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WHO’S WHO IN LOCAL BUSINESSES

COO, MCGILL RESTORATION

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- VIKTOR FRANKL, MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING What was your first job? My first jobs were mowing yards and helping my grandpa with farm chores. These jobs taught me the value of hard work. My first job out of college was in the audit department at Seim Johnson, where I earned my CPA. Biggest career break: Being placed in a peer group forum that helped open my eyes to what is achievable. We’ve been meeting monthly for six years now. Surrounding myself with other successful leaders who push themselves has been extremely impactful on my career.

What is something you believed early in your career that you don’t believe now? I was raised to value consistency and security. As my career has progressed, the most monumental periods of growth have come from getting outside my comfort zone and taking on risk. I’ve learned that growth is on the other side of fear.

What is your management philosophy? We firmly believe in the Traction EOS principles. As an organization, we lead and manage according to those. I try to find ways

to regularly incorporate emotional intelligence into what we’re doing.

How do you create a work-life balance? Balance implies that things are equal. I prefer to take the stance of finding work-life harmony knowing that certain phases of life will be more work-demanding while others are more fun.

I’m grateful to have a family that allows me to do what I love, knowing the demands that come with it. We take advantage of free time by finding a few weeks to travel throughout the year, usually to places where we can be active.

Looking ahead, what are the greatest challenges you face? Construction and restoration continues to have increasing demands, but the workforce has not grown at the same pace. We are continually looking for the next generation of leaders in the construction industry and are working on internal training and development programs.

possible. An ideal day off would be family time in the morning, walking 18 holes, followed by some red wine on an outdoor deck/patio.

What career accomplishments are you the most proud of? We completed the first two acquisitions in 2021 — our Oklahoma branches and Wilkinson Industrial in Central Nebraska. Then, in January 2022, I officially became an owner of McGill Restoration. I take a lot of pride in what that means to Tim and the history of the company. We’ve achieved a lot of great things since 2015 and I look forward to our future.

Favorite cause or charity and why? We have regularly participated in fundraisers for Make-a-Wish Nebraska and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, but my current favorite is United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska. My daughter was diagnosed with CP in November 2020 and my wife now serves on the board.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? I picked up golf a couple of years ago and try to play as much as

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I also like the fact that I am constantly problem solving.

No two clients are exactly alike so I must be agile in my approach, decisions and solutioning for them. It keeps challenging me day in and day out.

at first Lutz was my side hustle.

I consulted for them by day, and played CFO, COO, plumber, electrician, superfood ninja, and barista by night (or early morning).

Eventually, with my wife took over more of the dayto-day operations at Vitality Bowls, and I took on the full-time role at Lutz and now the cafes have become my side hustle.

What have been some of the most memorable/ unusual projects you’ve been What’s your favorite way to involved in? I’ve been spend a day off? I love lucky throughout my career spending time with the family. to be involved in some Whether it’s coaching really unique projects. I was one of the kids, or attending involved in the UN one of their events, most Oil for Food investigation which weekends you’ll find me on looked at Saddam a sideline somewhere.

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For me, the accomplishments projects involved the I’m most collection of hundreds of different proud of are seeing the team data sources, piecing members I led, trained, information together and trying mentored, and developed that to recreate the facts have gone on to their and circumstances of actions that occurred years in the own successes. Throughout my career, I have been a past. provide Not to only strive I was the parent, subject a matter itself interesting, lucky enough to be heavily decisions, and destiny. looking forward. As involved in the recruiting but the projects provided the with expectations environment How secure opportunity anddo you loving of create team to take learn To members, a work-life give themFor me developing training and leading philosophy? new technology, new analytic it is ies that will hopefullybalance?

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COVER story COUNCIL BLUFFS MAYOR MATT WALSH AT TOM HANAFAN RIVER’S EDGE PARK, NEXT TO AN “UNSCULPTURE” AS PART OF THE “UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE” CAMPAIGN.

Q&A with Matt Walsh MAYOR OF COUNCIL BLUFFS

What do you wish everyone knew about Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is ‘Unlike Anywhere Else on Purpose.’ We are intentionally different. Maybe you think we’re a little quirky, but we are who we are, no apologies. It’s simply a great place to live and just be yourself.

What makes CB a great place to live?

Council Bluffs is a friendly community with a small-town atmosphere, but our residents have easy access to those big city amenities that can make life interesting.

What makes CB a great place to do business?

Customer loyalty — not to mention recent state income tax revisions that now allow business owners to hold onto more of their hard-earned profits.

If you could describe Council Bluffs in two words, what would they be?

My hometown.

What’s your favorite CB fun fact or trivia tidbit?

During our country’s nineteenth-century western migration and the gold rush that followed, Council Bluffs was the jumping-off point between eastern civilization and the wild west. It is a city rich with history. For example, at one point the Omaha-Council Bluffs Streetcar Company operated the second largest streetcar system in the entire country when only Boston had more miles of streetcar track.

My favorite Council Bluffs story is that its city hall was constructed as WPA (Works Progress Administration) project in the late 1930s. The city found itself struggling to make the associated mortgage payment. Someone suggested reaching out to New Yorker Meyer Lansky for financial help. For those that don’t know, Meyer Lansky and Charles ‘Lucky’ Luciano were the architects of the modern-day American Mafia. Lansky financed Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegal, an American mobster who was a driving force behind the development of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Council Bluffs is ‘Unlike Anywhere Else on Purpose.’

We are intentionally different. Maybe you think we’re a little quirky, but we are who we are, no apologies.

It’s simply a great place to live and just be yourself.

- MATT WALSH, MAYOR OF COUNCIL BLUFFS

Lansky agreed to help the city financially if it would agree to let him operate a dog track along the Missouri riverfront. Para-mutual gambling was illegal in Iowa so Lansky devised a betting system where gamblers bought an ownership interest in the dog they fancied. If their dog either won, placed, or showed, then Lansky would repurchase that dog’s ownership by paying a premium price that mirrored a winning para-mutual bet. Within three years all debt associated with City Hall was paid in full and the dog track closed down. When the city developed Hanafan Park on the Riverfront, near where the old dog track was operated, I donated money in Lansky’s name, which can now be found on the gold donor recognition plaque.

When did your family become part of the CB community?

My great grandfather, J.F Wilcox owned and operated a large greenhouse in Council Bluffs beginning back in 1885. J.F Wilcox Sr. died in 1912 leaving his wife and five sons to run the business as J.F Wilcox and Sons. Their greenhouse specialties were poinsettias, roses, Easter lilies, mums, daffodils and geraniums.

While the flowers were grown in Council Bluffs, they were shipped to market throughout the Midwest from downtown Omaha in the old ‘Jobbers Canyon’ warehouse district, today known as the Old Market. You can still see their business name painted on the exterior wall on the second floor of Blue Sushi Sake Grill. In the late 1960s Dwight Eisenhower’s plan to build a national interstate system came to fruition making it more economical to grow flowers in warmer climates like Texas and California and then truck them to market via the new interstate; rather than heat a hundred acres of glass greenhouses.

Subsequently, due to progress in our nation’s transportation system, J.F Wilcox and Sons could no longer effectively compete within the cut flower market and they were forced to close their business.

What do you want people to know you for/remember you for?

I’m a businessman whose background includes having worked 30 years as a banker, most of those years as a commercial lender. Over the last nine years, I’ve brought my professional expertise to the day-to-day management of the Council Bluffs city government. Like any business, we deal with various operational challenges on a daily basis, but we are a city that is in sound financial condition and I feel like we are positioned where we need to be in order to participate successfully in the exciting future growth that awaits our entire metropolitan area.

What achievements as mayor are you most proud of?

Both Council Bluffs and Omaha were experiencing tough economic times from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s. Our downtowns were getting run down and really looking tired. But over the last 20 years, we’ve enjoyed a renaissance and that community rebirth has manifested itself in a variety of cultural opportunities, great restaurants, and recreational experiences. This is my 27th year in elected office in Council Bluffs (18 years on City Council and nine more as mayor). It’s been rewarding to have played a role in that metamorphosis and I am excited about our collective future.

Best place/places to explore in CB during the weekend.

I think many people already know about our historic ‘100 Block’ with its nightlife and restaurants. I don’t think people are as familiar with the PACE building (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment). PACE is the home to the American Midwest Ballet, the Kanesville Symphony Orchestra and the Chanticleer Community Theater. There are several artists in residence, and they also house a food entrepreneur program of approximately 20 individuals who are in process of defining their niche in the local food industry. They have a wonderful bar that regularly gets catered by the food entrepreneurs of Kitchen Council. Every fourth Friday they feature live musical entertainment; and the opportunity to check out new works in the fourth-floor gallery. This venue opened just two weeks prior to the onset of the pandemic and two weeks later it was forced to go dark for a couple of years. Now it’s back and it’s certainly finding its own place among Council Bluffs’ entertainment opportunities.

What do you like to do during your free time?

There actually is a very limited amount of free time in my world. It’s an exciting job that results in much personal satisfaction for me, but in order to adequately perform the job, I’m always on the run from early in the morning until evening.

I enjoy it but I fully understand that most others would hate this lifestyle and it certainly can be tough on the family. When my current term of office is over it will have been 30 years in elected office and it’s time for some fresh ideas. Then I likely have to find a hobby that I enjoy.

What’s the best advice you’ve received?

Be respectful, be honest and be yourself.

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There’s a lot to like about Council Bluffs these days. According to 2019 statistics by Data USA, the city’s population has held steady, wages are up 4% year over year and poverty is down 5% year over year.

Council Bluffs has quietly become a boutique city, popular among the younger set (the median age is just 38) and brimming with green space, entertainment and promise. To ease growing pains, local organizations are deploying initiatives and programs to

attract and retain workers, provide housing and improve quality of life for residents.

Workforce Leads Priorities

Perhaps nothing weighs more heavily on the minds of local business and industry than the labor shortage, a problem playing out on a national scale. A report by the U.S. Chamber and

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We’ve got some professional development programs BUSINESS JOURNAL MIDLANDS available for our business leadership because we all know 75 to 80% of workers said they left their last job because of a leader as opposed to the position itself.

- ALICIA FRIEZE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, COUNCIL BLUFFS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Chamber Foundation’s America Works initiative noted there are 3.2 million fewer Americans in the labor force today as compared to pre-pandemic.

Alicia Frieze, workforce development director with the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, said her office has identified four key targets when it comes to labor.

“The four areas we continuously focus on is we want to reduce the [labor] turnover of our businesses,” she said. “The aggregated turnover was estimated to be 33%, and we want to help businesses reduce to a healthy 10%. We also want to increase the numbers in our labor pool; we want to

see that around 80% [of population].

“We also want to increase brain gain as it was estimated less than 40%

of the labor pool has any continuing education certifications. And then we want to increase the number of fully

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if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements,” Frieze said. “This mentorship program will provide for women who have left the workforce more than a year ago to be paired with a female HR manager and go through a six-month mentorship program to regain confidence to come back into the workforce and get reintroduced into the community.”

Iowa Western Community College is another key partner in the drive to produce more workers. Dr. Dan Kinney, IWCC president, said the college’s effectiveness in curriculum and programming begins with its relationships in the business community.

“The No. 1 way we find out needs is through our advisory boards, which are business leaders,” he said. “They’re letting us know how our curriculum is going, what needs to be changed, what modifications are happening out there in the workforce. We can keep our curriculum up to date to what’s happening out there.”

Matt Mancuso, executive director of the IWCC economic and workforce development department, said another change has been to shorten the distance between the classroom and the workplace.

“With the unemployment so low, we’ve looked at a couple different things and the first thing is getting

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them a shorter time for training, getting them the basic skills and then going into a company and getting trained up with that company,” he said. “We used to have a 120-hour welding class and we shortened that to 40 hours before they go into a company and get more training. We’ve combined a lot of programs so that working individuals can participate in those programs. We can’t do an 8-5 program very easily anymore.”

Kinney said many of the things the college is implementing are in step with the changing demands on higher education in general.

“I think education is going to change dramatically over the next few years. It’s going to go away from the traditional classroom-type stuff to more nontraditional online,” he said. “I think we’re going to go more from the credit side to the noncredit side to fill the workforce because that’s where we can

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three initiatives.”

Frieze has spearheaded several initiatives to meet these objectives, helping grow programs to assist companies in creating the kind of environment employees want to stick around.

“We’ve got some professional development programs available for our business leadership because we all know 75 to 80% of workers said they left their last job because of a leader as opposed to the position itself,” she said. “We really want to narrow that down and give our local leadership some affordable training in the professional development role of leadership.”

Another initiative is to help women reenter the local workforce. According to Data USA, men in Council Bluffs earn incomes 1.35 times higher than women, while the percentage of women living in poverty outpaces men from age 18 on. Launched in July, L.I.F.T. Mentoring Program, which stands for Leveraging Individual Female Talent, is a program of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and Human Resource Association of the Midlands.

The joint endeavor with the Business Ethics Alliance aims to help women know their worth and compete in the workplace.

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do it a little bit quicker.”

Tackling Housing

None of these amenities mean much if there is no housing for new people to come home to. Housing inventory has been dire of late, and that’s a challenge for the city’s growth going forward, said Brandon Garrett, chief of staff with the city of Council Bluffs.

“What we’ve noticed through listings as one indicator is there are very few houses for sale at any price range,” he said. “There have been periods of time where there have been less than five houses [listed] between $200,000 and $350,000. On the rental market, there’s anecdotal data showing there’s no

place for anyone to rent, and apartment complexes are generally full.”

Garrett said the city has taken a hard look at streamlining the permitting process for developers wanting to build but has also found itself subject to some of the same challenges when putting in the basic infrastructure ahead of those developments.

“We have noticed similar delays in items impacted by supply chain, from metal to plastic to even concrete,” he said. “Speaking from experience, the city partnered with some private developers on a mixed-income housing development here in Council Bluffs and the water lines were delayed because

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that for the younger generation that’s coming up, it’s higher on their list of critical importance in terms of where they live.”

Tulipana points to a number of strides the community has made in creating a cohesive sense of place, starting with the riverfront.

“You obviously have to look at your community’s assets and maximize those assets,” he said. “In Council Bluffs we identified one of the community assets that we had that other communities don’t — the river. And there was a strong desire for people to get back to the river and to use the river as a source of recreational opportunity.

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Another foundational element of growth is providing a community where people want to live. Placemaking has thus increased in importance as city leaders work to create the amenities that attract and retain new residents.

“Placemaking is an effort to capitalize on the assets, and more importantly on the potential, that a community has with an expressed intention of creating a community where people want to live,” said Pete Tulipana, president and CEO of Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact (SINC). “It’s becoming increasingly more critical for a couple of reasons, perhaps most importantly

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the pipes and water mains were delayed by several months.”

In that case the city showed flexibility, Garrett said, allowing other elements of construction to move forward out of the regular order. The city has also taken a leadership role in jump-starting a housing development on its own to help balance supply and demand.

“The city used $4.2 million of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to purchase 90 acres near Lake Manawa on the south end of town,” he said.

“The intention there will be to develop that as a mixed-income, mixed-use kind of neighborhood with a variety of housing types – small, single-family, attached single-family, townhomes, rowhouses, apartments – all in one development in order to help bring on more affordable housing supply.

“Another approach the city is taking is looking at infill in our riverfront, First Avenue and West Broadway corridors. That being primarily mixeduse and multi-family, being more of a connection to downtown Omaha.”

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[Placemaking is] becoming increasingly more critical for BUSINESS JOURNAL MIDLANDS a couple of reasons, perhaps most importantly that for the younger generation that’s coming up, it’s higher on their list of critical importance in terms of where they live.

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“But I would also argue there are some basic amenities that communities need to build into their plan that all communities need, no matter how large or small. Even the tiniest of towns, you’ll see a little park where maybe they only have a teeter-totter and a swing, but it’s still a place where kids can go and swing and play and run and people can have a family picnic.”

Drew Kamp, president and CEO of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, said placemaking has always existed in one form or another, but modern urban planning has made the process more intentional than in the past. In doing so, the city continues to make great strides, such as the observation and climbing tower, caving experience, treetop walk, streambank stabilization, hiking trails and other

amenities that have come online or will in the near future.

“It definitely has to be deliberate, and you have to have the right people on board,” he said. “We need to have the business community and the chamber on board. We need the city and the county for their parks and some of the resources they can bring to bear. We need nonprofits who have an interest in bringing those things to bear as well.

“It’s really just getting those all on the same page to really invest in those existing pieces of infrastructure and identify where there might be new pieces added, whether to an existing infrastructure or to more of the opportunities that aren’t already there that with strategy and planning that can be implemented over a long-term plan.”

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They may not be the largest projects, by dollar value or by sheer scope and size. They may not be the “sexiest” projects. But Midlands engineering firms are leaving big, responsible footprints, near and farther afield, with partnerships and undertakings that are truly transformative for the communities they serve, and the services they support.

These are the “unsung” projects, the ones that for one reason or other, seem to fly under the radar despite the differences they make for our everyday

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When asked about deserving projects that fit the bill, Thiele Geotech President and Chief Operating Officer Robert Lapke emphasized the firm’s work on a variety of sewer and street projects for the city of Omaha. Lapke indicated that its work on the CSO 119 South Barrel Conversion, Thomas Creek Siphon Replacement, Q Street Improvements and 156th Street improvements are just the tip of the iceberg.

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fanfare but are critically important to the citizens that live here,” he summed up.

“People often take for granted that the sewers just work and that paved streets allow them to move about the city every day. There is a considerable amount of engineering design and planning that goes into these projects to make them function effectively.”

While Lapke said Thiele Geotech understands that people don’t like roads being torn up or closed during construction: “The long-term benefits

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of these improvements outweigh the inconvenience experienced during construction. We are happy to be one of the many partners working towards improving our city.”

Such improvements no doubt resonate with Rick Besancon, senior project manager at Burns & McDonnell. Due to the use of small businesses for project work, “diverse geographic teams” and the aim of improved infrastructure, Besancon and the team thrust the Gilmore Avenue Sewer Separation Project and the Omaha

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Country Club Sewer Separation Project into the limelight.

As part of the historic Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) program, the Gilmore Avenue project is “designed to improve water quality.” Besancon said the project included a watershed of around 350 acres, and features the design and construction of a regional detention basin; 3,000 linear feet of large-diameter storm sewer interceptor; new storm and sanitary sewer collection systems spanning 150 acres; and “green” infrastructure designed with the likes of better water quality in mind. The

project largely, Besancon said, removes stream flows from the combined sewer system and provides neighborhood sewer separation, which aligns with the CSO program’s goals.

“Over half the watershed is in Bellevue,” Besancon explained. “A small, intermittent drainage conveys flow from Bellevue to the Omaha CSO.” He spoke to other improvements, such as how a brick sewer is being replaced by a larger, reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer and a clay sanitary sewer.

“Because the project watershed spanned two cities and counties,

significant coordination was performed to keep an open dialogue with both communities,” Besancon said, while

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The firm developed virtual tools to add to its public engagement toolbox in 2020.

“Public meeting presentations were pre-filmed for online updates to stakeholders, survey tools were employed to gather feedback and using Adobe [Express], project microsites were deployed to share future updates,” he explained.

Another nod to both project features and adaptability, the aforementioned storm sewer crossed two mainlines of the Union Pacific Railroad and underneath a Nebraska Department of Roads viaduct.

So, Besancon said, the large-diameter storm pipe will be tunneled under the railroad, tied into an existing stub out from a previous project.

The latter, Omaha Country Club Sewer Separation Project, reportedly included a watershed of around 156 acres with fully developed, single-family homes on quarter- acre lots served by a combined sewer system.

“As with many sewer separation projects, neighborhood disruption was a major concern,” he said. “Our team met with homeowners associations, local business groups and individuals throughout the project area to discuss the project’s overall goals, gain insight regarding residents’ concerns and test design considerations.”

As it was a mature neighborhood, Besancon continued, his team designed the new alignment to reduce the impact

on trees and other landscaping.

“We used trenchless installation techniques, specifically pilot tube installation, to reduce disruption in the neighborhood and reduce the impact on adjacent utilities and trees,” he said.

He added that the firm also provided a plan for tree planting and replacement, which included rigorous requirements for tree trimming and root pruning during the construction process.

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Farris Engineering jumped at the opportunity to highlight its considerable partnerships with the likes of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

“Native American nations have lived connected with nature and their community for thousands of years,” said Ben M. Schmitt, a professional engineer who manages the firm’s Sidney office.

“Most of these communities are located far from even small towns in rural areas.

These remote and sometimes isolated locations can prove to be a challenge when accessing educational, medical and mental health needs.”

Referencing Farris’ 55-year presence and five locations spread across the Midwest, High Plains and Rocky Mountain areas, Schmitt noted how the firm is able to extend its reach into many native communities – improving facilities that

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may have only been seen by members of the local tribe.

“Farris has a long history of providing mechanical and electrical design services for projects that serve American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives through indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),” he explained. “Farris’ passion for facilities improvement has afforded them the opportunity to be involved in new construction and renovations to hundreds of facilities for American Indians in Arizona, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota. But some of

these buildings that Farris helps bring to life are not always on the beaten path.”

For instance, as part of an aforementioned IHS IDIQ, the Pueblo Pintado Health Center is being designed as a new 121,500-square-foot, modern and technologically advanced outpatient clinic. Many specialties are slated, according to Schmitt, to care for the needs of 6,000 American Indian and Alaskan Natives in the Crownpoint Service Unit of Navajo Nation (located in northwest New Mexico and northeast Arizona).

“With an estimated $72.5 million construction budget, this is far from a strip-mall clinic, as the showcase facility

is targeting LEED Gold certification and is being constructed in a very remote setting to provide the best centralized service to the local population,” Schmitt asserted.

The all-in-one, one-stop facility is poised to serve a 40-plus mile radius for families to visit. Schmitt said its features include a number of specialty clinics and services not limited to pharmacy, diagnostic imaging (mammography and radiology), dental, primary care, mental health, eye care and audiology.

Additionally, a helipad will help to fulfill emergency medical services needs in such a remote area.

“One of the more unique design

aspects was that Farris Engineering has been privileged to participate in steering committee meetings with IHS representatives and elected members of the community,” Schmitt added. “The process has been a wonderful lesson on the cultural values and traditions of the community and learning how our designs can impact patient comfort – both physically and mentally – and induce a positive state of mind.”

With an eye on tomorrow, Professional Engineer and Civil Engineering Project Manager Caleb Beasley spotlighted E & A Consulting Group, Inc.’s work on three major developments in the 180th Street and

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Giles Road region. He said each will have an “impact larger than the footprint of the given development.”

They include Windsor West, Windsor East and Giles Point. These developments span 468 residential lots and five commercial lots.

“Each development was constructed concurrent with the 180th and Giles roadway infrastructure,” Beasley said.

He acknowledged that the roadway infrastructure has received some publicity (as part of the CONNECTSarpy project).

“However, it’s unlikely the roadway improvements could have moved forward without these three developments,” he emphasized. “The developers dedicated right-of-way for the realignment of the roadways needed in order to minimize the bridge length over the South Papillion Creek and railroad tracks.”

He also referred to how these developers graded the right-of-way for Sarpy County.

Overall, they moved 1.2 million cubic yards of dirt and, he said, provided an “economy of scale that the roadway projects alone would not have enjoyed.”

“This helped create a more economical project for the taxpayers of Sarpy County,” Beasley said.

Similarly, he reinforced how there are

opportunities for private developers and government agencies to work together for the public good and to advance the causes of both parties or sectors.

When asked about what might be most surprising to the layperson about these projects (and the profession as a whole), Beasley started by highlighting the substantial changes that have occurred to the 180th and Giles area over a short time period.

“These were gravel roads that routinely experienced flooding with heavy rainfall,” he reminds readers. “The area was mostly agriculture, and will be transformed into a fully functional suburban mixed-use neighborhood once complete.”

Beasley indicated the public might be surprised by the amount of work that goes into a public-private partnership, characterizing the volume as “incredible.”

“But,” he continued, “it is work that can be accomplished when everyone works together. The coordination needed between the county and its engineer, the developers and their engineer, contractors, utility companies and legal teams began several months before any dirt was moved. It really does take a village, and no detail is too small.”

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Above Gerald “Mike” Kuhn’s office desk sits his favorite quote – “You can’t play the game if you’re not in it,” said by Franklin T. Thompson, the city’s former Director of Human Rights and Relations who retired in July.

“That relates to – you can’t be a decision maker if you’re not at the table, you can’t not read the right position, you can’t have an effect on the game,” he said.

From Kuhn’s experience playing basketball to his current position as the assistant director of human rights and relations for the city of Omaha, he has become a playmaker for his community.

Moving to Omaha in the sixth grade, Kuhn began playing basketball at Omaha Central High School, which eventually led him to play collegiate basketball at Hampton University of Virginia before transferring to Kentucky State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

After graduating from Kentucky State, Kuhn moved to Detroit and began work as a juvenile probation officer. From there, he went on to get his master’s degree at Marygrove College, which allowed him to begin working with a variety of different people.

“I got tired of locking the same kids back up, so I got my master’s degree and then I started working with a bunch of different populations like juvenile justice, foster care youth, with a therapist for adults, NGI (clients not guilty by reason of insanity) — and I just worked with a host of people in the community.”

Despite initially moving to Detroit for work, Kuhn was drawn back to Omaha.

“I want to give back to the community where I grew up, and I feel like growing up in Omaha really helped me find my way as far as playing basketball in north Omaha and really helped me develop who I am today,” he said.

This diverse experience gave Kuhn what he describes as a “well-rounded view of people in the community,” which helps him in his current role.

Helping the Community Working with the city of Omaha, Kuhn has had the opportunity to implement new programs

for the city, like the Restorative Justice Program, which is a partnership with the Omaha Police Department, the Human Rights and Relations Department, and the city of Omaha Prosecutor’s Office.

The Restorative Justice Program offers diversion for minor offenses and was implemented after the civil unrest of 2020.

“I really like that partnership because I think we have a great opportunity to be able to move the needle as far as justice is concerned as far as bridging the gap of communication and trust between community and law enforcement and between law enforcement and community,” he said.

Kuhn also started a nonprofit that allows Omaha residents to donate basketball shoes that go to people interested in the sport who cannot afford them.

“I’ve lived a lot of places and I’ve never seen people with the heart to give and just to help other people like I see in Omaha, Nebraska,” he said. “So that’s what keeps me going.”

Moving Ahead Kuhn’s long-term goals include being the mayor of Omaha one day. For the time being, he is focused on raising his family and serving Omaha in a way that gives everyone a voice.

“I know what it’s like to come from humble beginnings in poverty,” Kuhn said. “I also know what it’s like to be on the other side of the coin and be the upper middle class. And I don’t think that a person can truly be a leader for everyone if they don’t know the bitter and the sweet.”

Kuhn is always working to set and meet new goals and advises others that “if you know the potential of something, keep heading for it, accomplish that goal, and do not let anyone else in PRESENTING SPONSOR between.”

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How does a series of ethical lapses and lax oversight enable someone to achieve a $9 billion valuation for a service predicated on lies? You can find out from the keynote speaker, John Carreyrou, a two-time Pulitzer Prize- winning journalist, at the 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics (formerly known as the BBB Integrity Awards) Luncheon on September 21.

While an investigative reporter at the Wall Street Journal in 2015, Carreyrou began a series of articles on Theranos, a Silicon Valley blood-testing startup founded

by Elizabeth Holmes. He questioned the firm’s claim to run a wide range of lab tests from a tiny sample of blood from a single finger prick. There was just one problem: the technology didn’t work. Erroneous results put patients in danger, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments. All the while, Holmes and her partner, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, worked to silence anyone who voiced misgivings — from journalists to their own employees.

Holmes even turned to Rupert Murdoch to kill the story; Murdoch’s media empire included Carreyrou’s employer. But Murdoch, who became the biggest investor in Theranos when he injected $125 million into the operation in 2015, refused the request from Holmes saying that “he trusted the paper’s editors to handle the matter fairly.”

Carreyrou’s articles provided provocative insights that resulted in the uncovering of what turned out to be the biggest corporate fraud since Enron and also opened the investigative floodgates that eventually led to the demise of Theranos in 2018. Also, in 2018, Carreyrou’s book about what he discovered about Holmes and Theranos, “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup,” was

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In November 2021, Holmes was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud - a verdict that will probably send her to prison and have major implications for Silicon Valley. In June 2022, Balwani was convicted for defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars, and defrauding doctors and patients. Many consider the verdicts “an indictment of Silicon’s Valley’s ‘fake it till you make it’ ethos.”

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“In the beginning, we thought we were going to have

so much freedom, so much money and all the things you think come with starting a business,” Cano said. “But truly, what has been most rewarding along the way has been adding so many different people to our team and seeing them and their families do well. Our brand story started with us and over the years has expanded to all of the people who work with us, as well as all of our customers.”

As an EO Nebraska member, Cano encourages all entrepreneurs to join the organization, which has connected her with so many experiences that have resonated with her own story and inspired her as a business owner.

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THE DISTRICT COURT OF Sarpy County, Nebraska Case Number 22-1148 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Carter Kenneth Abegglen Notice is hereby given that on the 12 day of July, 2022, a petition was filed in the District Court of Sarpy County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to change a minor child’s or children’s name(s) from Carter Kenneth Abegglen to Carter Kennedy Abegglen. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Judge Cox, in courtroom no. 6, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion NE 68046, on the 22 day of August, 2022, at 2:45 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the minor child(ren)’s name(s) will be changed from that of Carter Kenneth Abegglen to Carter Kennedy Abegglen.

Signature Nicholas J. Abegglen First publication July 22, 2022, final July 29, 2022 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MR. DEMO, LLC Designated Office : 1702 S . 10 St., Suite Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Notice of Organization of McCook Investors LLC Notice is hereby given that McCook Investors, a Nebraska limited liability company has been organized under the State laws of Nebraska, with its Designated office at 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164. Its registered agent is Gerik Moeller, 11750 Stonegate Cir, Omaha, NE 68164.

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LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

Dennis P. Lee #16296 Lee Law Office 2433 S. 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 Ph: (402) 334-8055 legal@leelawoffice.com NOTICE OF SUIT TO: ELIJAH R. JOHNSON, 7009 S. 83rd Street #11, Omaha NE 68228, you are hereby notified that on February 24, 2022, Credit Acceptance Corporation filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI22-2903, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $7,238.70, together with court costs, interest and attorney’s fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 6th day of September, 2022, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

By: Dennis P. Lee First publication July 15, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Dennis P. Lee #16296 Lee Law Office 2433 S. 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 Ph: (402) 334-8055 legal@leelawoffice.com NOTICE OF SUIT TO: TRE INZAURO, 8706 Oakmont Ct, La Vista NE 68128, you are hereby notified that on April 7, 2022, Credit Acceptance Corporation filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI22-5287, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $3,990.39, together with court costs, interest and attorney’s fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 29 day of August, 2022, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

First publication July 8, 2022, final July 29, 2022 AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), CHARLES A LIME MEREDITH J LIME You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 03/17/2022 on Case Number CI22-4351, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $1,200.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 08/29/2022 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF E & L REAL ESTATE, LLC Designated Office: 1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10 St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HULA TRAVEL LACROSSE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hula Travel Lacrosse, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8910 Frances Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Steve Haney, 8910 Frances Street, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication July 29, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that JMDunne, LLC(the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 5129 S. 82nd Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jessica M.Dunne, 5129 S. 82nd Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Company was formed on June 22, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that KC Squared 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 3609 S. 49th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Katherine Cunningham, 3609 S. 49th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to provide real estate services in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on July 18, 2022.

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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 The Essential Wellness Doc, 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 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. Melissa Brown, Member First publication July 29, 2022 Notice is hereby given that JOHNS INC. has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 10,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share. The designated office address is 11516 Nicholas St. #303 Omaha, NE. 68154. The business commenced on June 6, 2022. The registered agent is Frank X. Haverkamp and the registered office is located at 11516 Nicholas St. Suite 303 Omaha, NE 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Frank X. Haverkamp, Incorporator First publication July 29, 2022 Mary E. Vandenack, attorney VANDENACK WEAVER TRUHLSEN 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PHYSIATRY SERVICES LLC Notice is hereby given that PHYSIATRY SERVICES LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 14863 Ellison Circle, Omaha, NE 68116-4319. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

The Company’s members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to professional independent physiatry practitioner services in this state.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Robert J. Likes, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BOJIBOYS22 LLC Notice is hereby given that BOJIBOYS22 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 2604 N. 160 th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116 and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 444 Regency Parkway Suite 100 , Omaha, NE 68114 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Robert J. Likes.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Charles E. Dorwart Massih Law, LLC 226 North 114th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KJOR, L.L.C. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its registered office located at 11858 Newport Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164. The general nature of the business is to transact all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be incorporated under the Nebraska law. The company was incorporated on July 5, 2022, and shall have a perpetual existence. Its purpose is to provide educational services. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by a Member Manager as designated in the operating agreement.

Jessica Predoehl, Member Manager First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 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 Irish 21, 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 6317 S. 120th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68123.

Scott Cavey, Member First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Metro Pest Solutions, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 3304 Redick Ave, Omaha, NE 68112, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Tyler Sharp. The general nature of the business is pest control services and any legal and lawful activities allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on 10/19/2021 and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its managers. /s/ Tyler Sharp, Member First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022

NOTICE OF NEBRASKA CERTIFICATE OF COMLEY BRIDAL, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that COMELY BRIDAL, LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 3708 IDA ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The initial Registered Agent for service of process of this company is TENEICE COBB of 3708 IDA ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68112. This company is a member managed. The nature of the company is retail sales.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION The name of the Limited Liability Company is WKW INVESTMENTS, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1433 South 184th Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is William Jacob Wilson, at 1433 South 184th Circle, Omaha, NE 68130.

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

The company commenced its existence on July 18, 2022, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

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

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Imagine Eden, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 19003 Lafayette Avenue, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Stephen B. Legrand, 19003 Lafayette, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The Company was formed on June 13, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PSYCHIC/MEDIUM JAYME JOHNSON, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Psychic/Medium Jayme Johnson, 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 7804 North 167 th Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007 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 July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KATHRYN J. DERR PC LLO 9819 S 168th Ave., Suite 6C Omaha, Nebraska 68136 (402) 807-0767 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PINE & BISTRO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, PINE & BISTRO, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 248 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE 68046. The registered office of the Company is 2310 Placid Lake Drive, Papillion, Nebraska 68046, and the agent at such office is Darrell Auld.

The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by a limited liability company organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced operations on July 11, 2022 and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALPHA TANGO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Alpha Tango, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Classic Travel, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 17210 Colony Drive, Omaha, NE 68136. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Registered Agents, Inc 200 S. 21st STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510 First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Engelkamp LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 12318 Charles St., Omaha, NE 68154. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Alexander Engelkamp, 12904 Marcy St., Omaha, NE 68154.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022

Notice of Organization of Natural Mind & Muscle, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that a Nebraska Limited Liability Company has been formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the limited liability company is Natural Mind & Muscle, LLC. The designated office is 9819 South 168th Avenue, 6B, Suite 4, Omaha, NE 68136. The registered agent is Frederick D. Stehlik. The office address for the registered agent is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, NE 68124. The general nature of the business to be transacted is massage therapy and any other lawful purpose. The organization commenced on July 5, 2022 and will have perpetual existence. The company’s affairs are to be conducted by the following members: Karaha Chamberlin.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 RICHARDSON MADDEN, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 104 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEG APARTMINIUM HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEG Apartminium Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on June 29, 2022 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Martin P. Pelster with a registered address at 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Company’s initial designated office is at 2301 Hickory Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of the Company’s business is any lawful purpose.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BONDESSON PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bondesson Properties, 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 10612 Bondesson Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68122 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 July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is Hereby Given that Red Jacket Web LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 03/16/2021. Designated Office: 7113 S. 76th St., La Vista, NE 68128. Registered Agent: Registered Agents Inc., 530 S. 13th St., STE 100, Lincoln, NE 68508. The general nature of business is web hosting & design. The company shall be Member-Managed.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Love Yourself First, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 3920 N 110th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68164. The initial agent for service of process is Amanda Brown at 3920 N 110th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68164.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FRANKIE HAMBURGER WELLNESS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Frankie Hamburger Wellness, LLC (the “Company”), a Nebraska limited liability company has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 3331 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE, 68105. The registered agent of the Company is Francine Hamburger, 3331 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE, 68105. The LLC was organized July 2022 with perpetual duration.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Precision Irrigation One Inc., whose Registered Agent is Eric Lebeda, and whose Registered Office is located at4111 N. 79th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134, was formed on July 20, 2022 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 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 July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF XCANCER SOFTWARE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that XCancer Software, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17607 Gold Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on July 12, 2022.

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LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP Andrew J. Huber, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF SOMNUM ANESTHESIA SERVICES, P.C. Notice is hereby given that a professional corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, on July 5, 2022, and that the name of the corporation is Somnum Anesthesia Services, P.C. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock. The street address of the corporation is 15932 Mary St, Omaha NE, 68116. The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the incorporator is Jonathan D. Huss, 15932 Mary St, Omaha NE, 68116.

Jonathan D. Huss, Incorporator First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Whitmore Law Office LLC Suite 200 7602 Pacific Street Omaha, Nebraska 68144 Notice is hereby given that Laura Christensen 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 7205 S. 151st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is Laura Christensen, 7205 S. 151st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice mental health counseling in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on July 6, 2022.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JULIET BRAVO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Juliet Bravo, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 25018 Mason Street, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069 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 July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 NOTICE OF NEBRASKA CERTIFICATE OF GRACE 2 CONNECT, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GRACE TO CONNECT, LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 3823 Franklin ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68111. The initial Registered Agent for service of process of this company is PRISCILLA ROGERS of 3823 Franklin ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68111. This company is a member managed. The nature of the company is mental health counseling.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF NEBRASKA CERTIFICATE OF NAUGHTY NEVER NICE, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NAUGHTY NEVER NICE, LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 3021 N. 19th ST Omaha, Nebraska 68110. The initial Registered Agent for service of process of this company is MECHELLE JOHNSON of 3021 N. 19 th ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68110. This company is a member managed. The nature of the company is retail sales.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF INTENTIONAL HEALING, 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 INTENTIONAL HEALING, INC., A NEBRASKA NONPROFIT CORPORATION with a registered office at 3127 Maplewood Blvd #28 Omaha, Nebraska 68134, and the registered agent is ELISHA SUTTLES. The general nature of the business is a public benefit corporation and shall have for its additional purpose providing for managing any benevolent, charitable, or educational purposes, and to perform services of every kind of nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law.

The corporation commenced MAY 23 RD 2022 and shall have perpetual existence.

The corporation will not have members.

FRANCES SEVERE, INCORPORATOR 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr. #100 Sacramento, California 95833 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Notice is hereby given that a Statement of Dissolution was filed by STEPHANIELE, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, on July 18, 2022. Notice is hereby given to all creditors or others with claims against the limited liability company that claims must be sent to the company at ATTN: Stephanie Ferris, 1718 S. 13th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 and must document the basis for the claim. Any claim must provide the following information in writing: (1) your name and/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. Please send the information to Stephanie Ferris, 1718 S. 13th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. All claims against the company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

Stephanie Ferris, Member First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1416 HOWARD, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1416 Howard, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the company is 1536 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Dana F. Dobrovolny, Esq., whose mailing address is Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPION BG, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of CHAMPION BG, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been amended to change the name of the Company to BG Champion Partners, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on July 15, 2022. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION A. Scott Hoyt, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on July 18, 2022, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Bryan McAdams, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against A. Scott Hoyt, Inc. will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC SUITE 200, 7602 PACIFIC STREET OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Homestay Rentals, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 10573 Curtis Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Registered Agent of the Company is Walters Atemnkeng, 10573 Curtis Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Company was formed on July 13, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that R. Waite Construction LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 2812 South 40 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent of the Company is Robert Lealan Waite, 2812 South 40 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Company was formed on July 16, 2014.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCC UBT PLACE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of SCC UBT Place, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is SCC UBT Place, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 2116 N. 179th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 LAW OFFICES OF EVELYN N. BABCOCK, 16264 Rolling Ridge Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68135 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Farwell Aviation, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on June 23, 2022. The address of the initial designated office is 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, NE. The initial agent for service of process is George T. Babcock, 16264 Rolling Ridge Rd, Omaha, NE. The general nature of the business is any and all business which is lawful under the Uniform Limited Liability Act of the State of Nebraska. The business of limited liability company will be conducted by its managers.

George T. Babcock, Organizer First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GUARDIAN/JMG TAX, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Guardian/JMG Tax, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Bluff Aggregate, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11034 8th Street, Fontanelle, Nebraska 68044. The Registered Agent of the Company is Frank R. Vollmer, 11034 8th Street, Fontanelle, Nebraska 68044. The Company was formed on June 9, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VICTOR TOUCH UP REPAIR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Victor Touch Up Repair, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8710 “M” Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

NOTICE OF NEBRASKA CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF ATIS, L.L.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ATIS, LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1206 S. 138 TH ST Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The initial Registered Agent for service of process of this company is JOSEFINA LOZA of 1206 S. 138 TH ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

This company is a member managed. The nature of the company is Art purchase and distribution.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Certificate of Organization Notice Notice is Hereby Given that Kara Jo Pearce Marketing, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/27/2022. The designated office and registered agent: 16626 Jackson St, Omaha NE 68118. Kara Pearce. The general nature of business is marketing business. The company shall be MemberManaged.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Letsgo LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 301 Olson Drive, ste 115, Papillion Nebraska 68046. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Timothy Wilson, 301 Olson Drive ,ste 115, Papillion Nebraska 68046.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF O & L FARMS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of O & L Farms, LLC, has been amended to change the name of the company to: L Five Farms, LLC. The Amendment to the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 22, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PAM DOBROVOLNY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pam Dobrovolny, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21402 A Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Pamela Dobrovolny, 21402 A Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

Certificate of Organization Notice Notice is Hereby Given that BlueBird Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/30/2022. The designated office and registered agent: 16626 Jackson St, Omaha NE 68118. Trent Pearce. The general nature of business is rental property business. The company shall be MemberManaged.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022

Carlson & Blakeman, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MACSIMUM, INC. Notice is hereby given that MACSIMUM, INC. amended and restated its Articles of Incorporation. The Amended and Restated Articles provide that: the name of the Corporation is MACSIMUM, INC. The registered agent is DARREN CARLSON, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act and in any other matter permitted by law. The Corporation is authorized to issue ten thousand (10,000) shares of common stock, with a par value of ten cents ($0.10) per share.

The Corporation shall have a perpetual existence. The affairs of the Corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors and Officers, and in such manner as required by the Bylaws.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022

GORACKE LAW, L.L.C. 10846 Old Mill Road, Suite #4 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Goracke Properties, L.L.C., with its initial designated office at 619 Shorewood Lane, Waterloo, NE 68069 has been organized effective June 27, 2022. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent is Bruce J. Goracke, 619 Shorewood Lane, Waterloo, NE 68069.

Bruce J. Goracke, Organizer First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is Hereby Given that HDEI LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 07/05/2022. The designated office and mailing address: 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124,. Registered agent: James Meyers, 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Certificate of Organization Notice Notice is Hereby Given that Trent Pearce Financial, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/16/2022. The designated office and registered agent: 16626 Jackson St, Omaha NE 68118. Trent Pearce. The general nature of business is insurance and financial business. The company shall be Member-Managed.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OSCORP FARMS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oscorp Farms, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 7, 2022.

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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 Ascent Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 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 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. Piper E. Wegener, Member First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF XCANCER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of XCancer, LLC has been amended to change the name of the company to: XCancer Research Network, LLC. The amendment was accomplished by the filing of an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 21, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C., L.L.O. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 402-397-2200 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Kingery Land Company, a Nebraska corporation, filed Articles of Dissolution on July 18, 2022, with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets. Craig Kingery, as President, is to manage the corporate affairs relating to the dissolution of the Corporation. Any Corporation assets will be distributed in accordance with the Corporation’s plan of dissolution and it has no known liabilities. The Corporation requests that persons with claims against it present them in accordance with this notice. Any claimant shall send notice of a claim to the Corporation to the above address. A claim against Kingery Land Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years after the publication of this notice.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIGFOOT DISTRIBUTION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bigfoot Distribution, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7635 Cass Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF XCANCER HEALTH PHYSICS SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that XCancer Health Physics Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17607 Gold Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on July 22, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Dave’s Diesel LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 450 S Road, Axtell, Nebraska 68924. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kelsey Sisneros, 450 S Road, Axtell, Nebraska 68924. The Company was formed on July 21, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF GU RESEARCH NETWORK, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of GU Research Network, LLC has been amended to change the name of the company to: XCancer Omaha, LLC. The amendment was accomplished by the filing of an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 21, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCHWARTZ INVESTMENTS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Schwartz Investments, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is Schwartz Investments, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SC ACQUISITION, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SC Acquisition, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17002 Marcy Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is CSC-Lawyers Incorporating Service Company, 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1900, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The limited liability company commenced business on July 7, 2022.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

MATTHEW T. PAYNE PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN, LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MARTROY GARDENS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Martroy Gardens, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Martroy Gardens, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 4024 South 175th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF LUEDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lueder Construction Company has domesticated to the State of Nebraska from the State of Delaware. The name of the Corporation will stay as Lueder Construction Company. The Corporation is authorized to issue 100,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.01 each. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The domestication and incorporation was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Domestication with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 21, 2022.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BIGFOOT TECHNOLOGY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bigfoot Technology, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7635 Cass Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE GOOD LIFE MEDSTAFF, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Good Life MedStaff, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on July 7, 2022.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the voluntary dissolution of Siffring Quarter, Inc. (the “Company”) effective July 19, 2022. The terms and conditions of the dissolution are that all outstanding liabilities of the Company will be paid or otherwise adequately provided for and the assets of the Company will be distributed to the persons entitled thereto in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, leaving no known liabilities or assets in the Company. Robert Siffring, as President of the Company, is responsible for the wind up and liquidation of the Company’s business and affairs.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BG CHAMPION MANAGERS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of BG Champion Managers, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is BG Champion Managers, 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 Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STACI VAUGHN CONSULTING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Staci Vaughn Consulting, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Staci Vaughn Consulting, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Amanda M. Forker, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103 rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CALION HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is Calion Holdings, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1120 South 101 st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: James E. Landen, 1120 South 101 st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on July 21, 2022.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Niobrara Capital, LLC The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 . The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 . The limited liability company commenced business on July 13, 2022 .

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THORNTONKRUEGER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ThorntonKrueger, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 16303 Page St., Omaha, NE 68118. 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 July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that GrokStar Investments LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Initial Designated Office address of the Company is 15858 W Dodge RD, STE 310, Omaha, NE 68118. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Registered Agents Inc, 200 S 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 KATHRYN J. DERR PC LLO 9819 S 168th Ave., Suite 6C Omaha, Nebraska 68136 (402) 807-0767 kjd@kjderrlaw.com NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ISRAEL THE PAINTER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ISRAEL THE PAINTER, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 6335 Newport Ave., Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The registered office of the Company is 6335 Newport Ave., Omaha, Nebraska 68152, and the agent at such office is Israel Alvarez Del Castillo Martinez. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by a limited liability company organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced operations on July 7, 2022 and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION R & J INCONTRO PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that R & J Incontro Properties LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13718 South 43rd Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. 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 July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Notice is hereby given that Holy Family Ranch, a Religious Corporation formed pursuant to the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 10530 N. 48th St., Omaha, NE 68152. The initial registered agent of the company is Dan Leuck, 10530 N. 48th St., Omaha, NE 68152. The incorporators are named Dan Leuck and Terri Leuck, and the address for both is 10530 N. 48th St., Omaha, NE 68152. The corporation will not have members.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION GTP TLC REO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GTP TLC REO, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 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 KPI EXCHANGE, 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 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. Heather Akerberg, Member First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF CATALYST FOUNDATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Catalyst Foundation (the “Corporation”) has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and shall have no members. Its initial registered agent and office is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The incorporator is Nicholas D. Meysenburg, 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The corporate existence began on July 13, 2022 when the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE SOLUTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality of Life Solutions, 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 13014 Hamilton Circle, 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 July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Andrew J. Huber, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HELLER RENOVATIONS, 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 HELLER RENOVATIONS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1307 S. 175th Ave, Omaha, NE 68130. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on July 13, 2022 and shall have a 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 July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 JAMES D. BUSER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LK01 CASS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LK01 Cass, LLC: The name of the limited liability company is LK01 Cass, LLC; and The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 12910 Pierce Street, Suite 110, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 .

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office of Serka Construction, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Serka Construction, LLC. Registered agent and office of Serka Construction, LLC is Karla P. Chaparro De La O at 6053 Hillsdale Avenue, Omaha, NE 68117. The designated address is 6053 Hillsdale Avenue, Omaha, NE 68117. Initial members: Karla P. Chaparro De La O & Sergio Ivan Bailon Uranga. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in July 2022 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF IMPACT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY 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 IMPACT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC.., A NEBRASKA NONPROFIT CORPORATION with a registered office at 4915 RUGGLES ST. Omaha, Nebraska 68104, and the registered agent is ASHLEY DANCY. The general nature of the business is a public benefit corporation and shall have for its additional purpose providing for managing any benevolent, charitable, or educational purposes, and to perform services of every kind of nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law. The corporation commenced JUNE 10th 2022 and shall have perpetual existence. The corporation will not have members.

FRANCES SEVERE, INCORPORATOR 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr. #100 Sacramento, California 95833 First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that Rigo’s Painting LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Rigoberto Pedro Domingo at 4213 A St. Omaha, NE 68105. The designated office is located at 4213 A St. Omaha, NE 68105. 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 July 5, 2022, 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 Rigoberto Pedro Domingo in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 Mary E. Vandenack, attorney VANDENACK WEAVER TRUHLSEN LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 Notice of Organization of ELM GROUP LLC Notice is hereby given that ELM GROUP LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 2120 Creek Side Drive, Papillion NE 68046. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Notice is hereby given that a professional limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is Big Oak Properties, 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 St, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 15713 King Street, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. Jason Brown, Member First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION LION’S PRIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lion’s Pride Construction LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9172 Manderson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134.

The Registered Agent of the Company is Registered Agents, Inc., 200 South 21st Street, Suite #400A, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION The name of the Limited Liability Company is PORCH LIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLC. The designated office of the limited liability company is 414 South 198th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Aimee M. Bouc, at 414 South 198th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

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

The company commenced its existence on July 5, 2022, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

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

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Carlson & Blakeman, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF MERGER of MACSIMUM, INC. and LINCOLN BUDGET B, LLC Notice is hereby given that MACSIMUM, INC. and LINCOLN BUDGET B, LLC were merged pursuant to a Plan of Merger, with an effective date of July 1, 2022. As a result of the merger, LINCOLN BUDGET B, LLC, the non-survivor, was dissolved.

MACSIMUM, INC. was the survivor. All one hundred (100) issued and outstanding shares of MACSIMUM, INC. voted in favor and the Merger was duly approved by the shareholders in a manner consistent with the act and the Articles of Incorporation. The Articles of Incorporation of MACSIMUM, INC. were amended and restated by the filing of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and a Certificate with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Julia K. Palzer Attorney at Law 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is SOUTH O TRUCKING AND TRANSPORT, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 2802 S. 40th St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68105. The registered agent is Antonya Flowers and the Registered Agent’s address is 2802 S. 40th St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68105.

3. The general nature of the Company is transport of general freight, auto, machinery, and other construction and raw materials.

4. The Company commenced on July 18, 2022, 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 other officers as the Members shall determine.

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CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is Hereby Given that ElJam Holdings LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/30/2022.

The designated office and mailing address: 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124,.

Registered agent: James Meyers, 3710 Paddock Rd, Omaha, NE 68124. The general nature of business is real estate. The company shall be Member-Managed.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the voluntary dissolution of Siffring Quarter, Inc. effective July 19, 2022. Any person having a claim, whether known or unknown, against the Company is requested to present such claim in writing to the Company at the following address: c/o Robert Siffring, 5455 South 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68127. The claim must be in writing, must be sent by mail to the address set forth above, and must set forth the name, address and telephone number of the claimant, a detailed description and amount of the claim, the date of occurrence of the claim and any tangible evidence to support the claim that is available to the claimant. Unless sooner barred by any other statute limiting actions, any claim against the Company is barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within three years after the publication date of the required notice.

First publication July 29, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF XCANCER HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that XCancer Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17607 Gold Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on July 12, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TITUS ESTATES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TITUS ESTATES, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 114469 Sahler Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Trevor Titus, , 14469 Sahler Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The limited liability company commenced business on June 24, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SARASOTA PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the Company is Sarasota Properties, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103 rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103 rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on July 18, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF XCANCER CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that XCancer Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17607 Gold Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on July 12, 2022.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Whitmore Law Office LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that EntreLabs, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1711 Yorktown Street, Bellevue, NE 68123. The Registered Agent of the Company is Miguel Rosas, 1711 Yorktown Street, Bellevue, NE 68123. The Company was formed on July 6, 2022.

First publication July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Mary E. Vandenack, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 Notice of Organization of APPLE BUDDIES LLC Notice is hereby given that APPLE BUDDIES LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 9779 Westchester Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022

Certificate of Organization Notice Notice is Hereby Given that KJGTK Farms, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/02/2022. The designated office and registered agent: 16626 Jackson St, Omaha NE 68118. Kevin and Julie Pearce. The general nature of business is farming and agricultural business. The company shall be Member-Managed.

First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022 Andrew J. Huber, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ANDY’S INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, 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 ANDY’S INVESTMENT PROEPRTIES, LLC. The address of the designated office is 21025 X Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on July 6, 2022 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 July 15, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Burnes Law Office 5017 LEAVENWORTH STREET, SUITE 103 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68106-1438 In the District Court of Douglas County Nebraska: TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that on May 12, 2022, Stephanie H. Kochera as Plaintiff filed her Petition for Name Change in the District Court of Douglas County Nebraska at Case No: CI22-3562. The object of the Petition is for the Plaintiff to change her name from Stephanie H. Kochera to Stephanie Anne Stone. You must file an Answer/respon sive pleading with the Douglas County District Court on or before August 29, 2022 or said Petition will be granted.

First publication July 8, 2022, final July 29, 2022 Judith A. Wells, #23090 Law Office of Judith A. Wells 5062 South 108th Street, #246 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 402-884-2777 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. PR22-1259 ESTATE OF JAMES REDDEN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM in County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Judith L. Rhodes was appointed by the Court 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 September 29, 2022 or be forever barred.

CARROL MILLS Clerk of the County Court First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 John S. Kampfe - Bar Number 16590, Attorney for Petitioner Tiedeman, Lynch, Kampfe, McVay & Respeliers 6910 Pacific Street, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68106 Telephone 402-397-8900 Email: jsk@omahalaw.com NOTICE of Estate of VIRGINIA E. WIESE, Deceased CASE NO. PR 22-1159 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Ronald M. Wiese, as Personal Representative, has been filed and is set for hearing in the Douglas County Court on the 1 day of September 2022, at 2:00 o’clock, P.M. Ronald M. Wiese - Petitioner 316 Satie Creek Way McDonough, Georgia 30253 Telephone: 404-538-4976 Reyna Pogge Assistant Clerk II First publication July 29, 2022, final August 12, 2022 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Big Omaha Realty Name of Applicant: Van Deeb Address: 17622 Douglas Circle Omaha, Ne 68118 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: December 2011 General nature of business: Real Estate Sales VAN DEEB Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative First publication July 29, 2022

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: GBS Homes Name of Applicant: DSD, INC. Address: 21126 Arbor Court Elkhorn NE 68022 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: January 15, 2012 General nature of business: Real Estate Brokerage GARY STONEBURG Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative First publication July 29, 2022 Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PROPERTIES BY MB 22, LLC Notice is hereby given that PROPERTIES BY MB 22, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is Darren R Carlson, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on July 13, 2022, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication July 22, 2022, final August 5, 2022

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