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When Van Deeb received the call from Gary Sadlemyer informing him that he’d been named the Omaha Press Club’s 173rd Face on the Barroom Floor, his response was bit of a selfroast, foreshadowing his June 8 induction event: “I told him, ‘You must have the wrong number!’” Deeb said.

Deeb’s roasters certainly enjoyed poking a little fun at him, but the Face on the Barroom Floor event also paid homage to his highly successful 40-year real estate career — he’s the first honoree from the residential real estate field — as well as his achievements as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author and podcaster.

“I heard this quote years ago, from a book written by Napoleon Hill in 1937 called ‘Think and Grow Rich,’ that if you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it,” Deeb said. “So, I always visualized in my mind what I expect from myself … My next step was to go out and make it happen.”

He also credits what he calls the “Four Ds.”

“Drive, desire, discipline, and determination,” Deeb explained. “And I don’t talk the talk without walking the walk.

I am a man of action.”

He wasn’t always that way. Deeb said he was an average student and undistinguished athlete in high school who was more apt to joke around with his classmates than focus on academics. Finding inspiration in the movie “Rocky” (1976) and discovering his personal tenacity, Deeb transformed himself physically to make the football team at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Post-college, Deeb left Omaha for a real estate specialty school in Dallas, Texas, where he launched his core career in 1983 with virtually no connections and limited funds, working on straight commission with no room to fail.

“I wanted to get into real estate because there’s no ceiling for hard workers,” he said. “I’m a hard, disciplined worker at whatever I do. And I knew real estate would be perfect for me, because people who want to be good in real estate need to make themselves available to their customers at all times. To me, that was a no-brainer.”

Deeb sold real estate in Dallas for a decade, then returned to Omaha to start DEEB Realty in 1993. He had to again start from the ground up in a new market (actually below ground considering he initially worked from his home basement), but

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in only 15 years Deeb grew the company to become one of the largest real estate firms in the Midwest with over 350 agents. He sold DEEB Realty in 2009 to focus on a second career as a motivational speaker, which continues today to audiences of sales and service professionals all over the country.

Deeb couldn’t stay away from real estate and entrepreneurship, however. When his non-compete restriction ran out, he started up Big Omaha Realty.

“I actually love real estate more today than I did 40 years ago. I love it more today than I ever have,” he said.

The sector has changed significantly over time, Deeb said.

“It used to be that I’d pick up a family on Saturday morning at nine o’clock and drop them off at four o’clock. We had no internet, we had no cell phones,” he said. “Nowadays, that same couple will call me and identify two homes that they found (online) that they want to see. I’m not complaining, that’s for sure. Buyers and sellers are more educated than I’ve ever seen in my career, which makes our job a lot easier.”

Deeb said he also appreciates the information he has at his own fingertips to enhance his real estate expertise.

“Knowledge is power. And in 40 years, I’ve learned a lot that can only benefit my buyers and sellers,” he explained. “The technology and the resources that we now have as real estate professionals are off the chart. If someone is not successful today in real estate, with all of the opportunities that we have, they are either not driven or they’ve got the wrong mentor.”

Deeb himself serves as a mentor of sorts through his speaking engagements.

“I started motivational speaking about 25 years ago, and that’s when my company was small. And as we grew, I found myself in front of more and more people at our company meetings. I realized that I got my people all fired up and motivated them to be the best they can be. So then I started branching out,” he said. “I started speaking to other companies. Before I knew it, I was speaking to Fortune 500 companies.”

Now in his 60s, Deeb is as busy as ever.

“I have two full-time careers: real estate and speaking. They’re my happy place, they’re my pleasure,” he said. “I’m one of the few that gets to say I ‘get’ to go to work, not I ‘have’ to go to work. And I consider those two careers simultaneously beneficial. In one career, I’m helping people with the biggest investment of their life. In my speaking career, I’m motivating people to live the best life they possibly can.”

And he’s not merely sharing tales from long-ago experiences,

Deeb emphasized.

“I’m still ‘on the street’ as a salesperson in my real estate career. That makes me a better motivational speaker, for sure … It makes me more relatable,” he explained. “I’m telling people, ‘Yeah, I had the same challenge that you did a week ago.’ There’s always a question-and-answer period after the majority of my speeches. A lot of the time the question-and-answer period is just as long as my speech was … I’ve been there and done that, and they want to know how to get there.”

Locals may remember Deeb’s real estate-themed television and radio shows, or his service to many organizational boards and nonprofits in the community. One memorable effort was sitting on a rooftop for an annual fundraiser, beginning in the late 1980s, for Children’s Miracle Network benefiting Children’s Hospital (now Children’s Hospital & Medical Center). Deeb would remain on the roof, waving at passersby, until pledges reached his goal.

“Usually it was $10,000. It became so popular that CNN even covered it one year,” he said, adding that the fundraiser wasn’t as fun as it looked. “I hate heights. As I climbed the ladder, my knees would be shaking. I hate heights.”

Deeb even turned a milestone birthday celebration into a charitable event.

“There were over 300 people that came, and I charged 25 bucks a head instead of people giving me a gift. We raised close to $10,000 for Chariots4Hope just with that one event,” he said, adding wryly: “Word on the streets is Van is the only guy that charges people to come to his birthday.”

Looking back with few regrets, he also said he wouldn’t change much if he could go back to the beginning.

“I’d tell myself there’s going to be uncertainty, And I’d probably say, ‘Buy more real estate.’ I’ve had challenges but I wouldn’t change the lessons learned. It kind of goes with my philosophy that I don’t ever want to be the smartest guy in the room,” he said, adding a wisecrack: “If you looked at my GPA from college, you would say ‘That’s not ever going to be possible.’”

The self-admitted former class clown was an easy target for his Face on the Barroom Floor roast. Presenters and roasters included local broadcast legend Sadlemyer, Midlands Business Journal Publisher Andee Hoig, KETV Newswatch 7 News Anchor Julie Cornell, Omaha Publications’ Gil Cohen, and CBRE’s Kristi Anderson. Cornell, Hoig and Sadlemyer are also former honorees, along with Deeb’s uncle, business and civic

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I always visualized in my mind what I expect from myself… My next step was to go out and make it happen.
- VAN DEEB, 173RD FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR
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Van Deeb

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leader Mike Yanney. While the roasting was in good fun (“I can handle it!”), Deeb said he also appreciated the serious side of being the newest Face.

“I am honored beyond words,” Deeb said. “It feels unbelievable to me.”

There’s more ahead for him, Deeb said, as he continues to envision bigger and better things like one day speaking in soldout stadiums. However, the Face honor caps off a great period so far, from career success to experiencing the joy of being a dog dad to Baxter, the subject of one of Deeb’s books, “Baxter:

My First Dog at 59.”

“One of the things that has changed in my life over the last 10 years is that I’m more grateful for the small things than I ever have been in my life. I am constantly praying out loud, thanking God for my life, just being grateful. More than ever, I’m grateful,” he said. “I’m most comfortable with myself today than I ever have been, I’m more confident than I ever have been, and there’s no better feeling in the world than knowing that I might have done or said something to help somebody move forward in life.”

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VAN DEEB ELEMENTS OF THE DRAWING

Considering that Van Deeb grew his real estate company to one of the largest in the Midwest, I felt the perfect setting for him was to be confidently situated on the floorplan of a large house.

In the various rooms, we see different aspects of significant events related to his life.

• There’s the basement, where his business began;

• The football in the garage reminding us of his time playing football at UNO;

• The trophy room with his many awards and accolades; and

• The library with the stacks of books he’s written.

Additionally, we see him with his trademark smile, megaphone in hand, symbolizing his motivational speaking, not to mention the microphone for his work as a radio host.

In the distance, we see the Omaha skyline harkening to his time on the Omaha Planning Commission, and then in the front yard, what better way to remind us of who the guy in the picture is, but with a real estate sign emblazoned with his name – Van Deeb.

Oh, and you won’t see any dog house out back. That’s because his favorite furry companion, Baxter, right there by his side.

And there you have it, my description of Van Deeb –the Omaha Press Club’s 173rd Face on the Barroom Floor and the first residential real estate agent to ever be on the floor. He’s a great addition to our outstanding honor roll.

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The Relationship Corner

HOW EVANS IS MAKING SPACE FOR CONVERSATIONS

At first glance, Leontyne Evans admits that her resume looks impressive.

She’s a trained mediator, domestic violence intervention facilitator, drug and alcohol counselor, and personal finance counselor. She was the Greater Omaha Chamber’s first resource navigator and the first survivor engagement specialist for Survivors Rising. She founded the Violence Against Black Women Initiative and has authored two books.

“People think I’m accomplished, but what I was really doing was educating myself on my own trauma,” she said. “Wherever I was lacking, I wanted to fill in the gaps.”

Her desire to understand trauma brought her to therapy, both personally and professionally, and in September 2021 she opened The Relationship Corner (TRC).

TRC, located at 5858 Wenninghoff Rd., is a creative space that originally sought to bring the community together through therapy and events.

Rooted in Personal Experience

Some of the first events TRC hosted included “Cognac and Conversations,” a space for men to gather and talk about their lives, and the “Get Comfortable Getting Uncomfortable Couples Series,” which aimed to help couples learn to communicate through difficult conversations.

As a domestic and sexual abuse survivor, Evans knows how critical having a support system and being able to communicate effectively is.

“My ex was abusive and he was an alcoholic, so I became a drug and alcohol counselor to better understand how that works,” she said.

“I have been broke and homeless because he was spending and stealing my money. Part of surviving is managing your finances, so I became a personal finance counselor.”

Her training and experiences influence how she approaches

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clients at TRC, which she said can be hard when she sees clients living through similar situations.

“It all had a purpose, I just didn’t see the puzzle pieces until it came together to form this great picture,” she said. “Now I can show [my clients that] it is possible. You can be loved properly, you can be respected.”

Doing Therapy Differently

Evans provides a simple list of therapy options, such as marital counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy, however, that’s where “simple” stops, and “unconventional” begins. Just take a look at the spaces she’s created.

The smallest room, dubbed The Green Room, has tropical wallpaper, green chairs and pillows, and an enlarged photo of a koi pond for the flooring. The Vibe Room is filled with warm colors and soft floor cushions. The largest room, dubbed The

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Great Space, incorporates the same love of color with yellow and teal furniture and a black and gold floral accent wall.

“I wanted a place that made you feel good, because [therapy] can’t just be verbally stimulating, it needs to be mentally stimulating, too,” she said. “I do therapy differently. I want you to be engaged.”

That’s why The Great Room also has a collection of weights and a table for art therapy.

“Sometimes we break things. Sometimes I have them carry around the weights to symbolize the weight they’re carrying around with them. Sometimes we paint and listen to music,” she said.

The original space was so successful that in May 2022 Evans secured the bay next door effectively doubling the space.

Fully Committed

One of the major challenges Evans faced when opening TRC was one that many individuals seeking their Independent Mental Health Practitioner License (LIMHP) face: 3,000 hours of supervised practice, many of which are unpaid.

For Evans, this meant she couldn’t fully commit to TRC and building her practice.

“Then along came Payton,” she said.

Payton Hogan, a fellow therapist, and owner of Bear Company Counseling, offered to supervise Evans in exchange for office space.

Hogan moved in January 2023, followed by Elisha Suttles from Intentional Healing, forming an unofficial “Mental Health Collaborative.”

Since then Bear Company Counseling has experienced consistent growth, and in July will take over five of the 10 rooms prompting Evans to consider ‘what’s next.’

Originally the discussion surrounded a new location for events only and up until recently that was the plan.

“But I realized that was out of fear,” Evans said. “I wanted to do something bigger, but I was worried it wouldn’t work.”

It’s a similar block she faced when making the jump to TRC. Support from family, friends, and her community convinced her to take the leap.

She’s currently working on the second of three facilities that will fall under the TRC umbrella. The goal is to open The Relationship Center first to host weddings and other large events, followed by The Retreat Center.

Evans is currently solidifying space for The Relationship Center and hopes to open it by the end of the year. She is also scheduled to take the test to become a licensed independent mental health practitioner in July.

“If you listen to your gut, it’ll all work out,” she said.

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Putting Sellers in the Driver’s Seat

MOTORTANGO REDEFINING THE PROCESS OF SELLING A CAR

Traditionally, buying and selling a car has involved spending hours at a dealership. Even as platforms have emerged to simplify transactions, concerns of safety and security when meeting or sharing pertinent information with strangers loomed large.

Enter MotorTango. Launched by two women as the effects of COVID-19 persisted and ushered in an onslaught of innovation, the “seller-focused platform” provides peace of mind as an alternative to both the conventional process and the other technologyfacilitated channels to connect buyers and sellers.

“MotorTango … allows our sellers to take back the driver’s seat when selling their car,” said Teri Ernst, who founded the Lincoln firm with Katie Pocras. “It’s safe, anonymous and sellers can easily compare multiple offers from multiple dealers in real time. So, they know they are getting the best price.”

As MotorTango puts it, the “mechanics are simple.” A private party lists a car for sale for free to verified dealers and remains anonymous until the sale is made. Dealers can also remain anonymous when making an offer.

“The response has been very positive,” said co-founder Pocras. “Dealers are buying cars and sellers are selling cars — often getting multiple offers.”

In fact, the leadership duo highlighted the problems that MotorTango solves on both sides of the buying-selling aisle.

“MotorTango allows sellers to skip the dealership, to remain anonymous and to make sure they are getting the best price as they compare multiple offers from multiple dealers,” Ernst explained. “Dealers love us, too. We provide [them] the opportunity to build inventory from the convenience of their phones. Plus, we verify every MotorTango seller. So, our dealers know that

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MotorTango listings are real and accurate.”

Dealers who partner with MotorTango, she continued, don’t spend large chunks of their budget on leads and sourcing, or waste time tracking those prospects down.

“Our verified dealers only pay a fee if they buy a car,” Ernst stated.

The genesis for MotorTango can reportedly be traced back to 2021.

“We felt that there wasn’t a safe, hassle-free way to sell your car for the best price,” Ernst reinforced, when asked about the inception of the idea for what would become MotorTango. “You can sell your car to one dealer and receive one offer. Or, you can submit your car to an online site that broadcasts your contact information to multiple dealers who then hound you via text, email and phone.”

She stressed the safety issue.

“Selling your car on your own means paying for ads, allowing strangers to test-drive your car and handling large sums of money,” Ernst added.

A nod to its tagline, “take the lead,” she said consumers are empowered to do just that – safely selling their cars for the most favorable price in an online marketplace environment.

And, in addition to having real-time competition among dealers, Ernst indicated that sellers also benefit from built-in privacy and confidentiality.

“We never share sellers’ personal information unless an offer is accepted,” she said.

A Pleasant, Risk-Free Experience

Pocras recalled firsthand the trials and tribulations of the process, which were characterized as their “lightbulb moment” for the concept.

“When I wanted to sell my car, I had goals that were just not achievable in the current market,” she recalled. “I wanted to

quickly and easily compare offers from multiple dealers to make sure I received the best price.”

Pocras said she, naturally, didn’t want to drive her car with a stranger, or have to worry about determining the validity of a cashier’s check or handling thousands of dollars in cash.

“Finally, I didn’t want to deal with an online marketplace that’s just going to sell my personal information and be bombarded with spam, scams, calls and emails,” she said. “I knew there had to be a better way.”

With the help of innovation funding in the form of a grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Ernst said MotorTango was able to build its initial Minimal Viable Product (MVP) and complete beta testing with the assistance of local car dealerships.

“And, recently, [we] launched our final production release,” Ernst said in early June. “Car owners are using MotorTango to sell their cars and dealers are building inventory. Now, we are looking to the future.”

In fact, Ernst and Pocras plan to expand the concept regionally in 2024.

“And, eventually, to all 50 states,” Ernst said.

As improvements are made to the pilot program, launched initially in Nebraska and Iowa, the team’s status as a women-led startup in a very male-dominated auto category has not been lost on them.

“We are passionate about building a company that allows sellers to take charge,” she said. “And we think it’s great that our platform just so happens to remove biases for women or anyone else who has felt taken advantage of when selling or buying a car.”

The entrepreneurs encouraged the business community to check out, register and try the platform when they’re ready to sell their cars. Set-up is clear and simple under “login” on the company’s website. Readers can then choose from respective seller or dealer registration sign-ups.

“MotorTango is completely free for our sellers,” Ernst added. “Right now, sellers can even make money using MotorTango.”

As part of their summer promotion, MotorTango registrants receive $100 when their car is sold on the platform.

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The Value of Ethical Conversations

I just completed my first 180 days at the Business Ethics Alliance. In some ways, I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by; it seems like I just started. In other ways, it feels so natural- like I have been part of the Alliance for a long time. Along the way, there have been several lessons learned (and several reinforced) about ethical conversations. Since we are in-between our signature events, I am sharing some of these lessons here.

Trust - All conversations involve a relationship of some kind as by definition, communication involves a sender and receiver. Since ethical conversations often revolve around sensitive or controversial subjects, trust among those involved (one on one, or small or large group) in the discussion is essential. Trust begins with communication, and healthy communication requires trust. They are symbiotic; when trust and healthy communication are present, participants in an ethical conversation are more likely to be engaged in the conversation, feel psychologically safe, and be respected as an individual.

Relationships - Healthy communication occurs when people feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions, intentions are authentic, and the relationship itself is valued. Relationships where people expect too much too soon, and are not built on mutual trust and respect, are not viable enough to have meaningful ethical conversations.

Diversity - Diversity is not just demographics. Diversity is also sharing diverse ideas and opinionsrespectfully of course. It’s ok to disagree, but do it in a manner that is focused on content and subject matter and respectful of the individuals as individuals with their own beliefs. Brett Hoogeven calls this “Friendly Friction”- healthy tension present in difficult conversations between disagreeing about ideas and still respecting the people in the conversation as valued individuals.

Timing - Many of us have heard the adage “Timing is Everything.” It’s true, especially whether a an ethical conversation is about establishing or building a relationship, making an “ask”, or trying to educate, or even advocating for a cause. If the timing is not right for one or more of the people involved in an ethical conversation to engage, the conversation will be onesided and could even lead to resentment.

Environment - Whether ethical conversations take place at home, in the workplace, or in the community, the physical and psychological environment in which these conversations take place matter. Overly structured

conversations, one-sided “lectures,” and strange places create a very different (and likely more difficult) environment for an ethical conversation than settings in which participants have opportunities to share freely (and respectfully), are in familiar settings, and engage with at least a few familiar faces.

Language - Be intentional about the language used. Dr. Beverly Kracher shared this advice with me recently and it is a good reminder that the language we use before, during, and after an ethical conversation matters. Without framing the conversation as one involving values, choices, and benefits (or consequences), the content of a conversation can be seen as generic, judgemental, and/ or inconsequential.

All of the Signature Events at the Business Ethics Alliance open up ethical conversations to a larger audience. At our events, those present represent diverse industries, levels of education and experience, interaction and engagement with the Alliance, and interest in a particular topic.

So far this year we have covered a variety of topics on our theme of New Challenges in Today’s Workplace - Women in Leadership, Board Diversity, and Mental Health in the Workplace.

Topics still coming are the Ethics of the Hybrid Work Team on June 29th, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Business on August 3rd. The theme of our annual EthicSpace conference is Changing Workplaces:

JUNE 29:

ETHICS OF THE HYBRID WORK TEAM

Exploring the Ethics and Values of Hybrid Work

AUGUST 03:

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

Raising Awareness of Business AI Benefits and Challenges

OCTOBER 05:

5TH ANNUAL ETHICSPACE CONFERENCE

Changing Workplaces: New Opportunities for Today’s Ethical Challenges

We always promise to do our best to provide a trusted and safe environment to have ethical conversations where all participants are respected as individuals.

New Opportunities for Today’s Ethical Challenges. We could not have these types of conversations without earning the trust of participants, and support from our Mission Drivers, Trustee Partners, and the community. I am grateful for the many along the way who have shared their insights about the value of ethical conversations. I have learned from those who have gone before me as well as those whom I find myself teaching, and I rely on those I trust to introduce me to others they trust so we can engage in more ethical conversations. We promise to always do our best to provide a trusted and safe environment in which to have ethical conversations where all participants are respected as individuals. You matter to us and we hope to see you at one of our events!

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Contact Us: (402) 280-2235

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Leadership Council Bluffs

PRESENTING CLASS 35

For 35 years, the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Leadership Council Bluffs Alumni Association, has been helping to grow and develop leaders in the Council Bluffs community through the program Leadership Council Bluffs (LCB).

LCB is an opportunity for networking, growth, professional development, community engagement, and so much more.

The CB Chamber is proud to announce the graduates of Class 35: Pam Bierce, Iowa West Foundation; Amy Brown, Slate Architecture; Christine Circo, Pottawattamie County; Jennifer Coyle, Flat Branch Home Loans; Traci Dresher, TS Bank; Jessica Duncan, Alzheimer’s Association; Walter Garcia Rodriguez, Omaha/Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty; Linda Gomez, American National Bank; Jonathan Holland, Children’s Square USA; Stacie Jensen, City of Council Bluffs; Blake Johnson, Habitat for Humanity; Vivian Kvam, Tandem Works, Mac&V; Matt Mancuso, Iowa Western Community College; Katherine Martens, US Bank; Shawn Miller, New Visions Homeless Services; Sarah Beth Ray, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce; Christy Sauser, Dickinson & Clark CPAs; Anne Schoening, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs; Jailey Simpson, Simpson Legal Group; Sara Starr, Holiday Inn & Suites; Shanna Stofer, Methodist Jennie Edmundson; Molly Stogdill, Council Bluffs Schools Foundation; Jared Tripp, Berkley Risk; Angie Williams, Micah House; Kelsey Wittorf, Omni Dental Centre.

From the opening retreat to graduation day, this dynamic group of leaders learned everything about Council Bluffs from education to government to health care. LCB sessions are designed to provide participants with an overview of the accomplishments and challenges facing Council Bluffs by exposing participants to presentations and discussions with current leaders, experiencing behind-the-scenes tours, and networking with community decision-makers.

Class 35 recently reflected on their experience.

“The Chamber provides an opportunity for community leaders to accomplish two vitally important goals; to better understand our community’s strengths and needs, and to collaborate to meet those needs to create a better place for all of us to live, work and play. There truly is no better way than Leadership to meet the challenges of tomorrow and celebrate the accomplishments of today,” said Christine Circo,

CHAMBER GROWTH

The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce also facilitates Youth Leadership Council Bluffs (YLCB). Modeled after the adult leadership program, Leadership Council Bluffs, YLCB is designed to develop the younger leaders in our community and build strong leaders of tomorrow.

High school students in Pottawattamie County are eligible to apply their sophomore year to participate as juniors. Candidates

SAVE THESE dates:

JULY 13: NEXT LEVEL LEADERSHIP

Take your leadership to the next level

JULY 11: COFFEE & CONTACTS

Great coffee & networking with CB Chamber members

JULY 21: FOODIE FRIDAY

Monthly networking lunch for young professionals, 18-40

JUNE 21: MID-YEAR MEETING AND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BLUFFS GRADUATION

Mid-Year synopsis and Leadership CB graduation

JULY 27: CHAMBER MIXER

Pottawattamie County.

Vivian Kvam, TandemWorks, said, “The CB Leadership program is a transformative experience that not only enriched my own understanding of our community but also equipped me with more tools to make a meaningful impact. As a business owner and resident, I had the privilege of gaining unique insights and developing a sense of responsibility towards Council Bluffs.”

Graduates of Leadership CB have gone on to start businesses, hold elected positions, serve on Boards of Directors, and serve their community in Council Bluffs and beyond. To learn more about the Leadership Council Bluffs program, contact the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce or visit our website, www.councilbluffsiowa.com.

Network with Chamber members. Appetizers and refreshments provided.

There truly is no better way than Leadership to meet the challenges of tomorrow and celebrate the accomplishments of today.

for the program are interviewed by a panel of graduates from the adult Leadership Council Bluffs program.

YLCB is a hands-on opportunity to explore careers and community assets of Council Bluffs. The goal of YLCB is to create community-minded future employers, entrepreneurs, citizens, and leaders of the next generation, while also building the investment that our youth have in their hometown.

YLCB graduated Class 17 in May of this year and the CB Chamber will announce Class 18 in August.

Address: 149 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Contact Us: (712) 325-1000 | cbchamber@Councilbluffsiowa.com

Website: www.councilbluffsiowa.com

Social Media: www.facebook.com/CouncilBluffsChamber https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-bluffs-area-chamber-of-commerce/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4iIwEqIYg-dUBUBeQqaKg twitter.com/CBchamber

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SARAH BETH RAY, DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COUNCIL BUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- DREW KAMP, PRESIDENT & CEO, COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Meridian Business, LLC (Meridian) today announced the launch of its new Analytics and Reporting Practice, an initiative set to transform organizations by leveraging Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Intelligence/Analytics tools. These innovative tools seamlessly integrate with NetSuite ERP, further enhancing Meridian’s award-winning services.

“The introduction of our new practice area represents an exciting step forward for Meridian” said Cortney Winn, CEO of Meridian Business. “It embodies our commitment to equip our clients with the right tools and services to navigate and succeed in an increasingly data-driven business landscape.”

Leading this new practice is Brad Kwiatek, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience implementing enterprise systems initiatives across various industries. Kwiatek possesses the vision and technical expertise to guide CFOs, CIOs, and business leaders through digital transformation.

“We are excited to bring Meridian’s new Analytics and Reporting Practice to the market. With these new capabilities we have a unique opportunity to help organizations take full strategic advantage of their investments in advanced analytics.” said Practice Director Brad Kwiatek. “Using EPM and analytics tools, we’ll be able to drive significant change and growth for our clients, providing them with a competitive edge in their respective industries.”

The Analytics and Reporting Practice aims to revolutionize financial planning and budgeting as well as reporting and analytics processes through the use of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB) and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW), along with additional EPM and Analytics solutions to meet client needs. These collaborative, scalable solutions automate labor-intensive processes, enabling finance and accounting teams to work more efficiently, and equipping executive leadership teams with dashboards and reports that allow them to manage by exception.

MERIDIAN BUSINESS, LLC

PHONE: 402-392-4030

EMAIL: SALES@MERIDIANBUSINESS.COM

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.MERIDIANBUSINESS.COM/SERVICES/MERIDIAN-ANALYTICS-REPORTING/

Omaha, Ne - Uniti Med, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won Best of Staffing Talent Award for providing superior service to their candidates. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their candidates. On average, job seekers who work with winning agencies are [1.8 times OR 80%] more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those placed by non-winning agencies. Uniti Med received satisfaction score of 9 or 10 from 88.8% of their placed job candidates, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%. Uniti Med also received a Net Promoter® Score of 86.6%, more than 4.5 times the industry’s average of 19% in 2022.

“We are extremely proud to announce that Uniti Med has been awarded the Best of StaffingTalent Satisfaction accolade by ClearlyRated. This recognition holds immense significance for us as we continuously strive to ensure an exception experience for our healthcare travelers. Our success is a result of the strong relationships we cultivate, which in turn enhance the quality and value of the services we provide. This achievement motivates us to continue our efforts in improving and enhancing our overall experience.” Said President and COO, Chris Sund.

Uniti Med is a medical staffing company founded in 2021 that is dedicated to placing travelers in premier locations around the United States. Starting in the heart of Omaha the corporate office has grown to over 100 employees. Within the last year Uniti Med has won SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Best of Omaha winner as well as certified as Great Place To Work. For more information on Uniti Med visit: www.unitimed.com

UNITI MED

PHONE: 402-364-0901

EMAIL: INFO@UNITIMED.COM

• WEBSITE: HTTPS://UNITIMED.COM/

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MERIDIAN BUSINESS LAUNCHES NEW ANALYTICS AND REPORTING PRACTICE UNITI MED WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF STAFFING TALENT AWARD MBJ.com to schedule an announcement SPREAD THE word Spread the word with the Midlands Business Journal. Make your company announcement stand out with MBJ’s new premium advertising space. After acquiring the Little King franchise operation in 2021, Lockwood Development is announcing that the firm’s first Omaha Little King store opened to the public on November 1, with a Grand Opening featuring the Creighton Volleyball team scheduled for Saturday, November 5. The store, located at 8602 West Dodge Road, represents a step forward for both the brand and its footprint in the Omaha area. “Our new store is very close to where the very first Little King store was located when it opened in 1969,” said Chip James, president and CEO of Lockwood Development. “That’s no coincidence. We’re truly inspired by the roots of this historic franchise, and we look forward to carrying that spirit forward to loyal Little King customers, as well as a new generation of Omaha residents.” The 1500-square-foot store combines modern design and an inviting dining area with classic Little King branding and artwork. Customers can expect to order from Little King’s beloved menu featuring subs and sandwiches made with bread baked in store and fresh-sliced meat, as well as soups and desserts, while taking advantage of a variety of conveniences, including a drive-thru. Day to day operations at the 86th and Dodge location, as well as the operation of Lockwood Development’s subsequent stores, wil Omaha native who grew up in the fast-food business. “It’s an honor to merge the industry I’m passionate about with a brand that means a great deal to me and so many families in Om more than 50 years of rich history in our area, and now we get the opportunity to move it forward, modernize it, and highlight The new store is the first in a series of new locations James, Edwards, and the team at Lockwood Development plan to open in Om About Little King Founded in Omaha in 1969 by Sid Wertheim, Little King Deli & Subs is known for its deli-style sub sandwiches, made with bread b fresh on site and meat sliced to order. In 2001, Wertheim’s son Bob took over the company before its sale to Lockwood Developme 2021. Today, there are six independently operated Little King stores serving Omaha, Nebraska, including the new location at 860 Dodge Road, which is the first owned by Lockwood Development. SPREAD the word Lockwood Development’s New Little King Location Opens in Omaha (402) 345-5959 Commonwealth Holdings, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of its operations in Salt Lake City following the acquisition of Rydalch Electric, Inc. Rydalch Electric is a long-time leader in Utah construction projects, providing electrical construction services for the state’s commercial, institutional and industrial markets. The company’s capabilities include a complete design-build and construction management team, as well as a knowledgeable service department. A Utah-based company for over 25 years, Rydalch Electric has established great relationships with its customers, general contractors and developers. “The combination of Rydalch Electric’s employees and customer base, plus the resources and new opportunities that Commonwealth brings to the table, will foster an even stronger company,” said President/CEO T. Michael Price of Commonwealth Holdings, Inc. Rydalch Electric will continue to operate under the same name and reputation and history in the Salt Lake area. will remain in place, SPREAD the word Commonwealth Acquires Rydalch Electric,Inc. Spread the word with the Midlands Business Journal. Make your company announcement stand out with MBJ’s new advertisingpremium space. Congratulations to Talent Plus platform. Talent Plus will leverage NetSuite streamline operations and better serve their clients. Plus enhancements NetSuite include: • Integrated financial and operations systems • Automated billing process • Consolidated reporting Streamlined close process Meridian appreciates our partnership and looks forward to helping you continue to improve your business. SPREAD the word Congratulations to Talent Plus SPREAD MERIDIAN 1/3 PAGE 7.825” Lutz,aNebraska-basedbusinesssolutionsfirm,isexcited announcethegrowthbenefitsofitsClientAdvisoryServices(CAS)offering.Thisservicewillextendmanyofthesame fromoutsourcedaccountingtoaccountingsoftwareconsulting,trainingandsupport,alongwithanewtechnology-focusedpackage. 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SECURITY NATIONAL BANK WELCOMES GABE WILCOX AS VP, MORTGAGE SALES LENDING TEAM LEAD

Security National Bank announces that Gabe Wilcox has joined the bank as vice president, mortgage lending team lead, based at its Three Pacific Place headquarters at 1120 South 101st Street in Omaha, Neb.

Wilcox has nearly 20 years of mortgage lending experience, with a consultative approach and passion for helping people with the biggest purchases of their lives. Wilcox holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and an MBA from Bellevue University.

Security National Bank is one of the Midwest’s largest privately-held community banks with nearly $1.4 billion in assets. The bank has nine full-service locations in Omaha, Nebraska; Council Bluffs and West Des Moines, Iowa; and Dallas. For 58 years, the bank has offered comprehensive financial solutions for business and private banking, treasury management, wealth management, employee benefits, and consumer and mortgage needs. To learn more, visit SNBconnect.com.

SECURITY NATIONAL BANK

PHONE: 402-344-7300

EMAIL: MARKETING@SNBOMAHA.COM

WEBSITE: SNBCONNECT.COM

Keith Swanson

ARBOR BANK HIRES KEITH SWANSON AS VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMERCIAL TEAM LEAD

With over 25 years of leadership experience in commercial banking, typically managing a portfolio of $450 million, Mr. Swanson relies upon a consultative approach to building client relationships first and foremaost.

“Joining Arbor Bank as Commercial Team Lead presents an exciting opportunity,” said Keith Swanson, “As the scope and complexity of deals continues to grow in the Omaha market, I know that Arbor Bank is uniquely positioned to accommodate client needs no matter the size. We’re ready to expand upon our successful commercial relationships and continue to grow.”

Mr. Swanson, a US Army Veteran, is a graduate of Creighton University and earned an MBA from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. Previous experience as an Adjunct Professor for Commercial Real Estate at Creighton University has helped Keith develop the patience needed to also raise two young children. Keith Swanson is proud to be a member of the Omaha community and looks forward to continuing to help Omaha grow.

ARBOR BANK

PHONE: 402-964-0595

EMAIL: HELPINGYOUGROW@ARBORBANKING.COM

WEBSITE: ARBORBANKING.COM

Page 21 • June 23, 2023 Tim Martens MARTENS ANNOUNCED AS PRESIDENT OF HCAN LINCOLN & SARPY Home Care Advocacy Network (HCAN) of Lincoln and Sarpy is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Martens as President. Mr. Martens joins the organization with 17 years of senior care experience and is ready to position HCAN as a premier provider of non-medical services to individuals in the greater Lincoln and Sarpy/Cass markets. Mr. Martens is an active member of the Nebraska Association for Home Healthcare and Hospice and a diplomatic advocate for senior care issues. Throughout his combined 17 years in the senior care industry, he has grown passionate about working with the senior population. “Senior care is my career and my life. don’t see myself doing anything different than working with seniors. thoroughly enjoy it,” he says. While senior care is the service HCAN offers, Mr. Martens is also an advocate for caregivers. we are in a critical labor crisis so partnering client care with other trusted providers helps to ensure seniors are receiving all the care they need.” To learn more about HCAN careers, partnerships, or in-home care, please contact us. HOME CARE ADVOCACY NETWORK OF LINCOLN AND SARPY 402-287-6171 EMAIL: WEBSITE: WWW.HCANTHRIVE.COM/LINCOLN Josie RodriguezONEWORLD NAMES JOSIE RODRIGUEZ CHIEF OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Josie Rodriguez, BS, MHA, was named Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for OneWorld Community Health Centers. The position was created to increase and prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as OneWorld continues to grow. Originally from central Nebraska, Josie holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Service Administration and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. Josie worked for the State of Nebraska for 30 years. During her time with the State, she worked for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Medicaid, Children and Family Services, Public Health and the Office of the Nebraska Attorney General. In HEALTH CARE APPOINTED HEALTH CARE | NAMED MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL Shawn BengtsonWOODMENLIFE APPOINTS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF RISK OFFICER Shawn Bengtson was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective July 1, 2022. She will lead WoodmenLife’s expanded risk management efforts in cyber security, investment underwriting, physical property security, business continuity, corporate insurance retention, and current and forecasted business risks. She will also lead the Enterprise Risk, Security, and Property & Facility divisions. “Risk reaches into many areas of the business world and is constantly evolving,” said WoodmenLife President & CEO, Patrick L. Dees. “By ensuring our Risk Management efforts have a strong leader, WoodmenLife will be well positioned to not only handle the current risk environment but also be prepared for the future.” Bengtson started her career with WoodmenLife in 2001, and most recently led WoodmenLife’s Investment division as Vice President. She has multiple degrees including a doctorate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Interdepartmental Area of Business, with focuses in corporate finance, investments and banking (1996). As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) since 2004, she earned her Chartered Insurance Operations Professional (CIOP) designation in 2009. WOODMENLIFE EMAIL: COMMUNICATION@WOODMENLIFE.ORGWEBSITE: INSURANCE Sarpy CountyPublication date: August 12 Reserve your profile by: July 29 Omaha Publication date: September 9 Reserve your profile by: August 19 Lincoln Publication date: October 21 Reserve your profile by: September 30 Display advertising also available For more information or to reserve space email us at sales@mbj.com Submit a Spotlight at MBJ.com Feature a new hire, promotion, or accolade to inform the leaders of the Omaha metro, Council Bluffs and Lincoln communities through MBJ. Published and featured on MBJ.com and in the next available issue of MBJ after approval. *NEW! Now published in a weekly e-newsletter each Tuesday: Accolades, Promotions & New Hires MIDLANDS business journal IN
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Erin K. Artz, Attorney

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska

Case No. CI23-3864

In re Name Change of Linda Marie Steg, Petitioner.

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by Linda Marie Steg, the object and prayer of which is for the change of Petitioner’s name from Linda Marie Steg to Linda Marie Klahn.

A hearing on this petition will be held on July 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. before the Honorable LeAnne Srb in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha NE. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Linda Marie Steg to Linda Marie Klahn.

Linda Marie Steg, Petitioner

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 30, 2023

BAILEY E. ROSECRANS, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FAIRMONT HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Fairmont Holdings, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Fairmont Holdings, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 9639 Oak Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Kristine A. Karnes, 9639 Oak Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

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 CHEERS B’S TEES, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 5025 South 77th Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on June 6, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

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 SKYLYNN NELL PROPERTIES, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 5025 South 77th Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on June 6, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that David Fannon, LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 11911 S 213th Avenue, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is David Fannon, 11911 S 213th Avenue, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to provide asbestos inspections in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on June 7, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Monte L. Schatz, Attorney

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRONTROW365, 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 FRONTROW365, LLC. The address of the designated office is 1004 Gold Coast Road, Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 29, 2021, 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 June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Anne K. Burnett, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP

17525 Arbor Street

Omaha, NE 68130

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CURAM STAFFING, LLC

Notice is hereby given that CURAM STAFFING, LLC, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Anne K. Burnett, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 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 June 13, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

/s/ Anne K. Burnett

Anne K. Burnett, Organizer

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADVANTAGE COMMERCIAL CLEANING, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Advantage Commercial Cleaning, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1111 N. 99th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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 June 9, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

EMILY F. MORDHORST, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SAINT CEASER, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Saint Ceaser, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Saint Ceaser, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 11802 Whitmore Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142 , and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Emily F. Mordhorst, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MCCANN SHV, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McCann SHV, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1120 South 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is James E. Landen, 1120 South 101st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on June 16, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Craig F. Martin LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT

ION OF BCL PROPERTIES INCORPORATED

Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporat ion of BCL Properties Incorporated, a Nebraska corporation, was filed with the Secretary of State, to change the business name to Distinct Homes, Inc., effective June 8, 2023.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Incorporator.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Inner Serenity Massage Studio, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 17672 Welch Plaza, Omaha Ne 68135. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Kelby Kipling, 15236 R st Omaha Ne 68137. Nature of the Company is massage therapy.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that BT Capital LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 8219 City Center Drive Apt 515, La Vista, Nebraska 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on June 8, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that S.O. Counseling LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 6818 Grover Street, Suite 102, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Summer Jacqueline Oberndorfer, 16505 Grand Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice mental health counseling and therapy in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on June 13, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Jeffrey T. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is GADDIE PROPERTIES, LLC.

2. The street address of the initial designated office is 5510 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68132. The Registered Agent is Todd J. Gaddie and the Registered Agent’s address is 5510 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68132.

3. The general nature of the Company is rental real estate.

4. The Company commenced on June 13, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BA FITNESS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BA Fitness, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1314 North 205th Street, Suite C&D, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

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BAILEY E. ROSECRANS, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLACK DIAMOND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Black Diamond Property Management, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Black Diamond Property Management, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1211 Gold Coast Road, #9, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 , and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Bailey E. Rosecrans, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

BROWN & WOLFF, LLC

1925 North 120 th Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BUNNY DIAMOND ASSOCIATION, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bunny Diamond Association, Inc ., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the registered office is 1925 North 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the registered agent of said corporation is Paul M. Brown . The corporation is a public benefit corporation, and the general nature of its business is any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation commenced its existence on June 5, 2023. The corporation shall not have members. The affairs of the corporation are be conducted by a Board of Directors, and by the officers which shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and such other officers as shall be designated in the Bylaws.

INCORPORATOR:

Paul M. Brown

1925 N. 120th St.

Omaha, NE 68154

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MMMC, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MMMC, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 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 June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRANCO KANSAS ENTERPRISES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Franco Kansas Enterprises, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13568 Margo Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. 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 June 9, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

Erin K. Artz, Attorney

10306 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AHJGOODSURF, 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 AHJGoodSurf, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 260 S. 208th Street, Omaha, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on June 8, 2023, 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 June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

Alicia Rodriguez 4952 N. 166th Plaza

Omaha, Nebraska 68116

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Not By Sight, 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 Not By Sight LLC. The address of the designated office is 4952 N. 166th Plaza. Omaha, NE 68116. The name and address of the registered agent is Vienna Colter-Moctezuma, 4952 N. 166th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on May 25, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

Alicia Rodriguez, Organizer

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EIGHT ELITE ENTERPRISES, LLC

The name of the Company is Eight Elite Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. 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 is located at 918 Woodland Ave, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. This limited liability company commenced business on June 14, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC

A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. The name of the limited liability company is CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC.

2. The period of duration for CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC is perpetual.

3. CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC is organized for the purpose of conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

4. The address of the initial designated office for CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC in Nebraska is 23505 F Street Lot 11, Waterloo, NE 68069.

5. The name and address of the registered agent for CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC in Nebraska is Corey Reed, 23505 F Street Lot 11, Waterloo, NE 68069.

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

7. Corey Reed, organizer(s) of CCR HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this May 10, 2023.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

DAMILOLA J. OLUYOLE YOLE LAW PC, LLO

7930 Blondo Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68134

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALBERT CONCEPTS PENA, LLC

Notice is hereby given that ALBERT CONCEPTS PENA, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 3701 Gold Street, Omaha, NE 68105. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may the be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from May 15, 2023. The company’s affairs are conducted by its manager and registered agent, Alberto Pena, and his office is located at 3701 Gold Street, Omaha, NE 68105.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ORTHOWEST HOLDINGS, INC.

1. The name of the Corporation is OrthoWest Holdings, Inc.

2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 99,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all having a par value of $0.10.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, 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: Taylor C. Dieckman, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

5. The corporate existence began on May 30, 2023, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100

Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FITZPATRICK CAPITAL, LLC

Notice is hereby given that FITZPATRICK CAPITAL, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on June 15, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company. The initial Manager of the Company is Brenden Fitzpatrick.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. The name of the limited liability company is TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC.

2. The period of duration for TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC is perpetual.

3. TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC is organized for the purpose of conducting any and all business as permitted by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

4. The address of the initial designated office for TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC in Nebraska is 5202 Timberridge Drive, Papillion, NE 68133.

5. The name and address of the registered agent for TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC in Nebraska is David Ames, 5202 Timberridge Drive, Papillion, NE 68133.

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

7. David Ames, organizer(s) of TIMBER RIDGE TUNING LLC has signed the Foregoing Certificate of Organization effective this May 3, 2023.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

BAILEY E. ROSECRANS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NB BROTHERS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of NB Brothers, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is NB Brothers, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 117 S. 25th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Bailey E. Rosecrans, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

BAILEY E. ROSECRANS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACORN HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of Acorn Holdings, LLC:

1. The name of the limited liability company is Acorn Holdings, LLC; and

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 9639 Oak Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Bailey E. Rosecrans, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

Notice of Incorporation of SALON NOUVEAU, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SALON NOUVEAU, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 2208 South 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108, registered agent DOMINGA VENITA RANGEL. The general nature of the business is to operate a general hair salon business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general hair salon business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on April 26, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 3, 2023, and shall 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 other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator

CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator

3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

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Notice of Incorporation of TEAS OF THE FUTURE, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TEAS OF THE FUTURE, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, registered agent ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general specialty tea beverages business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general specialty tea beverages business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on April 29, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 3, 2023, and shall 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 other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator

CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator

3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TrueGold Partners, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 7, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to TrueGold Partners, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is given that Swanson Speech Language Therapy, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: David C. Swanson. 2246 Gregg Rd APT 2, Bellevue, Nebraska, 68123. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on June 5, 2023 and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member David C. Swanson in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Total Life Consulting, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 14870 Shirley St. Omaha, NE 68144. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Melani Luedtke-Taylor, 14870 Shirley St. Omaha, NE, 68144.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF C & C EQUINE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C & C Equine, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 8, 2023. If you have a claim against the Company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) Your name or the name of your company; (2) The nature of your claim; (3) The amount of your claim; and (4) The date your claim arose. Please forward the above-referenced information to Thomas E. Crimmins, P.O. Box 460692, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. Claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West. Dodge Road

Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NEBRASKA MUSLIM SERVICES, INC., A NEBRASKA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The name of the corporation is NEBRASKA MUSLIM SERVICES, INC., A NEBRASKA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, with a registered office at 3511 North 73rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134, and the registered agent is MOHAMMED FARHAN RASHEED. The general nature of the business is a public benefit corporation and shall have for its additional purpose to provide services for the Muslim community of the state; to establish, maintain and operate a cemetery for the Muslim community, with the burial procedures based on Ahl-Alsunna derived from the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad; representing the Muslim community; providing for managing any benevolent, charitable, civic, educational, fraternal, athletic, patriotic, social and labor organization or society, as well as the making of donations to the public welfare or for charitable or educational purposes, and to perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The corporation became a corporate body on April 22, 2023, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 4, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The corporation will have no members.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator

CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator

3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

On June 7, 2023, an amendment to the Certificate of Organization of CypressXM, LLC was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to change the name of the organization to Clevercoat RR, LLC.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that 309 N 35th Street, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 615 N 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jason Payne, 615 N 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The Company was formed on June 1, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

Aimee L. Lowe, Attorney Lowe Legal Group PC LLO Linden Place

14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100 Omaha, NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HeartStrongProductions LLC.

Notice is hereby given that HeartStrongProductions LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 13611 B Street, Omaha, NE 68144. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The agent for service of process of the Company is Aimee L. Lowe, located at 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100, Omaha, NE 68154.

The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 29, 2023. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Manager.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOSQUITO BUSTERS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that MOSQUITO BUSTERS LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 5803 S 136 th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from April 28 th , 2023. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Alec Carberry. Its registered agent is Alec Carberry and his office is located at 5803 S 136 th Street, Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE HAPPY BAR, LLC

Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of The Happy Bar, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the Designated Office Address of the Company to 8106 Castelar Street, Omaha, NE 68124. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 31, 2023.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF POP FARM LLC

NOTICE is hereby given that Pop Farm LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 5506 South 104th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is 5506 South 104th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 7, 2023.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

SPXP, LLC

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of SPXP, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, effective April 19, 2023. The address of the designated office is 5501 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68132. The registered agent is Sean Paul and the Registered Office is 5501 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68132. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Dempsey Studios LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 8419 N 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Registered Agent of the Company is Rachel Dempsey, 8419 N 30th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Company was formed on May 30, 2023.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JAMPAT, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows:

The name of the company is JamPat, L.L.C. The address of the initial designated office is 12816 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the initial registered agent is Jodie McGill of McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O., 1411 N. 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualification with the Secretary of State on June 6, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributi ons or withdrawals by the members.

Jodie McGill

McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O.

1411 North 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska 68114

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA MACHINING PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Omaha Machining Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the street and mailing address of the designated office and the street and mailing address of the registered agent to 9520 North 48th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 25, 2023.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Pike FSM Horizons, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1052 N 25th Avenue, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Registered Agent of the Company is Justin J. Pike, 1052 N 25th Avenue, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Company was formed on June 7, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RENEWED ENTERPRISES LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Renewed Enterprises LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1224 N 26th St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68503. The Registered Agent of the Company is USCA, INC., 1102 Douglas Street, Omaha, Ne 68102.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

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WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

Henry Motors South Service Center Inc., whose Registered Agent is William R. Reinsch, and whose Registered Office is located at 545 Main Street, PO Box 489, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048, was formed on June 12, 2023 to engage in any lawful business in the State of Nebraska. The corporation has authorized and issued 10,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $1.00 per share. The name and address of the Incorporator is Thomas E. Whitmore, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

/s/ Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LAWRENCE RECRUITING SPECIALISTS INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Lawrence Recruiting Specialists Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended and restated in their entirety and were duly filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 12, 2023. Included in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation is an amendment for authorization of 12,000 shares of common stock of which 100 shares are designated as voting common stock.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

RICHARDSON MADDEN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys

11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 104

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 2D McKean Holdings LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 2D McKean Holdings LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on May 30, 2023 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Dave McKean with a registered address at 10811 Harrison Street, La Vista, NE 68128. The Company’s initial designated office is at 10811 Harrison Street, La Vista, NE 68128. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of the Company’s business is any lawful purpose.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

Jeffrey T. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha NE 68154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is TWO KEYS CREATIVE STUDIOS, LLC.

2. The street address of the initial designated office is 10760 Suffolk Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The Registered Agent is Sarah Kuester and the Registered Agent’s address is 10760 Suffolk Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.

3. The general nature of the Company is art education and operation of an art studio.

4. The Company commenced on May 25, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

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 KAVAN VENTURES, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 1410 Maly Blvd, Wahoo, NE 68066. Greg Kavan, Organizer

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LRS Locals, LLC, a Nebraska liability company has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 7, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Steven L. Lawrence, as Manager of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. The company will have no remaining assets or liabilities.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Saemi Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 4415 S 19th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The Registered Agent of the Company is Santos R. Reyes, 4415 S 19th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The Company was formed on June 8, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

Robert J. Likes, Esq.

LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Dusek’s landing llc

Notice is hereby given that DUSEK’S LANDING LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 8536 South 102nd Street, La Vista, Nebraska 68046; the mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 8536 South 102nd Street, La Vista, Nebraska 68046; and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Patrick Duffy.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Lemen Counseling, LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 1506 Ridgeview Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is J. Paul Goldenstein, CPA, 920 Village Square, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice professional mental health counseling in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on June 9, 2023.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOSS MOWING & MORE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Moss Mowing & More, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6311 Ames Ave. Unit #118 68104. The Registered Agent of the Company is Darius Moss, 6311 Ames Ave. Unit #118 68104.

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CADCO, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of CADCO, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended and restated in their entirety and were duly filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 12, 2023. Included in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporat ion is an amendment authorizing existing shareholders to surrender all presently held shares of common stock for receipt of a combined total of 20,000 shares of Class A Stock and 1,445,000 shares of Class B Stock. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GROUND PROS LLC

Notice is hereby given that Ground Pros LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 5803 S 136 th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from April 28 th , 2023. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Alec Carberry. Its registered agent is Alec Carberry and his office is located at 5803 S 136 th Street, Omaha, NE 68137.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

RICHARD A. DEWITT, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SE AVIATION, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is SE Aviation, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1403 Harney Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68102. 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 June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RODLANDER, LLC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rodlander, 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 Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

MIDWEST

IMMERSION, LLC

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of MIDWEST IMMERSION, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The address of the designated office is 5813 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132. The registered agent is Jon Pitts and the Registered Office is 5813 Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132. The general nature of the business is to engage in any lawful business or commercial activity for which a limited liability company may be organized.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF CARETECH HOLDCO, INC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Caretech Holdco, Inc. (the “Corporati on”) has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. Its initial registered agent and office is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The incorporator is James M. Pfeffer, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 1,000 shares, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common shares.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 23, 2023, final July 7, 2023

BAILEY E. ROSECRANS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP

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

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASAP REAL ESTATE, LLC

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of ASAP REAL ESTATE, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been amended (i) to change the name and mailing address of the Registered Agent to Bailey E. Rosecrans, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and (ii) to provide that the Company shall be managed in the manner set forth in its Operating Agreement. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on May 25, 2023. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Mercer, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on June 8, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Mercer, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68154. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE BRAID FIX, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE BRAID FIX, L.L.C., is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a designated and registered office at 2821 Caldwell Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, manager and registered agent at such office being Jaiyda S. Moore. The Limited Liability Company is organized to transact any and all business, and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The Limited Liability Company commenced doing business on April 23, 2023, and filed Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 3, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence.

JAIYDA S. MOORE, Organizational Member

2821 Caldwell Street, Omaha, NE 68131

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 7975 L Street, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 7975 L Street, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8045 L Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Page Moore, c/o Associated Tax, 4800 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road

Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Restorative Oasis Energy & Wellness Collective, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 9802 Nicholas Street, #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial agent for service of process is Matthew J. Bock, 9802 Nicholas Street, #115, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JJCDRC, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JJCDRC, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 2407 Yorktown Place, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123 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 June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PLATTE VALLEY CUSTOM HOMESCAPES, LLC

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

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

Notice of organization of CLW Global Advising & Government Relations, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CLW Global Advising & Government Relations, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 813 Grey Fawn Dr, Suite 200A, Omaha, NE, 68154. The registered agent of the company is USCA, Inc, 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68102.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ZANDER PROPERTIES LLC

Notice is hereby given that Zander Properties LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the initial designated office of the Company is 5034 S. 54th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, and the name of the initial designated agent is Mostek Law LLC, at 1111 North 13th Street, Suite 305, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Company is organized to engage in any and all business, other than banking and insurance, for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced its existence on May 31, 2023, and its duration shall be perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managers as authorized by the Company’s Operating Agreement.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND NOTICE OF CORRECTION

NOTICE Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of STT Franchise Services, Inc. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of STT Franchise Services, Inc. were amended and restated in their entirety on December 16, 2021, as follows:

Article I states the name of the corporation is STT Franchise Services, Inc.

Article II states the registered agent was DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Article III states the purpose.

Article IV states the Corporation shall have the authority to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.01 per share.

Article V states the provisions regarding merger/sale of assets.

Article VI states the provisions regarding dissolution.

Article VII states the provisions regarding amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article VIII states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Articles of Correction were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on May 17, 2023, correcting the number of authorized shares to 1,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that SASL Properties, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Aimee L. Lowe at 14301 FNB PKWY, STE 100, Omaha, NE 68154. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on April 10, 2021. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Manager.

Aimee L. Lowe, Organizer

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that PURE COUNTRY BUILDERS, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the Company is 5701 S. 166th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The registered agent of the Company is Stephen E. Gehring,12910 Pierce St. #200, Omaha, NE 68144. The general nature of the business will be to engage in the transaction of any or all lawful business, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company commenced its existence on May 16th, 2023, and its duration shall be perpetual. Organizer Name: Brian T. Moffett.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

Erin K. Artz

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF JM’S CAULKING, LLC

Notice is hereby given that an Amendment to the Certificate of Organization of JM’S CAULKING, LLC, a limited liability company, was filed with the Secretary of State on May 30, 2023, to change the name of the business to JM Caulking and Construction Services, LLC.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD GROUP, LLC.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldenrod Group, 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 Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

Notice is hereby given that GT. Auto Services, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the registered office of the corporation is 2620 Greenfield Street, #100, Bellevue, Nebraska 68147. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, as amended from time to time. The amount of capital stock authorized is 1,000 shares of par value $1.00 per share. The affairs of the corporation shall be conducted by a board of directors and a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The corporation commenced existence on June 1, 2023 and has perpetual existence.

Pedro Armando Esteban Mateo, Incorporator

First publication June 16, 2023, final June 30, 2023

James R. Sacoman, Attorney at Law

14707 California St., Suite #5 Omaha, Nebraska 68154

Telephone: (402) 393-3000

jsacoman@sacomanlaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET J. BASGAARD, Deceased.

CASE NO. PR23 - 887 JUDGE: LOWE

Notice is hereby given that on May 25, 2023, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Clerk-Magistrate issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and that DEBRA L. ESSER, whose address is 4307 North 78th Street, Omaha, NE 68134-4310, has been informally appointed Personal Representative of this 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 August 9, 2023, or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE

REGISTRAR

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

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 Eileen B. Bidrowski, Deceased. Estate No. PR 23-944

Notice is hereby given that on June 2, 2023, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Testate Estate of said Decedent and that Edward F. Bidrowski, 1315 S. Linder Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418 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 August 9, 2023 or be forever barred.

REYNA POGGE REGISTRAR

First publication June 9, 2023, final June 23, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: MAPLE 85 PREMIUM LANDSCAPE MULCH & ROCK CENTER.

Name of Applicant: AnchorHold Investments, LLC

Address: 8415 MAPLE STREET, OMAHA, NE 68134

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: Upon filing

General nature of business: Landscaping products and services.

Benjamin Coleman

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication June 23, 2023

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