Midlands Business Journal October 15, 2021

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Vol. 47 No. 42

NORTHWEST BANK FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY

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OMAHA REGION MANAGER NORTHWEST BANK

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CONTENTS & CONTRIBUTORS

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NORTHWEST BANK FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY • Page 6 Established in 1975 FOUNDER, Robert G. ‘Bob’ Hoig (1932-2019) Publisher / CEO Andrea ‘Andee’ Hoig Editor & Vice President Of News Tiffany Brazda Assistant Editor / Staff Writer Savannah Behrends Advertising Assistant Julie Whitehead Office Assistant / Circulation Rosemary Gregurish 402-330-1760 www.mbj.com

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MOVING FORWARD: FILLING GAPS IN ELDER CARE Rachel Truhlsen • Page 18

LOCAL INNOVATION: KPI NINJA • Page 24

WOMEN WHO ROCK: Amy Thompson • Page 20

40 UNDER 40: WHERE ARE THEY NOW Winsley Durand III • Page 22

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• BUSINESS MINUTE Page 4 • INVESTING IN NEBRASKA: Strong Work Ethic Drives Nebraska Business Investment Page 10 • RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: An Update on the Local Market Page 14 • LINCOLN BUSINESS JOURNAL: Ag Trends Page 26 • CHAMBER NEWS: The Future is Bright for Lincoln Page 29 • IN THE SPOTLIGHT Paid content Page 30 • LEGAL NOTICES Page 32

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WHO’S WHO IN LOCAL BUSINESSES

SVP, BUSINESS BANKING MANAGER, NORTHWEST BANK

Clay Baker

HOMETOWN: COPAN, OKLAHOMA EDUCATION: MBA, OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY; BA, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

How I got into the business: My career in finance started with Ford Motor Credit Company where I did floorplan (inventory) and real estate financing for Ford branded dealerships.

Accomplishments or milestones: When my wife said yes 23 years ago.

First job: Hauling hay for my grandfather … at 13.

Biggest career break: When I found my way to Northwest Bank.

The toughest part of the job: Delivering a great customer experience with constantly increasing regulation.

The best advice I have received: Not all plane crashes are caused by pilot error.

About my family: I have two amazing daughters (11 and 13) and the best wife on the planet.

Something else I’d like to accomplish: I’d like to cage dive with great white sharks.

How my business will change in the next decade: Banking will be much more technology driven and virtual than in the past. Fewer customers want to come into a branch to do business Mentor who has helped the most in my career: John Bothof — he’s a top shelf banker but an even more amazing person.

Outside interests: Hunting, travel and spending time with family.

Favorite vacation spot: Italy.

Other careers I would like to try: Adventure tour guide.

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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

BY RICHARD D. BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM SCHOLZ

THE NEW 5,000 SQUARE FOOT NORTHWEST BANK LOCATION AT 168TH & BEDFORD STREETS MERGES TRADITIONAL AND MODERN BANKING

BY ELIMINATING TELLER LANES, ADDING COMMUNICATION PODS AND INTERACTIVE TELLER MACHINES.

Focused on community

NORTHWEST BANK’S NEW LOCATION TAKES INNOVATIVE APPROACH

Each of the 20 branches of Northwest Bank benefit from the ability to do largely autonomous, community-based decision-making. Veteran banker and Omaha Region President John Bothof said measured decisions have been crucial to the performance of the institution with more than 400 employees which at present is just shy of $2 billion in assets.

“We’re not focused first on growth but rather our 25-year strategic plan and good sound thinking in each of our markets,” Bothof said of the family-owned entity based in Spencer, Iowa.

Adapting for the Future Northwest Bank’s operational territory broadly follows from Sioux Falls to Lincoln and across Southern Iowa to Indianola and north of the I-35 and I-90 rectangle.

The institution opened in Omaha in 1998 in an approximately 6,000-squarefoot building at 14320 Arbor St. A Sarpy County branch is located in a shared building at 9719 Giles Rd. in La Vista.

Earlier this year work began on a 5,000-square-foot structure in fast-growing Northwest Omaha at 168th & Bedford streets.

About $3.25 million is being invested in land acquisition, construction and technology for the venture. Seven employees will be assigned to the facility, that was slated to open this month.

“It will reflect a change in the expectations of our customers and it is a transitional facility for us,” Bothof said. “It will not have traditional teller lines but will accommodate millennials who tell us they wish to bank on the phone or on the computer.”

Customers can use customer communication pods, engage with cash dispensing machines, but also know that customer-service personnel nearby can offer assistance.

Bothof, whose father ran a sale barn and auction facility in Slayton, Minnesota, said Northwest Bank owners Neal and Dwight Conover are investing heavily in technology. Important to the new Omaha facility, as well as remodels within their branch network, is the use of interactive teller machine (ITM) technology. Each unit costs about $35,000.

“It allows customers to visit with a live banker and that person is a Northwest Bank employee,” he said.

Common transactions include deposit of checks, check cashing, and a myriad of questions from users. It also provides for customer transactions to be made from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. ITM technology will be added to the Arbor Street and La Vista facilities by the end of the year.

Earlier this year about $12 million was invested in a new Northwest Bank operations center in Spencer, Iowa.

Consumer banking enhancements include online capabilities for mortgage applications, car loans and deposits. Venmo and Zelle transfers are receiving increased usage.

Business banking enhancements include remote deposit capture, online banking and automatic clearinghouse of wire transfers, among others.

Bothof said Northwest Bank — while expanding its reach to customers with technology — gives strong emphasis to safeguarding its “tens of millions of dollars investment over the past 10 years” from security breaches.

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JOHN BOTHOF, NORTHWEST BANK OMAHA REGION MANAGER

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM SCHOLZ

LINDSEY HOGER, UNIVERSAL BANKER, SAMANTHA HAMRICK, MORTGAGE LENDER, JOHN BOTHOF, KATEY LENCZOWSKI, VP COMMERCIAL BANKER AND KELLY GREFE, VP COMMERCIAL BANKER

While the technology can make bankers feel they don’t need brick and mortar locations, Bothof said the overall customer-service relationship is the driving factor when expansion of any type is discussed.

“We realize that customer service and the relationships built are the most important — its our future,” he said. “Technology is important to offer for customer convenience but we know a bit more conversation and interaction is what many want.”

Bothof said Northwest Bank’s focus will remain on the Douglas and Sarpy counties and that a fourth location could be in the fast-growing southwest Sarpy area. A location could involve a new building or a strategic acquisition.

On the business side, Northwest Bank has three mortgage lenders and seven business bankers responsible for the Omaha market area. Two new positions have been added in the latter category.

Loans can be made as large as $25 million to $30 million. The bank is a Small Business Administration-approved lender.

Low interest rates nationally squeeze margins for lenders, Bothof said. This comes at a time when more firms are seeking financing for erecting their own building, seeking equipment loans, purchasing franchise rights in additional markets, financing technology, among other things.

Stepping Up Northwest Bank’s lean staffing in each of its locations was tested in April 2020 when processing work had to be done quickly for more than 1,200 small businesses that sought aid from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. While Bothof anticipated the great demand for PPP monies, staff did not know how long it would be available, so they were prepared and were able to complete all of its existing customer applications during the first weekend.

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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

We’re not focused first on growth but rather our 25-year strategic plan and good sound thinking in each of our markets.

- JOHN BOTHOF, NORTHWEST BANK OMAHA REGION MANAGER

“As a result, many of our customers referred others whose financial institution was not as prepared as Northwest,” Bothof said.

Leaders are Essential Bothof, who moved to Omaha in 1981 to work for Commercial Federal, then left for San Diego, before returning to Omaha in 1992 to join American National Bank, said his five years away from Omaha helped him appreciate the sincerity and work ethic in Nebraska.

That attitude has taught him to identify employee retention as an important value at Northwest Bank. A management-training program started in 2017 has resulted in 10 of the trainees being hired. Nine members of that group remain with the bank. The sole exception went to law school.

“I learn something everyday and I’m excited about what I do,” Bothof said.

Four goals adopted by the Conovers drive decision-making and daily operations: being an employer of choice, a bank of choice, keeping the institution safe and sound, and being market centric.

Continuing education is encouraged for Northwest Bank’s employees.

Community involvement is equally stressed. For example, Sam Hamrick of the La Vista branch and Ryan Schlabs of Omaha recently earned the Champions Circle designation from the 500-member Nebraska Mortgage Association.

Bothof started his career in 1977 as a sixth-grade teacher and baseball coach in Ruthven, Iowa, a community of about 700 residents. While he had always been competitive and involved in athletic and non-athletic activities in high school and as a scholarship baseball player his senior year at Buena Vista University, Bothof found that his work ethic as a teacher exceeded that of a few colleagues who were receiving the same compensation as him.

It was at that point that he left teaching after a year and identified the financial field as his new career interest.

Bothof, in reflecting on his multi-decade banking career, stresses that he never wants to forget what differentiates a community-owned bank and the need to build and enhance customer loyalty.

“In the early 2000s we determined that we wanted to maintain our levels of concentrations,” he said. “There were certain segments that had a more difficult time through that period than others. Therefore, we emphasized serving our existing customer as opposed to growing and taking on more concentration risk.”

The 66-year-old Bothof, who completed additional classes in banking at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has never looked back.

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Driven by a strong work ethic and ready workforce, businesses are investing in Nebraska.

Early this year the Small Business Administration launched 20 new women’s business centers, one of which was opened in Omaha, according to Janell Anderson Ehrke, CEO of GROW Nebraska Foundation. “[The center] works with many startups, so we’re doing a lot of training on what licenses they need, whereas Grow Nebraska is primarily focused on marketing,” she said.

Once entrepreneurs are clients at the center, they can receive scholarships for memberships in Grow Nebraska.

“We’re seeing a big trend of people wanting to get out and start businesses again because it’s a good time to get capital,” Anderson Ehrke said. “Nebraska is a good place to grow a business. We have a smaller workforce, and right now staffing is a huge problem, but we

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have a strong work ethic here where people take pride in their work. Nebraska has always been a state that supports its own. We’ve had lots of success building some monumental companies, like Valmont, and Nebraska has had lots of businesses that started small and have turned into mega forces.”

Rural Nebraska is aggressively building up its own communities, creating housing developments, retirement living facilities, trying to retain residents and keep good medical facilities.

The Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) provides planning and technical support for local government projects. This support takes the form of grant writing, grant administration, technical assistance and being a funding partner with local governments on projects, according to MAPA Executive Director Mike Helgerson.

“The metro has had steady 1% annual

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population growth across the region over the past 10 to 20 years,” he said. “Sarpy County was at 20% growth between 2010 and 2030.

With investment in the watershed sewer infrastructure, they’re setting themselves up for more growth.

“Growth in western Douglas County is moving at a steady clip. It really hasn’t slowed down much anywhere in the region with the pandemic. Between 2010 and 2050 our projections anticipate another half a million people in the region.”

Through its statewide organization, Nebraska Regional Officials Council, MAPA is testing internet download and upload speeds across the state.

“We know from the past 18 months that there are significant pockets of the community without access to broadband, both rural and urban [areas],” Helgerson said. “We’re working with other community partners on this, hoping

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to use the data for grant applications in other projects.”

MAPA’s new program, in partnership with Nebraska Enterprise Fund, provides loans to small and micro-businesses that can demonstrate job creation and job retention — about $35,000 for each job that is retained.

“This is meant to be low interest, long-term financing to help smooth over the bumps that private industry and particularly small business has faced over the past year,” Helgerson said.

Following two years of design and construction, Carson Wealth’s $80 million national headquarters opened this summer, according to a press release from Leo A Daly, which led architecture, engineering, and interior design. The 200,000-square-foot campus is comprised of a six-story 120,000-square-foot building, a two-story 20,000-square-foot amenity hub, and a four-story 80,000-squarefoot building.

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“A sense of soaring and clarity pervade the new headquarters for the financial services leader, which comprises of 1,400 member firms, more than 110 partner offices, and manages $18 billion in assets,” Leo A Daly Project Manager Abby M. Goranson said. “The campus is composed of two main buildings, which are united by a central hub for amenities and a signature skywalk suspended above it. Viewed from Omaha’s arterial West Dodge Road, the campus generates a shimmering presence near the highest elevation of the burgeoning mixeduse development at Heartwood Preserve.”

Carson Wealth employees, known internally as “stakeholders,” began occupying the new headquarters in May, and an official ribbon cutting is scheduled for October. Project development was led by Goldenrod Companies, Tetrad Property Group and JE Dunn served as general contractor.

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its new headquarters lease, according to Investors Realty Principal and Managing Broker Tim Kerrigan.

“They are a 100-plus-year-old Omaha company employing over 1,000 people and generating a net inflow of dollars to Greater Omaha,” he said. “Scoular has significant plans for growth and their new space will help them attract and retain the top-quality talent they need to reach their goals.”

Investors Realty is working with the owner to repurpose a former warehouse — more than 180,000 square feet — for more modern logistics purposes. This building with a central location near two interstate interchanges will provide growth opportunities for businesses in Omaha.

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“Omaha’s real estate market offers stability and a better investment return than larger American cities,” Kerrigan said. “Our employees have the Midwestern work ethic and show up every day. We enjoy a disproportionate amount of business anchors, like four Fortune 500 companies, the Nebraska Medical Center, HDR, Scoular, First National Bank, Werner, Valmont, Lindsay and Lozier who import revenue into our community.”

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture’s largest projects include a new mixed-use building in the Blackstone District, currently known as ‘Lot A,’ the Catalyst innovation hub on the expanding University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus, and an expansion and renovation to Joslyn Art Museum, according to Partner Jay Palu. The firm’s historic preservation and historic tax credit practice includes the Benson Theater and the Hotel Indigo in downtown Omaha.

“There are so many opportunities here, coupled with visionary professionals who are driven to help Omaha, and Nebraska, be a great place to live, work, and play,” Palu said. “Nebraska has been a really great place to base our practice. We are excited for the opportunities in our community to increase the diversity of our workforce and continuing to support our cultural innovators and nonprofit service providers.”

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Whether you are a seasoned homebuyer that has owned multiple homes over the years, or you are putting away every extra penny to save toward a down payment on your first home, there is plenty to think about when it comes to the residential real estate market in Nebraska. While the pandemic changed a lot of things in the real estate industry, one thing is certain: Nebraska continues to be a place for people to put down roots.

Market Update

The real estate market is very strong right now in terms of demand.

“In August 2021, Omaha home prices were up 11.6% compared to the same time last year, selling for a median price of $245,000,” said Jill Anderson, president of residential sales for NP

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Dodge Real Estate. “August of 2021 saw a total of 1,112 new listings, whereas August of 2020 saw 1,357 new listings come on the market.

to low inventory, we are still in a seller’s market, yet buyers are experiencing more opportunities of choice within the last few months.”

“Homes that are priced correctly in Omaha are receiving accepted offers after seven days on the market (which is similar to last year). We saw less multiple offer situations in August, which doesn’t mean the market is cooling, but was normalizing to the seasonal market that we typically see this time of year.”

Tasha Moss from Omaha Real Estate Group said that the market is robust and steady.

Angel Starks, Realtor at Team Locale with Nebraska Realty, agreed that the residential market in Omaha is healthy and will continue to progress.

“Home values are increasing steadily, but we also must acknowledge the lack of inventory and affordable housing options,” she said. “Due

“We are seeing more homes on the market than we did the first six months of the year, which is helping stabilize things,” she said

Challenges

The pandemic threw people around the country a curveball that they simply were not expecting.

It was no different for real estate agents and potential homebuyers in Nebraska.

“It has been a hard year for a lot of agents,” Moss said. “The inventory has been so low, and many buyers had to write offers on 10-plus

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homes before they got one. That is a lot of time spent not only finding the home but spending time trying to write the perfect offer to get the home. A lot of buyers and agents were fatigued from the market conditions.”

Starks reiterated that the competition is intense.

“The industry is very competitive. Ensuring that clients are taking the time to fully understand contracts and such versus making emotional decisions can be challenging, but it’s a challenge we all signed up for,” she said. “Asking lots of questions and preparing for the journey is key.”

Anderson noted that because the market is so hot, another challenge can be the emotional part of working with people that are experiencing the stress and pressure of the homebuying process.

It can even feel a bit frantic at times.

We are seeing more homes on the market than we did the first six months of the year, which is helping stabilize things.

- TASHA MOSS, OMAHA REAL ESTATE GROUP

“People hear houses are selling quickly above list prices, and sometimes get caught up in the frenzy of the moment,” she said. “If they are talking with a friend/relative/co-worker who just sold a house and hear a story about how they sold their house above list price, it sounds great; but they need to also realize that offer may have occurred 30-plus days ago. Real estate is fluid, so talk with a professional who has their pulse on the market and will provide the best information and advice.”

Local Trends

The pandemic impacted many local real estate trends that are happening right now. Because many people were home more and recognized their need for more space — particularly dedicated office space — people looking at buying a home put an increased demand on homes that had offices, larger yards or pools, and great views.

Another trend that popped up in the last year is the creative ways that people are finding to get

the home of their dreams — especially when multiple offers are on the table.

“Buyers are sacrificing many amenities such as home inspections, seller concessions, etc.

Yet, again, as of recent, we’ve seen an uprise in opportunities for home inspections and financing other than conventional loans,” Starks said.

Moss noted that she has also seen a lot of creative strategy going into residential home offers, but that things are starting to slow down a bit in that regard.

“When homes were getting 20-plus offers, you really needed to be able to find what the seller’s ‘dream closing’ would be like because every offer was well over list price,” she said.

“We saw a lot of buyers paying for the seller’s closing costs, no inspections, escalation clauses, long term rent back for free, and other perks offered in an attempt to entice sellers.”

Higher housing prices, particularly in newly constructed homes, is also something that people are facing right now. With limited

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The evolution began seven years ago with the introduction of Medicaid planning, which Truhlsen said was a natural transition from the bulk of her business, estate planning.

This year, the firm took a major step when it rebranded from Rachel A. Truhlsen Estate Planning and Elder Care Law Center to Truhlsen Elder Care Law of Nebraska.

The announcement publicly defined the trajectory of the firm as it angles toward offering a continuum of care for elders. In particular, it emphasized life care planning, a service not widely offered in Nebraska.

An Evolution Of Care While asset protection and estate planning define what will happen financially and materialistically, life care planning handles the more human aspect of aging.

It helps carve out plans for the “what ifs” of aging — the uncomfortable, hardto-talk-about topics families tend to avoid, or disagree about.

What if a spouse/parent needs help with day-to-day activities? What if a home isn’t safe for aging? What if a spouse/parent has a medical condition such as dementia?

“It’s coming alongside the family and putting a plan in place,” Truhlsen said.

“That way we’re not doing something in a reactive way, it’s in a controlled capacity where they (the client) has a decision.”

Guiding clients through their journey is certified Elder Care Coordinator Janice Fitchhorn, who has spent the past 20 years in health care.

“My educational and career background is in occupational therapy,” Fitchhorn said. “My career goals have always been to care for others and assist them to be safe and independent in the appropriate level of care.”

Her experience in rural health care, geriatrics, and management gives her an advantage.

For one, she’s trained to assess the safety of a home, which is one of the first things she does with clients during a situational assessment.

Her experience also means she’s well versed in medical terminology, giving her the ability to be a bridge between doctors, clients and their families.

“We have a lot of clients who have children out of state, so what Janice will do is work with the clients locally, like going to doctor’s appointments with them, so she can be that extra set of ears and communicate,” Truhlsen said.

She noted that it’s not uncommon for clients to nominate Fitchhorn as their speaker during doctor visits.

“A doctor will ask about medications, and what’s going on, and the client will look at Janice and say ‘talk to her, she knows better than I do,’” Truhlsen said.

“She becomes part of the family. She becomes the person who communicates.”

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We’re a relationship community and firm. When I felt like I couldn’t help them I felt like I wasn’t doing what I was suppose to do and what they had counted on me to do.

- RACHEL TRUHLSEN, OWNER OF TRUHLSEN ELDER CARE LAW OF NEBRASKA

Mediating Tough Conversations

The Big Challenge: Awareness

Sometimes, though, being the care coordinator means having tough Emerging in 1985 as a part of the book “A Guide to Rehabilitation” by Paul M. conversations. Whether it’s a discussion on moving to a different level of care, Deutsch and Horace Witt Sawyer, life care planning has slowly gained steam. needing in-home assistance, or medication, relations can become strained.

But, “Life Care Planning has been kind of a nebulas to explain to people,” “We hear from clients that they think everything is fine, but then we look at Truhlsen said. their kids and their kids are saying it’s not fine,” Truhlsen said.

With that in mind, the team launched a drawing for free elder care situational “As a parent, a child is always a child, so when they have a child that’s telling assessments to coincide with its rebranding, hoping to draw attention and them they need to do something, oftentimes the parent is going to push back.” awareness.

Spouses, too, have a tendency to cover for each other, she said. But, when a Starting in July, and running through the end of the year, each monthly third party steps in, it takes some of the resistance out of the conversation. drawing highlights a different category of individuals Truhlsen described as Fitchhorn is able to facilitate conversations and find solutions. For example, in “heroes.” a home setting, she can plug in services to help with cooking, bathing and dressing, “We wanted to recognize folks who took on a lot of responsibility, extra work “things that really ware on a caregiver over time.” and emotional tolls [during the pandemic],” she said.

“Caregiving is really difficult and it wares on a relationship,” Truhlsen said. “We On the list are educators, caregivers, first responders, and veterans. The want to come alongside the family so they can be the wife, husband, or child and assessment functions as a first step in life care planning. really enjoy that role rather than feeling that burden.”

Within the next year it will add Social Security benefits consulting.

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WOMEN WHO rock AMY THOMPSON, MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES

CONSTRUCTION pioneer

AMY THOMPSON: A PIONEERING SPIRIT BUILDING WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN CONSTRUCTION Like those who came before us in the Midlands, Amy Thompson may very well carry the torch as a “pioneer.” Pioneering qualities have characterized every step of her career; she currently serves as director of business development with McCarthy Building Companies’ Omaha office. Despite this lofty moniker, in a perhaps “typical” Midwestern way, Thompson is quite humble about her role as a leader within a traditionally underrepresented field for women.

“Every woman in construction today is a pioneer, whether in an office or on a jobsite,” Thompson said. “Construction is a great career for women. And the National Association of Women in Construction reaches women builders in the trades, project management, marketing, administration and executive leadership.”

McCarthy is a member of the Omaha Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, which Thompson said provides education, support and networking to advance women’s careers, and build their technical and leadership skills.

Interestingly, Thompson wasn’t born anywhere near here. It would take a more than 5,400-mile journey to get there.

“I was born in Brindisi, Italy,” Thompson said, a reference to a community right at the “heel” of the country’s “boot.” “My father was in the Air Force.”

The family would land in Modale, Iowa and Thompson graduated from high school in Missouri Valley.

“Both are just 45 minutes or so from the Omaha metro area,” she said.

Thompson has called Omaha home for almost a quarter of a century.

“While in college, I worked at an ad agency and, after getting my degree in 2001, I worked in marketing management roles within the technology and finance industries before entering the A/E/C [architecture, engineering, construction] industry,” she recalled. “I had a former boss who became a mentor, and he was the one who recommended I get into the A/E/C industry to sell ‘high-end professional services.’”

This recommendation ended up being fortuitous, as Thompson joined DLR Group as its national sports business developer in 2005. She focused on Division IA university athletic departments and Minor League franchises.

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The construction industry has come a long way in terms of providing leadership opportunities for women and educating young girls about future opportunities, but there’s still room for improvement.

- AMY THOMPSON, MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES “I think of the years there as my ‘glory days,’” Thompson said. “It was so much fun. The University of Texas Longhorns were my first client, and my first project ‘win’ was the Disch-Falk Field renovation-expansion.”

MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL MOMENTUM

Thompson would pivot to Leo A Daly and health care business development in 2010, before transitioning to McCarthy seven years later. Today, her focus has been on core markets including health care, education, commercial, and advanced technology and manufacturing.

“Recently, McCarthy added a second business development professional in Omaha and now we’re expanding and succeeding,” she said in late September. “I’m interested emerging markets such as biosciences, higher education and industrial.”

Thompson has also played an instrumental role in guiding the firm’s geographic expansion to other cities in Nebraska and Iowa, including Lincoln and Council Bluffs. Reportedly, as a key member of the Omaha executive leadership team, she has helped to secure over $600 million in new business since joining the company around four years ago.

“In addition to being passionate about how construction projects ultimately benefit our clients and the people they serve,” Thompson continued, “I believe my success in developing effective business development strategies for winning small to large capital project pursuits is the result of my being well-organized, communicating effectively, following through and executing well-planned marketing campaigns.”

It certainly doesn’t hurt that Thompson always wanted to be an advertising agency executive.

“Like Angela Bower on ‘Who’s the Boss’ or Darren Stevens on ‘Bewitched,’” she said.

MAKING AN IMPACT

Thompson is fulfilling her childhood dream with a company that she describes as building critical projects to meet practical community needs, contributing favorably to residents’ health, safety and quality of life.

“The opportunity at McCarthy appealed to me as I could be a part of a leadership team for a new, growing office which was exciting,” she said. “I also really appreciated the employee ownership offerings and believe that is one of our main differentiators when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.”

To that end, Thompson said women account for 9% of the construction workforce (a comment that aligns with Department of Labor statistics).

“The construction industry has come a long way in terms of providing leadership opportunities for women and educating young girls about future opportunities, but there’s still room for improvement,” she said. “Throughout McCarthy, there’s strong support toward driving diversity of perspectives.”

She spotlighted its national employee resource group, Partnership for Women, designed to introduce young women to construction careers and opportunities within the firm.

“To equip female employees for long-term success, McCarthy’s central region developed a two-year career development program with a curriculum that includes strategic communication, negotiation, decision-making and other topics that will help women be more effective in their jobs,” Thompson said.

BUILDING ON SUCCESS A graduate of Bellevue University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management and Metropolitan Community College with an Associate of Arts in General Studies, Thompson has earned Building Design & Construction’s “40 under 40” award, graduated from Leadership Sarpy in 2011, serves on Bio Nebraska’s board of directors and as its executive committee’s secretary (2021 to 2023).

Additionally, Thompson indicated she is proud of her work with the Greater Omaha Chamber’s and Nebraska Economic Development’s MedTech Advisory Group, and holds the distinction as one of the first three women to join the Aksarben Foundation’s floor committee.

“In 2010, I started The FAC (Friday Afternoon Club), a grassroots networking group comprised of local A/E/C professionals, with business development responsibility, and our valued clients,” she added. “It’s still going strong, and we have over 30 companies on our waitlist.”

Like Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, Thompson looks forward to the day when there are no “female leaders,” just “leaders.”

“I look forward to expanding my role with McCarthy, and continuing to bring great projects to the people of Nebraska … attracting more women to career opportunities available to them in the construction industry.”

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WINSLEY DURAND, EXECTIVE DIRECTOR OF REACH

PAYING IT forward

WINSLEY DURAND III BUILDS LEGACY OF MENTORSHIP With a career at the Greater Omaha Chamber spanning 15 years, Winsley Durand III has made his mark investing in others with the REACH program aimed toward small businesses.

Throughout his career, Winsley Durand III has always invested in others.

Through roles with the Greater Omaha Chamber and his “intra-preneurial” venture REACH, his mission has been to apply his skills and resources to help others overcome adversity, learn the ropes and succeed in business.

Durand, REACH’S executive director, has worked for the Greater Omaha Chamber in some capacity for 15 years. Prior to his current job, he served as the chamber’s director of minority development and director of retail attraction, engaging in the group’s domestic and international business attraction efforts and military affairs activities. His wide-ranging impact on chamber efforts earned him Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 honors in 2008.

Since then, Durand founded REACH, an education-based capacity-building program for small and emerging businesses. It brings together many of the same tasks that were scattered through his various other roles within the organization.

“In a prior life, I worked with a lot of contractors. We had a lot of small contractors that would come to me and ask for assistance,” he said. “David Brown, chamber CEO, was talking with the superintendent of schools and chancellor of the Med Center and mayor of Omaha and they were all saying how they were having a problem finding enough contractors, especially minority contractors. [Brown] said, ‘Hey, I’ve got a guy who can help devise a plan for you.’”

ASSISTING SMALL BUSINESSES

REACH initially just brought together both sides of the contractor equation, but it soon became apparent there were knowledge gaps to be addressed among small business owners.

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There’s a collaborative nature to Omaha. People are willing to work together.

- WINSLEY DURAND, EXECTIVE DIRECTOR OF REACH

“Basically, a project owner or general contractor would say, ‘Give me your list of contractors,’ and they called them up and offered an opportunity,” Durand said. “However, that methodology just doesn’t work effectively.

“The most effective pieces we have are when people have a pain point. Where there is a specific need, we help them through that specific need,” he said. “Then we say, ‘The next time you have this come up ...’, or ‘What’s your next challenge?’ and we try and put a little strategic thinking in there to help them prepare for the next thing.

By helping them put in place a strategy, perhaps they are not caught behind the eight ball in the future.”

“So, before those opportunities come up, we provide education, financial literacy, help them do credit remediation, find them access to capital, work on their bonding capabilities and ability to read plans. We offer a 10-week Rachel Fox, who with her husband Brent Fox owns Fox Flooring in Omaha, said construction owner’s class where we have attorneys and accountants and Durand’s expertise through REACH had a major impact on their business. all sorts of professional services providing education about all the things somebody needs to know to efficiently, effectively run their business. We “Winsley just opened up his door and his resources to us to be able to grow and don’t teach them how to build walls or pour floors, we assume they have that scale our business,” she said. “One thing that stood out about him is he has knowledge coming in. What we do is we work with them on the business very deep and rich connections and he leverages those connections to help side of their business.” others. He’s very open and honest and giving. Those are qualities we respect and admire.”

GIVING A CHANCE “Winsley gives folks a chance that other people have ignored,” said Jim Reiff, executive director of the Nebraska Enterprise Fund. “He’s given those folks an opportunity to grow, to see success, expand their businesses and expand their capacity. He gives them the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.”

The program is offered to chamber members and non-members alike and most services are free. Durand said the group’s methodology has evolved to a broader set of access points, most recently in a Spanish-language version.

As for the future, Durand says there’s plenty of challenges to be overcome throughout the city when it comes to entrepreneurism. He said he’s eager to apply REACH and its partners in such a way to maximize positive impact.

“There’s a collaborative nature to Omaha. People are willing to work together,” he said. “We have lots of challenges, especially in our underserved areas, but because of the size of Omaha those challenges aren’t too unwieldy. They are solvable and there are people who are willing to roll up their sleeves. Nobody in town can move a mountain, but everybody’s willing to pick up a shovel.”

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MEETING A NEED

LOCAL innovation KPI NINJA CPO VIJAY MUSUNURU, CTO NAREN PARIMI AND CEO VINEETH YEDDULA

Health Care Ninjas

KPI NINJA DRIVES HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES WITH ANALYTICS KPI Ninja is doing big things with data analytics in the health care space.

The company helps health care institutions provide information for people to better improve health outcomes. Founded in in 2014, the company is owned by Vineeth Yeddula, CEO, Vijay Musunuru, CPO, and Naren Parimi, CTO. The idea for the company came from their real-life experience.

“As prior health care leaders that were leading teams through improvement efforts, we first-hand experienced the health data obstacles related to seeing the right story efficiently,” Yeddula said. “So, armed with a mission to empower health care organizations and clinicians to improve care using health data, we created KPI Ninja.”

validated by numerous organizations and programs and holds multiple national certifications. While these certifications help establish reputability and trust with potential clients, the KPI Ninja team believes that their software is not the only driving force to securing a loyal client base.

“KPI Ninja is different in that we do not just offer software solutions, but we work side-by-side with clients to provide technology that fits their needs and provide consulting on how to use the data to meaningfully improve patient lives,” Yeddula said. “Our core mission is to help improve the health of our communities.

With that, our passions lie in supporting various health data use cases, rather than just solving data exchange obstacles or building data dashboards.”

Improving Patient Outcomes

Funding A Vision

The concept helps health organizations understand their current performance and identify key areas that need improvement.

“We bring the data together for a cohesive view of the patient(s) and provide analytics to help providers and organizations understand their current performance. They then can use this data to make meaningful improvements on the outcomes that matter to their patients.”

KPI Ninja’s core technology solution is called Ninja Universe. It has been

While obtaining adequate funding was a real challenge in their journey, they were able to receive grants from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and seed money that was led by Invest Nebraska.

After building trust with clients, KPI Ninja has seen rapid growth in its seven years of business operations. With 45 full-time employees, the company has seen a whopping 1,100% growth over the past three years.

It currently supports about 22 million patient lives in the country.

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Our core mission is to help improve the health of our communities.

With that, our passions lie in supporting various health data use cases, rather than just solving data exchange obstacles or building data dashboards.

- VINEETH YEDDULA, CEO, KPI NINJA

As the health care landscape changes — especially since the pandemic — KPI Ninja has worked to adapt its technology solutions while keeping customers at the forefront.

“One of our differentiating factors is that we are nimble to the needs of our clients as they arise,” Yeddula said. “Whether that be something as simple as the need to quickly spin up a new report (like a report that gives a list of patients that have gone to the emergency room more than five times in the last six months), or more comprehensively with a full product solution.”

Supporting Health Care In A Pandemic During the pandemic, KPI Ninja played a critical part in supporting public health, helping create a real-time hospital bed management platform to help inform health authorities and support response efforts. The company was able to adapt its solutions for different states, depending on the need.

“For one state we set up data integrations with more than 60 different hospitals

and developed a COVID-19 application in less than 36 hours to meet the needs (typical timeframe of six to nines months),” he said. “Around the same time, we supported another state to merge data from different data formats to create COVID-like, COVID-positive, COVID-recovered, and COVID-deceased patient rosters within 14 days.”

KPI Ninja supports nearly every type of health organization across all sectors, whether it’s a single-provider primary care practice or a large hospital.

“We are exploring the latest technology to meet the growing data needs,” Yeddulu said.

Looking at the future, KPI Ninja has no plans to slow down.

“We have been growing at more than 50% year-over-year, and we see ourselves as the leader in the health care technology space,” he said. “Our goal is to support 30% of the U.S population within the next 18 to 24 months. Our opportunity now is to capitalize on our position and together with our partners, continue to demonstrate the power of health data.”

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AG trends

Latest Trends in Agriculture:

WHAT’S AFFECTING LINCOLN AREA AGRICULTURE PROFESSIONALS? Without a strong agriculture industry, our nation — and the world — would feel it. The whole industry has faced significant challenges in the last year and a half, but Nebraska continues to remain strong in production, with plenty of job openings at all levels.

The Opportunity Jay Rempe, Nebraska Farm Bureau’s senior economist noted that there is significant opportunity within agriculture right now.

“Agriculture continues to work to fulfill market demands from both consumers here in the U.S. and in international markets,” Rempe said.

“Many of those demands center around transparency and sustainability issues, similar to what we are seeing across all business sectors. As the population continues to grow and incomes increase, there are more demands for greater production from agriculture.”

Greg Ibach, under secretary in residence for University of NebraskaLincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources noted that the demand for qualified workers is significant, which creates opportunities for people looking for jobs.

“Agriculture has job openings at all levels,” he said. “Farmers continue to face challenges in hiring for full and part-time positions in production agriculture. This is especially true during harvest time when more positions exist for extra workers for those harvest-related jobs. But workers are also needed in almost every sector related to production agriculture.”

Many of today’s farmers are tech savvy, which bodes well for people looking to put their training in the technology field to use.

“What’s important to remember is that today’s farmers use a wide range of tools including GPS, water sensors and even drones to collect, measure and analyze data to help them to better understand their land and what each individual crop needs for optimal yield,” Rempe said. “They vary and adapt their seeding and application rates to ensure that they are applying the right amount of seed, water, fertilizer, and crop protection products to each area of their fields.

“This is sustainability at its finest. So, within these trends, tremendous opportunities lie for professionals to help agriculture address these complex needs and problems. At its roots, agriculture is a biological process, which is dynamic and ever-changing. Thus, the needs for specialists and professionals will likely continue to grow.”

The Dilemma As with many areas of the economy around the nation right now, agriculture is facing an acute shortage of workers. There are job openings at all levels in the industry — especially

during harvest season when more hands are needed. Workers are also needed in the production side of things. Mechanics, welders, plumbers and more are also in great demand. One of the most significant areas of impact in the last year and a half, however, has been in meat processing.

“Our meat processing plants especially are facing shortages of workers,” Ibach said. “Demand is high for meat and meat products, and while there are ample supplies of livestock on Nebraska farms, ranches and feedlots, the number of animals that can be harvested is limited by challenges in hiring meat processing employees. As a result, demand for meat is driving prices higher, while the backup of eligible animals to fill that need is driving prices farmers receive lower.”

Rempe noted there has been a profound impact on meat processing workers.

“Last year’s struggles to keep processing facilities open while protecting worker safety were highly publicized,” he said. “One response by policymakers and industry participants has been to seek to increase processing capacity through additional investment in small to mediumsized facilities. The idea being capacity expansion will improve resiliency during unusual events like COVID-19 or other supply shocks.”

The Future Looking ahead, the agriculture industry is aiming to add people of all kinds to put their hands to work. In fact, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture estimates that by 2025, employment opportunities will remain strong, with almost 60,000 openings each year in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment.

Julie Obermeyer, career development and corporate relations director for UNL, said that the college is working to help connect graduates with jobs and said that employers and recruiters are actively looking to hire candidates of all kinds.

“We had over 70 employers attending our Ag and Natural Resources Career Fair Day, including national organizations as well as local Nebraska-based organizations,” she said. “At UNL, we have started hosting virtual career fairs, too. This fall, we are hosting a two-day virtual career fair, along with four days of in-person career fairs.

With the industry bright and ripe for growth, it will just take the right people to step in to fill the gaps.

“Agriculture in Nebraska remains strong and vibrant, and across the state, one in four jobs is related to agriculture,” Ibach said. “There are jobs in all categories of work and all categories of required training, including many not traditionally associated with agriculture.”

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Agriculture in Nebraska remains strong and vibrant, and across the state, one in four jobs is related to agriculture.

- GREG IBACH, UNDER SECRETARY IN RESIDENCE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN’S INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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The Future is Bright for Lincoln

LINCOLN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

THE BEST CITY IN AMERICA FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS STARTING A CAREER? It’s no secret – I love Lincoln. It’s the place I have always called home and I have been so fortunate to have spent the majority of my career supporting the strong organizations and gifted leaders that comprise the business landscape of our community. And among them are our passionate, visionary young professionals who are steadfast in their work to continue moving our growing city forward. As I embark upon my final months as president of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, I am immensely confident in the future of our city. As I look to the future, I anticipate there are many great successes and exciting new directions on the horizon, thanks to the tremendous strength of the emerging talent within Lincoln.

We are a community that doesn’t just embrace our future leaders, we elevate and applaud them with unwavering support. I am so proud of our city for investing in our young professionals through focused recruiting efforts, expanded internship opportunities and the creation of programs that assist in the ongoing attraction and retention of diverse talent. This shared commitment, coupled with our ongoing dedication to remaining an inclusive, welcoming community, positions Lincoln as an attractive place for YPs to build their careers.

Recently named the Best City in America for Young Professionals by Insurify, Lincoln offers endless opportunities for YPs to grow and thrive here. I encourage all business leaders to introduce their YPs to our successful Lincoln Young Professionals Group. As one of the top programs of its kind in the country, Lincoln YPG provides exceptional educational and engagement opportunities, empowering its members to use their voices to implement impactful change as they develop rewarding careers within a city they love.

For those interested in starting a career in Lincoln, our

CELEBRATING LINCOLN’S EMERGING LEADERS Seven recognized as YLLA Winners During YP Week Lincoln Young Professionals Group is proud to announce the seven recipients of the 2021 Young Lincoln Leader Awards (YLLA), honoring the outstanding contributions to the Lincoln community. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, September 30 at Pinnacle Bank Arena during YP Week, an annual celebration of young professionals in Lincoln.

Individuals between the ages of 21 and 40 were nominated for a YLLA in six categories and organizations were nominated in one category to comprise this year’s list of seven winners.

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Lincoln the Place to Be program connects them with unique job opportunities, a variety of real estate options and exciting activities to help them build a life here. As a Gig City, our world-class fiber network boasts the fastest internet speeds in the country, making building a rewarding career in Lincoln easy – both from the office or for those working remotely.

The future is bright for our dynamic and collaborative community. And for Lincoln’s young professionals, there has never been a better time to call our city “home.”

The 2021 YLLA honorees are: Young Professional of the Year – Yohance Christie (City of Lincoln) Young Citizen of the Year – Amanda N. Barker (Beehive Industries) Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Alicia Reisinger (Wax Buffalo) Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year – Laura Uridil (Leadership Lincoln) Emerging Leader of the Year – Aakriti Agrawal (Ameritas and Girls Code Lincoln) Next Generation Workplace – Hausmann Construction Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – Dr. Amanda Irions (Doane University) An external nominating committee of seven leaders in business,

The future is bright for our dynamic and collaborative community. For Lincoln’s young professionals, there has never been a better time to call our city ’home.‘ -WENDY BIRDSALL, PRESIDENT

nonprofits, public service and education assembled to evaluate and select the finalists and winners in the seven categories.

Other events throughout Young Professionals Week included carefully curated speakers, discussion panels, workshops and networking opportunities that celebrate the talent, insight and energy of young professionals in Lincoln, while also exploring the intersection between culture and city.

The Lincoln Young Professionals Group is dedicated to empowering our city’s YPs with educational, leadership and networking opportunities.

With more than 2,000 members, Lincoln Young Professionals Group is one of the largest in the country. To learn more or join, contact Kayla Meyer at kaylameyer@lcoc.com or visit LincolnYPG.com.

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Ashley Bails

Katie Herzog

Brittany Wozny

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ERVIN & SMITH

CHIEF CLIENT OFFICER ERVIN & SMITH

As CMO of the full-service advertising agency, Bails will help to lead the agency while overseeing the success of clients’ marketing and media performance. She has spent the last eight years building the agency’s digital marketing, analytics and media offerings and will continue to lead strategies for the agency’s clients, as well as drive growth and innovation for the department.

Herzog has been promoted to chief client officer and will oversee client service and strategy across the agency while also assuming responsibility for overall revenue growth. Her 15 years of marketing strategy and account management experience aligns with her primary focus of relationship-building among current E&S clients while leading business development activities and implementing strategic, effective initiatives for clients.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES ERVIN & SMITH

Ervin & Smith has promoted Wozny to executive director of finance and HR. She will be responsible for the oversight of agency financial statements and financial planning while leading human resources initiatives such as recruitment, hiring and employee relations. Driven by a desire for efficiency, Wozny takes pride in process improvements and removing barriers to success for all employees.

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Adam Lammers

DJ Bradley

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT- COMMERCIAL LENDING, EQUITABLE BANK

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT- COMMERCIAL LENDING, EQUITABLE BANK

Adam Lammers has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Commercial Lending. With over 27 years of banking experience, mainly from the Omaha area, Adam’s banking and business knowledge helps him provide solutions for our customers to help build their business. Lammers graduated from the University of Nebraska – Kearney and has completed the Nebraska Bankers Association leadership program. He is currently attending the Graduate School of Banking Program in Colorado with one year remaining to complete. He and his wife, Keeley, have a daughter, Payton, a son, Parker, and currently reside in Gretna.

DJ Bradley has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Commercial Lending. DJ has 12 years of banking experience within the Omaha metro and uses his knowledge of the local area to manage an existing loan portfolio while also developing new banking relationships. Bradley has a degree from the University of Nebraska – Omaha. He is a past member of the Western Douglas County Rotary Club. A native of Elkhorn, he and his wife, Kayla, have two daughters, Lucy, and Olivia.

TECHNOLOGY | CERTIFICATION

TECHNOLOGY | CERTIFICATION

Dan Ross

Ryan Richards

CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST-DESIGN, CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS

CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS

CCS Presentation Systems would like to congratulate Dan Ross on his achievement of obtaining his Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) certification. Dan becomes only the 18th person in the state of Nebraska to hold this certification. Dan has been with CCS for 7 years and is currently the Director of Integration for CCS Presentation Systems – Midwest office. CCS Presentation Systems is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and continues to be a leader in the commercial audio-visual integration industry. CCS has expanded from a twoperson operation in 1991 into one of the largest AV integration groups in the U.S with more than 350 employees and offices in 25 states.

CCS Presentation Systems would like to congratulate Ryan Richards on obtaining his Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification. Ryan has been with CCS for 4 years and is currently one of CCS Account Executives. CCS Presentation Systems is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and continues to be a leader in the commercial audio-visual integration industry. CCS has expanded from a twoperson operation in 1991 into one of the largest AV integration groups in the U.S with more than 350 employees and offices in 25 states.

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STEVEN G. RANUM, Incorporator and Attorney With CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 SOUTH 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NE 68124 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF JUNIPER VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Juniper Villas Homeowners Association has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act on September 27, 2021. The corporation is a mutual benefit corporation. The street address of the corporation’s registered office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the initial registered agent at that office is Steven G. Ranum. The corporation will have members.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 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 PAXTON 1103, LLC The name of the Company is Paxton 1103, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 22, 2021.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 SCOTT A. MEYERSON, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF HILLCREST SHADOW LAKE, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of HSL, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Hillcrest Shadow Lake, LLC. The Amended Certificate or Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 22, 2021.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

Catherine E. French, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NORTHERN STAR PARTNERS II, 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 NORTHERN STAR PARTNERS II, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 200 South 31st Avenue, #4303, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the manager as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 Charles E. Dorwart, Attorney Massih Law, LLC 226 North 114th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1616 Estate of Richard J. Carroll, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 15, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Intestacy of said Decedent and that Morrill Carroll of 2297 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before December 1, 2021 or be forever barred.

CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROYCE 90 MAPLE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Royce 90 Maple, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Royce 90 Maple, LLC; and 2. 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 Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 SCOTT A. MEYERSON, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF HILLCREST SILVER RIDGE, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of HSR, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Hillcrest Silver Ridge, LLC. The Amended Certificate or Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 22, 2021.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 Burnes Law Office 5017 Leavenworth Street, Suite 104 Omaha, Nebraska 68106 In the District Court of Douglas County Nebraska: TO: ZACHARY MORRIS-GOTTLIEB whose place of residence is unknown and upon whom personal service of summons cannot be had.

You are hereby notified that the trial on the Plaintiff’ s Petition For Paternity filed with the Douglas County District Court at Case No: C121—2206 on March 9, 2021 shall be heard on the 21st day of October, 2021, beginning at the hour of 11:00 a.m. , or as soon thereafter as the parties may be heard, before the Honorable Timothy Burns in Court Room No. 316 on the 3rd Floor of the District Court of Douglas County Courthouse, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021 SCOTT A. MEYERSON, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADVENTURE WORTH LIVING LLC Notice is hereby given that ADVENTURE WORTH LIVING LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company (the “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 11319 P St., Omaha, NE 68137. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 11319 P St., Omaha, NE 68137and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Robert William Runion.

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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 INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is Code Black Professional Tech Network.

2. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Nicholas O’Brien, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The Corporation shall have no members.

6. The corporate existence began on September 22, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF EOTN, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Amended Certificate of Organization for EOTN, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability corporation, filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State, on September 1, 2021, as Filing Document 9000697343, whereby the name EOTN, LLC was changed to Islander Capital, LLC. The Certificate of Organization for EOTN, LLC was filed on March 17, 2021 with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Kiely Sindelar, Authorized Representative.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Islander Real Estate, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on September 22, 2021, Islander Real Estate, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 7618 County Road P32, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Kiely Sindelar, whose address is 7618 County Road P32, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NCCS PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of NCCS Properties, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is NCCS Properties, 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 October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ELEVATE REAL ESTATE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Elevate Real Estate, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3543 South 210th Avenue Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

KATHRYN J. DERR PC LLO 1301 S. 75th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 (402) 827-7000 Attorneys NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Nebraska Pave, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nebraska Pave, 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 10156 West Center Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered office of the Company is 10156 West Center Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the agent at such office is Destiny J. Navarro. 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 September 17, 2021, and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

KATHRYN J. DERR PC LLO 1301 S. 75th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 (402) 827-7000 Attorneys NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Fleshman’s Flooring, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fleshman’s Flooring, 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 4607 L Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. The registered office of the Company is 4607 L Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, and the agent at such office is William Fleshman. 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 September 10, 2021, and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NCCS PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of NCCS Properties, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is NCCS Properties, 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 October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JSM CONSTRUCTION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of JSM Construction, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is JSM Construction, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17862 Olive Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Stephanie Adams, 17862 Olive Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BURNING LOTUS RECORDS, LLC Notice is hereby given that Burning Lotus Records, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 305 South 16th St. Omaha, NE 68102. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from September 1, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by the owner Shawn L. Corppetts. Its registered agent is LegalZoom and their office is 101 N. Brand Ave., 10th floor, Glendale, CA 91203.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Bile M Mohamud.

Case No. CI21-9063 Notice is hereby given that on the 15 day of September, 2021, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Bile M Mohamud to Ahmed Hussein Mohamed.

A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman, in courtroom no. 410, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE on the 3rd day of November, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficent cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Bile Mohamed Mohamud to Ahmed Hussein Mohamed.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 22, 2021

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RSN, LLC The name of the limited liability company is RSN, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 S 72nd Street #1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BURNING LOTUS RECORDS, LLC Notice is hereby given that Burning Lotus Records, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 305 South 16th St. Omaha, NE 68102. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from September 1, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by the owner Shawn L. Corppetts. Its registered agent is LegalZoom and their office is 101 N. Brand Ave., 10th floor, Glendale, CA 91203.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), RANAE D HUG You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/20/2021 on Case Number CI21-9425, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $1,694.12, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/15/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROCKEMANN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rockemann, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 7319 South 74th Street, La Vista, Nebraska 68128 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 October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is HEGI INCORPORATION. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 13007 Josephine St, Douglas County, Nebraska 68138, and the Registered Agent at such address is Nathan Hegi.

4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 14,2021.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Nathan Hegi, 13007 Josephine St, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68138.

First publication October 1, 2021, final October 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of Ironwell Holdings, LLC, with its registered office address at 222 South 15th Street, #316, Omaha, NE 68102 and the registered agent at that address being Russell J. Kreikemeier. The designated office location of the Company is 14717 Corby Street, Omaha, NE 68116. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, manage, lease, and deal with all types of entities and ownership groups owning real property and investment interests in real property and otherwise, whether in this State or any other and to conduct all related activities thereto. The Company shall conduct the transactions of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws. The initial capital of the Company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the Company will be issued by the Management Board. The Company commenced doing business on September 2, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted by a Management Board and such other Officers and Managers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

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AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), CYNTHIA L SEMLER You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 05/17/2021 on Case Number CI21-1982, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $2,430.68, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 11/15/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

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DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1629.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA KAYE POLSTON, Decedent. Date of Death: July 30, 2021 Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of Patricia Kaye Polston and that the following was appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate.

Lori M. Milan 2535 Laredo Avenue Missouri Valley, IA 51555 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 November 20, 2021 or be forever barred.

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DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DAHLGREN FAMILY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dahlgren Family, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1702 South 79th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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Charles E. Dorwart, Attorney Massih Law, LLC 226 North 114th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1616 Estate of Richard J. Carroll, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on September 15, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Intestacy of said Decedent and that Morrill Carroll of 2297 County Road 13, Fremont, NE 68025 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before December 1, 2021 or be forever barred.

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Burnes Law Office 5017 Leavenworth Street, Suite 104 Omaha, Nebraska 68106 In the District Court of Douglas County Nebraska: TO: ZACHARY MORRIS-GOTTLIEB whose place of residence is unknown and upon whom personal service of summons cannot be had.

You are hereby notified that the trial on the Plaintiff’ s Petition For Paternity filed with the Douglas County District Court at Case No: C121—2206 on March 9, 2021 shall be heard on the 21st day of October, 2021, beginning at the hour of 11:00 a.m. , or as soon thereafter as the parties may be heard, before the Honorable Timothy Burns in Court Room No. 316 on the 3rd Floor of the District Court of Douglas County Courthouse, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

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Rodney G. Gnuse, Attorney GNUSE LAW OFFICE, P.C. 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A-LIST AUTO SERVICES, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that A-List Auto Services, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 6479 S 86th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 11311 Chicago Circle, Douglas County, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Rodney G. Gnuse. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 21, 2021. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

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EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

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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 TUNE FACILITIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tune Facilities, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4940 North 118th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 24, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

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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 INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is 5 Star Logistics, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Alexander J. Wolf, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

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EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle,

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business.

The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

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BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMILY SCHWARTZ SPEECH THERAPY, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC: 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC; and

WALENTINE O’TOOLE, LLP Attorneys at Law 11240 Davenport Street P.O. Box 540125 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SICULA ITALIA FOUNDATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sicula Italia Foundation filed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation amending and restating the original Articles of Incorporation in their entirety and in particular, by expanding the provision describing the purposes of the Corporation and clarifying the provisions pertaining to the liquidation and dissolution of the Corporation.

The date of adoption of said Amendment and Restatement is August 12, 2021.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 10, 2021.

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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.

3. The professional limited liability company is organized to render professional speech therapy services.

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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 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FRANCHISE FASTLANE, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Franchise FastLane, Inc. have been amended to reflect that that the Corporation shall now have

CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF UPLIFTING WARRIORS Notice is hereby given that a nonprofit corporation has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the corporation is Uplifting Warriors. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members.

The name and street address of the corporation’s initial registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the incorporator is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

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the authority to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 99,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all at a par value of $0.10. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 22, 2021.

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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 TUNE FACILITIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tune Facilities, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4940 North 118th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office

LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, 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 MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, LLC. The address of the registered office is 5641 S. 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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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 September 24, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAMSTON CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camston Consulting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Beau Fruechtenicht, 2017 S. 80th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

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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 INCORPORATION 1. The name of the Corporation is 5 Star Logistics, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $1.00 each, all of which shall be common.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Alexander J. Wolf, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMILY SCHWARTZ SPEECH THERAPY, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, LLC: 1. The name of the professional limited liability company is Emily Schwartz Speech Therapy, 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.

3. The professional limited liability company is organized to render professional speech therapy services.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, 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 SOLID ROCK INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC. The address of the registered office is 3056 Armbrust Drive, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, 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 MCFIRE INVESTMENTS, LLC. The address of the registered office is 5641 S. 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on September 21, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration.

The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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JESSICA E. THOMAS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTH HIGHLANDS MASTER OWNERS ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of North Highlands Master Owners Association under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is North Highlands Master Owners Association.

2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation.

3. The address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is James D. Buser.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator are as follows: William J. Douglas 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 110 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 Erik Booth 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 108 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 5. The Corporation shall have members.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of North Post Distribution, LLC, with its registered office address at 222 South 15th Street, #316, Omaha, NE 68102 and the registered agent at that address being Joseph P. Naatz. The designated office location of the Company is 17122 Sunflower Street, Bennington NE 68007. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, sell and lease medical supplies and equipment; and to conduct all things incidental and necessary to said operations and all related matters, including sales and promotions thereof, whether in this State or any other and to conduct all related activities allowed by the Nebraska Statutes in the conduct of said activities. The Company shall conduct the transactions of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws. The initial capital of the Company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the Company will be issued by the Management Board. The Company commenced doing business on May 6, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted by a Management Board and such other Officers and Managers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

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BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KEVAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC 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 KEVAL Construction, 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 4902 S. 180th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135.

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STEPHANIE M. SHARP, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROB TIMM INSURANCE LLC Notice is hereby given that ROB TIMM INSURANCE 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 4807 North 181st Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CYPRESSXM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CypressXM, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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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 DIVENTURES LINCOLN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Lincoln, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2021.

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EMILY F. DICKSON, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF KUGLER VISION, P.C. TO KUGLER VISION, LLC Notice is hereby given of the conversion of Kugler Vision, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, to Kugler Vision, LLC, a Nebraska professional limited

ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney with CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Mercy High School amended its Articles of Incorporation effective July 1, 2021, to change provisions regarding disposition of assets in the event of liquidation of the corporation and to include provisions for indemnification of officers

liability company.

1. The name of the converting entity is Kugler Vision, P.C. 2. The name of the converted professional limited liability company is Kugler Vision, LLC. 3. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114.

4. The effective date of the conversion is September 24, 2021.

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SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 1-3-1 HOLDINGS, LLC The name of the Company is 1-3-1 Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 15207 Hickory Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. This limited liability company commenced business on August 26, 2021.

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GNUSE LAW OFFICE, P.C. 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha, NE 68154 Rodney G. Gnuse NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PALACIO, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Palacio, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 4530 Manchester Drive, Omaha, NE 68152. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 4530 Manchester Drive, Omaha, NE 68152 and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Milton Schneider, III. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 29, 2021. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GCP III MULLET, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Mullet, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122.

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ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ECCKER SPORTS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ECCKER SPORTS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 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.

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DENNIS P. LEE, Attorney LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1629.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA KAYE POLSTON, Decedent.

Date of Death: July 30, 2021 Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of Patricia Kaye Polston and that the following was appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate.

Lori M. Milan 2535 Laredo Avenue Missouri Valley, IA 51555 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 November 20, 2021 or be forever barred.

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McGILL, GOTSDINER, WORKMAN & LEPP, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 11404 West Dodge Road, Suite 500, First National Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2584 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TROPHY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Notice is hereby given that Trophy Construction, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State, and such Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefor. The balance of the corporate assets are to be distributed to its shareholders.

The name of the person who is to manage, wind up and liquidate the corporation’s affairs and his official title is Anthony W. Brightweiser, President.The statement of the corporation’s assets and liabilities as of the date hereof is as follows: Assets: $1,217.04 Liabilities: $4,283.00 Anthony W. Brightweiser, President First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

STEPHANIE M. SHARP, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARCHETYPE AESTHETICS, LLC Notice is hereby given that ARCHETYPE AESTHETICS, 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 22215 Brookcrest Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents, LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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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 DIVENTURES KANSAS CITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Kansas City, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 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 AMEISE VENTURES, LLC The name of the Company is Ameise Ventures, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 30, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 JUSTIN A. SHELDON, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROCKY’S STONE & DESIGN LLC Notice is hereby given that ROCKY’S STONE & DESIGN LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial principal office and the initial designated office of the company is 2304 Campanile Road, Waterloo, NE 68069. 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 October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution. Justin McKellar, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC., a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution. Justin McKellar, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Dissolution of COMMERCIAL FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 28, 2021. The Directors and Shareholders approved the dissolution on September 27, 2021. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or discharged or adequate provisions have been made for such payment or discharge and any remaining assets and property have been distributed, or adequate provisions have been made for such distribution.

Norman Bliss, as President, and Ariela St. Pierre, as Secretary, have been authorized and directed to complete all acts and things necessary or proper to accomplish the dissolution of the Corporation.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Schank Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 932 Grant Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Registered Agent of the Company is Andrew L. Schank, 932 Grant Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Company was formed on September 21, 2021.

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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 DIVENTURES ARIZONA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DiVentures Arizona, LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11640 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., LLO, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 29, 2021.

First publication October 8, 2021, final October 22, 2021

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 BLACKSTONE MEATBALL LINCOLN, LLC The name of the Company is Blackstone Meatball Lincoln, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on September 24, 2021.

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MONTE L. SCHATZ, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CAPITAL CRA CONSULTING LLC Notice is hereby given that CAPITAL CRA CONSULTING 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 17332 Edna Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF C & C EQUINE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C & C Equine, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11541 South 123rd Avenue, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. 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 October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF GEN 3 DESIGN, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GEN 3 DESIGN, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general construction business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general construction business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on August 27, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 24, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL SALES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Associated Electrical Sales, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 4, 2021, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Mark Mattea, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF BENSON DANCING, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BENSON DANCING, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 6005 B Maple Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104. The registered agent is JASON D. HIMBERGER. The general nature of the business is to operate a general dance studio business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general dance studio business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on September 21, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 30, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H&I TECHNOLOGIES, LLC The name of the Company is H&I Technologies, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 2210 N 176th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. This limited liability company commenced business on September 30, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 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 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TRUCK CENTER HOLDINGS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Truck Center Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, have been amended to show that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 99,000 shares of nonvoting common stock each with a par value of $.10. The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 29, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 ROBERT M. GONDERINGER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA FIREPLACE SERVICES LLC The name of the limited liability company is Omaha Fireplace Services LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 19630 U Street, Omaha, NE 68135. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Guillermo Antonio Mejia, 19630 U Street, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF PRIME CONNECTED, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Prime Connected, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 Shares having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 S 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on September 29, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Taylor C. Dieckman, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC is Armando Salgado at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Initial members: Armando Salgado and Chris Lowry. 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 September 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Lingo HR & Accounting, LLC is Armando Salgado at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107.

Initial members: Armando Salgado and Chris Lowry. 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 September 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEAD FROM THE FRONT LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lead from the Front LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the initial designated office is 1716 Charleston Drive, Papillion, NE 68133. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Marshall Lane, 1716 Charleston Drive, Papillion, NE 68133.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REDDY LKSASC, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that REDDY LKSASC, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18136 Mason St, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Gangadasu Reddy, 18136 Mason St, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 Notice is hereby given that Postell Road Publishing Company, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with the initial Designated Office Address as 2742 WHITMORE ST, PO BOX 12143, OMAHA, NE 68112. The initial Registered Agent and Office Address is NANCY WILLIAMS, 2742 WHITMORE ST, OMAHA, NE 68112.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIDWEST PORTFOLIO, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Midwest Portfolio, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Midwest Portfolio, 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 October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: The Jaipur- Rockbrook Village Name of Applicant: Everest Brew House, Inc. Address: 10922 Elm Street Omaha NE 68144 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing General nature of business: Indian Restaurant ANDREW COLLINS Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 15, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: The Jaipur- Dundee Name of Applicant: Everest Brew House, Inc. Address: 10922 Elm Street Omaha NE 68144 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing General nature of business: Indian Restaurant ANDREW COLLINS Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 15, 2021 LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUO FORTIS PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Duo Fortis Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6840 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68132. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Michael Freed, 303 North Grandview Avenue, Papillion, NE 68046.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VILLAGE GARDENS APARTMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Village Gardens Apartment, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 200 S 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510. The Registered Agent of the Company is Registered Agents, Inc., 200 S 21st ST, STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 3, 2021, Starline Hotrod Interiors, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 329 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Paul Dulik, whose address is 329 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC. Registered agent and office of F&F Tree & Landscaping Service, LLC is Francisco Lorenzo Francisco at 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 4104 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Francisco Lorenzo Francisco. 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 October 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Arte Commercial, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Arte Comercial, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October, 4th 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUMING CORNERS, LLC The name of the Company is Cuming Corners, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOTTIE DOG, LLC The name of the Company is Dottie Dog, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LYW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LYW, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 18639 Leavenworth Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114..

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

SCOTT D. JOCHIM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BWAXED, LLC The name of the limited liability company is BWaxed, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 709 North 98th Street, Suite 21, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

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JESSICA E. THOMAS, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTH HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given of the incorporation of North Highlands Residential Owners Association under the laws of the State of Nebraska, as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is North Highlands Residential Owners Association.

2. The Corporation is a mutual benefit corporation.

3. The address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name of the initial registered agent at that office is James D. Buser.

4. The name and street address of each incorporator are as follows: William J. Douglas 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 110 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 Erik Booth 21008 Cumberland Drive, Ste. 108 Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 5. The Corporation shall have members.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE FITNESS CLUB-REGENCY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Fitness Club-Regency, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 S 72 Street, Ste 209, Omaha, NE 68124.

The Registered Agent of the Company is Lisa Naylon, 1303 S 72 Street, Ste 209, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NOBADDAYS, LLC The name of the Company is NoBadDays, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 4533 A Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 8, 2021.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GALAXY PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Galaxy Property Holdings, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Galaxy Property Holdings, 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 October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021 Notice is hereby given that DMC Fleet Services, 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 incorporator and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and the incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Thomas H. Penke, Incorporator 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

Notice is hereby given that PfanCat, 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 incorporator and the registered agent is Thomas H. Penke and the incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

Thomas H. Penke, Incorporator 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

STATE OF NEBRASKA PAROLE BOARD HEARING NOTICE A total of 132 cases will be heard by the Board in October 2021. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole.

October 20, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska Trosper, Dawnelle 392510 Viol of Financial Trans Device Flowers, Lateeka 392577 False Reporting Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Viol of Financial Device Rangel, Rosalinda 392602 Assault 2nd Degree October 21, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Anderson, Kelvin 31978 Murder 1st Degree Gomez, John 82188 Manslaughter Whitehorse, Shawn 87694 Burglary Graham, Shane 87723 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Simmons, Taelon 211346 Robbery Elrod, Dylan 213045 Assault 2nd Degree False Imprisonment 1st Degree October 22, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Dvarro, James 66033 Sexual Assault of Child 1st Degree Alonzi, Justin 81487 Assault 1st Degree Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Cermak, Derek 88436 Burglary Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug (2 counts) Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Larsen, Gage 89735 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Anthony, Brandy 99931 Forgery 2nd Degree Possession of Forgery Device (3 counts) Theft Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) Davis, Joseph 211920 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Gruhn, Corey 212091 Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Britthouer, Justin 212963 Domestic Assault Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Cruz, Vincent 213001 Unlwfl Discharge of Firearm John, Olivia 392557 Robbery October 25, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Vanderbeek, Dmitry 83001 Assault 1st Degree Wuor, Joshua 211660 Robbery Wuor, Nen 211698 Robbery Foster, Damien 211196 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Robbery October 26, 2021– 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Bush, Corey 54471 Robbery (2 counts) Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Glass, Roddrick 85537 Assault by a Confined Person Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Jackson, Mark 87917 Driving under Revoked License Driving While Intoxicated Baker, Jonathan 88829 Burglary (3 counts) Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana October 27, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Turner, David 47997 Robbery (2 counts) Sexual Assault 1st Degree Use Firearm to Commit Felony (3 counts) McNeil, Jamaal 86301 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I McFarland, Eli 89970 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Templeton, Justin 211451 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Theft by Deception Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Thatcher, Zachary 211500 Driving While Intoxicated Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp October 28, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Borelli, Aaron 213254 Burglary Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Rodriguez-Rojas, Roman 70058 Manslaughter Motor Vehicle Homicide User Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Flores, Brandon 70768 Burglary (13 counts) Anderson, Kenneth 82780 Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp Violation of Protection Order Thomas, James 210297 Domestic Assault Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Covarrubias, Saturnino 211141 Robbery (2 counts) Harden, Dvon 211402 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts) Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Flermoen, Alex 211597 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Robbery (3 counts) Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop October 29, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Gooch, Frederick 65759 Aslt Peac Ofcr/DCS Emp 3rd Dgr (4 counts)

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Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Vlach, Joseph 76573 Bratt, Joseph 84901 Sanchez, Philip 87986 Clark, Shane 89526 Davis, Tyree 210478 Harris, Larro 212125 ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE October 15, 2021

Tampering (4 counts) Terroristic Threats Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I (2 counts) Burglary Domestic Assault

Scott A. Meyerson, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COVETED CUSTOM HOMES & CONSTRUCTION LLC Notice is hereby given that Coveted Custom Homes & Construction 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 5712 N. 158th St., Omaha, NE 68116. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF MAPLE SPA, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Maple Spa, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 Shares having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 2214 N 176th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, and the Registered Agent at such address is Curtis Anthony.

4. The corporate existence began on October 8, 2021, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael J. Keblesh, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 15, 2021, final October 29, 2021

Notice is hereby given that PARKER JOHNSON, INC, has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. KRL Accounting & Tax LLC is the incorporator and the registered agent is Parker Johnson. The incorporator’s address is 11516 Nicholas Street Suite 302 Omaha, NE 68154, and the address of the registered agent is 7007 Oak Street Apt 528 Omaha, NE 68106. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

October 15, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Nebraska Abortion Resources (NEAR) Name of Applicant: The Nebraska Abortion and Reproductive Justice Fund, Incorporated Address: 17105 Merion Drive Omaha NE 68136 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: 9/17/2021 General nature of business: funding reproductive healthcare CHELSEA SOUDER Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 15, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: A3 Marketing Name of Applicant: Kurtzuba Unlimited, LLC Address: 8116 S 192 Ave Gretna NE 68028 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska Date of first use of name in Nebraska: August 31, 2021 General nature of business: List and Data Broker/Consultant and hand-addressed mailings.

JOHNNY KURTZUBA LINDSAY KURTZUBA Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative October 15, 2021

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