Midlands Business Journal November 15, 2024

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Addressing Health Care Disparities

ASHBY TAKES THE HELM AS CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL PRESIDENT

New CHI Health Immanuel President Anthony Ashby is aware that as leader of the metro’s only full-service hospital north of Dodge Street, his organization is tasked with addressing North Omaha health care disparities.

“It’s on us and we lean into that. It’s our responsibility to take care of our population,” he said.

The new Family Health Center at CHI Immanuel more than doubles the previous capacity, bringing greater access to primary and urgent care to North Omaha.

The Baltimore native was in health care operations and consulting across the country before being hired as vice president and COO of CHI Health Immanuel and CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs in 2019. He was named interim president of CHI Health Immanuel in April and president in September.

His tenure coincides with millions of dollars in renovations and additions at the CHI Health Immanuel campus.

More than medical

Beyond brick and mortar, he said Immanuel does social screening of “everybody admitted to the hospital to ask if they have challenges with food access, paying bills, transportation,” et cetera.

CHI Health Immanuel has consolidated staff-donated clothes, toiletries, and nonperishable food for patients who need additional assistance.

“It adds dignity to that process,” Ashby said.

He points to CHI Health’s investments as “a testament to our mission and commitment to community because primary care is not one of those sexy areas where you make a bunch of money — you actually lose money on it.”

“It signifies we care,” he said. “It’s important people have access to get the care they need as close to home as possible. We’re always looking to expand services where we can. We’re always looking at what our patient experience is like. We’re trying to meet people where they are.”

CHI Health partners with other area health systems in a community needs

ANTHONY ASHBY, PRESIDENT, CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL.

People shouldn’t lose services because we can’t figure out how to make it work for them. It’s our problem to figure out how to make it viable.

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ANTHONY ASHBY, PRESIDENT CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL

assessment that may now collectively generate a plan to fill identified gaps.

For Ashby, it all gets back to the mission statement of faith-based CHI (Catholic Health Initiatives) Health. CHI Health merged in 2019 with Dignity Health to create nationwide CommonSpirit Health.

“The last line of our mission statement — ‘improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice’ — really hits home,” he said. “Coming here I felt that focus on the vulnerable and what health really means beyond the walls of a hospital.

“Statistics say only 20% of the overall health of a person is correlated with their health care in terms of prescriptions, procedures, tests. The rest is all social (determinants): employment, income, housing, transportation, safety and behavioral choices. Those things are really what impact your overall health.”

Hospitals like his look to be bridges to better health through services, referrals, advocacy.

“Some people don’t get good health care for various reasons — age, ZIP code, language barriers. Lots of factors contribute to it,” Ashby said. “While we might not directly control anything to do with disparities, we should influence things because we want everybody to have great health care. Equity is really about quality. It’s making sure care is the same across populations.”

It means practicing cultural competency, understanding the challenges patients face in accessing care and connecting them to resources that determine positive health outcomes.

“These are all things that will improve people’s lives which will help improve quality of life for everyone,” he said.

CHI has long done its part as a behavioral health services provider.

“Very few health systems do it at the level we do it at because it’s challenging, it doesn’t make as much money as some other areas, and it’s hard to recruit and retain workforce for it,” Ashby said. “That’s why a lot of systems never start doing it or stop doing it.”

Immanuel’s behavioral health services extend across inpatient, outpatient and partial outpatient care.

Part of the community

Ashby recognizes “the gravity” of being an African American president of a hospital serving North Omaha and its large African American population.

“Representation matters,” he said. “My first child was born at Immanuel in March. Our doctor is African American and that means a lot.

“When you see that Black women have higher rates of maternal complications and Black newborns have higher rates of infant mortality, having somebody with similar lived experiences is very important from a clinical standpoint. That transfers to a lot of different things. Leadership may be wellintentioned but lacking a shared lived experience as the patients you serve you’re going to miss the boat.”

Ratios or quotas aside, he said, “you do have to represent the people you serve.”

He and his wife Shamaere Ashby, finance and grants coordinator at UNMC, make their presence known in the community. He’s founding president of the National Association of Health Services Executives Heartland Chapter, president of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a Nebraska Hospital Association board member.

Testifying before the Nebraska Legislature and speaking one-on-one with state senators about certain issues hospitals face comes with the territory.

Shamaere Ashby is a Girls Inc. mentor. He credits her with helping him have “more purpose” in his work.

“Having a heart for helping people is something we share and try to live out together,” he said. “We look for how we can steward our skills, resources and time.”

Heartland Family Service will honor the couple’s leadership at its Salute to Families event on Nov. 21.

Collaborative spirit

Ashby, a MBJ 40 Under 40 alumnus, is a big believer in professional development — he’s an ACHE fellow and a Greater Omaha Chamber Leadership Omaha grad — and networking.

“The broader the network you have the more you can pick people’s brains, leveraging their knowledge and experience, you find way better answers and solutions. It’s creating this kind of think tank,” he said.

He is all about collaboration and listening.

“That’s why I’m always out and about in the hospital talking to staff about what’s really going on, to get a sense of where the gaps and needs are,” he said. “We have 1,150 employees. It can’t just be the executives calling the shots without understanding what everyone else is thinking. A hospital is too complex and nuanced and unpredictable between emergency, surgery, labs, radiology, pharmacy, nursing, therapy, cleaning services for me not to be in the mix as much as I can to better understand. It’s essential.

“From a boardroom perspective, I can look at spreadsheets and see trends and say this is going down so we need to turn it around, but you’re not going to get the context. I’m a data nerd. One of my strengths is being analytical. But I understood very early in my career that data never tells the full story. Without that full context, you’re never going to be effective.”

His leadership style is relationship-based.

“I pride myself on being approachable, flexible. I lead with the why of where we need to go, what the outcome needs to be. We need to always be better,” he said.

While he doesn’t shy from making decisions on his own, he likes team building and consensus making.

“I surround myself with people I trust and I invest time in helping develop them in those roles to be able to lead and to have that higher level vision to make things happen,” Ashby said. “If you’re an expert in your area and you say this is a way to go, then I’m like, what do you need, how can I support you?

“My style is keeping eyes on the prize, putting people in the right places, and providing the right resources and environment to help make that happen.”

BY BROOKE STRICKLAND

Employee Wellness at Year End BOLSTERING CORPORATE

ZACHERY HINRICHSEN

ACCOUNT MANAGER, MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

HANNAH KOLLMANN

CORPORATE

PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR, MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

Companies across Nebraska have recognized the importance of implementing health and wellness programs in the workplace. By prioritizing employee health — both physically and mentally — businesses in all industries implement programs in hopes of improving employee productivity.

What employees value

Each company has a distinctive culture, and offering employee wellness programs that are adapted accordingly is important. To attract and retain the best talent, corporate leaders recognize that employees are looking for a company that takes care of them — not just with great wages, but with benefits and programs that prioritize their whole being.

Stacey Clough, system manager, well-being, for CommonSpirit Health, CHI Health’s parent organization, said that there is a rapidly changing landscape in the employee well-being space.

“To address the changing landscape, we have expanded our well-

WELLNESS IN THE METRO

LORI THOMAS

DIRECTOR OF WORKPLACE CULTURE AND WELLBEING, THE WELLBEING PARTNERS

being program to be more comprehensive, which includes physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual wellness,” she explained. “We feel it is important to address the diverse needs of our employees, recognizing that true health extends beyond physical wellness.”

For example, she and her team are seeing a renewed emphasis on mental health and have created programs that allow individuals quicker access to care — especially in the area of behavioral health.

This emphasis on mental health accessibility is something that Zachery Hinrichsen, account manager at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, is also seeing. New resources include everything from counseling to stress management workshops and mindfulness training.

Some companies are also focusing on personalized wellness programs tailored to individuals with health plans and fitness memberships.

“These trends reflect a broader shift toward creating a more supportive and comprehensive approach to employee well-being, recognizing that a healthy workforce is a more productive and engaged

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one,” Hinrichsen said.

Hannah Kollman, corporate programming coordinator at Madonna Rehabilitation, said this change is reflective of a community that recognizes that wellness includes many factors.

“People are starting to realize there’s more aspects to health than just diet and exercise. No matter what demographic, everyone can benefit from wellness programming,” Kollman said.

Lori Thomas, director of workplace culture and wellbeing for The Wellbeing Partners, said many are also reviewing the basics of wellness, such as nutrition, physical activity, preventative care, and chronic case management.

“These are foundational elements of our physical health,” she said. “Other emerging trends include financial well-being, combating loneliness, promoting work-life harmony, developing bereavement policies and best practices, addressing social determinants of health, and understanding matrescence.”

Programs that matter

Effectively managing a company involves overseeing many moving parts, but prioritizing the integration of health and wellness programs into operations should be a top priority.

“Incorporating wellness programs into your overall organizational strategy and culture demonstrates to employees that you value them as individuals,” Thomas said.

After understanding employees and their specific needs for a wellness program, employers should consider developing a program tailored to their business or modifying the existing one.

Making it simple and easy to use is also important. The less complicated it is to use, the better. This will increase buy-in and participation.

“Employers that effectively implement these programs experience increased engagement, improved retention, and become preferred employers for new and talented professionals,” Thomas said.

“Furthermore, they often witness enhanced loyalty and productivity from their workforce. The essential factor is to weave these programs into the overall strategy rather than merely listing them as additional benefits.”

– STACEY CLOUGH, SYSTEM MANAGER, WELL-BEING,

Employee Wellness at Year End BOLSTERING

These trends reflect a broader shift towards creating a more supportive and comprehensive approach to employee well-being, recognizing that a healthy workforce is a more productive and engaged one.

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ZACHERY HINRICHSEN, ACCOUNT

MANAGER, MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

CommonSpirit Health has designed a comprehensive well-being framework that addresses factors that are beyond an individual’s control — such as community influences and organizational factors. Through its MyWellness program, people have access to physical and mental health resources, as well as financial planning services and other family support services.

“While it takes time for these more systematic changes to occur, we recognize that an employee needs support in a variety of ways to be the best version of themselves,” she said.

Kollman said that the biggest message employers send when offering a comprehensive wellness program is simply this: you care.

“It improves morale and job satisfaction knowing the employer cares about well-being. [Wellness programs] offer the option to gain knowledge from trusted health professionals versus random info on the internet,” she said.

“Plus, it helps keep employees healthy, cutting down on sickness and injuries.”

Programs can additionally lead to lower rates of absenteeism, as employees are healthier.

“By preventing illnesses and promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness programs can help reduce overall health care costs for both employees and the organization,” Hinrichsen said.

OMAHA CORPORATE GAMES

The Omaha Corporate Games is a company-based competition that encourages teamwork, fosters company pride, and promotes physical fitness and corporate wellness supports teamwork, company pride, and corporate wellness. The games are offered to employees in companies of all industries.

Launched in 2021 after the Nebraska Sports Council saw the need for more in-person, professionally organized team-building events, the organization serves about 25 companies per year with company-based competitions that take place from August through October. Events include bowling, golf, sand volleyball, trivia, cornhole and a canned food drive. Winning teams in each event earn metals and points toward a division title belt.

“In addition to the variety of events, we’re proud to offer activities that are inclusive of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can contribute to their company’s success,” said Dave Mlnarik, president of Nebraska Sports Council. “It’s not just about winning; it’s about building relationships, fostering teamwork, and encouraging healthy lifestyles within the workplace. The Omaha Corporate Games are an investment in your team’s well-being, connection and overall company culture.”

The Games provide companies with fun and organized wellness events, which not only promote team building and bonding, but also opens up a unique opportunity for networking with other companies within the local community.

“Our staff loves the games. We get pretty competitive and love the camaraderie,” said Joy Heuer, past participant from Senior Market Sales. “The games are great for helping employees get to know each other better. We have lots of different departments that don’t necessarily interact and this is a great way for them to meet.”

Registration for the 2025 Omaha Corporate Games started Nov. 1, 2024. The Nebraska Sports Council encourages companies to sign up early to secure their spot. Learn more at www.omahacorporategames.com.

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Vested Interest

COMMUNITY BUY-IN GUIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING

EVA ROBERTS DIRECTOR OF POLICY & STRATEGY, FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS

CHRISTIAN GRAY CO-DIRECTOR, INCOMMON

It’s been about two years since the Omaha City Council signed the Housing Affordability Action Plan ordinance. While the plan is still in its infancy, gains include hundreds of affordable housing units funded, and the first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Omaha.

Proving viability

In 2022, Front Porch Investments was awarded $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which was matched by $20 million in private funding, to launch the Development and Preservation Fund (DPF).

The DPF has funded 20 projects to date, which will bring 1,268 affordable units to market, according to Jody Holston, who became executive director in 2024.

“We’ve had our first two loans paid back and full, so we’re starting to see the first few funds being recycled and used for more than one project,” Holston said.

Now that fu nds are cycling back into the DPF, Front Porch has opened the

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application process from twice a year to a rolling, ongoing basis.

“By having two cycles we were forcing applicants to apply before they were ready, or maybe causing them to miss the opportunity,” said Eva Roberts, director of policy & strategy.

The funding puzzle

One project benefiting from the Development & Preservation Fund is inCOMMON Housing Development’s Poppleton Project. Christian Gray, co-director, said the organization recently reached its funding goal for the first phase of the project, which is $19 million.

In addition to funding through the DPF, the organization is utilizing LowIncome Housing Tax Credits, administered by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, HOME Funds through the Urban Housing Department, and Tax Increment Financing through Omaha.

Gray said leveraging federal, state and city funding helps ensure that more projects reach their goals. For example, inCOMMON is currently raising $24

We’ve had our first two loans paid back and full, so we’re starting to see the first few funds being recycled and used for more than one project.

million to fund the second phase of the Poppleton Project. Currently there is $2.4 million funding gap.

“As opposed to a foundation writing a $24 million check, the philanthropic community can really make a big difference in bringing affordable housing to our community by just plugging in those gaps,” he said.

Power to the people

The components of the Poppleton Project — which will include apartments, as well as townhomes and commercial space — were requested by the community when inCOMMON developed the Park Avenue Neighborhood Plan.

“We completed a pretty comprehensive neighborhood plan that was led by neighbors in 2020,” Gray said. “It really outlines the goals and the priorities as articulated by neighbors and stakeholders for the area.”

This philosophy, that the community needs to be involved in the solution, is paramount for organizations working in this space. Holston calls it “power-sharing” and it’s a key component of Front Porch’s Greenlining Fund.

The fund was launched to address disinvestment in historically redlined areas and relies on community members to participate in the decision making process through the Community Advisory Board.

“They’re directing how the money is reinvested and how the impact is made in their community,” Holston said.

In just over a year, community members have helped distribute $4 million in loans that will help homeowners build equity. The fund will be modified in 2025 to target lower income homeowners.

“Instead of a loan, it will be free, no cost home repairs, up to $50,000 a home,” Holston said.

In a similar vein, the Omaha Municipal Land Bank (OMLB) launched a community informed policy effort.

“We are looking at, how can we sell properties and put these properties back into the tax roll in a way that has a consensus with the community, and we’re understanding what the community would like to see, how they would like to see these properties developed, and who they would ideally like to see supported in developing these properties,” said Executive Director Leslie Smith.

Building accessibility

Most of the OMLB’s properties are in North and South Omaha in historically redlined areas where vacancies are more prominent due to disinvestment.

“We go where the natural market doesn’t,” Smith said. “A typical investor can purchase a tax lien and get a property from the tax sale process. But, there’s risk that’s involved with that, like liens that may exceed the value of the actual property.”

Through legal processes, OMLB is able to acquire property and clean the title before selling.

“Then we look for responsible buyers who can present a

– JODY HOLSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS

FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS IS SUPPORTING A 92-UNIT BUILDING THAT IS BEING DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE REVITALIZATION OF THE SOUTHSIDE TERRACES FOR CANOPY SOUTH.

GREG PASKACH, CITY OF OMAHA; SHARLON RODGERS, SEVENTY FIVE NORTH; EVA ROBERTS AND JODY HOLSTON, FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS; TOM PEREZ, WHITE HOUSE; SENATOR JOHN FREDRICKSON.

Vested Interest

COMMUNITY BUY-IN GUIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING

- KATIE VOGEL, DIRECTOR OF DONOR SERVICES, OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

plan for how they could develop the land,” Smith said. “We’re able to prioritize the proposed use and how it’s going to support and provide social impact for the community.”

OMLB can award some discounts to developers whose plans align with the community’s goals, making it even more affordable. For example, a developer who wants to build a home for purchase may receive a discount because of the community’s desire for more home ownership options.

Capacity building

Still, building costs can create a barrier. According to the city’s 2023 Affordable Housing Report, the average per unit cost to construct a singlefamily home in an existing neighborhood east of 72nd Street is $302,000.

That figure includes materials, labor, permits, plans, grading, and utility connections for a three-bedroom, two-bath home with 1,500 square-feet of finished floor space and a single car garage. It does not include land costs.

In addition to the high price tag, those wishing to develop available land in North and South Omaha struggle to find traditional funding due to historic disinvestment.

Through its Community Loan Fund, launched in 2020, the Omaha Community Foundation is investing in these areas through low-interest loans.

For example, it provided funds to the 712 Initiative to develop the 500 block on West Broadway in Council Bluffs. Once completed the project will bring 70 affordable housing units online.

“In 2023 alone, the investments supported the development of 553

“We’re able to prioritize the proposed use and how it’s going to support and provide social impact for the community.

– LESLIE SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OMAHA MUNICIPAL LAND BANK

affordable housing units,” said Katie Vogel, director of donor services.

“We focus on making loans to local Community Development Financial Institutions, which are mission-driven financial institutions that provide financing, technical assistance, and training to underserved communities.”

One of those partners is Spark.

“We work through capacity building. That means we build the capacity of our community so they can carry out the initiatives that they want to see happen,” said Spark Executive Director Buey Ray Tut.

In addition to providing low-interest loans, Spark hosts a Developer’s Academy. The Academy, which has 82 community alumni, teaches emerging developers from minority backgrounds the basics of real estate.

“Even if they get that education, sometimes they still don’t feel comfortable taking on that level of a risk on their own,” Tut said.

To help build new developers’ confidence, Spark will launch the co-Development Apprenticeship program (coDa) in 2025. The program brings together two to five graduates to work on all aspects of a project to gain experience.

Opening pathways

In two short months 2025 will arrive, and with it an opportunity to increase the state’s investment in affordable housing initiatives.

“It’s going to be the first year of the biennium, so it’s a budget year, and that always means an opportunity to try to increase the resources that are in the system for affordable housing,” Roberts said.

One success from last year, Roberts said, was an agreement to increase the maximum grant for the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund.

“It sounds like it’s going to be a tough year for money because of the tax cuts, but it’s also an opportunity to start educating new senators about the need for affordable housing development and the role that the state has to play.”

Conversations with the city about streamlining and refining the current housing development process will also continue to be a priority.

With so many organizations working on various aspects of the affordable housing puzzle, there’s a plethora of ways to get involved. From joining a board, to signing up for a newsletter or just being open to changes in your neighborhood.

“When these policies come into play, and you see that a developer’s trying to build more dense housing [in your neighborhood] don’t shut it down,” Tut said. “Try to hear them out and see what they’re trying to accomplish, because that could be an economic activity that could benefit your community.”

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BY CINDY GONZALEZ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOV.

OMAHA — An effort to update the City of Omaha’s electrical code, typically not a huge headline-maker, has sparked a bit of fireworks and divided the lawmaking body of Nebraska’s largest city.

Representatives of the region’s homebuilding industry are among the most vocal, saying an updated version of the code, which was narrowly passed by the Omaha City Council last week, includes a handful of new requirements that threaten to set back the statewide push for affordable housing.

Nick Dolphens, vice president of The Home Company and builders council chair at Metro Omaha Builders Association. (Courtesy of The Home Company)

Nick Dolphens of the Metro Omaha Builders Association said that while the upgrades in question may not amount to more than a couple thousand dollars in additional costs per new house they reflect the kinds of regulatory demands that he says keep piling on to drive up construction prices.

BY OMAHA’S ELECTRICAL CODE UPDATE

Affordable Housing Concerns SPARKED

“The battle for affordable housing is won, and lost $500 at a time,” Dolphens said in a letter to the council. “The problem has been a ‘death by 10,000 cuts’ for decades. We are all losing.”

At the heart of the debate — which still faces a possible mayoral veto — is a city ordinance aimed at aligning the local electrical code with the 2023 national electrical code, as well as the state’s updated version.

NE lawmakers OK with slimmer version

In adopting a new state electrical code earlier this year, the Nebraska Legislature knocked out five nationally required features, including a whole house surge protector and ground fault circuit interrupters that protect against electric shock.

Nebraska cities are to adopt their own local standards of electrical wiring and

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installation that can be more restrictive but not less restrictive than the state’s minimum, said City Attorney Matt Kuhse.

In Omaha, Council members Pete Festersen and Danny Begley have led the effort to be more restrictive, adding into the city’s code the five features carved out by the state. The move was supported by other Democrats on the council, Ron Hug and Juanita Johnson.

“It isn’t that we’re pushing back on affordable housing,” Begley said during last week’s council meeting. “The question is, what safety measures do we want to have in a new house that is built?”

Festersen noted that the upgrades were recommended by the

The city’s in-house expert, Anna Bespoyasny, superintendent of building permits and inspections, told the council, however, that she had “no concerns” with adopting a city electrical code that mirrors the state’s.

She said additional products are being “sold” as life safety issues, in part by insurance companies.

“I would be hard-pressed to consider a whole house surge protector as a life safety issue. That is more of a property protection issue,” said Bespoyasny.

She and others noted that the updated code applies to newly constructed homes, not existing houses.

“All of us are going home to homes that don’t have any of these brand-new mandates in them,” said Dolphens, also vice president of The Home Company. “And if we feel safe at home, we need to question all of these for the sake of affordability.”

He suggested that Begley, who also serves as vice president of IBEW Local 1483, should have recused himself from voting on the code update. Begley described his union as a professional, technical and clerical union and he said he would not recuse himself from the matter.

Omaha mayor pivotal voice

Mayor Jean Stothert may be a deciding voice, as she has not yet signed off on the updated city electrical code, which passed 4-3 with the state’s “carve-outs” features restored. She held off on endorsing the measure when she signed other City Council actions taken the same day. The mayor has until Friday to decide on a possible veto, which would take five votes to override.

Council members Don Rowe, Brinker Harding and Aimee Melton, all Republicans, voted in opposition.

Melton said she believes the electrical code should be determined at the state level to be uniform across the state, rather than encouraging a mishmash of local codes.

“Otherwise what we’re doing is we’re saying, Don’t build here because it’s going to be a lot cheaper to build on the other side of the county line, in Bellevue, in Papillion, in La Vista,” Melton said. “Basically we’re telling builders to go somewhere else, and I think that’s the wrong message.”

Rowe said his concern was with affordability of housing. He said an Omaha nonprofit homebuilder told him the upgrades in question would increase costs. He said the city previously was tasked by the state to come up with an affordable housing action plan, and did.

But, said Rowe: “We’re not seeing a lot of movement on (implementing) that.”

Also opposing the additional requirements beyond what the state code calls for was Perre Neilan of Welcome Home, a coalition formed three years ago to advocate for public policy that makes new construction starter homes more accessible.

Neilan called the add-ons a “perfect example” of what his group has been trying to educate policymakers and the public on.

“It is the choice between ‘nice to haves’ and housing affordability,” said Neilan. He cited a National Association of Homebuilders data point that says for every $1,000 increase in the price of a home in the Omaha metro, 435 households are “priced out of the market.”

‘Life safety’ matters

a house that would make firefighters’ jobs safer. “Minutes matter in a fire,” Nebel said, adding that the local electrical utility otherwise would come to the site to shut off power.

He described the GFCI protections, also at issue, as a sort of “smart circuit breaker” found currently in new bathrooms and countertops. Under the more restrictive standards, Nebel said, those would be required on clothes dryers, ranges and in certain areas of a basement.

Hug said he sided with higher safety standards.

“In the grand scheme of things, when you’re building a $300,000 house, $700 isn’t that much,” he said.

Rowe disagreed, saying the difference can be a “big deal” to first-time buyers.

“It is to my grandkid who is trying to qualify for an entry-level house that costs in excess of $300,000,” he said.

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Marc Stodola of Charleston Homes, a builder, told the City Council the upgrades were unnecessary and in “complete contradiction” with efforts to lower new construction costs.

“You’re saying, ‘I don’t care about affordable housing.’ That’s the message, period.”

He put the combined costs of the five mandates in question at about $1,300 per new house.

Jon Nebel of IBEW Local 22, put the total cost at about $700, and said they were “life safety” items.

Nebel described one feature as an emergency power disconnect on the side of

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Light The Night Omaha

Photographers: Debra S. Kaplan and Elissa Joy Photography

Name Of Organization: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Event Name: Light The Night Omaha

When: Sept. 26, 2024

Where: Stinson Park in Aksarben Village

Why: At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night, we gather as a community to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by cancer. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community event fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families.

Attendance: 1,300

Amount Raised: $450,000

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

For more information: 402-216-8370 or https://www.lightthenight.org/events/ omaha

CIRCLE OF SURVIVORS.

SYLVI STRONG TEAM.

THE QUINN AND WHITE FAMILIES VOLUNTEERING AT THE LANTERN TENT.

LIGHT THE NIGHT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE.

TESSA, THE PEDIATRIC HONORED HERO, AND HER PARENTS.

TAWNY, THE ADULT HONORED HERO, AND HER FAMILY.

MIDLANDS BUSINESS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KALEB

TAMIE, THE GOLD LANTERN HOLDER, AND SOME OF HER FAMILY.

PART OF THE NEBRASKA MEDICINE TEAM.

DUNCAN

GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS SHOW.

KIDS ZONE FUN.

LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK.

SCOTT SCHOLARS FROM CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEERING IN THE KIDS ZONE.

SURVIVORS UNITE.

METONIC SUPPORTS LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

JOSH WHITE, SVP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS AT METONIC REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, SHARED HIS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY.

Q: What does the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mean to you? Why is this organization so important?

A: LLS means a lot to me as it was a way to show support to those affected by blood cancer. This includes my brother who is a survivor of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and a close friend who is a survivor of Hodgkins Lymphoma. The organization is critical as it is the backbone of funding for ground-breaking treatment options as well as support programs for those impacted by blood cancer.

Q: What was the highlight of the Light The Night event? How did you participate?

A: Every year, the highlight for me is to see all of the people with lanterns being recognized and showing support for each other for those who are going through cancer, those who have lost people close to them, and/or those who are supporting others in the fight. Every year, I participate with my family and friends at the lantern tent by putting lanterns together and handing them out to people of all ages and listening to their stories.

Q: What are some of the best ways to get involved with the organization?

A: There are several ways to get involved, either as an individual by joining a committee or through an employer in the executive challenge to help raise funds. Another way is to show up for the Light the Night event held every fall at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.

Q: Why is it so important for businesses to be involved in charity events?

Businesses are at the core of philanthropic support in Omaha and help keep the community strong. The corporate philanthropy in this community is elite, and it is part of the reason why Omaha is a great place to live, they take care of their people.

Q: What else do you hope to accomplish with the organization over the next year?

Continue to spread the word about the amazing group of leaders at Light the Night in Omaha led by our MVP, Tracy Fisher.

Businesses are at the core of philanthropic support in Omaha and help keep the community strong.

– JOSH WHITE, SVP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS, METONIC REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

JOSH WHITE, SVP OF INVESTOR RELATIONS, METONIC REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

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Adapted by Wai Yim and Jill Anderson

Gimme The Scoop

A MIX OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING

BY TIFFANY BRAZDA PHOTO CREDIT: ROGER HUMPHRIES

Destiny Atkins, the owner of Gimme The Scoop, has trusted her gut every step of the way to starting her business in 2022. Over the past two years, her entrepreneurial venture has been driven by one common denominator: the support of others.

The food truck that serves Italian ice started thanks to Atkins’ grandmother’s support. After trying the frozen treat during a trip to California, she told her grandmother she was inspired to start a business.

“I was telling my grandmother about it and I was super excited,” she recalled. “My grandmother was falling ill and I remember telling her, I’m going to make this happen, and I just need to get this batch machine.”

With help from her grandmother, Atkins was able to purchase the machine and perfect her recipes. While building up her business by serving Italian ice at community events over the following year, her grandmother passed away.

“I didn’t feel like I could keep going without her,” Atkins said. “She believed in me. I come from a really rough childhood, and she never gave up on me. She basically was like my mom. And maybe a couple months after losing her, I was like, I have to get up. I have to do something. I didn’t get this far for nothing.”

So, she did. Atkins said 2024 was her best year yet.

Building a happy place

One thing that struck her about Italian ice was the smooth texture and bright, fruity flavors. She knew she had something unique for the Omaha market. One of her favorite aspects of the business, she said, is seeing the joy on the faces of customers when they taste the dessert.

“People don’t know what this stuff is. They think it’s ice cream or they think it’s a snow cone. Then I give it to them and I see people’s eyes light up,” she said.

Atkins said blackberry lemon is one of the most popular flavors she serves, along with strawberry, mango and cotton candy.

Her family, she said, have been some of her biggest supporters.

“I have four children; I really wanted to have something for them and make them proud. So it’s really a big family business as well. My children and my sisters have helped me so much. It’s now this beautiful family business,” Atkins said.

Community connector

As a food truck business, Gimme The Scoop focuses mostly on events from family picnics to Taste of Omaha. During the warmer months, the truck can be found at neighborhood block parties, events put on by CHI Health Immanuel and charity events where portions of the proceeds go to causes.

Atkins hopes to one day open a brick-and-mortar store and sell pints in grocery stores. For now, as the season winds down, she encourages others who are considering opening a business never to give up.

“I’ve sat in rooms that I never thought I would be in, and I’m very humble about it and grateful for every opportunity, no matter how big or how small,” she said. “It’s tough. Especially not having a big team and I’m depending on my family right now. It can be it can be hard some days, and I sacrifice a lot, but it is so beautiful when I watch it all come together.”

Atkins is encouraged to share her knowledge and demonstrate that business ownership is achievable for anyone interested in pursuing it.

“It’s nice when you have people that believe in you. My grandmother believed in me,” she said. “I try to share that same concept with other people. I believe in people. I listen to people’s ideas. I try to motivate them as I go.”

DESTINY ATKINS, OWNER OF GIMME THE SCOOP.

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ACG Nebraska Member Spotlight

ASSURANCE PARTNER, FORVIS MAZARS LLP

NAME: NATE SCOTT

TITLE: ASSURANCE PARTNER

COMPANY: FORVIS MAZARS LLP

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1923

ADDRESS: 1120 S 101ST ST., SUITE 410, OMAHA, NE 68124

WEBSITE: FORVISMAZARS.US

INDUSTRY: ACCOUNTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACG MEMBER SINCE: MARCH 2010THE INCEPTION OF THE NEBRASKA CHAPTER

Business profile: Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network.

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

A: The establishment of Forvis Mazars marked a significant new chapter for us. This network enhanced our presence in the U.S. and internationally, creating an opportunity to serve our clients even better and attract even more talent to sustain future growth. Our new global network unlocks many opportunities to expand our footprint in cities across the U.S. and serve our clients with global needs.

We have several different growth drivers that we focus on to ensure that we are growing smartly and continue to serve the middle market well. These growth drivers include organic growth, market expansion, and our growth investment fund. Within our growth investment fund, we are supporting different transformative growth initiatives, which create rewarding career paths for our people. Recent investments include growing our middle-market value creation consulting service line, expanding our consulting practice, and establishing our new NetSuite technology consulting practice.

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

A:The creation of Forvis Mazars resulted in a unique opportunity for our firm to reflect on the needs of an assurance methodology for a national firm in the 21st century and live out the portion of the firm’s vision to be known for delivering innovative solutions.

We have a dedicated group — EDGE: The Innovation Lab of Forvis Mazars — aimed at delivering fresh ideas to deliver the technology tools needed to help solve our client’s biggest problems. Anyone throughout the firm can submit ideas, pain points, new products to EDGE who will then build out options and solutions that will be tested throughout the firm. This allows new opportunities and ideas to come from all levels of the firm and give everyone an opportunity to contribute.

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

A: Our most well-known and successful growth initiative recently has been our recent market expansions. FORVIS was formed in 2022 through a merger of equals

between BKD and DHG. Both accounting firms had rich 100-year-plus histories of serving middle-market clients throughout the U.S. Following the creation of FORVIS, in 2024, Mazars- a global accounting firm, expressed interest in creating a two-firm global network. Allowing Forvis Mazars to serve clients internationally.

These mergers and market expansions have allowed Forvis Mazars to continue to evolve in the ever-changing business environments. As a two-firm network, Forvis Mazars is unique in the market and provides the agility, capacity and coverage to support clients wherever in the world they operate. This move brings increased choice in the market, serving the public interest.

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

A: One way that we balance our financial performance and growth objectives is through our internship program. Forvis Mazars’ internship program is uniquely positioned to help the firm continue to grow and keep that growth sustainable at the same time. Throughout our program, interns are encouraged to explore different industry and service specialties, they work alongside our professionals for long periods of time on real client assignments, and our interns get exposure to all aspects of public accounting (audit, tax, and consulting). Our interns are given the opportunity to experience multiple internship stints throughout their college career, they build relationships with our partners and professionals and also experience our office culture and our community relationships. Through a strong internship program, we are building our leaders of tomorrow, which in turn provides new growth opportunities for the firm.

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

A: Focus on growing smartly, not quickly. By continuing to educate yourself in your chosen industry and be the go-to resource for your clients, you can continue to nurture and grow those relationships. Strong relationships typically mean strong referrals, good word-of-mouth, and long-term partnerships that continue to grow.

Make sure that you are in tune with your industry and on top of new changes, evolving technologies, and anything that could have an effect on your clients. This will show that you are invested in them, not spreading yourself too thin, and providing them unmatched client service.

NATE SCOTT,

Brett Carson Chief Investment Officer

If They Build It, We Will Come

HFS believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will become one of the greatest technological innovations in modern history. It’s not just us who believes that – there are a lot of brilliant technology CEOs that are also making big bets that this happens. While many are struck about the size of the investment being made in AI, what impresses us more is the environment that this is happening in. Capital is no longer cheap. Pre-pandemic interest rates are nowhere to be found. Investment hurdles have been raised. Because of this, Wall Street is rewarding “profitable growth” and being critical of investments without clear and immediate returns. Yet, big tech keeps accelerating this unpopular and massive investment. In fact, the theme we’ve heard from listening to big tech’s 3Q24 earnings calls is that AI demand continues to outstrip their capacity. They can’t build it fast enough.

During periods of scaling investments, returns can be murky and tough for outsiders to see. This is because any initial benefits get masked by even more investment. We saw this in the early days of Amazon, Tesla, Netflix, Spotify, among others. However, big tech offered plenty of examples of AI benefits during recent earnings calls:

Amazon’s AI cloud computing unit is a multi-billion revenue business that continues to grow at a triple digit percentage rate and is growing more than three times faster at this stage than its initial cloud computing business.

Meta is seeing AI have a positive impact on nearly all aspects of their work. AI-driven content recommendations led to an 8% increase in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram.

Microsoft’s AI business is on track to surpass an annual revenue run rate of $10 billion next quarter, which will make it the fastest business in the company’s history to reach this milestone.

Alphabet spoke about how Audi used its AI tools on an advertising campaign that increased website visits by 80% and increased clicks by 2.7x, which accelerated that company’s sales.

We think Meta said it best – AI is having a positive impact on nearly all aspects of work. It’s not so much a product but a feature to supercharge growth of trends that already exist, whether that’s cloud computing, digital advertising, e-commerce, or autonomous driving.

At HFS, we believe investing into this powerful secular trend will prove to be a generational opportunity. Big tech agrees.

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Midwest Leaders Q&A

JEANNE WILKE, HOSPICE CARE TEAM MEMBER, TABITHA

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JEANNE WILKE

Bio:

Jeanne Wilke has been a nurse for over 40 years, developing expertise in geriatrics, home health, hospice, trauma, orthopedics and pediatrics. She has instructed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Purdue Global. In October, Wilke was selected by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to help develop the 2024 National Council Licensure Examination. Wilke has also served NCSBN as a volunteer reviewer, writer and panelist for 20 years.

What originally brought you to the health care field?

In the third grade, my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I drew a picture of a nurse — which I framed and still have to this day!

My grandfather, Dr. William Drost inspired me to go into health care. He presented industry-leading information about the hamometer — an instrument used to measure hemoglobin counts — to physicians throughout Nebraska. When he passed away, I received his original tool. It is a treasure to me!

I stay in this field because I know I make a difference. That feeling is the best reward I could ask for.

You currently work in hospice, a speciality that’s high risk for burnout due to the emotional toll. How do you take care of your mental health?

Over the years, I have learned a delicate balance of how to protect my heart and mind while still showering my patients with love and care.

I make sure I am communicating with other TEAMembers, leadership and my husband. I take off every Thursday as a day for me. Whether I am spending it as a self-care day or using it to work on our farm business, I’ve learned that this dedicated time is great for work-life balance.

Also, I know the Lord has me in a position of honor, to be able to come into the lives of families at such a critical time. Faith is where it is all based!

What is a lesson you learned on the job?

There was a time early in my career when I was at odds with a person who meant a lot to me in my personal life. At the same time, I had a patient pass away at work. It struck me deeply. What if that were my friend who died? What if I never got to mend things? I looked upon this patient, knowing that she was someone’s daughter, sister, and mother, and that many people loved her deeply. It was at this moment that I

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4. 18-wheeler

8. Part mine, part yours

12. Contented sighs

14. Amongst

15. Best Buy buy

16. Agitated mood

17. “Oliver Twist” girl

18. Sentimental

19. Omaha art gallery

21. Electric stun gun

23. Glossy fabrics

25. Omaha _____: meat business

28. Unusually small one

30. Open, as a bottle

31. Schools of thought

34. Greet and seat

36. Aid for skiers

38. “The Sweetheart of Sigma ___”

39. Cub scout, say

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41. Nay opposers

43. Storage area

45. In the sack, slangily

46. Drive forward

48. Arias, for example

50. Peter ____ construction company based in Omaha

52. Local public school district

56. Instrument similar to radar

58. Famously mainstream American town

59. A ship’s officer

62. Omaha men’s program athletic director, Mike _____

64. Bottled, with “up”

65. Checking out

66. Desperate Housewives character

67. “At ___!” (military command)

68. A winning margin

69. North, to some

70. Batted first, with “off” Down

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2. Arabian capital

3. “I can take ___!”- 2 words

4. Some beachwear

5. Mopey, like some rock music

6. Spray

7. “Don’t get any funny ___!”

8. Emulate a ham

9. Consumption

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13. Imbues

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20. Opener

22. Flabbergast

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29. “Easter, 1916” poet

decided to treat every patient as if I were their parent, sibling or child, and show them love through the compassionate and respectful care I provide to them. I have held this lesson close to my heart throughout my career.

Job swap: If you could do any other job, what would it be and why?

I would’ve enjoyed completing a nurse practitioner master’s degree program.

I would love to run a bed and breakfast, or be a full-time foster parent for lots of children. Otherwise, I would love to be in medical forensics, be a Christian counselor, or just any job that would help people have a better life.

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32. Mideast V.I.P.

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45. Inclined

47. “Dallas” family name

49. “Bravo!”

51. Occupied, as a seat

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Dentist’s request

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Change the decor

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“___ Como Va” (1971 Santana hit)

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the opening of the Nebraska Resource Center at Offutt Air Force Base on Oct. 31.

This center will offer military, veteran, and dependent support services. Additionally, it will assist newly arrived service members and their families with spousal employment, child care and information about Omaha amenities.

“With the ribbon being cut for the Nebraska Resource Center, we are also investing in a skilled worker pipeline for Greater Omaha for years to come. Our community will continue to work aggressively to ensure that Offutt Air Force Base gets what they need to operate at the highest level possible and keep the men and women who served here in the Omaha area,” said Health Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, in a news release.

In partnership with the Greater Omaha Chamber, the Nebraska Resource Center will support service members in transitioning to civilian life. According to a news release, over 800 service members have made the transition in the past 12 months.

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UNMC Breaks Ground

ON STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY

FROM LEFT, PHIL COVINGTON, EDD, UNMC ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT SUCCESS; PRANITA DEVARAJU, PRESIDENT, UNMC STUDENT SENATE; CURT WITZENBURG OF HOLLAND BASHAM ARCHITECTS; UNMC INTERIM CHANCELLOR H. DELE DAVIES, MD; UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESIDENT JEFFREY P. GOLD, MD; AND DAN RIDDER OF HAUSMANN CONSTRUCTION. (PHOTOS BY KILEY CRUSE, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER)

University of Nebraska Medical Center broke ground on an on-campus student housing facility on Nov. 4. The $66 million residence hall will be situated at 39th Street and Dewey Avenue and is expected to be completed in August 2026. Housing approximately 300 students, it will include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with meeting and study space open to all UNMC students.

“The availability of safe, affordable housing for our students is important, especially those who come from out of state and are not familiar with the city,” said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, in a news release. “Providing such housing is key to ensuring a seamless education for all students that enables them to thrive both academically and personally while at UNMC.”

Holland Basham is the architect and Hausmann Construction serves as the general contractor for the project.

HBE LLP Recognized FOR EQUITY LEADERSHIP FOR TENTH YEAR IN A ROW

LINCOLN, NE (November 4, 2024) – HBE LLP is proud to announce that for the tenth consecutive year, it has been recognized as one of the Accounting MOVE Project’s 2024 Best Firms for Equity Leadership. With women holding 46% of leadership roles, HBE joins just 17 firms nationwide receiving this award.

Scott Becker, Managing Partner of HBE, stated, “Our recognition for ten consecutive years as a Best Firm in Equity Leadership reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive environment where team members of all backgrounds can thrive, regardless of gender, age, race, or other diversity. Through our core values centered on integrity, respect, and teamwork, we will continue to support and advance flexible leadership pathways built upon unique contributions and talents.”

At HBE, women hold prominent positions across all areas of the firm, showcasing their strength in the workforce. While others have seen their hiring efforts stall, HBE has continued full steam ahead — bringing on individuals at all stages of their careers, from new mothers to those with decades of experience who want to stay active in the profession.

The MOVE methodology investigates the factors proven to be essential for career success: Money, Opportunity, Vital supports, and Entrepreneurship. HBE emphasizes employment programs proven to retain mid-career women, including phased return to work for new parents, remote-work opportunities, work-life supports for busy season, and a tailored coaching approach to help managers lead teams based on productivity, not face time.

About HBE LLP

HBE is a leading provider of professional accounting and consulting services throughout Nebraska. Operating from multiple office locations in Lincoln, Norfolk, and Omaha, the firm offers a complete range of financial management services for businesses, not-for-profit and governmental organizations, specialty industries, and individuals. These services include specialized advisory, tax, audit, data analytics, business valuations, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, personal financial

planning, and wealth management. For more information, including current career opportunities, please visit www.hbecpa.com

About the Accounting MOVE Project

Since 2010, the Accounting MOVE Project has measured and supported the advancement of women at accounting and consulting firms. MOVE is the only annual benchmarking project that both counts and advocates for women in the profession. Firms receive benchmarking reports based on the MOVE Project. The Equity Leadership list recognizes firms that have achieved that milestone through any combination of culture, programs, initiatives, and growth.

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RACHEL MCCOWN JOINS METONIC AS SENIOR INVESTOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Metonic is excited to welcome Rachel McCown as Senior Investor Relations Associate. In her new role, Rachel will collaborate with Josh White, SVP of Investor Relations, to expand Metonic’s investor base and drive business development. Rachel holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 952-4599

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David Kugler

DAVID KUGLER JOINS METONIC AS INVESTMENT ANALYST

Metonic is pleased to announce the addition of David Kugler as an Investment Analyst in the Chicago office. In his role, David will support the investment team through underwriting, market research, due diligence, and more. David holds a degree in Real Estate & Business Analytics from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 952-4599

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Jani Karolewski

JANI KAROLEWSKI JOINS THE GRAHAM GROUP INC., CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Jani Karolewski joins The Graham Group Inc., Construction Division as Superintendent.

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Megan Wiedel

UNION BANK & TRUST PROMOTES WIEDEL

UBT recently promoted Megan Wiedel to Vice President – Trust Compliance. Her new role will involve collaboration with all levels of staff and management of the Wealth Management division as well as other areas of the bank, providing strategic oversight and expertise for compliance monitoring and risk management.

COMPANY PHONE: (402) 323-1785

COMPANY EMAIL: MEGAN.WIEDEL@UBT.COM

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OBI CREATIVE WINS 2024 BEST LEAD GENERATION CAMPAIGN

OBI Creative’s lead generation campaign for Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska (OSN) has been awarded Chief Marketer’s Best Lead Generation Campaign of 2024. This recognition celebrates excellence in creativity and effectiveness, placing OBI Creative alongside brands like Amazon Prime, National Geographic and American Express.

To elevate OSN’s brand in a short timeframe, OBI Creative developed a multi-channel strategy incorporating Connected TV (CTV) and Meta’s lead generation ads. The campaign’s results were outstanding, with leads nearly doubling projections and a video completion rate of 98.62%, well above industry standards.

“This recognition reflects the power of strategic, data-driven marketing,” said Justin Eveloff, VP of Performance Marketing at OBI Creative. “We’re thrilled to deliver exceptional results for OSN.”

OBI CREATIVE

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COMPANY PHONE: (402) 493-7999

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LEGAL NOTICE – ADULT NAME CHANGE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Case Number: CI 24-8535

IN RE NAME CHANGE OF: Jeffrey Scott Leslie

Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of November, 2024, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Jeffrey Scott Leslie to Jessalyn Michelle Leslie. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Timothy P Burns in courtroom no. 316, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 on the 12th day of December, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Jeffrey Scott Leslie to Jessalyn Michelle Leslie.

Jeffrey Scott Leslie, Petitioner 2731 N 41st St, Omaha, NE 68111 402-676-9620

First publication November 15, 2024, final December 6, 2024

NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on October 24, 2024, Angela Marie Moon filed her Petition for Name Change in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Case No. CI 24-8306, the object and prayer of said Petition being to change the name of the Petitioner from “Angela Marie Moon” to “Angela Marie Stanek”. You are further notified that the Petition will be heard before the Honorable Judge Katie L. Benson, Courtroom No. 617, Sixth Floor in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, on the 4th day of December, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at which time any persons objecting to said name change may present their objections to the Court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the Petitioner’s name will be changed from “Angela Marie Moon” to “Angela Marie Stanek”.

ANGELA MARIE MOON, Petitioner

By: Andrew P. Deaver, #24509

of Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Telephone: (402) 392-1250

Email: adeaver@akclaw.com

Attorneys for Petitioner

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE FOR NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR CHILD IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN RE NAME CHANGE OF: SOLOMON ISRAEL MENELIK BOOKER. Case Number 24-6757

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of August, 2024, a petition was filed in the District Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to change a minor child’s or children’s name(s) from: SOLOMON ISRAEL MENELIK BOOKER to the preferred new name(s) of: SOLOMON ISRAEL MENELIK POWELL.

A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Horacio J. Wheelock, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, on the 7th day of January, 2025 at 04:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the minor child(ren)’s current name(s) will be changed to the preferred new name(s) listed above.

Callie G. Williams, Attorney for Petitioner 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114

Telephone Number: 402-397-2200

Email address: cwill@eslaw.com

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 15, 2024

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law

Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT, MIRANDA BABCOCK

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/05/2024 on Case Number CI24-14964, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $1,400.00, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 12/22/2024 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law

Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT, DOLORES C CHIOKAI

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/30/2024 on Case Number CI24-17354, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $308.35, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 12/22/2024 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961 Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law

Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT (s), ENRICO M MABRY

DEMECKER TURNER

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/26/2024 on Case Number CI24-16975, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $137.59, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 12/22/2024 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT, RAMONA RIVAS DEMURILLO

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 07/30/2024 on Case Number CI24-17357, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $153.85, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 12/22/2024 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597

Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

John D. Klaasmeyer, Attorney at Law Box 597

Fremont, Nebraska 68026

LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANT, NICHOLE N SEDLACEK

You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 06/25/2024 on Case Number CI24-13987, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $3,202.35, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 12/22/2024 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly.

CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION, Plaintiff

By: John D. Klaasmeyer, #21961

Its Attorney

525 N. “D” St. P.O. Box 597 Fremont, NE 68026

402-721-1850

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120 th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154

CORRECTED NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is given that JSATL, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 4 th , 2024, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of the dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of the remaining assets are to be distributed to its members. The manager will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against JSATL, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of the claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims should be mailed to Moylan Law at 1010 S. 120 th St. Ste. #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. A claim against JSATL, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF

TRUSTEE’S SALE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that the following described property will be sold by Centris Federal Credit Union, Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in the Roskens Room (Room F02) on the Farnam Street Level of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, on January 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.: Lot 342, Ponderosa, a subdivision in Douglas County, Nebraska. subject to any and all (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) assessments, covenants and restrictions of record which affect this property, and (4) any liens that are superior to the lien of Centris Federal Credit Union, pursuant to that certain Deed of Trust filed for record with the Douglas County Register of Deeds as Instrument No. 2023016730 on March 15, 2023.

CENTRIS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Trustee

By: David J. Koukol #18102

Koukol Johnson Schmit & Milone , LLC

3839 So. 148 th St., Suite 160

Omaha, NE 68144

Phone: (402) 934-9499

First publication November 15, 2024, final December 13, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

Regency Westpointe, Suite 100 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE TO FATHER BY PUBLICATION

To: Jose Jonah Alvarez, III, Father of Protected Person in said proceedings.

Notice is hereby provided to Jose Jonah Alvarez, III that a Petition for Conservatorship has been filed by Megan Alvarez, individually and as parent, guardian and next friend of Magnus Alvarez, in the County Court of Lincoln County, Nebraska. The purpose of the Petition is to obtain appointment of a Conservator of the minor child. A hearing will be heard on the 16th day of December, 2024 in Lincoln County Courtroom No. 2.

You have been identified as the biological father of the male child whom the current biological mother is seeking to complete an appointment of a conservator of.

If you wish to object to the Conservatorship you must seek legal counsel from your own attorney immediately.

Alana D. Mitchem, #27219

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

Regency Westpointe, Suite 100 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 397-2200 (402) 390-7137 Fax amitc@eslaw.com

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS KINSER, Decedent. CASE NO: PR-24- 1907. Date of Death: April 24, 2024 Judge Huber.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of November, 2024 in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Testacy of the Estate of Dennis Kinser and that the following was appointed as the Personal Representatives of this Estate: Sherrie Kinser, 18906 Birch Ave, Omaha, NE 68136

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 January 15, 2025 or be forever barred.

VALERIE BYRD

Registrar

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Robert J. Likes, Attorney Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC

444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: 402.506.4600

Facsimile: 402.506.4610

Email: rlikes@lmhlawfirm.com

NOTICE

In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska

Estate of Charles E. Barry, Deceased. Estate No. PR 24- 1848

Notice is hereby given that on October 28, 2024, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Cory Barry, 20201 Nina Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130, 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 January 8, 2025, or be forever barred.

Reyna Pogge

Registrar

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Sam R. Brower, #15022

ANDERSEN, LAURITSEN & BROWER

1005 S. 107th Avenue, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

(402) 397-1204

sbrower@alblaw.com

NOTICE

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Estate of Kenneth A. Moore. Estate No. PR 24-1825

Notice is hereby given that on October 24,2024, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent, and that Dennis A. Moore whose address is 3611 South 107th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 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 January 1, 2025, or be forever barred.

Valerie Byrd

Registrar

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF THE SCENE EVENT SPACE, INC.

Notice is hereby given of incorporation of The Scene Event Space, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows:

1. The name of the Corporation is The Scene Event Space, Inc.

2. The number of shares that the Corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of common stock.

3. The name of the initial registered agent is Patrick M. Flood, and the address of the initial registered office is 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

4. The name and address of the incorporator is Patrick M. Flood, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

5. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the Corporation is to own and operate an event space and any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated in Nebraska.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LLC

The Nebraska limited liability company’s name is Your Empowerment Studio, LLC. Its initial agent for service of process and address of its initial designated office and for service of process is: Kimberly Faith Hickman at 6186 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE 68106. /s/ Kimberly Faith Hickman, Organizer

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MUELLER QOZ FUNDOPERATIONS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MUELLER QOZ FUND - OPERATIONS, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1312 N. 131st Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS LLC

The name of the limited liability company is CUBE Payment Solutions LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 150, 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. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Benjamin C. Deaver, ATTORNEY

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300

Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ROGERS NOWATZKE, INC.

Rogers Nowatzke, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State with a dissolution date on October 31, 2024. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholder of the Corporation. Betsy Nowatske, President, will manage the Corporation’s affairs and distribute its assets. Persons with claims against the Corporation must present such claim(s) to: Rogers Nowatzke, Inc., c/o Benjamin C. Deaver, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Corporation must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Corporation under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within

three (3) years after the date of this publication.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF D & J BAILEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of D & J Bailey Enterprises Limited Liability Company has been amended and restated in the entirety. The name of the company is D & J Bailey Enterprises Limited Liability Company. The designated office of the company is 23902 Cedar Hollow Mall, Suite 101, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. The registered agent and office of the company is Jacqueline Bailey, 23902 Cedar Hollow Mall, Suite 101, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069. The amended and restated Certificate was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 29, 2024.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

Artemis Healing Minds Initiative, a public benefit corporation, with its registered agent as Tammy L. Wright, and its registered office located at 6208 Nebraska Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68104, was formed on November 8, 2024 by the following incorporators: William King, 3568 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131; Amanda White, 3024 S. 133rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144; and Tonya Ward, 1953 Vinton Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, Attorneys

10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Notice is given that the undersigned has organized a limited liability company known as SAO Enterprises II, LLC with its initial designated office at 15661 California Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The initial agent for service of process on the company is Sao J. Liu, M.D., P.C., 15661 California Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The company commenced on September 25, 2024.

Joseph C. Byam Organizer

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TWIN ROSE ENTERPRISES, LLC TWIN ROSE ENTERPRISES, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 7, 2024. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Twin Rose Enterprises, LLC, c/o Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

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

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is Field and Dale Homes 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 November 8, 2024.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LAVIGNE RE HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lavigne RE Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 12330 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128. The 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 November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF NEBRASKA STATE BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporation”) were amended and restated to provide: (i) the Corporation is a public benefit corporation; and (ii) update the purposes of the Corporation.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WATERLOO CAKES, LLC

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

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HNS FINANCIAL, LLC

Notice is hereby given that HNS FINANCIAL, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: DARREN R. CARLSON, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on November 8, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson, Organizer

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF KUPER, BLOCK & PAUMER, P.C., L.L.O.

1. The name of the Corporation is Kuper, Block & Paumer, P.C., L.L.O. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 13305 Birch Drive Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68164, and the Registered Agent at such address is: Charles L. Kuper.

4. The names and addresses of the Incorporators are: Charles L. Kuper, 17522 Karen St., Omaha, NE 68135; Tyler C. Block, 10816 Fairway Dr., Omaha, NE 68136; and Kelsey J. Paumer, 17217 Poppleton Ave., Omaha, NE 68130.

5. The corporate existence began on November 7, 2024, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PAYAVENUE TECHNOLOGIES LLC

The name of the limited liability company is PayAvenue Technologies LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 150, 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.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Matthew Wurstner, Attorney

CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VANDERVEER & O’BRIEN, LLC

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

MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on November 7, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

DAVID J. SKALKA, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF IFLEXX TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC

The name of the limited liability company is iFlexx Technology Solutions LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 150, 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.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SRG REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is SRG Real Estate Investments, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 5619 South 51st Avenue, Omaha, NE 68117. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GROVER PLAZA INVESTMENTS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Grover Plaza Investments, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is Michael C. Schilken, 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MUELLER OPERATIONS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MUELLER OPERATIONS, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1312 N. 131st Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

On October 29, 2024, an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Tritz Plumbing, Inc. was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to change the name of the corporation to KPMT, Inc. First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is NAVARRO 3516, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 3516 S 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68105.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of

the State of Nebraska.The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement.

Richard Smith, Member and Manager

Connor W. Orr, Organizer, 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Operation Lil Bohemia, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its sole Member. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on November 6, 2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Emi M. Wilhelm, 13484 Ogden Plaza Circle, Omaha, NE 68164. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Emi M. Wilhelm, Member. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Emi M. Wilhelm, Member

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 2226 HOWARD ST, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 2226 Howard St, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1312 N. 131st Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney

CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TREJO REAL ESTATE, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is Trejo Real Estate, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1001 North 90th Street #7, 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.

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

MATTHEW T. PAYNE

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER, LLP

10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MJMK HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the organization of MJMK HOLDINGS, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is MJMK HOLDINGS, LLC.

2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 19267 Briggs Street , Omaha, Nebraska 68130, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 . First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is WINDCREST 2005, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 2005 Windcrest Ave, Papillon NE 68133. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska.The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement.

Vivian Franco, Member and Manager

Richard Smith, on behalf of Dewey Properties, LLC, Member

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

(402) 408-6488

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

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

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

NOTICE OF CONVERSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bert Gurney & Associates, Inc. has been converted into Bert Gurney & Associates, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the company is 4428 South 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Office of the company is 4428 South 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137 and the Registered Agent at such address is J. Christopher Johnson. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and a Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 30, 2024.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PATRICIA DRIVE, LLC

Notice is hereby given that PATRICIA DRIVE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: DARREN R. CARLSON, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on November 1, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson, Organizer

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF VICTRESS TWO, LLC

Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Victress Two, LLC, has been amended to change the name to MVMT Elkhorn, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 10, 2024. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CLAUFF HOLDING COMPANY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Clauff Holding Company, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney

PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP

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

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF FAST BREAK SPORTS, LLC FAST BREAK SPORTS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 28, 2024. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Fast Break Sports, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NBG, 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 NBG, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 13475 Browne Street, Omaha NE, 68164. 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 October 23, 2024 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is PC REAL ESTATE, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 8318 Lakeview St., Ralston, NE 68127. The Registered Agent is Nicole M. Pearson and the Registered Agent’s address is 8318 Lakeview St., Ralston, NE 68127.

3. The general nature of the Company is sales of real estate holding company.

4. The Company commenced on October 15, 2024, and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD CAPITAL PARTNERS HENRY INVESTMENT, LLC

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

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRONOS CAPITAL, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kronos Capital, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21824 Williams Circle, Suite 4, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. 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 November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP

Rebecca M. Queensland, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF WYMORE REMODELING, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the dissolution of Wymore Remodeling, LLC., a Nebraska limited liability company, effective October 29, 2024. The terms and conditions of such cancelation dissolution are, in general, that the company shall discharge the company’s debts obligations, or other liabilities, settle and close the company’s activities, marshal, and distribute the assets of the company. Levi Wymore, as Manager, is to manage the company’s affairs and distribute any remaining company assets.

Parties with claims against the limited liability company are directed to submit them in writing to the attention of Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

WYMORE REMODELING, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company

By: Levi Wymore, Manager

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that on November 1, 2024, Ken & Jarred Neher, LLC changed its name to Ken & Bryan Neher, LLC., The registered office is located at 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, Nebraska and the registered agent at that address is Burnett Legal Group, LLP. The designated office is located at 22302 Centennial Road, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business commenced on March 1, 2018, and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Scott A. Meyerson, Esq.

LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC

444 Regency Parkway Drive, #100 Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION

CHANGE OF NAME

The Certificate of Organization of BFD PROPERTIES LLC has been amended, changing the name of the company from BFD PROPERTIES LLC to PROPERTIES BFD LLC , effective October 24, 2024. All other provisions of the Certificate of Organization remain unchanged.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC

7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Kabul Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 15210 Rock Creek Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Agent of the Company is Corporation Consultants, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on October 29, 2024.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Law Offices

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300

Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419

Telephone 402-392-1250

Facsimile 402-392-0816

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF HIDDEN ROOTS HEALING LLC

Hidden Roots Healing LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been dissolved and is winding up its activities in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Persons having claims against the Company must submit them in writing to Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, Attention Kathryn A. Glissman, at 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Any claim submitted to the Company shall contain the following information with respect to such claim: the name of the claimant, a description of the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim, and the date on which the claim arose. A claim against the Company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the third publication of this Notice of Dissolution.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

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

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is Bell A Toga, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 10308 South 23rd Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is John Hassett, 10308 South 23rd Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. This limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACACIA WELLNESS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that ACACIA WELLNESS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: DARREN R. CARLSON, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 29, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson, Organizer

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FAMILY TIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given that FAMILY TIES, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 3512 N 163rd Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and commenced business on October 29, 2024. The registered agent of the limited liability company is Andrew Arkfeld and his office is located at 3512 N 163rd Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney

DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC

17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118

Telephone 402-504-1300

Notice of Dissolution of Organization of SIMPLE LIFT NEBRASKA LLC

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

Doug Wilwerding, a Member of the Company, was the person responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the Company. All claims against the Company must be made in writing to 18520 Vancamp Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68130 and must include (1) the amount of the claim; (2) the basis of the claim; and (3) all documentation supporting the claim, including, without limitation, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this notice. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

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

1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

The name of the Company is ARRB Buettner LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 17310 Soldier Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Andrew J. Buettner, 17310 Soldier Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. This limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NONPROFIT NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act. The name of the corporation is Women’s Film Collective a Nebraska non-profit, public benefit corporation. The Corporation commenced its existence on 10/09/2024, and its duration shall be perpetual. The name of the registered agent is USCA, Inc. and the address of the initial registered office is 1102 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102. The corporation shall have members. The name and street address of the incorporator is as follows: Patience Glenn, President and Director, 19641 W Street, Omaha, NE 68135.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER SOLAS I SIDECAR I, LLC

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

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HANGER HARDWARE AND SUPPLY, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hanger Hardware and Supply, 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. First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KIMBERLY R. JIROVSKY, 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 Kimberly R. Jirovsky, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1502 Two Mile Road, Cedar Bluffs,

NE 68015. 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 October 22, 2024, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Member(s), as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

By: LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Piper E. Wegener, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been dissolved by act of the Company with the consent of its sole Member. A statement of Dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State on October 22, 2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the company have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the company have been distributed to its Members. Those parties having claims against the Company shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Piper E. Houlton, 2802 S. 39 th St., Omaha, NE 68105. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The company affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Piper E. Houlton, Member. The company has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Piper E. Houlton, Member

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.

10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EMALIE PRICE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Emalie Price, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 500 South Polk Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68046 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. The Company is organized to render nursing services.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR CCCP&M NO. 3, LLC

A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for CCCP&M No. 3, LLC (the “Company”) on October 22, 2024. The address of the Company’s designated office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION

1. The name of the Corporation is GMDREX INC

2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: GMDREX INC, 16339 Ohio Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116, and the Registered Agent at such address is Alisa Crouch.

4. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 18, 2024.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Alisa Crouch, 16339 Ohio Street, Omaha, NE 68116 and Darla Anderson, 15595 walnut Circle, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF 26 HOLDINGS, L.L.C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 26 Holdings, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 4, 2024. If you have a claim against the Company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) Your name or the name of your company; (2) The nature of your claim; (3) The amount of your claim; and (4) The date your claim arose. Please forward the above- referenced information to Wade Mayfield, 17607 Englewood Street, Omaha, NE 68135. Claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West. Dodge Road Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF WHISPERING PINE STABLES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Whispering Pine Stables, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 28, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Karen E. Vroman, as the member of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 21302 Ida Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is FAITH BROTHERS BBQ, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska.The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Frank Schuette, Member and Manager

Jake Craven, Member and Manager

Connor W. Orr, Organizer

9375 Burt Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Whitmore Law Office LLC

7602 Pacific Street Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Notice of Organization

Notice is hereby given that Shawsquatch Adventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11319 Manderson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is Nicholas Shaw, 11319 Manderson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Company was formed on October 17, 2024. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR CCCP&M NO. 4, LLC

A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for CCCP&M No. 4, LLC (the “Company”) on October 22, 2024. The address of the Company’s designated office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RICKLEY PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Rickley Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 12721 S. 82nd St. Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 29, 2024 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LONGSHOT 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 Longshot Investments, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 12808 Augusta Avenue, Omaha, NE 68144 . 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 October 29, 2024 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR GARDEN GLEN HC6, LLC

A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State for Garden Glen HC6, LLC (the “Company”) on December 15, 2023. The address of the Company’s designated office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address for the Company’s registered agent is Carl J. Troia, Jr., 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BLUE MOOSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blue Moose Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 4, 2024. If you have a claim against the Company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) Your name or the name of your company; (2) The nature of your claim; (3) The amount of your claim; and (4) The date your claim arose. Please forward the above-referenced information to Kristina McCallum, P.O. Box 18454, Golden, Colorado 80402. Claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years after the publication of this notice.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West. Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 15, 2024, final November 29, 2024

Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP

2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BITE ME PET TREATS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that BITE ME PET TREATS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 25, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SPECIALIZED PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Specialized Psychiatric Associates, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 23, 2024, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Member. Anne K. Conroy, PhD, as manager of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 2214 South 146th Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. A claim against the company is barred unless an action

to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Notice is herby given that The LSR Group LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 114 S 93rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68114. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Tim Robinson, 114 S 93rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68114. The Company is member-managed.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PINE CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pine Creek Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1405 North 205th Street, Suite 140, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Parker Industries, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Roxxon Energy, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that Queen Industries, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 22, 2024.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF RUBY HOLDCO INC.

1. The name of the Ruby Holdco Inc.

2. The Registered Office of the Corporation is 4428 South 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137, and the Registered Agent at such address is J. Christopher Johnson.

3. The Corporation is authorized to issue 400 shares, having a par value of $25.00 each.

4. The name and address of the incorporator are Daniel McDowell, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The corporate existence began on October 25, 2024, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Notice is hereby given that VIVIAN R HERNDON COUNSELING, P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation, has been dissolved by act of the Corporation with the consent of its sole Shareholder. Articles of Dissolution were filed with the Secretary of State on October 31st, 2024. All known debts, obligations and liabilities of the corporation have been paid or otherwise provided for, and all remaining property and assets of the corporation have been distributed to its Shareholders. Those parties having claims against the Corporation shall state the name and address of the claimant, amount and basis of the claim, and the date the claim arose and mail the same to Vivian R. Herndon at 5323 S 158th Circle, Omaha, NE 68135. All claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the first publication of this notice. The corporation affairs and distribution of assets have been managed by Vivian R. Herndon, Shareholder. The corporation has no remaining assets, and all liabilities have been paid or duly provided for. Vivian R. Herndon, Shareholder

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

LAMSON DUGAN and MURRAY LLP

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

NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION OF EJW CONSULTING, LLC

Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company that was formed under the laws of the State of Michigan has completed the domestication procedure to Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is EJW Consulting, LLC. The Certificate of Organization electing to be treated as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 21, 2024. The initial designated office for the company is 1305 S. 96th Street, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the company’s registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

Notice is hereby given that TWS Property Management, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 14438 County Road P12, Blair, Nebraska 68008. 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 October 18, 2024.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

Notice is hereby given that Dragon Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 11906 S. 52nd Street, Papillion, NE 68133. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Dennis Edward O’Connell, 11906 S. 52nd Street, Papillion, NE 68133.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is given that Legacy Ventures II, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on September 4, 2024, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of the dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of the remaining assets are to be distributed to its members. The manager will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Legacy Ventures II, L.L.C., please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of the claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims should be mailed to Swanson Bernard LLC, Attn: Matthew Bock at 4600 Madison Ave., Suite 600, Kansas City, Missouri 64112. A claim against Legacy Ventures II, L.L.C. is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF WAITT CARLSON, LLC

Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Waitt Carlson, LLC, has been amended to change the Designated Office Address to 11106 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 24, 2024.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CHRIS D. BERENS, C.P.A., P.C NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Chris D. Berens, C.P.A., P.C., a Nebraska professional corporation (the “Corporation”), filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 31, 2024, effective December 31, 2024, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. Chris D. Berens, as President of the Corporation, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is COLORADO HOME COLLECTION, LLC.

2. The street address of the initial designated office is 412 N. 97th Court, Omaha, NE 68114. The Registered Agent is Nancy Yearsley and the Registered Agent’s address is 412 N. 97th Court, Omaha, NE 68114.

3. The general nature of the Company is online and retail sales.

4. The Company commenced on October 28, 2024, and shall have perpetual existence.

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

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ARC RENTALS, LLC

The name of the limited liability company is ARC Rentals, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6811 South 49th Terrace, Omaha, NE 68117. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Rebecca Cavada, 6811 South 49th Terrace, Omaha, NE 68117.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Charles L. Grimes, Attorney

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRAFTED BUILDERS, LLC

Notice is hereby given that CRAFTED BUILDERS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 1158 South 7th Street, Ashland, Nebraska 68003. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 18, 2024, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company. The initial Manager of the Company is Jessica L. Grimm whose address is 1158 S. 7th Street, Ashland, NE 68003. Charles L. Grimes, Organizer

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

VP EB, LLC organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Its designated and principal office address is 8264 Hascall St., #204, Omaha, NE. Its registered agent is Bradley A. Boyum at 1227 S. 119th St., Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication November 1, 2024, final November 15, 2024

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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION

1. The name of the Company is CDL LARSEN FARMS, LLC.

2. The street address of the initial designated office is 2224 S. 186th St., Omaha, NE 68130. The Registered Agent is Linda M. Larsen Kucera and the Registered Agent’s address is 2224 S. 186th St., Omaha, NE 68130.

3. The general nature of the Company is farm and real estate management.

4. The Company commenced on October 28, 2024, and shall have perpetual existence.

5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Managing Member(s), the President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Craig F. Martin, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114

NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMBERMATT HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is AMBERMATT HOLDINGS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 25705 Blondo St., Waterloo, NE 68069. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 31, 2024 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COUNTRY HOPI COLLECTIVE CARE, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hopi collective Care, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 6795 Emmet Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Alicia Villescas 6795 Emmet Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The limited liability company commenced business on August 27, 2024. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business shall have perpetual existence.

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X 72ND & P STREET, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X 72nd & P Street, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 920 South 107th Avenue, Suite 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC

9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

Notice of Organization

Notice is here by given that a limited liability company has been formed under the name of Dawn & Brawny, LLC. The registered agent is Yong Hansen, 507 N 18th Street, Ashland, NE 68003. The address of the designated office is 507 N 18th Street, Ashland, NE 68003. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company commenced on October 21 st , 2024 and has perpetual existence. The affairs of the limited liability company are to be conducted by its members until such time as their successors(s) are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Dawn & Brawny, LLC

Yong Hansen 507 N 18th Street

Ashland, NE 68003

First publication November 8, 2024, final November 22, 2024

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: BEAUTIFUL LIFE DD SERVICES.

Name of Applicant: Beautiful Life Adult Care LLC

Address: 4205 S. 96TH STREET #1, OMAHA, NE 68127

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: November 5, 2024

General nature of business: Developmental Disability Services. Paul Kini, Member.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication November 15, 2024

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME

Trade Name to be registered is: SPECIAL LEATHER AND GIFT.

Name of Applicant: Orentas, LLC

Address: 16504 WEIR STREET, OMAHA, NE 68135

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: 05/09/2024.

General nature of business: Handcrafted customizable gifts. Rebecca Queensland.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative

First publication November 15, 2024

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LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP

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PAPILLION LA VISTA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

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NEBRASKA HEALTH NETWORK

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KONTEMPO/KO & CO. STUDIOS/THE GRIND COFFEEHOUSE

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OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

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