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Nowthatgroundhasbrokenona$50million-plusexpansionand modernizationproject,LindsayCorp.isbuildingonitslegacyasaNebraska-bred globalmanufactureranddistributorofinfrastructureequipmentandtechnology.

LINDSAY CORP. PRESIDENT AND CEO RANDY WOOD.

We know that irrigation is going to play a critically important role in growing enough food to feed a growing population. Between now and 2050 we’ve got to increase food production by 70%.

RANDY WOOD, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF LINDSAY CORP.

Innovation Drives Lindsay Corp.

CUTTING-EDGE MODERNIZATION PROJECT BUILDS ON LEGACY

Now that ground has broken on a $50 million-plus expansion and modernization project, Lindsay Corp. is building on its legacy as a Nebraska-bred global manufacturer and distributor of infrastructure equipment and technology.

The addition of a new 40,000-square-foot structure at the company’s largest global manufacturing facility, located in Lindsay, Nebraska, will give the business a smart plant for the next generation of irrigation and road safety products and systems. The project, which represents the single largest investment in Lindsay’s history, is slated to be complete by the end of 2025.

In a press release, Rich Harold, senior vice president, global operations of Lindsay, commented, “We are designing and implementing the factory of the future.”

The project will provide industry technologies including data connectivity, analytics, and artificial intelligence, along with automation and robotics.

The new facility will house technology in galvanizing, a core process for manufacturing pivot irrigation systems and road safety products.

“This investment will accelerate Lindsay’s ability to bring its latest innovations, including the Smart Pivot, to market, and it aligns with our strategic growth plan and commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technology across our global operations,” President and CEO Randy Wood stated in a press release.

In an exclusive interview with the Midlands Business Journal, Wood described the leading-edge technology behind one of Lindsay’s signature new brands.

“The Smart Pivot is a new technology platform that really changes the way our customers interact with their equipment,” Wood said, adding that it introduced a diagnostic capability that doesn’t currently exist in the field. “We’re taking a sensor technology and applying it over the top of the mechanical structure to create the Smart Pivot.

“So now customers will get notifications saying, for example, there’s an issue on tower No. 4 that you or your dealer have to take care of. From a customer value perspective, it gives better visibility to the operation and monitoring of the machine, and much less downtime. So that when there are issues with a machine we’re able to diagnosis it, repair it and get it back in service much quicker.”

The Smart Pivot builds on Lindsay’s FieldNet remote irrigation management platform.

Innovation in the Heartland

In agriculture, time is money, and any advances that improve efficiency and yield become cost savers that can help make operations more profitable.

Innovation is at the heart of the pivot irrigation industry. Along with Valmont Industries and Reinke Manufacturing Co., Lindsay is among a trio of Nebraska companies that own large shares of the pivot irrigation market both in the U.S. and abroad. Innovations by each company helped create the mechanized irrigation industry in the 1940s and ’50s.

“Mechanized irrigation was pioneered, started, invented here,” Wood said. “Our company’s founders, the Zimmerer family, were certainly early contributors.”

Continued innovation has allowed Lindsay and its peer Nebraska companies to remain competitive in a space dedicated to supporting the needs of farmersproducers in feeding the world.

“When you look at the numbers, irrigated agriculture represents 20% of the area of global acres that produce 40% of the food,” Wood said. “We know that irrigation is going to play a critically important role in growing enough food to feed a growing population. Between now and 2050 we’ve got to increase food production by 70%. Some of that is improvement in diets in the middle class in some parts of the world. Some of it is population growth. But we know irrigation’s going to play an important role in feeding a growing population and providing fuel and energy for that growing population.”

Greater efficiencies are vital for a manufacturer such as Lindsay to remain relevant and responsive to changing conditions.

Lindsay’s new facility, Wood said, will house two metal forming activities.

“It’s going to give us better material flow. It’s going to be filled with all new tube manufacturing equipment with state-of-the-art technologies to enable sound and safe material flow,” he said. “There will be connections from this building into the next adjacent manufacturing operation and that’s a big part of the efficiency game. We’re putting production closer to the second stage of the irrigation system manufacturing process.”

A covered roof in the galvanizing facility is also part of the new construction project.

The various additions and improvements are about bringing all Lindsay assets into the 21st century.

“When you’ve been in a facility as long as we have in Lindsay, Nebraska, you’re spending capital every year replacing tired assets, implementing more efficient assets, making the factory safer. So capital investment for us is

Innovation Drives Lindsay Corp.

CUTTING-EDGE MODERNIZATION PROJECT BUILDS ON LEGACY

ongoing and kind of an annual process for us,” Wood said. “This particular investment was easily months in the making. It involved a lot of discussion with our board of directors and strategic suppliers and partners back and forth.

“It was always about the long-term future of the company and the industries we serve. These types of investments aren’t generally justified by looking in the rear-view mirror. They’re justified by looking out the windshield toward the future of what you want your company to be, where you see the opportunities.”

The decision to reinvest in Lindsay’s first and oldest facility in the world came down to positioning the company for the future.

“These types of investments are big and have multi-year payback windows,” Wood said. “But they’re ones that we think transform the way our company looks, the way our company operates, and the capabilities we have to bring new technologies to market quicker, react to the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business, and keep our employees productive and safe.”

Lindsay’s Legacy

Lindsay has come a long way from a modest start in 1955 when Platte County farmer Paul Zimmerer invented the Zimmatic Pivot Irrigation System. He and his sons Art and Bernie founded Lindsay Manufacturing Co., which became Lindsay Corp. The company now serves customers worldwide, with major facilities in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cape Town, South Africa and Campinas, Brazil, but it still retains a strong Midwest base between its Lindsay, Nebraska, factory and its Omaha headquarters.

Lindsay moved its corporate headquarters to Omaha in 2000, Wood said, “to give us better access to global talent and a better footprint from which to grow.”

In 2019 Lindsay moved to its current building at 18135 Burke St.

The company has some 1,300 employees worldwide, including hundreds each in Omaha and in Lindsay.

Wood sees the expansion and modernization as the latest chapter in

Lindsay’s legacy story — a story he puts great stock in.

“I think you can’t help but be proud of a company that started with such humble beginnings. A father and his two sons looking to solve a problem for their neighbors. And that company grew to become a powerhouse across the U.S. and has now grown to become a true global company with operations around the world. And those initial problems they solved in Platte County are now solving problems for customers around the world.”

From then till now, Wood said, innovation has driven growth.

“When you look at what innovation used to mean for our industry it was really focused on the mechanical elements of the machines,” he said. “How do we irrigate the corners, how do we have longer spans for better cost of implementation, how do we be more efficient with sprinkler design and application.”

Wood said the key innovation that the Zimmerer family came up with was “electric drives that allowed mechanized pivots to be used on steep inclines.”

“Some of the earlier mechanized machines were water-driven machines, which meant they could really only operate on flat ground,” he added. “Well, our founders put electricity to the units. Their first units were known as ‘hill climbers’ because they had the ability to climb the pretty hilly country around Lindsay. It was no accident they started there with machines with the capacity and capability to climb those hills.”

Wood said innovation has shifted in the last 20 years to digital tools that conserve energy, use less water and maximize yield outputs. Tools that give farmers an advantage over their competitors will pique their interest.

“Research and development into new tech is where we see more of our investments, more of our people, more of our time and energy,” he said. “It’s now going into those digital innovations that allow our customers to be more efficient in the utilization of resources and higher outputs. We’ve tripled spending in technology-related R&D and tripled the number of patents and

Research and development into new tech is where we see more of our investments, more of our people, more of our time and energy.

RANDY WOOD, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF LINDSAY CORP.

intellectual properties. It’s an area with more resources focused there because this is the path to winning in the future in our industry. It’s also connected to our growth strategy, particularly in M&A (mergers and acquisitions).”

Strategic Investments

In 2023 Lindsay acquired Norfolk, Nebraska-based FieldWise and earlier this year it acquired a 49.9% minority interest in Pessl Instruments of Austria to strengthen its high-tech solutions for growers. These are the latest in a long series of acquisitions and mergers both domestically and abroad that have helped give Lindsay a national and international footprint.

“So it’s not only what we spend internally in engineering and software development, it’s also about how we make larger investments and acquisitions to make sure we have the best people, the best technology, the best platforms because again that’s the battleground for us and that’s where we have to win in the future,” Wood said. “We invest strategically. It’s not about just adding more people and more mass. Not every problem you have can be solved with more people.”

Culture is where it begins and ends for Wood when it comes to talent management.

“Sometimes talent management is about keeping the really good people you have and not losing them to other opportunities,” he said. “We’ve been able to do a very good job of that by building a culture people want to be a part of and contribute to.”

Any new venture must meet a simple value proposition in Wood’s eyes.

“If we look at inventing new technologies, innovating in our platforms and product lines, the first questions we have to ask are, does this create value somewhere for our customer? Does it make their life easier? Does it reduce their risk? Does it allow them to reduce their cost and to be more profitable? These questions of value creation through a customer’s eyes have to be the first questions you answer when you start to work on new technologies or innovation.

“Agriculture is like any business. If your business is profitable you’re going to invest more in growth and innovation. If your business is weakening customers get a little tighter and averse to making large investments. This is a cyclical business. There’s an ebb and a flow. As a public company we’ve got to find the pockets of growth where they exist, continue to invest and support those and our long-term growth strategies, including technology and innovation, regardless of where you are in the cycle.”

Thus, Lindsay has offset declining ag market revenues in North America with increased revenues in South America, particularly Brazil.

From Wood’s perspective, there’s no time to rest on laurels or to take things for granted.

“It’s important for a company like ours not to become too complacent,” he said. “I like our global footprints. When we talk to investors in our company we say we have a commercial presence and an operational presence in any part of the world where there could be or will be center pivot demand. Omaha, Rotterdam, Cape Town, Campinas – we have the ability to launch from those sites into other parts of the world.

Wood gave the example of the company’s investment in a facility in Turkey because of growth potential in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Northern Africa.

As long as Wood is at the helm, he said, “We always want to be looking forward.” The company’s revenue performance and projected earnings place it in a good spot.

“We’re very blessed from a financial strength perspective,” he said. “We’ve got a strong balance sheet and the ability to invest where we see the opportunities for growth. Entering a new market can be energizing. When you look at the impact a company can have on agriculture in a region when we enter there it’s pretty rewarding.”

Wood tries never to lose sight of the evolution that Lindsay has made. The changes that have happened in its nearly 70-year journey from that small family startup until now were recently brought home to him.

“We’re blessed with a lot of people that have been with the company a long time. At our groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility one of the persons who held a shovel was a 52-year Lindsay employee,” he said. “He’s still in our shipping department.

“I think about guys like that and what they’ve seen over the years. I think our founders would be incredibly proud of what we’ve done, and not because we’re bigger and make more money and employ more people, but because Lindsay irrigation systems have helped increase food production for a growing population and have helped save water and energy through technology that promotes conservation and efficient utilization of resources. That’s what drives us every day.”

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Banking on Automation TECHNOLOGY DRIVES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

JULIE STROHFUS VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES, CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Banks and financial institutions in the Midlands are competing to keep up with the latest tech capabilities as demand grows for convenience.

“We now are doing about 30% more in electronic transactions as we are in-person transactions. That’s for the entire organization, not just Omaha,” said Doug Nodgaard, community bank president with Equitable Bank. “[Technology] is allowing us to be much more efficient.”

Local banks and credit unions aren’t alone in their advocacy of more digital banking options. As Accenture.com reported in January, the top 10 banking trends for 2024 nationwide all have to do with technology, be it new consumer products, back-office automation, or the regulatory landscape governing such advancements.

With groundbreaking tools such as artificial intelligence emerging, the pace of change isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon.

Institutions of all shapes and sizes are implementing new tools to offer more convenience to customers. As Nodgaard noted, Equitable

PAT ZACH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL LENDING, DUNDEE BANK

Bank has rolled out new products designed to help customers manage finances no matter where they are, boosting reliability and security along the way.

“One of the newer products for us is called Auto Books,” he said. “Let’s say a customer owns a lawn service and they just got done fertilizing and mulching the customer’s yard. They can email the invoice to the customer who clicks on review and pay, and they can pay that right out of their account at a very low cost.”

At the same time, new technological offerings also mean a renewed focus on security. Thus back-office technology that helps keep clients’ personal information and identities secure is another area where technology is being deployed.

“With new technology, there’s always some increased risks through hacking and fraud,” he said. “A lot of the fraud that’s being attempted now is via online banking and so we’re really watching for unusual activity. We have a very robust fraud detection, as most banks do, to help deal with that.”

Banking on Automation

We now are doing about 30% more in electronic transactions as we are in-person transactions.

Other operational advancements are pulling double duty and saving institutions money while reducing the chance of identity theft.

“Sending a paper statement is one of the biggest expenses that we have and that most banks have,” Nodgaard said. “In fact, most banks are now starting to charge anywhere from $2 to $5 a month to send out a paper statement because of the costs associated with that.”

Careful selection

At the same time, there is an emphasis on finding a balance between high-tech and high-touch options.

Julie Strohfus, vice president of retail financial services with Centris Federal Credit Union, said the credit union doesn’t deploy the newest gadget for the sake of doing so, but for how it will enhance the customer experience.

“From simplified online and mobile banking options to in-branch consultation, we want to meet our members where they are with their financial needs,” she said. “As we continue to grow, our focus will be to

DOUG NODGAARD, COMMUNITY BANK PRESIDENT, EQUITABLE BANK

ensure the member experience is the best at each delivery channel.”

Strohfus said the credit union created a cybersecurity center to help build awareness and educate customers on the types of fraud happening in the community. Additionally, it has steadily expanded in the marketplace throughout its 90-year history.

It recently expanded its footprint to include 15 branches across Cass, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington counties in Nebraska and Harrison and Mills counties in Iowa.

Pat Zach, senior vice president of commercial lending for Dundee Bank, said the range of technological operations offered is broader today in part because of user preference, but also because of increased competition. As more banks and credit unions crowd for market share, it becomes essential for those institutions to clearly define their core operating principles beyond the latest gadget or app.

“The Omaha market has seen some growth in the number of physical bank branch locations, both from existing banks and from new brands entering our market,” he said.

“We see this as a positive sign for Omaha and our local economy. Customers continue to want and need technology to transact quickly and on their own time, however, they still enjoy being able to talk to someone locally to solve problems, in the moment.”

Economic impact

Strohfus said the uncertainty of the economy is one of the biggest challenges for banks, credit unions, and the consumers they serve.

“We are in a market where interest rates on loans and deposits are fluctuating. As a credit union that is a not-for-profit organization, we can return lower loan interest rates and higher dividend rates for our members, but we are challenged with managing risk while maintaining sustainable growth.”

Zach said that while staffing levels have held reasonably steady, prolonged high interest rates are putting a damper on growth.

“Having ongoing discussions with our customers regarding their businesses and the challenges that they are experiencing has been helpful for all parties involved,” he said.

Adam Mroczek, also senior vice president of commercial lending with Dundee Bank, echoed the notion that balance represents the bank’s most effective strategy for dealing with market challenges and

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“We try to remember that we are a tool to assist our customers and not a hurdle standing in the path of their goals,” he said.

“For that reason, we will continue to invest in technology, whether it be an improved online banking experience or our mobile

The Banking Experience

ADAM MROCZEK, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL LENDING, DUNDEE BANK

application, and we also invest in the technology used internally to continue to improve the banking experience for our customers. Making processes and procedures smoother for employees rolls down to the customer experience.”

Investing in its buildings, as well as the community, also continues to be emphasized.

Dundee Bank’s investment in the local community comes in many forms, such as its First Friday Freebies program, which encourages customers to support a local business with a free offer.

“Giving back to the folks that have grown the bank is a big part of what we do and it seems that our customers enjoy this as well,” Zach said.

Craig Korkow President, Bank of America Omaha

From Hobby Gardener to Business Owner

Like many hobbyists, Ami Polite’s foray into gardening didn’t start with the desire to open a company, or write a book for that matter. It was simply the desire to help her grandmother tend to her historic North Omaha home.

“You can’t just put six marigolds in front of a historic home,” she said. “That doesn’t visually make sense.”

But, with no experience in gardening, she wasn’t sure what to suggest.

Seasons of change

Her hunt for free resources led her to Lauritzen Gardens, where she became a volunteer assistant to a horticulturist. She continued volunteering even after she learned the basics and was able to implement those skills at her grandmother’s house.

For the next three seasons, her appreciation for plants grew.

“They look so fragile, but they can go through negative 20-degree temperatures and come back in the spring like nothing happened,” Polite said.

It was seeing the life cycles up close that led her to ponder the similarities between plants, and her own lived experiences.

For example, Polite spoke of a time when she was so uncomfortable with her natural hair that she never let anyone see it.

“I wore extensions all of the time,” she said. “I was in a relationship, and it wasn’t until after we broke up that I realized that this person never saw what my natural hair looked like.”

She also realized the same could be said for gardens.

“Sometimes people only visit gardens when they’re blooming, they don’t see the beauty of the dormant season … it’s like if people only see me when my hair is completely perfect. That’s not who I am all the time, so

AMI POLITE, OWNER OF POLITE GARDENS.

BY SAVANNAH BEHRENDS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN

If you truly didn’t know what you were doing, you would not be getting the business that you are.

there’s a big chunk of me that someone isn’t getting.”

For several years, Polite would write down these observations and tuck them away in books and journals.

Cultivating environments

Slowly, she began helping friends and family with their projects and then taking referrals.

“Usually I’d be at a house and a neighbor would walk across the street and say ‘Could you help me out?’” she said.

The bulk of her days are spent maintaining about 20 gardens across Omaha, some of which she used to admire from afar, including one house in Elmwood Park.

“I would walk on the trail and I kept looking at this house thinking ‘Man, I wish I could work on that house one day,’” she said.

When the owner of said house called her, via referral, she was shocked.

“I thought, ‘I’m not qualified to work on this house, it’s like a mini botanical garden,’” she said.

But work she did, even after the gentleman passed away and new owners moved in.

“The neighbors loved me so much they told the new owners [before they purchased the home] that they would have to hire me to keep taking care of the gardens,” she recalled.

All the while she continued to make observations about the similarities between plants and humans.

“I decided I needed to do something with all these notes, or just get rid of them,” she said.

And with that, an evolution began. She utilized her love for music to create a book that has been described as part mixtape, part memoir, and part instructional. Twin themes run parallel in the book: learning to love her natural hair, and learning how to take care of plants.

The book, “Garden My Hair: A Growing Mix,” was released in May 2022. To promote the book she went to various fairs and got creative with her display.

“I didn’t want to just bring plants and set them on a table,” she said. “So, I started finding all these old speakers and radios and I would put plants in those.”

The promo booth grew into a living installation at each event. At AfroCon she built a DJ turntable booth surrounded by plants to promote her book.

While many viewers were intrigued by the installation, there was another reaction that Polite didn’t anticipate.

“When I talked to someone about being a gardener I could see them physically decompress and they would start telling me about their grandmother who would garden, and things like that,” she said.

These interactions prompted a question: how else could we bring plants, and nature, into our lives?

In search of nature

That question is guiding her into the next “season;” she is exploring becoming a Master Naturalist through the Nebraska Naturalist

AMI POLITE, OWNER, POLITE GARDENS

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Association, as well as gaining a certification in wilderness first aid.

“I’m leaning into the horticultural therapy field …. That’s what excites me,” Polite said.

Horticultural therapy, simply put, is the belief that being in nature and working in nature can help mentally, physically, and vocationally.

The intent would then be to lead either individuals or groups in walks through nature, showing them the spaces in Omaha and surrounding areas.

“We live in a state that takes eight hours to drive across with forests, plains, and plants,” she said. “We need to be utilizing it.”

She’s also considering how to incorporate living installations into shared spaces, such as workplaces and event venues.

“I’m not just going to bring plants; I’m going to figure out what a company does and then create a display around that,” Polite said. “That way it’s not just plants to [the company], it’s a part of what they do and they can have a different connection to it.”

Network of support

Throughout her journey, support from fellow entrepreneurs has been pivotal. From the horticulturist who taught her the basics, to the professional networking groups she has joined, each connection has presented unique insights.

One of the greatest lessons was learning how to determine the value of her services. As a woman in a male-dominated field — Statista reports almost 93% of landscaping and groundskeeping workers in the U.S. as male in 2023 — Polite struggled with putting a number to her experience.

“I’m not doing what other people are doing, so it’s really hard,” she said.

But, talking to other business owners provided insight, and helped her have the confidence to raise her rates accordingly.

Now, when she begins to feel the imposter syndrome creep in she remembers:

“If you truly didn’t know what you were doing, you would not be getting the business that you are.”

POLITE’S BOOK “GARDEN MY HAIR: A GROWING MIX.”

THEFRANCHISEREPORT

What’s Hot in Franchising and Why

People willing to pursue an entrepreneurial life with more freedom and flexibility than working for others often want to know why they should consider franchise ownership. Consultants like me are quick to point out that there are essentially three paths to becoming your own boss. You can “build, buy, or join,” but only franchising provides you with comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a proven business model to follow — basically you’re a roadmap to success. Usually, the next question is, what’s hot in franchising and why?

Obviously, the answer to this subjective question will always be open to interpretation and economic factors, but there are a few sectors worthy of my current recommendation.

One stalwart category of franchises that will always be a safe choice are any business opportunities classified as either recession or inflation resistant. Think haircuts, home repair, water damage restoration, healthcare, or auto repair — concepts that provide services based on needs, not wants. Staffing businesses are also a hot commodity at the moment, where plenty of franchise concepts are thriving as they work to solve labor shortages. Health and wellness franchises are booming as they treat the obesity epidemic in America (now 40% of the population). And lastly — the education and/or youthenrichment sector — any business addressing children’s physical and cognitive activities. As for non-brand specific trends, look for platform franchise brands — those with multiple industryrelated concepts under one umbrella – they have a big advantage in technology, purchasing power, and field support.

As always, outside influences like inflation, unemployment, and especially interest rates are part of the equation. If interest rates drop, lending activity picks up, freeing up capital to finance entrepreneurial ventures. Even though rates have increased in recent years, the SBA’s updated lending guidelines offer more leeway designed to increase the pool of creditworthy candidates.

Blake Martin owns FranNet of the Heartland, an Omaha-based consultancy that provides no-cost, no-obligation franchise consulting for entrepreneurs and those involved in career transitions to help them establish business ownership of their own. Martin helps produce transformative outcomes for candidates who commit to positive change. For more information, visit https://frannet.com/franchise-consultant/blake-martin.

THE FRANCHISEE: ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS OF GREATER OMAHA

Q&A:

Tell us about the business model of the franchise.

At Assisted Living Locators, we offer a community-oriented service that frees you to focus on the best care options, information and resources available to you in finding care for your loved one. Without cost or obligation, and with no contract to sign, you can depend on us to make finding the right community.

Why did you choose this industry?

My grandparents are my why. Over the years, I have been through a lot with them including hospital stays, etc., and I was always given a list of options. My goal in starting my business and choosing this industry was to eliminate the need for the list and offer families a real-life person to help them along the emotional journey.

What was the process of starting your franchise?

NIKKI WULFF OWNER AND ELDERCARE ADVISOR, ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS OF GREATER OMAHA

Starting a brand-new business from scratch is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but also the most rewarding. I had to start first with funding, which was very difficult but I ended up finding the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, which was an amazing experience! After that, I purchased and attended training in Scottsdale, Arizona. Once I completed training, I hit the ground running!

What challenges have you faced?

Owning a business has a lot of ups and downs and is not for the faint of heart. I have faced many challenges starting at the very beginning when I needed to secure funding. It’s much harder than one might think. It’s also hard to start a business when you are a single woman with no other household income, so I’ve always said and believed that failure was not an option for me because it really wasn’t.

What have been your biggest wins?

The ability to say I’ve helped over 500 families is my biggest win hands down. I also celebrated five years of business in 2023! Also, being honored in the top five franchises in 2022 and consistently in the top 10 in the entire franchise system.

How have you grown?

Being out in the community and meeting everyone possible to share the good news about the service I am able to provide families. My reputation in the community is also very important to me so making sure that I am always doing what I say I will and treating every family and senior just like I would my own family.

What does the future hold?

I am committed to my business and absolutely love what I do! I plan to be in business for many years to come.

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BCBSNE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LANDON FRIESEN, VIDEO VISUAL COMMUNICATOR, BCBSNE.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has launched the Nebraska Blue Foundation to power the company’s philanthropic initiatives. An event on Wednesday, April 10 celebrated the foundation. President and CEO Jeff Russell presented inaugural gifts including a $75,000 donation for workforce pipeline programming and community health navigation at the Community Wellness Collaborative, and a $200,000 donation to complete the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

JAY WARREN-TEAMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEBRASKA BLUE FOUNDATION, AND JEFF RUSSELL POSE FOR A PHOTO.

JEFF RUSSELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA, GIVES HIS REMARKS AT NEBRASKA BLUE FOUNDATION LAUNCH.

NICK LINDE, VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION, GIVES HIS REMARKS AT NEBRASKA BLUE FOUNDATION LAUNCH.

ADA WILSON, VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY OFFICER OF NEBRASKA MEDICINE, GIVES HER REMARKS AT NEBRASKA BLUE FOUNDATION LAUNCH.

ADA WILSON; JEFF RUSSELL; HARRIS FRANKEL, MD, CHIEF MEDICAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER AT NEBRASKA MEDICINE; AND NICK LINDE POSE FOR A PHOTO.

MIDLANDS Business Journal

Impact Investing A BOLD WAY TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

BY THE OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Impact investing is a powerful way for people to use their investment portfolio to benefit their community. Unlike traditional investment strategies, impact investments offer the potential for dual returns – positive, measurable community impact and financial returns.

In 2020, the Omaha Community Foundation launched the Community Loan Fund to make strategic, structured investments that address pressing needs in our community. To date, the Community Loan Fund has invested almost $2.5 million in the Omaha metro and Southwest Iowa communities.

“We use the money in the Community Loan Fund to make flexible, affordable loans to local nonprofits that assist small business owners or address the need for more affordable housing options in our community,” said Donna Kush, president & CEO of the Omaha Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation makes loans to local Community Development Financial Institutions, which are mission-driven financial institutions that provide financing, technical assistance, and training to underserved communities. Investees include the 712 Initiative, Canopy South, Grameen America, Midwest Housing Development Fund, Native360 Loan Fund, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, and Spark Capital.

The Nebraska Enterprise Fund, a nonprofit that provides vital financing to small and micro businesses, received a $400,000 investment in the form

of a low-interest loan. In turn, the Nebraska Enterprise Fund makes small and micro-loans to entrepreneurs like Sheri Noordam. Noordam, owner of Naad’s Naturals, used the funding to expand her business and reach new markets, showcasing the tangible impact of strategic investments.

“I met with a representative from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, showed them my plan, shared my dreams and even the things I was afraid of,” Noordam said. “Working with NEF was amazing. I worked with a loan officer who went to bat for me. She took my story to the credit committee and sold my story.”

There are two ways for investors to participate in the Community Loan Fund:

1. Make a donation. Anyone can support the Community Loan Fund with a donation.

2. Make an Investment: With a minimum investment of $25,000, OCF fundholders can invest money from their Donor Advised Fund, committing to a 7-year term. At the end of the term, the investment, plus interest less any losses, is allocated back to the Donor Advised Fund. This investment model not only fosters community growth but also allows for potential financial gains that can be redirected toward future grants into the community.

If you have questions about Impact Investing or how you or your clients can participate in the Community Loan Fund, please reach out to the Donor Services team at the Omaha Community Foundation. Contact Donor Services Advisor Wynter Davis at 402-933-4289 or wynter@omahafoundation.org

FUSION AWARDED FOR EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION IN 2023 MOVE

TO NEW LOCATION

Omaha healthcare company Fusion was recognized last week for the company’s excellent communication to their internal employees during the move to a new headquarters in 2023. Fusion was awarded an AMA Omaha Pinnacle Award, earning a silver citation of excellence in the Communications – Large Business category.

Fusion’s move created the need for a solid communication plan that informed employees of the logistics while also fostering excitement for the change. The plan needed to simultaneously relieve employees of any stress that may occur with such a large change.

“This communication plan was a team effort from individuals all across the company,” said Calli Hite, Vice President of Communications and Public Relations. “More than 600 of our team members were settled and ready to enjoy our new space because of the clear and concise communication from the people involved in this effort.”

Learn more about Fusion and the company’s dedication to Refresh Healthcare at workwithfusion.com/our-company.

About Fusion:

Fusion is an Omaha-based healthcare company that exists to create meaningful connections between healthcare travelers and facil ities that lead to better patient care and better outcomes for all. The company consists of two business units: Fusion Medical Staffing an d Fusion Workforce Solutions, which simplify processes for healthcare travelers and facilities at every turn. Fusion employees strive to stay humble, driven, and positive.

FUSION

PHONE: 877-230-3885

EMAIL: INFO@WORKWITHFUSION.COM

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.WORKWITHFUSION.COM/

M. Olivia M. Norman

OLIVIA NORMAN JOINS FRASER STRYKER’S LITIGATION PRACTICE

Fraser Stryker PC LLO adds M. Olivia M. Norman to the Firm’s skilled bench of litigators. Olivia assists clients with contract disputes, collection actions, labor and employment matters, appellate, and insurance defense litigation.

Olivia joins Fraser Stryker after practicing at a full-service law firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “I was incredibly impressed with the attorneys that I met with prior to accepting my offer,” said Olivia. “The opportunity to learn from them and gain experience in many different areas of law, while expanding on my prior litigation experience, is what led me to join Fraser Stryker.”

While leading the civil litigation and corporate counsel divisions in her prior role, Olivia counseled clients on labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance, and corporate administrative issues. Olivia obtained her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School and served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judge Shelley Grogan in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

FRASER STRYKER PC LLO

PHONE: 402-341-6000

EMAIL: ONORMAN@FRASERSTRYKER.COM

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.FRASERSTRYKER.COM/

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SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

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

LEGAL NOTICE – ADULT NAME CHANGE (CI: 24-2984)

Notice is hereby given that on 17 th Day of April, 2024, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from MOLLY P. WINQUIST to MOLLY P. BODEN. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Tressa M. Alioth, in courtroom no. 414, at 1701 Farnam St Ste 3, Omaha, NE 68183. On the 29 th day of May 2024 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of MOLLY P. WINQUIST to MOLLY P. BODEN.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO: JESSICA GARZARO AKA CHRISTINE GARZARO

You are hereby notified that on 11/30/23, the Plaintiff Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska, against you shown as Case Number CI23 23627. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of 282.00, plus court costs, pre-judgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable.

The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint on or before 06/09/24 at the COUNTY court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA Nebraska. Steven J Morrison #24708 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, NE 68802 (308)398-3801

Attorney for Plaintiff services@credit-mgmt.com

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

N O T I C E

A total of 143 cases will be heard by the Board in May 2024. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

May 15, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Reception and Treatment Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Titsworth, Adolph 69738 False Imprisonment 1st Degree Robbery (3 counts)

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel (3 counts)

Leach, Kijaune 82544 Assault 2nd Degree

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Hines, Brandon 87688 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Partee, Lonnie 87803 Driving While Intoxicated

Nguot, Deng 86992 Robbery

Terroristic Threats

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Ramirez-Vargas, Jose 211200 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Cozens, Christopher 213189 Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm

Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Howard, Jasyn 216713 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Azpeitia, Juan 216607 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Tax Violation

Denker, Gregg 77715 Sexual Assault 1st Degree

Sexual Assault of Child 1st Dgr

May 21, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Fields, Jerry 53221 Assault 1st Degree (2 counts)

Use Firearm to Commit Felony

Green, Nicholas 70852 Burglary

Robbery (2 counts)

Scott, Sullivan 74639 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Robbery (2 counts)

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Scott, Malil 210999 Domestic Assault

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Wilson-Harding, Adrian 214042 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Jackson, Kaleb 214926 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Warren, Dominick 217116 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Williams, Alexander 217495 Arson 3rd Degree

Assault 2nd Degree (2 counts)

Scott, Michael 217669 Burglary

Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Anderson, Fred 217853 Driving While Intoxicated

Mangiamelli, Todd 217955 Poss/Receive Stolen Firearm

Unlawful Trans Firearm Juvenile

May 22, 2024 – 9:30 a.m.

Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska

Kanger, Sara 99042 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest

Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop

Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp

Garrett, Natalya 393320 Assault 3rd Degree

Terroristic Threats (2 counts)

Use Firearm to Commit Felony

Bush, India 393152 Driving While Intoxicated

May 23, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Community Correctional Center – Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

Castonguay, Paul 70764 Sexual Assault 1st Degree

Williams, Cameron 72284 Murder 2nd Degree

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel

Stephens, Chad 85761 Sexual Assault of Child 1st Deg

Washington, Tresean 85976 Robbery

Baker, Carl 210217 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Fuller, Ronald 210220 Terroristic Threats

Use Firearm to Commit Felony

Mayok, Yreno 210693 Driving While Intoxicated

Williams, Robert 210856 Kidnapping

Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest

Johnson, Juaquez 213871 Terroristic Threats

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel

Arellanes, Justin 214296 Robbery

Edwards, Deandre 215811 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Roundtree, Londe 215814 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Wright, Brian 217617 Driving Under Revoked License

Birch, Keyon 217837 Robbery

May 24, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska

Esparza, Issac 211450 Assault 1st Degree (2 counts)

Davis, Billy 213896 Assault 2nd Degree

Domestic Assault

Doluony, Kueth 215900 Driving While Intoxicated

Dickinson, Danielle 392251 Viol of Financial Trans Device

May 29, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska

Schmoldt, Dale 85069 Robbery

Sherrod, Jaquez 87641 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Poss Firearm Control Subst Viol

Sneed, Connor 210695 Robbery

Walters, Derrick 213266 Pandering (2 counts)

Ramos, Jose 214281 Use Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Walker, Starr 392686 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I

May 31, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.

Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska King, Anthony 76735 Robbery

Hernandez, Luis 77526 Burglary (5 counts)

Wallace, Floyd 78435 Assault 1st Degree

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

Raitt, Trey 80804 Escape

Jennings, Michael 81312 Child Abuse

Domestic Assault

Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel

Sanchez, Carlos 82757 Assault 2nd Degree

Jones, Brandon 83097 Assault 2nd Degree

Terroristic Threats

Osborn, Avery 89194 Conspiracy

Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Robbery

Jordan, Jdeyon 213388 Robbery

Whitbeck, Raymond 213476 Terroristic Threats Use Firearm to Commit Felony

Marion, Deonta 214267 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug

ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE

First publication May 10, 2024

SUSAN J. SPAHN, Attorney of FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 (402) 342-1000

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn K. Langemeier. Estate No. PR 24-169

Notice is hereby given that on April 18, 2024, in the County Court of Douglas County, Dawn Larimer, whose address is P.O. Box 81596, Billings, Montana 59108, was formally 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 July 10, 2024, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD

Registrar

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NICK R. TAYLOR, Attorney of FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 Telephone (402) 342-1000 ntaylor@fitzlaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF BRIAN J. WILLIAMS, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24-655

Notice is hereby given that on April 11, 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 Stuart Williams, whose address is 2808 South 93 Plaza #5, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, Bruce P. Williams, whose address is 1051 Sycamore Avenue, Villisca, Iowa 50864, Sarah Wilson, whose address is 1421 Arthur Drive, Ames, Iowa 50010, and Steve Williams, whose address is 419 Timber Ridge Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028 were informally appointed by the Registrar as co-Personal 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 July 10, 2024, or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE REGISTRAR

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that The Tailored Room Services, LLC a Nebraska Limited Liability Company was organized on January 8, 2024, pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act and commenced business on January 10, 2024. The purpose for which the Company has been organized is to provide commercial cleaning services along with any other activity allowed under Nebraska Law. The Company’s affairs shall be conducted by its Manager Karla Felix. The Registered Agent is Brent Nicholls. Both Karla Felix and Brent Nicholls may be contacted at the Company’s Initial Designated Office, which is also the Registered Office located at 300 S. 19 th Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68102.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

Robert J. Likes, #21969, Attorney for Petitioner

Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC

444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: 402.506.4600

Facsimile: 402.506.4610

Email: rlikes@lmhlawfirm.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska

Estate of Michael D. Peterson, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24-687

Notice is hereby given that on April 16, 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 Cheryl Peterson, 13152 Drumcliffe Path, Rosemount, MN 55068, 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 June 26, 2204, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD

REGISTRAR

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

DENNIS E. KOLEY, Attorney for Personal Representative 2710 N. Main Street

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Phone: 402-614-3936

dennis@koleylaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of Dino A. Baratta. Estate No. PR 24-664

Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of April 2024, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate, appointing Cassie L. Brunner, whose address is 3125 N. 205th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, 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 July 10, 2024, or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE

REGISTRAR

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Charles E. Dorwart (Bar I.D. # 16456)

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 TO CREDITORS

In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska Estate of Robert A. Wild, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24- 686 Notice is hereby given that on April 18, 2024, 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 Debra L. Bunting, 3830 Drybread Road, Avenue, Cottonwood, CA 96022, was informally appointed by the Judge/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 June 26, 2024, or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD

REGISTRAR

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC

The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is Joyful Java, LLC. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office and the name and street and mailing addresses of the initial agent for service of process of the LLC is John Gajewski at 17935 Welch Plaza, Suite 101, Omaha NE 68135. The LLC is not organized to render a professional service. It commenced on May 2, 2024. Its affairs shall be managed by a sole Manager.

/s/ Joseph J. Skudlarek, Organizer

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3

OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 68118

TELEPHONE 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TEAM LYONS FOUNDATION TEAM LYONS FOUNDATION has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation is a Public Benefit Corporation. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Mary E. Vandenack. The corporation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. The corporation commenced on 6th day of February, 2024. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Mary E. Vandenack, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. The corporation will have members. First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NJ&J, LLC

Notice is hereby given that NJ&J, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17534 Madison St., Omaha, NE 68135. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is MEGAN E. CAVANAUGH, whose address is 2002 Douglas St., Suite 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 April 16, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Megan Cavanaugh, Organizer

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF INFINITY XLS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Infinity XLS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 14111 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68137 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PIONEER PRAIRIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pioneer Prairies, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a limited liability organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is DTROYER FOUR, LLC.

2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2525 Pioneers Road, PO Box 725, Milford, NE 68405.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Cati Harmoney, at 2525 Pioneers Road, PO Box 725, Milford, NE 68405.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on April 18, 2024, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

Notice of Organization of OABA

Notice is hereby given that OABA, a Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1101 Jackson Street, Unit 307, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 and with its initial agent for service of process as Sherry Gilbert, 1101 Jackson Street, Unit 307, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

Walentine O’Toole, LLP, Attorneys

11240 Davenport Street

P.O. Box 540125 Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TOM & SUZIE, LLC

Tom & Suzie, LLC, with its initial designated office at 305 N. 248th Circle, Waterloo, NE 68069, gives notice that it filed its Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 23, 2024 and that it has been organized as a Nebraska limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial agent for service of process is David P. Wilson, and his initial mailing address is 11240 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68154. The company’s period of duration is perpetual, and the general nature of its business is to engage in any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

Thomas L. Block, Sole Member

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DEWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C.

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF MERKEY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC

Pursuant to § 21-150 of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, notice is hereby given that Merkey Administrative Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Secretary of State on May 3, 2024. The Company has no assets or known liabilities. Meghan Merkey, member of the Company, shall wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. If you have a claim against the Company, you should mail notice to Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, L.L.C., 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and include the following information: name of claimant, amount of claim, goods or services covered by the claim, date claim originated, and supporting documentation (if available). Any claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce said claim is commenced within five years of the date of this published notice.

MERKEY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC

By: /s/ Meghan Merkey, Member

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF IMP HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IMP Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102, 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 April 16, 2024. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Under 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 H&D CONTRACTING, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 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 3309 S. 88th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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. Chad Dargy, Member and Manager William Hoyt, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer 11409 Davenport Street Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 408-6488

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE PULSE CHURCH

1. The name of the Corporation is The Pulse Church.

2. The Corporation is a religious 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 April 25, 2024, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF M & M FOUNDATION

Notice is hereby given that the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of M & M Foundation have been amended and restated in the entirety as follows:

Article 1 states the name of the corporation as M & M Foundation.

Article 2 states the corporation as a public benefit corporation.

Article 3 states the registered office of the corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name of the registered agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

Article 4 states the purpose of the corporation.

Article 5 states the powers of the corporation.

Article 6 states the corporation shall have members.

Article 7 states the provisions regarding dissolution of the corporation.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 16, 2024.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CONE AIR, 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 CONE Air, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1717 N 74th St. 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 April 30, 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

Moylan Law, LLC

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION & NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CANOE, LLC

Under §21-147 et seq. of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, notice is hereby given that Canoe, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, a Statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on April 26th, 2024. The company has no assets or known liabilities. Charles J. Burney shall wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. If you have a claim against the Company, you should mail notice to Moylan Law, LLC, 1010 S 120th Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and include the following information: name of claimant, amount of claim, goods or services covered by the claim, date claim originated, and supporting documentation (if available). Any claim against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce said claim is commenced within five years of the date of this published notice.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARVIR HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ARVIR Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 12414 N. Shadow Cove Lane, Houston, TX 77082 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LUTZ & COMPANY, P.C.

Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Lutz & Company, P.C. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows:

Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Lutz & Company, P.C.

Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 5,050 shares. 5,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share and 50 shares of nonvoting preferred stock having a par value of $1.00.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 13616 California St., Ste 300, Omaha, NE 68154, and the Registered Agent as Matthew Storm.

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 shareholder requirements. Articles 8 state the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 1, 2024. First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

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

LMNO Properties, 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 Alex J. Montoya, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TOP COVERAGE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Top Coverage, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4535 S. 88th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. 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 Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 3, 2024.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PB FITNESS ELKHORN, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PB Fitness Elkhorn, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10055 Shannon Road, La Vista, NE 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST PORTFOLIO 6, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Midwest Portfolio 6, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Midwest Portfolio 6, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 139 S. 144th Street, Box 540491, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THRASHER PROPERTIES

HOLDINGS, LLC

Designated Office: 11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046

Initial Agent/Address for Service: Scott A. Braasch/11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the voluntary dissolution of HUBELTUST PROPERTIES LLC as of April 24, 2024. Any person having a claim, whether known or unknown, against the Company is requested to present such claim in writing to the Company at the following address: c/o David G. Hubertus, 8120 SW 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516. The claim must be in writing, must be sent by mail to the address set forth above, and must set forth the name, address and telephone number of the claimant, a detailed description and amount of the claim, the date of occurrence of the claim and any tangible evidence to support the claim that is available to the claimant. Unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim against the Company is barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

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 CARVER & SONS, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Christian Carver, 1514 S. 95th St., Omaha, NE 68124. The designated office is located at 1514 S. 95th St., Omaha, NE 68124. Christian Carver, Organizer

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THRASHER PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC

Designated Office: 11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046

Initial Agent/Address for Service: Scott A. Braasch/11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

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

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Rental Investments 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 Andrew P. Deaver and 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CIRCLE 75 TOWER 2 APARTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Circle 75 Tower 2 Apartments, 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 April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SUGAR MAGNOLIA, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sugar Magnolia, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2012 N. 83rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AM CONCRETE WASHOUTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AM Concrete Washouts, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13305 Portal Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FOX RV OASIS, LLC

The undersigned, desiring to form a limited liability company (the “Company”) under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, states as follows:

1. Name. The name of the Company is Fox RV Oasis, LLC.

2. Initial Designated Office of the Company. The address of the initial designated office of the Company in Nebraska is 6963 South 185th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

3. Address and Agent for Service of Process. The address for service of process on the Company is 9819 South 168th Ave., Suite 6C, Omaha, Nebraska 68136, and the name of the initial registered agent at such address is Kathryn J. Derr.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I signed this Certificate of Organization on April 18, 2024.

Kathryn J. Derr, Organizer

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Notice of Organization of SMART Suite, LLC

Notice is hereby given that SMART Suite, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 13815 FNB Parkway, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and with its initial agent for service of process as Colin Kastrick, 13815 FNB Parkway, Suite 440, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

Matthew T. Payne

Pansing Hogan Ernst & Buser LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEVEL UP TO HEALTH, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Level Up to Health, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Level Up to Health, LLC.

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRONOS INVESTMENT

GROUP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kronos Investment Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6622 South 118th Street, 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 May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

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

MMB Properties, 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 Thomas J. Malicki, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Notice is hereby given that NATE & TATE PRODUCTIONS LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 5017 S 131ST St, Omaha, NE 68137. The initial agent for service of process is Nathan Belcher, 5017 S 131st St, Omaha, NE 68137. First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

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

Technical Systems Consultants 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 15214 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are David C. Nelson, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JLV GROUP, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is JLV Group, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6015 South 191st Terrace, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Jitendra P. Patel, 6015 South 191st Terrace, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF G’S LAWNCARE & GROUNDSKEEPING, LLC

The name of the Company is G’s Lawncare & Groundskeeping, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in lawncare and landscaping. 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 11211 Taylor St. Omaha, NE 68164. This limited liability company commenced business on April 5, 2024. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AKSARBEN CENTER COWORKING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aksarben Center Co-Working, 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 April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Charles E. Dorwart

Charles E. Dorwart, P.C., L.L.O.

7305 Main Street, The Granary District Ralston, NE. 68127

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Plumwest, L.L.C. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated, mailing & registered office located at 513 Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE 68005. The registered agent is Jeff West. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be incorporated under the Nebraska law including 24-7 general services to the elderly. The company was incorporated on April 11, 2024, and shall have a perpetual existence. Its purpose is to provide 24-7 general services to the elderly.

The affairs of the company are to be conducted by Member Managers as designated in the operating agreement.

Jeff West, Managing Member

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF MINDSET MARKETING, LLC

A Nebraska Limited Liability Company

Notice is hereby given that Mindset Marketing LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office of the company in the state of Nebraska is 2414 Jefferson Road, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. The name and address of the registered agent is AF Bookkeeping Services, Inc, 11811 | Street, STE 204, Omaha, NE 68137. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the State of Nebraska on April 18, 2024.

Jandra Leutik, Organizer

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

GORACKE LAW, L.L.C.

10846 Old Mill Road Suite #4

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Springfield Farm, L.L.C., with its initial designated office at 619 Shorewood Lane, Waterloo, NE 68069 has been organized effective April 10, 2024. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent is Bruce J. Goracke at 619 Shorewood Lane, Waterloo, NE 68069. Bruce J. Goracke, Organizer

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

The name of our organization is Studio 357 Masonic Podcast LLC. The primary agent for our organization is Heath R Evans, 14638 Josephine St. Omaha, NE 68138.

The street and mailing address of the organization is 14638 Josephine St. Omaha, NE 68138.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF UNDERSTORY HOMES, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Understory Homes, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5824 Dorcas Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The name and address of the registered agent is Nathaniel Ochoa Farho at 5824 Dorcas Street, Omaha, NE 68106. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on April 17th, 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 May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

1010 South 120 th Street, Suite 320

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TORRES TALES, LLC

The name of the Company is Torres Tales, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in children’s book writing. 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 17001 Burdette St. Omaha, NE 68116. This limited liability company commenced business on April 15, 2024. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Rebecca M. Queensland, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SSGS HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is SSGS Holdings, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 20210 Gate Dancer Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska. 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 April 17th, 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 April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ELEVATED CATERING, LLC.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: 1. The name of the limited liability company is ELEVATED CATERING, LLC. 2. The address of the initial registered office is 316 Chicago Ave Ste 2, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048 and the initial registered agent at that address is Amanda L. Palmer. 3. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. 4. The company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State on April 23, 2024, and will have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Managing Members until such time as their successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement. First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MARY’S TRIANGLE, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is MARY’S TRIANGLE, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11531 Portal Road, Suite 16, Omaha, Nebraska 68128. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services located at 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence May 1, 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CORN FED PROPERTIES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Corn Fed Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1200 Deer Run Lane, Murray, Nebraska 68409. 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 April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

GORACKE LAW, L.L.C.

10846 Old Mill Road, Suite #4 Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Shari Collins Consulting, L.L.C., with its initial designated office at 15028 Dorcus Circle, Omaha, NE 68144 has been organized effective February 6, 2024. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent is Shari M. Collins at 15028 Dorcus Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. Bruce J. Goracke, Organizer

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP

17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROSIE’S ACRES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that ROSIE’S ACRES, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on April 8, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

BETHANIE P. RAMES, ATTORNEY DUGGANBERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ORGANIZATION OF LAUNCH PAD HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that LAUNCH PAD HOLDINGS, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company has collected and liquidated its assets, discharged its liabilities, distributed its remaining property to its member, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs.

Andrew Cockle, Manager of the Company, was the person responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Company. All claims against the Company 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 against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JINAX, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JINAX, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4324 Windward Drive, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

Charles E. Dorwart

Charles E. Dorwart, P.C., L.L.O.

7305 Main Street, The Granary District Ralston, NE. 68127

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PS, 3017, L.L.C. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated, mailing & registered office located at 14807 S. 27th Street, Bellevue, NE 68123. The registered agent is Stephanie M. Penton. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be incorporated under the Nebraska law including real estate ownership, management, and rental. The company was incorporated on February 27, 2024, and shall have a perpetual existence. Its purpose is to provide general services to the public.

The affairs of the company are to be conducted by Member Managers as designated in the operating agreement.

Stephanie M. Penton

Patrick L. Penton

Managing Members

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION IS HEREBY GIVEN that THRASHER PARTNERS HOLDINGS, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska with a registered office at 11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046. The initial registered agent at that address is Scott A. Braasch. The Company was organized for the purpose of engaging in the transaction of any lawful business and the performance of any lawful activities that a corporation may engage in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The authorized capital stock is $10,000, consisting of 1,000,000 shares of stock having a par value of $.01 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State on April 25, 2024, and will have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such officers shall be designated by the By-Laws.

SCOTT A. BRAASCH, Incorporator

11844 Valley Ridge Dr., Papillion, NE 68046

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEXCORP, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lexcorp, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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 Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 16, 2024.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF P&GROD, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that P&GROD, 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 April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Curbit Omaha LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 18602 S 150th Street, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Registered Agent of the Company is Corporation Consultants, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on March 26, 2024.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Rebecca M. Queensland, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CHRISTINA MARK PSYCHOLOGY, 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 professional limited liability company is Christina Mark Psychology, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 18021 Oak Street, Suite B, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on April 30th, 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RA LOGISTICS, 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 RA LOGISTICS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1717 N 74th St. 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 April 25, 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 May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

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 HEC LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 12010 South 49th Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68134 . The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is John Lepak, 12010 South 49th Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68134. This limited liability company commenced business on May 3, 2024. First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE PRAIRIE BLOOM CYCLING CLUB

Notice is hereby given that a non-profit corporation has now been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Prairie Bloom Cycling Club. The corporation commenced existence on April 10, 2024, and shall have perpetual duration. Prairie Bloom Cycling Club is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The address of the initial registered office and registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Monarch Exteriors LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1302 Beechwood Avenue, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. The Registered Agent of the Company is Thomas W. Galgerud, 1302 Beechwood Avenue, Papillion, Nebraska 68133. The Company was formed on March 26, 2024.

First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMPOWER AUTISM LLC

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that Empower Autism LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3320 N 125th St., Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent of the limited liability company is Matthew Dennis, 3320 N 125th St., Omaha, NE 68164. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 12, 2024.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PONCA HILLS ORGANICS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ponca Hills Organics, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 17534 Madison Street, Omaha, NE 68135 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASH STREET MANAGERS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of ASH STREET MANAGERS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “ Company ”), has been amended to change the name of the Company to NDD Partners, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on April 24, 2024. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged. First publication May 3, 2024, final May 17, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEW HEIGHTS AIR, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that New Heights Air, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 9067 South 232nd Circle, Gretna, NE 68028 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WHOLEU, LLC

The name of the Company is wholeU, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in wholistic health coaching. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company stated in the Certificate of Organization was 6410 Van Buren St. Omaha, NE 68135. This limited liability company commenced business on April 5, 2024. First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

ROBERT J. KIRBY, Incorporator and Attorney with CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF COASTAL PREMIER PROPERTIES, INC.

Coastal Premier Properties, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The Articles of Incorporation were filed on April 4, 2024. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, and the initial registered agent at that office is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock.

First publication April 26, 2024, final May 10, 2024

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: CIRCO OMAHA.

Name of Applicant: Circo Enterprises, L.L.C.

Address: 4611 SOUTH 96TH STREET, SUITE 217, OMAHA, NE 68127

Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NE. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/01/2023.

General nature of business: Real estate and general business administration.

Tiffany E. Thompson

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication May 10, 2024

RICHARD A. TROIA, Attorney

RICHARD TROIA LAW

9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-2168

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SYMPHONY OF CARE LLC.

Notice is hereby given that Symphony of Care LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s initial designated office is 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. The name and address of the registered agent is Richard A. Troia, 9802 Nicholas Street, Suite 375, Omaha, NE 68114-2168. 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 Act. The company commenced existence on April 24th, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that OnCare Hospice Holding, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 24, 2024, changing its name to OnCare Health LLC. 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WMERHAWI, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is WMerhawi, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3032 South 35th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MWEINI, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is MWeini, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3032 South 35th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. 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 May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

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

Weeces Investments, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process is Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Daree’s Designs, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 14992 H St., Omaha, NE 68137. The Registered Agent is DAWN MARIE DILLEYLEDROIT, 14992 H St., Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication May 10, 2024, final May 24, 2024

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: NULIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS.

Name of Applicant: NuLife Health LLC

Address: 7804 N 281ST AVENUE, VALLEY, NE 68064

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: April 30, 2024. General nature of business: Health and Wellness.

Zachary D. Petersen

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication May 10, 2024

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: PET ATHLETICS. Name of Applicant: Jesse Carr

Address: 2112 S. 156TH CIR, OMAHA, NE 68130

Applicant is AN INDIVIDUAL.

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

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: NEW General nature of business: Sell Products online.

Jesse Carr

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication May 10, 2024