organization and so diversified, we were able to weather the pandemic storm extremely well,” Engdahl said. “We actually gained market share and gained strength through that whole pandemic activity.”

ROLES IN PALFINGER REGIONAL

Global perspective, local focus

Closer to home, two other recently promoted individuals shared Engdahl’s optimism for the future, both of whom are part of the company’s manufacturing facility in Council Bluffs. There are three other manufacturing facilities in the North American region.

Jason Holt, now vice president of operations, North America, and a member of the company’s global operations team, said a culture of innovation positions the company well for responding to customer needs, fueling growth.

“I view innovation operationally, from a customer service perspective, a function of doing what you say and saying what you do,” he said. “As long as we’re focused on what that means, and what the customer’s expectations are, and we’re striving to meet those every day, that really is going define you.

“So to us, innovation is improving how we provide the client with the

FROM LEFT, ROB ENGDAHL, GUSTAVO RIGON AND JASON HOLT, SENIOR LEADERSHIP AT PALFINGER NORTH AMERICA. (COURTESY OF PALFINGER)

Palfinger, being a global organization and so diversified, we were able to weather the pandemic storm extremely well.

- ROB ENGDAHL, HEAD OF ENGINEERING, GLOBAL STIFF BOOM CRANES AND SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, NORTH AMERICA

best quality product, the best-performing product, and deliver it with great quality at the time they need it to be there. And, of course, in a costfriendly manner. I think those things are our target and I think we are 100% focused on being the best at all.”

Continued service

Backing up products with skilled, reliable service within reach is another manner by which Palfinger focuses its growth, Holt said.

“Service is absolutely something we pride ourselves on, in North America, for sure,” he said. “Our internal P-USA service network has over a hundred mobile service technicians in 14 locations. They’re located specifically in the regions we sell in and service, making us the leader in North America in regards to servicing product, not our own, but in some cases, honestly, servicing the competition’s products as well.”

Maintaining the skilled labor to fuel the service operations is a challenge, both to man the service centers and to keep the company’s fleet of 100 service vehicles running. The company strives to meet staffing challenges through internal training programs as well as partnerships with local community colleges, Iowa Western Community College among them.

“[Service] is a differentiator for us and we use that as a differentiator, and it’s critical to us that we are servicing the customers who are buying from us,” Holt said.

Opportunities abound

Gustavo Rigon, a native of Brazil now located in Omaha, was recently promoted to vice president of regional procurement, North America, after 19 years with the company. He said the continual expansion of the product line makes Palfinger a formidable competitor in 2025.

“The growth strategy is basically organic growth combined with a new market opportunities and new product launches,” he said. “We are launching new products every year, but we are also looking at what is out there in terms of potential business opportunities, new business models,

new markets to tackle.

“We see that products are becoming more technological, with EV going to be a big topic moving forward as customers are getting more and more environmentally friendly. These are the directions we need to go now in terms of not only securing the growth plans that we want, but also making sure that we remain number one on the minds of customers.”

Worldwide, Palfinger operates 31 manufacturing sites and employs more than 12,500 workers. Its 1,000-person North American operations deliver roughly $600 million in revenue annually, per the company, or just under 30% of the company’s total revenue, as of 3Q 2024.

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ACG Nebraska Member Spotlight

JIM SVOBODA, PRESIDENT & CEO, RCG ADVERTISING & MEDIA

NAME: JIM SVOBODA

TITLE:

PRESIDENT & CEO

COMPANY: RCG ADVERTISING & MEDIA

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1983

COMPANY FOUNDER: ROBERT CULVER

ADDRESS: 10031 MAPLE ST., OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68134

PHONE: 402-393-5435

WEBSITE: WWW.RCGADVERTISING.COM

INDUSTRY: MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

ACG MEMBER SINCE: 2011

Business profile:

For more than 40 years, RCG Advertising & Media has partnered with brands whose success depends on motivating broad audiences with relevant, impactful marketing. The agency proudly “helps the good guys win,” championing businesses that deliver honest value and improve their customers’ lives.

The experts at RCG help organizations connect with customers across traditional and digital media. From strategic planning and creative production to data-driven media placement and transparent reporting, RCG ensures every dollar invested in advertising delivers value and results.

Operating in 65-plus markets nationwide, RCG thrives in competitive industries like retail, financial services, home improvement, automotive, health and food service. With a corporate culture focused on innovation and accountability, the experts at RCG bring equal parts enthusiasm and organization to every engagement. This makes RCG a perfect steward for brands that require a dynamic and dependable partner to help generate sales, analyze progress and build on positive results.

What are the key growth drivers your company is currently focusing on and how do you prioritize them in your overall strategy?

The most important driver of our growth is our clients’ success. Our No. 1 priority is helping them make good decisions on how to invest their advertising budget for the biggest impact.

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, how does your company stay ahead of the curve and identify emerging trends that can impact your growth?

We are big believers in testing new technology and scaling what works. For example, we’re constantly monitoring digital media platforms. There are a lot of big promises being made, so our team digs into the data to find out what really will deliver the best value and return on ad spend. And we’re not shy about asking for what we need. We just convinced a major streamer to make a little change in the way they do business because we were able to show them a simple way they could help us serve our clients better.

Can you share a specific example of a recent growth initiative that your company has implemented? What lessons have you learned from this strategy?

It’s in our nature to keep the focus on our clients’ growth. That said, we’ve been instrumental in helping several organizations expand into new markets, both from a geographical and a product sense. Our team is exceptional at doing the research to make sure our clients have every advantage possible.

We’ve learned to ask the right questions, source the right data, and understand the unique opportunities and challenges that can make or break market entry. That includes understanding the competitive landscape and establishing strong relationships with new vendors, allies, and stakeholders. Planning typically begins many months ahead of launch, but it ensures that we can all hit the ground running.

How does your company balance short-term financial performance with long-term growth objectives? What roles does sustainability play in your growth strategy?

For our own business, we keep a close eye on standard ad agency KPIs (key performance indicators). We share some of that key information with our team so they know what helps make us successful and how they can contribute to that success. That’s also helped us build a culture where we can run a little leaner than many of our competitors.

What advice would you give to other business leaders who are looking to accelerate their growth, particularly in the current economic climate?

Easy, make your advertising investment work harder … by choosing the right partner to help you do it. I suggest RCG.

JIM SVOBODA, PRESIDENT & CEO, RCG ADVERTISING & MEDIA

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Q&A:

What is the business model of your franchise?

We source and facilitate an award-winning interactive leadership development program that creates measurable results. Curriculum specialists and subject matter experts are used to create a program that is much more powerful than any single practitioner could provide. We present 24 topics over 12 months to ensure participants can learn useful skills and implement their action plans. We meet with individuals between monthly workshops for coaching and accountability sessions. This helps us change behavior and create a lasting impact.

Why did you choose this industry?

JAMES MACKIEWICZ CO-OWNER, CRESTCOM - NEBRASKA

Studies show that 80% of profitability and productivity flow through your managers. These people want to perform at a high level, but they rarely get the development and tools they need to truly succeed. This is important work, and it’s very fulfilling to see managers and business owners grow in a measurable way.

Why did you choose this franchise?

Crestcom’s methodology was created to get results. Their leadership philosophy matches my own — training, implementation and accountability. They have created a program that is much bigger and better than anything I could devise and maintain by myself. I knew this would be a great fit. As a Nebraska native, I also knew there would be an appetite for this type of programming.

What was the process of starting your franchise?

I explored a variety of franchising options and completed a multi-day due diligence trip to the Crestcom International headquarters. There was an extensive boot camp to prepare franchisees for success.

What challenges have you faced?

I bought Crestcom - Nebraska in March of 2020. Although we offer robust virtual participation options, it was difficult to introduce this new concept to the area during the pandemic.

What have been your biggest wins?

We have a great partnership with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Midland University will count our program for up to six credit hours toward an MBA or MLT. We are the only company in Nebraska to be awarded Training Industry Magazine’s Top 20 Leadership Development Program in 2023 and 2024.

How have you grown?

DWYSYWD. Do what you say you will do. We like to talk about the great benefits of our programs, but prefer to have you experience them yourself. We’ll come into your business and provide a Leadership Skills Workshop for your leadership team. That’s been the best way for our clients to see if Crestcom will work for them.

What does the future hold?

We are excited to help even more leaders grow and increase their impact. We are also anticipating new partnerships and innovative ways to bring world-class leadership development to the area.

Industry: Leadership development | Year started: 1987 | Owner: James Mackiewicz

Phone: 402-399-9239 | Address: 10341 Rockbrook Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 68124

Website: https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/james-mackiewicz/

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MEMBER spotlight:

LEANNE PREWITT,

PRESIDENT & CEO, ERVIN & SMITH

Address: 1926 S. 67th St., Ste 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Main Business Phone: 402-334-6969

Website: https://www.ervinandsmith.com

Why did you start your business?

Ervin & Smith has been around for four decades, but when I stepped into ownership, it was a moment to shape its future. My partners and I wanted to create a firm where effective marketing strategy wasn’t just about “advertising” — it was about solving real business problems for clients at moments of challenge and change. At the same time, I envisioned a workplace where people love what they do and where they do it. Building a strong culture and an equally strong reputation as a best-in-class marketing firm became my focus, and that’s what drives us every day.

What are you most excited about for the future of your business?

The constant evolution of marketing is what keeps me inspired. Every new challenge — whether it’s emerging technology, shifting consumer trends, or economic changes — is an opportunity to innovate and refine how we serve our clients. I’m always excited about helping brands navigate complex business problems through smarter, more strategic marketing. Internally, I’m excited about the future of our team. Seeing people grow, stretch, and achieve things they didn’t think were possible is incredibly fulfilling. We’re doubling down on being not just a great agency but a great place to work. For me, it’s about building a legacy — something that endures because of the people and relationships behind it.

Where do you get your entrepreneurial drive?

I think it’s a mix of curiosity, resilience, and a deep need to

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create. I’ve always been fascinated by the “why” and “how” behind challenges, and I love finding ways to turn those into opportunities. I also think my drive comes from wanting to make an impact — not just for our clients, but for our team and the community we’re part of. As an entrepreneur, you need a certain level of stubbornness and grit. There’s so much trial and error, and you have to embrace the fact that you’ll fail sometimes. But for me, that’s where the magic happens — learning from mistakes and coming back stronger.

What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

Start with clarity. Know what problem you’re solving, who you’re solving it for, and why it matters. It’s so easy to get pulled in a million directions, but staying focused on your purpose is critical. Working within EOS (Entrepreneurs Operating System) has helped us maintain that focus. Another big piece of advice is to surround yourself with people who can challenge, mentor and support you. Whether it’s a formal network or just a handful of trusted advisors, like my partners, those relationships are invaluable. Lastly, don’t let fear stop you from taking risks, but make sure those risks are calculated. Entrepreneurship isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about having the right mindset to figure things out as you go. Be open to change, learn constantly and trust your instincts.

How have you benefited from being a member of EO?

EO has been a game-changer for me. The learning opportunities are great, of course — whether it’s hearing from a speaker or simply exchanging ideas in a forum. But honestly, what I appreciate most is the accountability and encouragement. Running a business can feel isolating at times, but EO has shown me that I’m not alone. The relationships I’ve built there challenge me to grow personally and professionally. It’s not just about learning — it’s about leveling up in every aspect of business and life.

Address: PO Box 540815, Omaha, NE 68154

Website: hub.eonetwork.org

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Technology Improves Our Time Budgets

One of the big concerns that many have regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is whether it will take our jobs. Such a concern about an emerging technology is not new over the course of human history. We remember similar worries during the introduction of the internet and the impact that it would have on certain occupations. While some jobs were displaced and others permanently changed, it improved our productivity and our overall living standards. Even during the pandemic with many parts of the economy shut down, the digital economy was uninterrupted and arguably thrived. Many workers were able to be productive while working from home. Without long office commutes, less business travel, and more online meetings, many workers had more leisure time to spend at the golf course, visit national parks, or enjoy other outside activities. Even after the physical economy reopened, consumers rushed towards “experiences” versus “goods”. We traveled, dined, attended concerts and sporting events.

Technological progress has been enriching our lives through more pay and less work for many decades. HFS anticipates that AI will be no different and perhaps accelerate this long-term trend.

The chart above shows how working hours have decreased dramatically over the past 150 years. Today, we enjoy more time off for holidays, spend less time working on weekends, and work fewer hours each day. Meanwhile, we’re making more money and living longer. According to the World in Data, the average American worked over 3,000 hours per year in the late 1800s. That’s equivalent to 60 to 70 hours each week for 50 weeks each year. By 2017, that estimate had fallen by over 40% to less than 1,800 hours. In fact, people worked as many hours between January and July as we do now in an entire year! This is due in large part to the industrial revolution, which accelerated the move out from farms and into offices.

Every year of our lives, we each get 8,760 hours of time. Now that work accounts for about 20% of this budget instead of 35%, we have more time

to enjoy other things, even for us that like our jobs. Perhaps one of the less obvious beneficiaries of AI is leisure activities, whether that’s live concerts, dining, travel, or sports. This has been certainly clear to Saudia Arabia, which has been investing billions into golf, soccer, boxing, and now tennis over recent years. Even private equity has turned to youth sports leagues as an attractive investment opportunity. We wouldn’t be surprised to see more of this.

For many, a hard day’s work is a source of pride and gives us purpose, especially for us in the Midwest. However, we doubt that many would argue with working smarter, which is what technology has enabled for decades.

The opinions expressed are those of Harrison Financial Services as of January 8, 2025 and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. This material does not constitute investment advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment or security.

Brett Carson Chief Investment Officer

Midwest Leaders Q&A

DEANNA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, OMAHA COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

Midwest Leaders is a weekly section showcasing individuals who are making an impact in our community through their professional and volunteer endeavors. If you’d like to nominate someone for this section, email news@mbj.com with the individual name, position, company and email.

DEANNA WILLIAMS

Bio:

DeAnna Williams is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, volunteering with the American Marketing Association as vice president of DEI, and as DEIA lead for the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Young Professionals Council. Before becoming director of DEI at the Omaha Community Playhouse in November, she was a marketing specialist with Erickson Sederstrom. Her new role blends her passion for theater and DEI.

Before taking on the role of Director of Inclusion and Community Outreach at the Omaha Community Playhouse, your career was primarily focused on marketing. What experiences or influences led you to pursue a career in DEI?

As the director of inclusion and community outreach at the Omaha Community Playhouse, it is my responsibility to ensure that our employees, volunteers on and off the stage, and the overall community feel welcome and valued while working with us. Inclusion has been significant to me since childhood, but it has grown after becoming a parent of a neurodivergent child. Professionally, my work in DEI began as I started to serve on boards in the area. My marketing background led me to research the lack of diversity and inclusion in many marketing pieces and the importance of properly maintaining a sense of belonging within these boards by educating professionals to ensure they have the necessary resources to do their best work.

The Omaha Community Playhouse developed a strategic DEIA plan in 2021. What is one current initiative from that plan that you’re actively working on?

While much has changed at the Omaha Community Playhouse, we still owe so much to our community. We wouldn’t be here without them and we are committed to continuing building an environment of belonging for underrepresented populations. Ensuring that our community can see reflections of themselves from our staff and volunteers and even within the works we produce and our educational programming. Omaha is broad and we want to reflect that.

We make every effort to include works written by a variety of playwrights, that are then directed by individuals

Crossword by Myles Mellor

Across

1. Omaha ____ Chasers: Omaha’s Triple A baseball team

6. Omaha ____: Omaha’s indoor football team

10. According to

13. Snicker

14. Shakespearean monarch

15. Arrogant person

16. Yemen’s capital city

17. “Frozen’s” ice queen

18. And others, abbr.

19. Actor who played Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings”

21. Compassion

22. Hoosier State’s postal abbreviation

23. Two-masted sailing vessel

25. Causes embarrassment

29. Daughter in Paris

31. Moon-related

32. Olympic sport whose trials are held periodically at the CHI Health Center in Omaha

36. Norwegian royal name

37. Bond car, first name

39. Soft French cheese

40. Napoleon’s final defeat

42. West African country Sierra ___

43. Improvise a makeshift solution

44. Famous Bros. of film

45. Flip side of a vinyl single

47. Upper chamber rep. in D.C

48. Actor Baldwin’s first name

49. Expensive, as a purchase

55. Unpleasantly damp

56. Casanova

57. Slippery fish catcher

59. No ifs, ___ or buts

60. Tolstoy heroine

61. Pass along information

62. Football field measurement, briefly

63. Canadian prairie province, for short

64. Trap or entangle

Down

1. Cadillac model

2. Santa’s reindeer, e.g.

3. Exclamation of dismay

4. Bring up

5. More substantial

6. Harmonious mixture

7. Sushi supplies

8. Alleviate

9. Founding father Benjamin

10. Playful behavior

11. Extremely reluctant

12. With competence

15. “_____ , I remember,

with different perspectives and backgrounds and then cast outside of what is typically represented on stages. We also do our best to provide opportunities for individuals with different abilities. From our mobile sensory theater to special performances and classes, we make every effort to ensure as many individuals as possible can see reflections of themselves on and off our stages.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

It is ok to have unconventional hopes and dreams. Your

A love once new has now grown old” Simon and Garfunkel lyric

20. Naval officer rank, abbr.

24. Deciduous shade tree

25. School zone sign

26. Hawaiian dance

27. Body structure study, for short

28. University of Nebraska team name

29. Camera aperture setting

30. Pacific island battle site ___ Jima

33. Press clothes

34. Baseball team count

35. Grandpa Walton portrayer

38.

41. Free from

42. Omaha’s ice hockey team

44. Chinese dynasty period

45. Lacking flavor

46. Dispatches

47. Omaha’s famous food

48. Supplement dosage timing

50. Scottish island with ancient abbey

51. Weaponry

52. Enthusiastic

53. Jazz legend Fitzgerald

54. Floor it

58. Deli loaf

unique life experience brings valued perspectives to your work and friendships.

A friend or family member is visiting Omaha for the first time. Where are you taking them to see Omaha like a local?

This is a hard question for me. I LOVE Omaha and there are so many great things to do and see at any given time but I think we would start with brunch at La Buvette, a stroll through Joslyn Art Museum, a live performance of some sort, and end the night at Mercury.

37. Number systems

Old French coin

Minimum Wage Increase

VOTERS IN SEVERAL STATES ENACTED SIGNIFICANT BOOSTS IN BASELINE PAY

BY KEVIN HARDY, PUBLISHED ON NEBRASKAEXAMINER.COM ON JAN. 13, 2025

The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour.

In many states, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises. But voters in several states, including deeply red ones such as Alaska and Missouri, chose in November to significantly increase their minimum wages this year.

Michigan will see its minimum wage jump from $10.33 to $12.48 on Feb. 21 after the state Supreme Court concluded the legislature subverted residents when it adopted but then significantly amended voter-initiated ballot measures in 2018 to raise the minimum wage and mandate paid sick time.

Michigan’s wage floor is set to rise to $14.97 by 2028 — more than double the federal minimum wage, which has not increased since 2009. That’s the longest period without a federal increase since Congress first set a minimum wage in 1938.

A total of 30 states and the District of Columbia have set their own minimum wage higher than the federal rate. And 67 localities — including Denver; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Los Angeles — have raised their minimum wage above the state minimum, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank.

Currently, 10 states have a minimum wage of $15 or higher: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington.

Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Missouri and Nebraska are on track to reach the $15 benchmark in the coming years. Such movement in red states should prompt Republicans who control Congress and the White House to move the national wage floor, argued Richard von Glahn, the political director at the labor advocacy group Missouri Jobs with Justice.

“We should have Republican legislators looking and seeing what their own voters are telling them and say, ‘You know, maybe they’re on to something here and maybe I should follow their lead,” he said.

Von Glahn led a successful campaign to raise Missouri’s minimum wage from 2024’s rate of $12.30 to $15 per hour next January through a November ballot initiative that also guaranteed sick leave for many workers.

While a tight labor market forces many employers to pay above minimum wage to compete, von Glahn noted many workers still earn at or near the lowest legal rate. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that more than half a million Missouri workers will see raises as the state’s minimum wage increases.

“That sort of proves the point as to why this is so necessary, why these guardrails are so important,” he said.

For Kaamilya Hobbs, the Missouri law means she can expect at least an extra 31 cents per hour once she returns to work at Arby’s following maternity leave.

This year’s new minimum wage of $13.75 isn’t enough to live comfortably in Kansas City, she said. But every bit helps her afford the basics, such as diapers and baby formula.

“It won’t be a huge difference. But it’ll still be a little bit of something for us,” said Hobbs, 33, who is also an organizer for a group advocating for low-wage workers.Inflation has significantly eroded the buying power of the stagnant federal minimum wage. Advocates say raising the wage floor helps low-wage workers cover the rising cost of essentials and boosts the economy by putting more money into the pockets of people who are likely to spend it. But many employers, especially retailers and restaurants, counter that raising the minimum wage forces them to cut workers or raise prices.

In December, President-elect Donald Trump said he would consider a national increase in the minimum wage. Trump won 19 of the 20 states — all but New Hampshire — still subject to a $7.25 minimum wage. In an NBC News interview, he acknowledged the $7.25 rate was “a very low number,” but said raising the minimum wage too much would decrease employment.

“There is a level at which you can do it,” he said, without specifying a number.

Earlier this month, Alaska’s minimum wage went up 18 cents thanks to an automatic inflation-based bump.

But the state’s current $11.91 rate will increase to $13 this July, thanks to the passage of a November ballot measure. Under the measure, the wage will increase to $14 in July 2026 and $15 in July 2027, followed by inflation-adjusted increases starting in 2028.

The ballot measure drew fierce opposition from business groups but won approval by 58%-42%. The new law also mandates employers provide up to seven paid sick days per year — a major concern particularly in seasonal industries, including tourism.

Before November’s election, members of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association said passage of the ballot measure would result in higher prices and lead to layoffs and reduced hours for workers, said Sarah Oates Harlow, president and chief executive officer of the organization.

The minimum wage hike will particularly hurt smaller businesses, she said, and those with tipped workers such as servers and bartenders. Alaska is among seven states that don’t allow employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage, meaning many of those workers are already making well above the state’s wage floor, she said.

“I guarantee you we will be seeing prices going up across the board,” she said. “Groceries are going to be more expensive. Eating out is going to be more expensive.”

But Mark Robokoff, who owns the pet supply store AK Bark in Anchorage, sees a higher wage floor as good for business. He said the minimum wage increase will put more money into the pockets of his customers.

“It’s not like there’s no benefit to this cost,” Robokoff said.

To attract the best staff, he said, employee wages start at $17 per hour. But he expects to ratchet that figure up as the state’s minimum wage increases.

“That’s why it needed to be a law,” he said. “It only works if we all do it. Then we all get more revenue and pay our employees a little bit more.”

Crossword by Myles Mellor – Answers

THE HOME AGENCY & FNIC

Effective January 1, 2025, The Home Agency joined FNIC. Jim Baldonado, Owner of The Home Agency, felt it was the right time to step away from ownership of The Home Agency and begin this partnership with FNIC. Scott Hill, President of FNIC, said he was honored that Jim Baldonado chose to partner with FNIC. Their reputation for exceptional client service and industry knowledge aligns seamlessly with FNIC’s values. The Home Agency assures its clients that changes will be minimal, and they will continue to receive the highquality services they have come to expect. Together, we look forward to being your trusted insurance advisors.

COMPANY NAME: FNIC

COMPANY WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.FNICGROUP.COM/

COMPANY EMAIL: CONTACTFNIC@FNICGROUP.COM

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 861-7000

Ashley Connell

CONNELL ELECTED PARTNER AT WOODS AITKEN

Woods Aitken is delighted to announce that Ashley H. Connell has been elected a partner in the firm. The election was effective January 1, 2025. Connell is a member of the firm’s labor and employment practice group where she represents public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law, focusing on preventative assistance and counseling. She defends employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; non-compete and unfair competition disputes; and wage and hour collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws. Connell received her J.D. with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 437-8500

COMPANY EMAIL: CONTACT@WOODSAITKEN.COM

COMPANY WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.WOODSAITKEN.COM

Katharine Hogan

LAURITZEN GARDENS WELCOMES DR. KATHARINE HOGAN

Lauritzen Gardens is pleased to announce that Dr. Katharine Hogan has joined the team as the Director of Conservation. Having received her doctorate in Natural Resources Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2022, Hogan is a plant community ecologist with 15 years of experience in native plant restoration, conservation research, and habitat management. Although her favorite ecosystem to study is the prairie, she has worked in wetlands, woodlands, steppes, deserts, and sub-alpine ecosystems across the country. Hogan brings her diverse experiences together to lead the conservation program at Lauritzen Gardens, one of only 31 gardens to be accredited as a Conservation Practitioner from Botanic Gardens Conservation International and one of 81 Institutional Partners with the Center for Plant Conservation. She will continue the garden’s efforts to save plants, conduct research, manage the seed bank, advance conservation principles, and steward the region’s biological diversity.

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 346-4002

COMPANY EMAIL: M.JENKINS@ OMAHABOTANICALGARDENS.ORG

COMPANY WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW. LAURITZENGARDENS.ORG

Technical Analyst Team Leader, Applied Underwriters, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska (Remote):

Coordinating & leading a technical analyst team responsible for analyzing, designing, building, maintaining, & continuously improving the Company’s core databases & applications. Reqs.: Master’s (or foreign equiv.) in Comp. Sci., Mathematics, Physics, or closely rel. field & 3 yrs. exp. as a Technical Analyst. Telecomm. position working from home. May reside anywhere in the US. Review full job descr. & reqs. & submit resume/app. by emailing recruiting@auw.com w/ “Technical Analyst Team Leader” subject line.

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Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT (s),

EDDIBERTO LUCERO

TAYLOR N LUCERO

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 09/11/2024 on Case Number CI24-20848, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $335.02, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 02/24/2025 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961, Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St.

P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT, TAMERIA M ROLLINS

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 09/06/2024 on Case Number CI24-20559, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $171.61, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 02/24/2025 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #321961, Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St.

P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Name of the limited liability company: Tea Zen LLC

Street and mailing address of the initial designated office: 14108

Tregaron Ridge Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68123

Name of the initial agent of service of process: QUAWNA PERKINS, 14108 Tregaron Ridge Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68123

First publication January 17, 2025

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY

DUGGANBERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118

Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PIERCE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED

Notice is hereby given that PIERCE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED, a Nebraska corporation, (the “Corporation”) has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Business Corporation Act. The Corporation has collected and liquidated its assets, discharged its liabilities, distributed its remaining property to its shareholder, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs.

William W. B. Fogle and William E. Fogle, the Directors of the Corporation, were responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Corporation. All claims against the Corporation must be made in writing and must include (1) the amount of the claim, (2) the basis of the claim, and (3) all documentation supporting the claim, including, without limitation, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. All claims must be sent to Pierce Rural Development Incorporated, c/o Mary E. Vandenack, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this notice. First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Scott A. Meyerson, Esq.

LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC

444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF READYTECH-GO, INC.

ReadyTech-Go, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Company”), filed its ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2024, which dissolution shall be effective as of December 27, 2024 at 11:59pm. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: ReadyTech-Go, Inc., c/o Scott A. Meyerson, Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC, 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 . Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts, which may support the claim, and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Judith A. Wells, #23090

Law Office of Judith A. Wells

5927 N. 92nd Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68134 402 884 2777

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

ESTATE OF DEBRA J. THROOP, Deceased. ESTATE NO: PR 25-21

Notice is hereby given that on Jan 8, 2025 in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Alexander C. Throop, 963 S. 48th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, was appointed by the Court as Personal Representative of the Estate of DEBRA J. THROOP.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 17, 2025, or be forever barred.

Valerie Byrd

Registrar

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Robert M. Gonderinger, #16840

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of Dolores B. McCawley, Deceased. Estate No. PR 25- 34

Notice is hereby given that on Grenuary 10th, 2025, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate and that Michael T. McCawley, whose address is 2611 South 100th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and Mary P. Didier, whose address is 315 East 18th Street, Schuyler,

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Nebraska 68661, were informally appointed by the Registrar as CoPersonal Representatives of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 17, 2025, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD

REGISTRAR

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE

In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska Estate of Owen C. Waldrop, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24-2169

Notice is hereby given that on December 26, 2024 in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Bradley A. Boyum, whose address is 1227 S. 119th St., Omaha NE 68144, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 3, 2025, or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE

Registrar

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Richard A. DeWitt, #11002

Steven G. Ranum, #24716

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Estate of Darlene R. Mueller, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24- 2153

Notice is hereby given that on December 20th, 2024, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate and that Randell W. Mueller, whose address is 733 North 157th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 3, 2025, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD REGISTRAR

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Charles E. Dorwart (Bar I.D. # 16456), Attorney Charles E. Dorwart, P.C., L.L.O. Dorwart Law Office 7305 Main Street Ralston, NE 68127 Tel: (402) 558-1404

Fax: (402) 779-7498

E-mail: cdorwartjd@dorwartlaw.com

NOTICE

In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska Estate of Sharon A. Swingholm, Deceased. Estate No. PR 25- 12 Notice is hereby given that on January 7, 2025, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Intestate Estate of said Decedent and that Julie M. Ludwick, 4722 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the testate Estate of Sharon A. Swingholm.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before March 17, 2025, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD REGISTRAR

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is 3030 Upland Manager, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Marilyn De La Pena, 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. The designated office is located at 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Marilyn De La Pena, Organizer

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is ARBOR FLATS MANAGER, LLC. The name and street

address of the company’s initial registered agent is Marilyn De La Pena, 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. The designated office is located at 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Marilyn De La Pena, Organizer

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF LAM HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LAM Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Catharine Ellingsen, as Chairman of the member of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 10367 South 134th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PREMIER HILLTOP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Premier Hilltop, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Sally Wright, as authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 10367 South 134th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HAUPTMAN, O’BRIEN, WOLF & LATHROP, P.C., L.L.O.

Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C., L.L.O. have been amended to change the name of the corporation to: H.O.W.L., P.C., L.L.O. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is ARBOR FLATS LIHTC, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Marilyn De La Pena, 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. The designated office is located at 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Marilyn De La Pena, Organizer

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF OMS INVESTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OMS Investments, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 27, 2024, with an effective dated of December 31, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Michael McDermott, as a manager, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to P.O. Box 2567, Estes Park, CO 80517. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is Bernie The Boxer, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 5310 North 49th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104 The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on December 20, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 707 S. 72nd St, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2024, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its member. The member will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against 707 S. 72nd St, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 3514 North Power Road, Suite 121, Mesa, Arizona 85215. A claim against 707 S. 72nd St, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is 3030 Upland, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Marilyn De La Pena, 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. The designated office is located at 5601 S. 59th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Marilyn De La Pena, Organizer First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MARIGOLD NOVA - IOWA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marigold Nova - Iowa, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD CAPITAL PARTNERS INVESTMENT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Capital Partners Investment, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF AVENUE 49, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Avenue 49, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Thomas H. McLeay will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 5200 Webster Street, Omaha, NE 68132. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. The name of the limited liability company is BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC.

2. The period of duration for BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC is perpetual. 3. BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC is organized for the purpose of

conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

4. The address of the initial designated office for BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC in Nebraska is 1729 N 126th Street, Omaha NE 68154.

5. The name and address of the registered agent for BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC in Nebraska is Colin Gurney, 1729 N 126th Street, Omaha NE 68154.

6. Additional provisions, not inconsistent with the law, for the regulation of the internal affairs of the limited liability company shall be provided for in the Operating Agreement.

7. Colin Gurney, organizer(s) of BIG GUY ENTERPRISES LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this January 2, 2025.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

1010 South 120 th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FLIPPIN LOADS TRANSPORT, LLC

The name of the Company is Flippin Loads Transport, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in Freight brokering. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120 th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company stated in the Certificate of Organization was 406 Veterans Drive, Suite 105, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on January 3, 2025.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AERIE HP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aerie HP, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 210, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney

BURNETT LEGAL GROUP, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEAN PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that LEAN PROPERTIES, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17302 Yucca Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on January 7, 1/8/2025 , and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASPIRE PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Aspire Properties, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Aspire Properties, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 4705 N. 148th Street, Omaha, NE 68116, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Christina Hacker, 4705 N. 148th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116 .

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Notice is hereby given that 4564 S 198 ST, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designed office at 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135. The initial agent for service of process is Kirk S. Thompson, 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LAT HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LAT Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17110 Sprague St.,

Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER LVFII SIOUX CITY 3908, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower LVFII Sioux City 3908, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 920 S. 107th Avenue, Suite 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 14606 Branch Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ETERNAL RADIANCE MED SPA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eternal Radiance Med Spa, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on January 6, 2025 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Liz Fitzgarrald with registered office at 12103 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company’s initial designated office is at 12103 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68154. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose. First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF REDD HOLDINGS , LLC

Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of REDD Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company, was filed with the Secretary of State on December 17, 2024 to change the name of the business to REDD Legacy Planning, LLC.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF INITECH, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Initech, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 19,2024 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Notice of Organization Notice is hereby given that Accurate AllSeason Services LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company and initial agent for process is 10853 Hanover St Omaha,NE 68142. The initial agent for service of process is Kariba Crudup. The general nature of the business will be to engage in the transaction of any or all lawful business, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company commenced its existence on 01-03-2025, and its duration shall be perpetual. Organizer Name: Lovette Dobson

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Notice is hereby given that 1867 Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designed office at 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135. The initial agent for service of process is Kirk S. Thompson, 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Access Aviation, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 10, 2025, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. The Members will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Access Aviation, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Access Aviation, LLC, 13030 Pierce Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. A claim against Access Aviation, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACT REAL ESTATE LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ACT Real Estate LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3355 North 141st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on January 6, 2025.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CJS PROPERTIES, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is CJS Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1833 South 107th Street, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF H.O., LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H.O., LLC was originally formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 30, 2024. The designated office of the limited liability company is Suite 200, 1005 South 107th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Steven M. Lathrop, Suite 200, 1005 South 107th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. On December 31, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025, the Certificate of Organization was amended and restated to change the name of the company to Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, LLC and to reflect that the company shall conduct the practice of law. The designated office, registered agent and registered office of the company was not changed.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF Argosy & Co.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Argosy & Co., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 27, 2024 and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. John Case, as Chairman of the company’s sole shareholder, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1701 Galvin Road, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 20, 2024, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its member. The member will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a

claim against 1701 Galvin Road, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 3514 North Power Road, Suite 121, Mesa, Arizona 85215. A claim against 1701 Galvin Road, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NEW IN TOWN

1. The name of the Corporation is New In Town.

2. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Nicholas W. O’Brien, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The Corporation shall have no members. The corporate existence began on January 7, 2025, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AERIE HP MANAGER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aerie HP Manager, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 210, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF LYNN FAMILY FARMS, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lynn Family Farms, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Rhonda Lynn, as the member of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to c/o Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOCOLOGY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Docology, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17617 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew Rogers, 17617 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The limited liability company commenced business on January 6, 2025.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H.O., LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H.O., LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is Suite 200, 1005 South 107th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Steven M. Lathrop, Suite 200, 1005 South 107th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The limited liability company commenced business on December 30, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice is hereby given that 1867 Real Estate LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designed office at 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135. The initial agent for service of process is Kirk S. Thompson, 4564 S 198th St, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LUNARSIEN DATA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LunarSien Data, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3226 South 186th Street,

Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on January 7, 2025.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is Platte Valley Recycling, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on December 27, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF J & A LYNN FAMILY FARMS, LTD. AND ORGANIZATION OF J & A LYNN FAMILY FARMS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J & A Lynn Family Farms, Ltd. has been converted into J & A Lynn Family Farms, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Office of the company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The conversion of the limited liability partnership into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CRAFT-CENTRIC, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Craft-Centric, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. John Case, as Chairman of the member of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 10367 South 134th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF REAL RAD HOLDCO INC.

Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Real Rad Holdco Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows:

Article 1 states the name of the Corporation is Real Rad Holdco Inc.

Article 2 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 17310 Wright Street, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, and the Registered Agent as Charles Stevens.

Article 3 states the purpose.

Article 4 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 100,000 shares of voting common stock and 900,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all having a par value of $0.01 per share. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 31, 2024, dated effective January 1, 2025.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

On January 6, 2025, an amendment to the Certificate of Organization of SpecRite, LLC was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to change the name of the corporation to Rite-Restoration, LLC.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100

Omaha, Nebraska 68114 402-397-2200

NOTICE OF

DISSOLUTION

Melrose Enterprises, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on January 3, 2025, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Shane Melrose, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against Melrose Enterprises, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice. First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REVOLUTION TAX, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Revolution Tax, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 450 Regency Parkway, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that OSCO Insurance, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) was dissolved effective December 31, 2024. The name of the Registered Agent of the Company is Colin Kastrick, whose address is 13815 FNB Parkway, Suite 440, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. Any person having a claim against the Company should present same in writing to the Registered Agent at the address reflected in this notice. Any such claim should include the date of the claim, amount, and a description of the basis for the claim. A claim against the Company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within Five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER LVFII ORD 519, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower LVFII Ord 519, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 920 S. 107th Avenue, Suite 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that American Fence Company of Western Nebraska, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is Todd J. Lavigne, 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney

CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SATTEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Notice is hereby given that SATTEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is:

DARREN R. CARLSON, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on January 8, 2025, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson, Organizer

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

ROBERT J. KIRBY, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72 nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PINK MAPLE, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is Pink Maple, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 4920 South 66th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68117. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

Rebecca M. Queensland

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF STATEMENT OF CHANGE TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF STM PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that an Statement of Change to the Certificate of Organization of STM Properties, LLC, a limited liability company, was filed with the Secretary of State on December 30, 2024, to change the designated office to 17861 Cypress Dr., Apt 414, Omaha, NE 68136.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE HENRY TOWER 2 APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Henry Tower 2 Apartments Limited Partners, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD HENRY TOWER 2 APARTMENTS LP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Henry Tower 2 Apartments LP, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF

SUHR FARMS, INC.

Notice is hereby given that Suhr Farms, Inc. has amended and restated its Articles of Incorporation in their entirety on December 27, 2024. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock with a new par value of $0.01 per share. The full text of such Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is on file with the Secretary of State.

SUHR FARMS, INC., a Nebraska Corporation

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MAVERICK EXCAVATING, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Maverick Excavating, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 18916 Leavenworth Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on December 20,2024 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice is hereby given that AFU Custom Construction, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its Members. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on January 6, 2025, effective December 31,

2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Sarah Ullsperger, 4435 S. 184 th Plz., Omaha, NE 68135. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Sarah Ullsperger, Member. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Sarah Ullsperger, Member First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is Hereby Given that Apirnnt Real Estate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 12/10/2024. The designated office and mailing address: 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124. Registered agent: James Meyers, 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124. The general nature of business is real estate. The company shall be Member-Managed.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sharka Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office address of the Company is 900 S Taylor St, Papillion, NE 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Austin J Keller, 900 S Taylor St, Papillion, NE, 68046.

First publication January 17, 2025, final January 31, 2025

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DIAMOND CREEK, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Diamond Creek, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 2408 North 151st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Shipmart Solutions, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

FITZGERALD SCHORR PC LLO

10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that DT Technologies LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State changing its name to RelyAi LLC. The name change became effective upon the filing of the Amendment on December 27, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

1010 South 120 th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FATURDAY, LLC

The name of the Company is Faturday, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in Food Critique, and the sale of Pizza. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120 th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated

office of the Company stated in the Certificate of Organization was 4126 S. 22 nd St Omaha, NE 68107. This limited liability company commenced business on December 20, 2024.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notification of LLC Domestication from Arizona to Nebraska LLC Name on Record: Previsant LLC

Registered Agent Name: Douglas E Ramsey

Registered Agent Address: 5655 Emile St, Omaha NE 68106

Designated Office Address: 5655 Emile St., Omaha NE 68106

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

EVANS & DIXON, PLLC

Rick C. Kimble, Attorney

133 W. Broadway

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF L&S LAND & LIVESTOCK, INC.

Notice is hereby given that a corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is L&S LAND & LIVESTOCK, INC. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock. The general nature of business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 2, 2025, and shall have perpetual duration.

The street address of the corporation’s initial office and registered agent is 10320 Weeping Water Rd., Weeping Water, NE 68463.

The name and address of the incorporator is Rick C. Kimble, Evans & Dixon, PLLC, 133 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Swiftship Logistics, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Pondo Management LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 12335 Gold Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER LVFII STREAMWOOD 7600, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower LVFII Streamwood 7600, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice of Organization of Ortmeier CPA, P.C.

Notice is hereby given that Ortmeier CPA, P.C., a Nebraska Professional Corporation, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1835 E Military Avenue, Suite 121, Fremont, Nebraska 68025 and with its initial agent for service of process as Ric J. Ortmeier, 1835 E Military Avenue, Suite 121, Fremont, Nebraska 68025. The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 300. The name and address of the incorporator is Colin Kastrick, 13815 FNB Parkway, Suite 440, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MHEG 2025 FUND MANAGER - B, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MHEG 2025 Fund Manager - B, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on December 10, 2024, and its duration is perpetual.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS FOUNDATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Acanthamoeba Keratitis Foundation has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Nicholas D. Meier, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DULTMEIER VENTURES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dultmeier Ventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13808 Industrial Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF OBRIST & COMPANY, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Obrist & Company, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended and restated in their entirety and were duly filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 27, 2024. Included in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is an amendment to authorize all existing shareholders to surrender all of their presently held shares of common stock and to receive a combined total of one thousand shares (1,000) shares of Class A Stock and one thousand shares (1,000) of Class B. Stock.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL BLUFFS CAKES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Council Bluffs Cakes, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9802 Ascot Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice is hereby given that Ascent Family Chiropractic & Wellness, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its sole Member. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on December 31, 2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Melissa Brown, 625 N. 114th St. Omaha, NE 68154. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Melissa Brown, Member. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Melissa Brown, Member

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TIBURON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tiburon Homeowners Association (the “Corporation”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation and shall have members. The street address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of its registered agent at such address is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and address of the incorporation is John M. Prososki, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is WAEC, L.L.C.

The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 16767 Tarragon Circle, Omaha, NE 68136.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska.The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement.Warren W. Kutz, Member and Manager

Connor W. Orr, Organizer 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

(402) 408-6488

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NECTAR EL LEON, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nectar El Leon, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4915 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF STONE ENTERPRISES, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Stone Enterprises, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended and restated in their entirety and were duly filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 19, 2024 Included in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is an amendment to authorize all existing shareholders to surrender all of their presently held shares of common stock and to receive a combined total of Ten (10) shares of Class A Stock and Nine Hundred Ninety (990) shares of Class B. Stock. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

Notice of Organization

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the name of Victory Auto Repair LLC. The registered agent is Eriberto Felix Jr., 8815 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68134. The address of the designated office is 8815 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68134. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced on January 1, 2025, and has perpetual existence. The affairs of the limited liability company are to be conducted by its members until such time as their successors(s) are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Victory Auto Repair LLC

Eriberto Felix Jr. 8815 Maple Street Omaha, NE 68134

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BREATH OF FRESH ERIN, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Breath Of Fresh Erin, LLC (the Company) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 5844 Blondo St. Omaha, NE 68104. Nature of the company is Graphic Design.

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

JWL Enterprises LLC

REPUBLIC REGISTERED AGENT LLC

3400 Plantation Dr., Ste 100

Lincoln NE 68516

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MHEG 2025 FUND MANAGER

- A, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MHEG 2025 Fund Manager - A, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office is 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent is Midwest Housing Equity Group, Inc., 515 N. 162nd Avenue, Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. It commenced business on December 10, 2024, and its duration is perpetual.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3

Omaha, NE, 68118

Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WILWERDING RESIDENTIAL REALTY LLC

Notice is hereby given that WILWERDING RESIDENTIAL REALTY LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 18520 Van Camp Drive, Omaha, NE 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

Notice is hereby given that BF Patches, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its sole Member. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on December 30, 2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Christopher Lile, 2111 Titan Springs Drive, Papillion, NE 68133. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Christopher Lile, Member. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Christopher Lile, Member First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MEDIA FORCE ADVISORS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Media Force Advisors, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 420, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication January 3, 2025, final January 17, 2025

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MATTHEW SCHIEBER, D.D.S., P.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Matthew Schieber, D.D.S., P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December is in the process of voluntary dissolution. such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Matthew Schieber, as President of the corporation, will wind up and liquidate the corporation’s business and affairs. corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication January 10, 2025, final January 24, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: BELLEVUE URGENT CARE.

Name of Applicant: Harlan Medical, LLC

Address: 1335 N. 129TH CIRCLE, OMAHA, NE 68154

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: August 3, 2013

General nature of business: Urgent Care Medical Clinic. MICHELLE MERTZ

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication January 17, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: CLOSET FACTORY NEBRASKA.

Name of Applicant: AJMJ Enterprises, LLC

Address: 18969 MANDERSON STREET, OMAHA, NE 68022

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: May 10, 2023

General nature of business: Custom Closet Design and Install. Matthew Wurstner

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication January 17, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: ORSI ITALIAN BAKERY AND PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN SPECIALTIES.

Name of Applicant: OIB 1919, Inc.

Address: 621 PACIFIC STREET, OMAHA NE 68108

Applicant is A CORPORATION.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: June 20, 2006

General nature of business: Pizza, bakery and Italian specialties. Fred Abboud

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication January 17, 2025

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: ADVIZUM.

Name of Applicant: Advizum LLC

Address: 2408 N.148TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68116

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: December 18, 2024

General nature of business: Individual academic advising. Janae Hofer

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication January 17, 2025

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