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How I got into the business: I grew up in the construction industry and it has always felt like home.

Accomplishments or milestones: I will be graduating with my master’s degree in December of this year.

First job: Astro Buildings.

Biggest career break: Taking over my first project.

The toughest part of the job: Trying to figure out how to be more efficient while keeping safety as a number one priority.

The best advice I have received: Find a company that knows you could leave at any time but treats you in way that makes you never want to leave.

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Mentor who has helped the most in my career: Dr. Kelli Herstein (UNL/UNO) was my college advisor and helped me get through both undergraduate and graduate level courses. She kept me motivated and encouraged me even after I started my career at AOI. Outside interests: I love baking and cooking in the kitchen, but I hate cleaning up my mess afterwards.

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MATTHEW GULSVIG PRINCIPAL, DLR GROUP

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported that the latest Architectural Billings Index increased from 55.6 points to 56.6 points between August and September.

ABIs greater than “50” represent gains in nonresidential construction activity. In fact, ABI performance in the last eight months is reportedly “among the highest ever seen” following recession periods, underscoring

“just how strong the bounce back has been this year.”

When asked about the state of architecture in the metro, DLR Group Principal, AIA architect and LEED Accredited Professional, Matthew Gulsvig, referenced the billings index.

“This indicator represents a positive outlook for future work in the region,” he said.

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“The architecture profession is experiencing many of the same dynamics that other industries are experiencing related to the pandemic; for example, construction material and labor availability have a direct impact on the outcome of a building.”

While no one can anticipate material availability with absolute certainty, Gulsvig continued, teams setting project budgets

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and schedules need to consider the potential challenges and setbacks of “on demand” approaches.

Gulsvig also addressed the “state of aesthetics” in the built environment.

“Omaha has many great buildings and vibrant spaces to experience; however, like other cities, there are also areas that could be improved,” he said. “There is a tendency

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LOCAL FIRMS SEE DEMAND CONVERGE WITH SHORTAGES We are fortunate to have several of the top 10 firms headquartered in town, and this means there are job openings for many graduates. It also means that a restless practitioner may wish to either change jobs or to start a new firm.

- CURT FIELD, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES

to seek out a comparison with other cities or buildings, which makes me think of a quote, ‘If the grass is always greener in your neighbor’s yard, it might be time to tend to your yard.’ Ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In my eyes, Omaha’s architecture is uniquely beautiful.”

Omaha vs. the rest With a higher per capita count of architecture firms than most places, Principal Architect Curt Field of Prochaska & Associates said Omaha has always been an extremely competitive market.

“We are fortunate to have several of the top 10 firms headquartered in town, and this means there are job openings for many graduates,” he said. “It also means that a restless practitioner may wish to either change jobs or to start a new firm.”

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In fact, he added, many startups sprang from larger, nationally-known brands.

“The larger firms have been actively pursuing work beyond the Omaha market, and even beyond the Midwest markets, but have also been extremely competitive locally,” he said.

“Also, there has been, until very recently, very favorable economic conditions in Omaha conducive to new projects, and both personal and corporate capital expenditures.”

“Exciting trends,” according to Field, abound in the firm’s niche of public and municipal projects – replacement or remodel of schools, police and fire stations, courthouses and correctional facilities.

“We are somewhat dependent upon the public potential to see infrastructure expenses as necessary and timely, as many of our projects require financing via passage of a public bond,” he said.

Additionally, neighborhoods such as North Omaha, Midtown-Blackstone, north downtown and West Farm-Boys Town have enjoyed a resurgence and reinvestment.

“Projects planned for these neighborhoods must often fit aesthetically with older iconic structures, and yet be appealing,” Field said.

As its work has involved historic rehab and adaptive reuse, Field noted they have sought to understand how these projects appeal to the public; for instance, a new hotel in a redeveloped near-downtown neighborhood.

The future is bright

Brian Akert, architect with Holland Basham Architects summed up the market with an enthusiastic, “Extremely busy!”

“There are multiple exciting urban redevelopment projects coming out of the ground right now with the redevelopment of the Crossroads Mall, the Riverfront and Gene Leahy Mall,” Akert said.

He added these projects are spurring others along the peripheries.

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Oriented Development (TOD) corridor that is served by Metro’s new ORBT rapid bus transit line,” he said.

A fair amount of work is going into designs before they are made public.

“There is still groundwork happening to get many more projects off the ground that will be released in the following few months,” he said.

Akert attributed this ramp-up to low interest rates and “pent-up demand from 2020.”

He was upbeat about the new infill multifamily developments in the I-680 corridor and along public transit lines, as well as the “large urban development projects” ability to spin off more activity.

HDR’s Managing Principal and Architect Matt Whaley referred to a rebound from this time a year ago.

“There are substantially more opportunities on the horizon across multiple markets,” he said.

“Many of these projects are already in design or construction and will make a significant impact on

the quality of our community when complete.”

While he acknowledged the impact of the pandemic on work volume, in many cases, it “simply caused owners to defer investments.”

“We are seeing many of the delayed projects starting up again,” Whaley added. “There are a significant number of new projects emerging from the planning stages.”

Trends worth talking about, for Whaley, included owners moving forward with return-tooffice strategies.

“Some clients are reviewing the impacts from the past 18 months and are taking the opportunity to retool their approach,” he said. “This is leading to a lot of innovation and a meaningful evaluation of existing workspace needs.”

With no shortage of growth and redevelopment in the city, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture’s Seraphim Carlson Mullins concurred that it’s an exciting time to be in design.

“Much of this design is pushing boundaries and looks markedly different than architecture of the

past,” said Mullins, who is tasked with APMA’s employee engagement, career development and corporate culture activities.

She referred to opportunities that align with the firm’s tenets of putting people first, advancing design and building communities.

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“Within our own firm, we see new ideas generated as leaders emerge,” Mullins said.

“Our team is passionate and dedicated to the things that have gotten us to where we are today. As an Omaha native, it’s fun to see different neighborhoods coming to life in

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new ways and Omaha attracting people from other places.”

Designers’ handiwork

DLR Group’s Gulsvig offset three notable projects/design achievements: Omaha’s Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, the RTG Medical Office Building in Fremont and the General Fire and Safety Building of Omaha.

Kimpton presents not a “recreation” but a “celebration” of the spirit and heritage of the original 1915 Blackstone Hotel. As one of the first Kimpton franchise properties, Gulsvig said the firm blended old and new across its renovation and new construction spanning 46,000 square feet; for instance, retaining its original flooring and design details.

At the time of this writing, the new corporate headquarters for traveling health care staffing firm, RTG Medical, was around 75% completed.

Gulsvig referenced the incorporation of indoor fitness, yoga studios and refresh zones, with each feature reflecting a different geographic experience — from coasts to mountains — to guide the visitor through the building. Additionally,

the 50,000-square-foot mixed-use space is reportedly flexible to allow for strategic and rapid 30% to 40% growth.

Lastly, General Fire & Safety’s new building, in part, incorporates what Gulsvig described as the latest industry technology; for instance, a hydro room for testing water pressure and a hoist beam to move heavy equipment, safely. Additional

features within the 15,600-square-foot space include a training room that doubles as a learning lab, with examples of components to educate employees and guests.

Over 20 years ago, Prochaska & Associates began working for counties on law enforcement centers. And, last year, Field said they completed the largest facility for Washington County in

Blair: a 120-bed jail, new sheriff’s offices and district courts, with an extensive remodel of the historic courthouse. Current work includes a larger 154-bed Adams County facility in Hastings.

Joint police and fire facilities, such its 2019 joint space in Marshalltown, Iowa and police/fire/ municipal office in McCook, represent a trend.

While, more recently, in-house engineers have

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There are multiple exciting urban redevelopment projects coming out of the ground right now with the redevelopment of the Crossroads Mall, the Riverfront and Gene Leahy Mall.

- BRIAN AKERT, ARCHITECT, HOLLAND BASHAM ARCHITECTS

worked on engineering-only projects and a long-running Omaha Parks and Recreation relationship led to a highly visible relighting project for the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, according to Field.

“Since then, we have been approached by other municipalities considering similar projects,” he said.

A void in educating younger students who require skilled nursing care led to a three-facility initiative in Omaha with Children’s Respite Care Center (CRCC), while educational projects more broadly have developed into a “serious niche” for the firm. For example, Florence Elementary School presented “an unusual opportunity” to assist with

the addition of a new Boys and Girls Club to the neighborhood, he said.

Last, but certainly not least for Prochaska & Associates, its work with Vietnam War veterans who desired a memorial in the metro area. “[They] needed from our firm a more altruistic approach, as this group began with no source of funding,” Field said. “Since then, the group has secured a nice piece of land in Sarpy County adjacent to Werner ballpark and the new veteran’s cemetery, and has secured a great deal more funding, and favorable publicity.”

A groundbreaking is slated for next spring.

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Among projects isolated by Holland Basham’s Akert, the Micah House Daycare, Heartland Family Service Campus and Kids Can Community Center reflect three nonprofit spaces to support the community. Of course, “everyone knows the corner of 72nd and Dodge,” he said, referring to how the former Crossroads Mall site presents one of the most-watched potential projects for at least the past couple of decades.

When asked about why he highlighted such projects, Akert referred to their potential to make a lasting impact on the local community, which he said has always been important for the firm. He also noted local clients are working

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- SERAPHIM CARLSON MULLINS, HUMAN RESOURCES, ALLEY POYNER MACCHIETTO ARCHITECTURE

with Holland Basham in municipalities outside of the Omaha; for instance, Fort Worth, Texas.

Notables highlighted by HDR’s Whaley are in the health care, construction and education spaces Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Hubbard Center for Children; Kiewit’s Global headquarters and the Kiewit Luminarium.

“Over the last decade,” Whaley explained of Children’s, “the hospital reached capacity in their existing facilities and decided to grow — in scope and space — to continue to meet the needs of children and families in the region.”

The result: An “ambitious” expansion that transforms a confined urban site into a 10-story hospital — double the size of its predecessor with 100 more beds, and new services and features.

Kiewit’s new headquarters, according to Whaley, reaffirms its community commitment and was built in the north downtown to encourage neighborhood development. The facility spans seven stories and 180,000 square feet, and supports 650 employees. The Luminarium was characterized as an “innovative community space and learning environment for hands-on experiences” in STEM for children aged 6 and older. Opening is slated for 2023.

Mullins highlighted APMA’s Joslyn Art Museum addition that will house the acquired works of the Phillip G. Schrager Collection of Contemporary Art. Its design reorients the museum’s entrance (increasing visibility from the street), extends the atrium, and interweaves the landscape, such as its sculpture garden.

The multi-phased Millwork Commons project in NoDo (North Downtown) includes renovating historically significant structures, new mixeduse spaces and multi-modal transportation infrastructure. To create an active neighborhood, the district is poised to feature park and plaza spaces, anchored by a community green.

APMA’s work with Southeast Community College is to “reimagine and reinvigorate” its student services areas at the Lincoln main campus (including 100,000 square feet of new and renovated space for growth and expansion).

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is poised to be the only institution of its kind in the world with a museum dedicated to the works of Samuel Bak. The $23 million Bak Museum and Academic Learning Center will reportedly be housed in the former College of Education building, Kayser Hall. The 88-yearold painter is a Holocaust survivor whose

8,000-plus works visually illustrate and explore associated realities, trauma and even hope for humanity. At UNMC, APMA is partnering on the $45 million renovation and redevelopment of the former Omaha Steel Works facility. The 140,000-sqaure-foot Catalyst Innovation Hub is reportedly designed to transform innovation technology ideas into marketable ventures.

On the horizon If architects stay busy, Holland Basham’s Akert said adding great talent will be the challenge.

“With the unemployment rate as low as it is in Omaha right now, coupled with how many projects are being designed, there are plenty of job opportunities for architects and designers in the Omaha metro,” he said.

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Field said Prochaska & Associates has always promoted itself as a “well-oiled machine,” valuing experience, competency and innovation, while keeping abreast of newer design and technology trends.

“Often, this means we must recruit new graduates or simply replace those in our firm who retire,” he said.

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Its optimistic the “double-punch” of the pandemic and scarce building materials will be overcome as the public realizes expenditures must be made in renewal, and renewal remains feasible due to low interest rates.

“Our office, like most, has not really hired significantly in the last couple of years,” Field said.

“But we believe this will need to change in the near future.”

Field said if one travels to nearby communities outside of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area, examples of new construction and neighborhood renewal continue despite the public health crisis — with Minneapolis, Kansas City and Des Moines undertaking “very ambitious downtownbased projects.” In Nebraska, he indicated Norfolk’s downtown renewal successes have garnered positive attention.

He summed up: “We perceive these trends as facing the greater difficulty of overcoming initial developer hesitancy. And, once public opinion

appears to be solidly in favor or a particular neighborhood enjoys a degree of success, many other developers appear to be motivated to consider similar (or smaller) projects.”

HDR’s Whaley expressed similar sunny local and regional outlooks, given considerable strength surrounding us.

“We are seeing consistent growth in most markets,” he said. “Given the positive outlook, we are continuing to invest in opportunities across the Great Plains region.”

Job-wise, opportunities are at all levels.

“It is a demanding field,” he said. “But it is incredibly rewarding to develop meaningful designs that solve complex problems and impact peoples’ lives on a daily basis.”

According to Mullins, as APMA is aiming to hire new talent, the firm is guided by a people-first approach and employees and new hires alike are supported with flexibility and professional growth amid an evolving workplace.

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EQUITABLE BANK BUILDS ON ELKHORN AREA GROWTH Equitable Bank’s second Omaha location at 20112 Pierce St. in Elkhorn has opened in one of the most financially dynamic areas of the state. However, Community Bank President Doug Nodgaard — a 37-year industry veteran — said the $3.5 million investment in the land and building needs to be tempered with an admonishment: “Service is the ultimate form of respect.”

The new 4,300-square-foot location in a retail flex-space building has 10 employees. Equitable Bank’s other Omaha location at 10855 West Dodge Road, with six employees, is part of a state-wide full-service community bank with additional locations in North Platte and Grand Island.

Overall, Equitable Bank has 80 employees. Fremont native Brandi Peatrowsky, with a 13-year background in financial services, is manager of the Elkhorn facility.

Building a family Nodgaard said he remembers at age 7 or 8 when he and his mom, a legal assistant who did work for U.S. Senator Roman Hruska, would visit the former Center Bank near 42nd & Center streets to make routine financial transactions. He said the precision and professionalism of the tellers helped him build a respect for

the importance of customer service with small $5 and $10 deposits.

Years later as a young banker at Douglas County Bank & Trust, a mentor drove home the cliche’ “It’s the customer that signs your paycheck.”

“It’s the little things that add up building the customer relationship,” Nodgaard said. “Answering the phone call on the first ring, offering the person who walks into our office a beverage and greeting them appropriately remain important and help differentiate our services from those of our larger competition.”

The Elkhorn facility, southeast of 204th & Pacific streets, offers flexibility for growth as Nodgaard and his staff enhance the market share in one of the city’s fastest-developing and wealthiest areas. The objective is to attract a younger demographic in both customers and employees. The firm offers full-time employees with at least one year of service participation in an employee stock ownership program, a decision that Nodgaard feels encourages a greater degree of engagement with a pride in ownership.

“We want parents and kids to come into this facility,” he said, stressing the investment in technology and digital banking platform.

A centerpiece of attention in the lobby is a $16,000 coin-counting machine

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In a family it may start with a savings account, then progress to a small business loan, and then a first mortgage.

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that is an attraction for kids as well as parents who run concession stands at games and community fundraisers.

While such equipment is an anomaly today, the 59-year-old Nodgaard said, it sends a strong message to both youth and the community overall.

Community focus Since 2013, Equitable Bank’s deposits have increased six-fold and employment numbers are up four-fold.

Nodgaard said newer customers are queried as to how the services of Equitable Bank compared to those offered by their former financial institution. For example, two-income households appreciate the convenience of Saturday morning availability and the relationship opportunities that can flourish from a community banking approach.

“In a family it may start with a savings account, then progress to a small business loan, and then a first mortgage,” he said. “We have a long-term vision on relationship building and needs for additional products or services may not show up for five years or more.”

As an instructor and committee member of the Nebraska Bankers Association, Nodgaard said veteran bankers know that about 80% of bank preference is based on what institution the parents used.

Traditionally, community institutions such as Equitable Bank have grown via placing a strong emphasis on operational efficiencies and minimizing overhead by

making more judicious decisions regarding branch expansions.

“It’s enabled us to best compete with the larger banks and it is done with the knowledge that we don’t have as much room for error,” Nodgaard said.

A one-year goal is to grow deposits by 10%.

Three to five years down the road will likely see the increased use of interactive teller machines (ITMs) with live tellers. The technology will require an investment of at least $100,000 per machine and it will augment the alternatives available to community bank customers.

Nodgaard said there will always be an important niche for community bankers to go the extra mile in a one-to-one relationship with customers. Examples of these efforts include a banker trying to troubleshoot a customer problem right up against deadline and a credit issue while riding his personal vehicle through a car wash line, helping an engineer who needed an exemption to a credit limit while traveling during the holidays in Seattle, or assisting a honeymooning couple with a debit card with a worn and smeared 3 that looked like an 8.

“We’ve found that in such cases the attention we give to helping them is appreciated to the point where they will often bring all of their business to us,” he said. “Banking is a person-to-person, relationship business and we think we’re good at building the relationships.”

Equitable Bank traces its roots back to 1882 as Grand Island Building & Loan Association. In 2015, depositors and shareholders of Equitable Bank voted to approve a stock conversion making the institution one of the few banks in Nebraska to become a fully traded stock company as Equitable Financial Corp.

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LEADING LAWYERR

WOMEN WHO rock AMY L. LAWRENSON, PARTNER, BAIRD HOLM

EMPOWERED WOMEN empower AMY LAWRENSON ADVANCES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION IN LAW As a student majoring in political science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Amy L. Lawrenson interned with the legislature in her home state of South Dakota.

“For the first time ever, I met a female attorney,” Lawrenson recalled.

“I was 20 and I had never met a female attorney. That blows my mind in retrospect and shines light on why I was impressed with her. That started me down the path to law school and the rest is history.”

In 2004, she would receive her Bachelor of Arts degree. Three years later, Lawrenson would earn her Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law. Today, she is a partner at Baird Holm, LLC. With a family rooted in farming, Lawrenson said real estate was a natural path for her.

“Like my grandfather and my uncles before me, I ‘work’ the land, albeit in a different fashion,” she said. “Being familiar with acres as a measurement has definitely come in handy in my career.

“My specialization is renewable energy. It also allowed me to marry together my practice specializations of leasing, land use, permitting and construction.”

Lawrenson can see how the renewable developments infuse much-needed tax monies and infrastructure improvements into rural communities — like the one she called home as a child.

Lawrenson found transitional work was typically “less adversarial and more collaborative.”

“I liked that,” she said. “Today, I love that most of my projects are about achieving common goals that all parties can get behind and celebrate when completed.”

Additionally, what was initially a gloomy time to embark on a career (the not-so-great recession of 2007), ended up being a rather fortuitous time for Lawrenson, in retrospect. She would go on to exit the legal industry and enter the world of retirement and large-scale institutional investment products while working with Mutual of Omaha.

“I loved my time at Mutual and planned to stay there for my career until a prior colleague convinced me to talk to Baird Holm,” she said. “As the economy rebounded, there was a shortage of real estate attorneys, which presented an opportunity for me to re-enter the field. When I met with Baird Holm, I could instantly tell it would be a great environment for me to advance my career, something I believed would take much longer in a corporate position.”

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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

BY MICHELLE LEACH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA KAPLAN

A prolonged issue for the advancement of women is some women treating success as a limited resource; that there is only room for one woman at the top or that another woman’s success reduces or limits their own opportunities for success. That’s just not the case.

- AMY L. LAWRENSON, PARTNER, BAIRD HOLM

She joined as associate attorney in Baird Holm’s real estate practice group in 2012. Since that time, she rounded out her real estate experience with finance and corporate law work, eventually focusing on leasing, sales and acquisitions, construction and renewable energy.

She advanced to partner in 2017 and has been recognized as a leader for a range of community, industry, nonprofit and business organizations.

These include Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy graduate and steering committee member, the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Leadership Omaha (Class 40), and a 2018 Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 winner.

“While [the downturn] caused me to exit the industry for several years, my time away actually ended up providing me some exceptional transactional and corporate experience to re-enter the field once the market started to rebound,” Lawrenson summed up.

INSPIRED BY AND empowering OTHERS

In Lawrenson’s office hang two pictures by the artist Dee D’Amico.

“She drew one in the early 1990s and the other in the late 2000s,” Lawrenson said. “It is a picture of all of the parties to a real estate transaction in a boat trying to row in the same direction to bring a deal to close.

“In the earlier picture, all of the parties are white men. In the later, the parties are diverse in gender and race. I love these pictures and what they represent for the changes in the field.”

Naturally, Lawrenson is also a member of the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee — alongside her chairing the women’s initiative, agribusiness and renewable energy industry group.

“I’ve been lucky to follow in the paths of some incredible women in both the real estate and legal fields,” she said. “Baird Holm has the highest percentage of women attorneys for a firm our size in the region, which gave me multiple women with 30 to 40 years of experience to learn from.”

Likewise, she said of the local Commercial Real Estate Women’s group, CREW Omaha: “Provided great women contacts with extensive experience.”

Lawrenson underscored the notion of “empowered women empower women.”

“A prolonged issue for the advancement of women is some women treating success as a limited resource; that there is only room for one woman at the top or that another woman’s success reduces or limits their own opportunities for success,” she explained. “That’s just not the case. For women to truly be successful, we have to help, mentor, and sponsor other women.”

As well-rounded as Lawrenson’s career has been, her life outside of the office and practice is also multi-faceted; she graduated from the Institute for Career Advancement Needs Influence Leadership Program (Class 58) and Women’s Fund of Omaha Circles (Class 8).

“Those who know me know there is nothing I’m more passionate about than, one, the advancement of women and girls and, two, cats,” she said.

In fact, to the latter passion, Lawrenson currently serves on the board of directors at Felius Cat Café.

The former passion also reflects Lawrenson’s near-term goals: This January, she’ll be stepping into the role as president of the board of directors of Girl’s Inc. of Omaha.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?R

40 under 40 AMEE ZETZMAN, CO-OWNER, ALL MAKES

ALL IN THE family

AMEE ZETZMAN ADVANCES MULTI-GENERATIONAL ALL MAKES Amee Zetzman has made a career out of coming home. The fourthgeneration co-owner of All Makes started her career in public accounting before joining the erstwhile family firm, for example. And, truth be told, serving many of the firm’s clients — to say nothing of the company’s 80-plus employees — feels a lot like visiting relatives, too.

“I know it sounds so cliché, but we are a family business and we treat our team and our customers like they’re family,” she said. “If you call our main number, a human is going to answer the phone. And that human is going to find another human to help you with whatever challenge you may be experiencing.

“It’s our name and reputation on the line. We not only are going to sell a quality product at a good price, but we are going to service it if there is a challenge.”

FAMILY legacy

The fingerprints of the previous generations — dating back to 1918 when Russian immigrant Harry Ferer founded All Makes Typewriter Co. — can be found throughout All Makes today. But just as the periodic name changes suggest (to All

Makes Office Equipment Co. in 1960, today colloquially known as All Makes), the company didn’t survive without adaptation. That includes the present generation of ownership, Zetzman and her brother Jeff Kavich, who are as much about the company’s future as it’s storied past.

“Since my brother and I have officially taken over, we have several new locations — Kearney, Columbus and we have representation in North Platte now,” Zetzman said. “Our reach in the state of Nebraska has increased in combination with our ability to do projects in other markets. We have a client who we just did a hundred locations for around the United States.”

The product line has also multiplied under current leadership, an extension of the firm’s oldest operating principles. When Ferer founded the company — later to be passed to son-in-law Lazier Kavich, Zetzman’s grandfather — one of his products was an Ediphone, a state-of-the-art dictating machine invented by Thomas Edison. This focus on office technology waned for a time, lately to become a focal point, to great success.

“Our company started selling typewriters and I think we went through

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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA KAPLAN

We watched our dad work with his father. We saw how that worked, what we liked about it and maybe what we didn’t.

- AMEE ZETZMAN, CO-OWNER, ALL MAKES

the motions with technology for a time,” she said. “Jeff and I got much more involved in that side and it has truly grown exponentially in the last couple years.”

Working with family is a corporate art form all its own, Zetzman said, extending past job responsibilities right down to job titles.

“We alternate. That’s my dad’s concept,” she said. “In Omaha, Jeff holds the title president and CEO and I am CFO. But in all other locations — Des Moines, Lincoln, Kearney, Columbus – I am president and CEO. So, I generally like to call us co-owners. It’s easier.”

Titles aside, it takes work, experience and even the occasional pointed discussion to keep everyone performing according to their skill set and moving the company forward.

“We watched our dad work with his father. We saw how that worked, what we liked about it and maybe what we didn’t,” she said. “We always tell the truth, which I think gets in the way in other people’s situations, and we are always 100% honest with each other. Sometimes we don’t like what the other has to say, but we’re still family at the end of the day and we work through it.”

team BUILDER

Zetzman said the same principles apply when building a great team and she’s got enough 20- and 30-year employees to prove it.

“I think building a team that can act in your absence with clarity and confidence is one of the most important things that you can do,” she said. “I feel that we’ve

done a great job of building an excellent team that can take the ball when we need them to. They can act autonomously.”

“Amee doesn’t ask anybody to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.

She’s very engaged,” said Doug Schuring, company vice president who’s known Zetzman for decades. “If there’s something going on with a client, if her schedule allows, she absolutely will be there. She doesn’t shirk anything off to anybody else. I don’t know of any other dealership principle in the Omaha area that’s as engaged as she is.”

HARD TO shock

That involvement was in high demand during COVID-19 and the ripple effects of supply chain disruptions. It’s a period Zetzman, a 2003 Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, describes as one of the most challenging of her career.

“The situations of the last 18 months are times I have just never seen us have to pivot so many different ways,” she said. “We literally had a container ship carrying photocopier parts go down in the middle of the ocean. I watched our manufacturer pivot, remake the parts and charter a plane from Japan. It’s the lengths to which our team and manufacturers have gone to.

“It’s hard to shock me these days, because of some of the things that we have dealt with. It’s been truly unbelievable at times.”

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COMMON GOAL

TECH acquisition JOHN LEIFERMAN, CEO, TEAM SOFTWARE

Super Powers

LINCOLN’S TEAM SOFTWARE ALIGNS WITH WORKWAVE When TEAM Software became the latest prize in a buying spree by without a doubt,” said John Leiferman, CEO of TEAM Software. “The WorkWave folks have been through more change more quickly than ours New Jersey-based WorkWave in September, the assumption by many was it have, but we were employee-owned, we sold to private equity in 2018 and signaled the end of one of the most underrated corporate success stories in we bought six companies ourselves. So, there’s been a lot of change over the city’s recent history. here, too. Despite that, our employees are overwhelmingly positive about the To the contrary, say executives on both sides of the deal, TEAM Software opportunity to work together with WorkWave.” may be primed for the biggest strides yet in its remarkable history. And why?

Because, as CEO David Giannetto noted, WorkWave knows when to leave well enough alone.

Market leader “There’s a difference between how we’ll operate and the legal structure,” If ever there was a case for protecting the golden goose, it’s TEAM Giannetto said. “Legally, they are completely part of WorkWave and fully Software, which produces company management software products owned. But WorkWave is really a family-of-brands concept. specifically for the cleaning, janitorial, security and facilities management “TEAM Software has some great things they’re doing and we don’t want service industries. In 33 years, the firm has grown into an international to derail them. At the same time, there’s some really great synergies here and market leader, maintaining offices in the United Kingdom and Australia, and if we step back and look at what things will be like three years from now, we employing 275 worldwide. can together create something that just doesn’t exist in the market today. So, Between this reach and WorkWave’s resources, Leiferman said the deal we have a really big view of what we’re trying to do as a new, larger company.” makes sense for both parties. He’s also excited about how the Lincoln firm has already been welcomed to the strategic table.

TEAM Software shares similar sentiments.

“The dynamic has been fantastic,” he said. “I look at WorkWave and I “Employees on both sides of this are feeling excitement, I would say,

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MIDLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL

BY DWAIN HEBDA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA SEMPEK

You put two companies together that are passionate about the same things and it creates a real one plus one equals four.

- JOHN LEIFERMAN, CEO, TEAM SOFTWARE

see us. We’re exactly the same — product-led, innovation-led, customers are most important, take care of your employees. You put two companies together that are passionate about the same things and it creates a real one plus one equals four.

“Do we have to figure some things out? Of course we do. You can’t invest in everything. But you want to invest in the things that make sense, that provide the right opportunities for us to grow and then feed that to development to go get it done.”

Flurry of acquisitions WorkWave has had a busy 2021, acquiring Michigan-based Real Green and its subsidiary Coalmarch (serving lawn, landscaping and pest control) in June and Utah-based Slingshot (serving call centers) in May. Counting TEAM Software, the new WorkWave will employ more than 1,000 and boast annual revenues in the realm of $250 million. Moreover, the new firm moves forward with name recognition and client loyalty to the respective brands intact.

“We tried to move into these other verticals over the years and we couldn’t create mass,” Giannetto said. “The truth is, you have TEAM Software over

there that is really good at what they do. If they tried to go into pest control they would struggle, and if we tried to go into lawn and landscape we’d struggle, because Real Green was dominant there.

“Our belief is, you can’t just buy market share and think you can run it.

You have to go get great teams of people who understand those industries and the customers in it and bring them together. That’s why when we merged the companies, even though it’s an acquisition, we looked at combining to create real value, not cutting to create more value on paper.”

The TEAM Software merger was completed at the end of September and attention now turns to integrating all of the new players. Top of mind is getting the teams to row together to increase market share and implement best practices, especially as the pandemic continues to reshape operations.

“We had our best quarter in the third quarter of 2020, in the midst of COVID,” Leiferman said. “It took some time, and there have been some ups and downs. It went to our reputation that you didn’t have to explain who TEAM Software was. You just had to say our solution was ready for them.

“You’ve still got to connect person-to-person at some point but today, it’s remote. I’d say from my point of view, sales is really no different than R&D — it happens wherever you happen to be. The best people can succeed whether they’re in an office or not.”

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With the return of events and the financial assistance made available to travel and tourism at the city, state, and federal levels, Lincoln’s hospitality sector is bouncing back, according to Luke Peltz, vice president of economic development at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

“The diversity of our industries across the city is a major strength,” he said. “Lincoln has major employers in all industries, and we don’t have the major highs that some communities experience but we also don’t have the major lows.”

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“We’ve seen, especially in the second half of 2021, an ongoing pent-up demand to travel, which we expect to continue in 2022,” Peltz said. “This has fueled significant increases in numbers of hotel rooms booked and the corresponding numbers of lodging and sales tax revenues generated.”

On the whole, Nebraska is emerging from the pandemic in a position of strength, according to Anthony L. Goins, director of Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED).

“Nebraska has an unemployment rate of 2%, the lowest in the nation and an all-time state low,” he said. “Our three metro areas all rank among America’s top 10 for low unemployment.”

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Silicon Prairie A few recent investments in Nebraska include an Amazon robotics fulfillment center in Sarpy County, an $85 million Dollar General distribution center in Blair, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing’s $200 million expansion to its Lincoln facility, Facebook’s $1.5 billion data center in Sarpy County, and Monolith Materials’ $1 billion expansion of its renewable-powered manufacturing facility near Hallam.

A key driver of Nebraska’s growth now is technology.

“Nebraska is home to some of the most prominent names in high-growth industries like insurtech, biotech, financial tech, sports tech, data and other cutting-edge sectors,” Goins said. “We’re talking about companies like Amazon, Facebook, Hudl, Opendorse, Spreetail and Flywheel. Aflac and Pacific Life are domiciled here. What it boils down to is, we are truly an emerging technology state.

People talk about the Silicon Prairie — in a few years, there’s reason to believe Nebraska will have earned a reputation as its capital.”

Kawasaki Motors Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp USA has four — soon to be five — divisions, three of them in Lincoln, according to Corporate Director of Administration Jason Hellbusch.

When the pandemic started, the firm closed down for a few weeks to prepare for the new safety protocol, which included implementing the use of masks and putting physical barriers where possible.

We’re investing a fairly large capital sum in our facility so we can increase production. That also involves the addition of about 550 new employees.

-JASON HELLBUSCH, CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION, KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORP USA

tire manufactured in the world, normally

The firm was in the final stages of

employed practices like masking, distancing,

produces a tremendous amount of carbon

finishing construction on its manufacturing

and cleaning,” Ostermeyer said. “We had

dioxide, but our technology produces the

facility when the pandemic hit.

zero cases of workplace spread and limited

same amount of carbon black without producing the CO2.”

“We had tremendous support from our workforce and leadership team as we

cases of COVID — in the single digits — over the past 18 months.”

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“Once we got the safety protocol written, purchased masks, and did all the alterations to the building we could, we brought everyone back,” Hellbusch said. “We’ve been running ever since and never had a big outbreak in our facility.”

After the pandemic hit, and the firm got back into production, it experienced rapid growth, especially in the consumer products and general purpose engines divisions.

“People couldn’t go to places they were used to [like restaurants] and spent more of their disposable income on outdoor activities, so our sales took off,” Hellbusch said. “A while back we announced a fairly large expansion to our consumer products division. We’re investing a fairly large capital sum in our facility so we can increase production. That also involves the addition of about 550 new employees.”

With the low unemployment rate, the firm has had difficulty finding enough employees to keep up with its growth and has many job openings posted on its website.

Monolith Materials Over the past year Monolith Materials added approximately 60 employees, bringing the number of employees to 150 at the firm’s Olive Creek plant, which was completed in June 2020, according to Executive Vice President of Development Amy Ostermeyer.

“In September we announced that we would add approximately 200 employees to the team over the next 18 months so by the end of 2022 we expect to be just over 300 employees,” she said. “We’ll be adding a number of positions in Nebraska and in some other locations as well.

“The world demand for clean products in carbon black and in hydrogen is driving our growth. The production of carbon black, [which makes up] one third of every

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Supporting Local Businesses IN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY LOCAL SUPPORT As we approach the holiday shopping season, it is important to be intentional in our efforts to continue supporting the local businesses of our community. As our Lincoln Expo clearly illustrated last month, Lincoln is fortunate to be filled with so many unique businesses, retailers, restaurants and attractions. Large or small, these local establishments offer endless opportunities to fill our holiday shopping lists with all things local.

Throughout the year, we have frequently urged all Lincoln businesses to join us in our 1% Pledge to allocate an additional 1% of annual expenditures in support of local businesses. We are grateful to the businesses who joined us in this pledge and hope that list will continue to grow in the months ahead. Visit lcoc.com/one-percent-pledge to learn more.

With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend around the corner, we welcome another Small Business Saturday on November 27, one of the most impactful shopping days of the year. According to American Express, which started Small Business Saturday in 2010, in 2019 alone, $19.6 billion was spent on Small Business Saturday. The purchases made on this day continue to have great impacts on our local economy and are perhaps now more important than ever before.

As our economy continues to bounce back from the pandemic, the Lincoln Chamber remains a vested partner in finding solutions to further connect and strengthen local businesses to benefit our community. The recommendations from the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force Report highlight the importance of local spending and the significant impact on our local economy.

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For example, the report notes that a 2020 economic study discovered that every $100 spent at a locally-owned business can generate an additional $58 in local impact, with dollars staying in the community. Conversely, that same $100 spent at a national chain store was found to only generate an additional $33 in local impact. A shift of 10% in spending to more local stores and businesses can have an immense effect on not only the spending numbers, but the number of jobs created and the wages earned by employees.

Another key component of the Mayor’s Economic Task Force Report was the importance of Business-to-Business opportunities and forums. The Chamber continues to

facilitate these avenues for local businesses to share best practices, network, resources and information in the aim to improve their position in the community. The exchange of information and ideas remains an invaluable asset to businesses of all sizes and standing.

Finally, our website is full of resources to support your shop local efforts. At LCOC.com, our member directory not only has a full listing of our Chamber members but also identifies which businesses are locally-owned, minorityowned, woman-owned or veteran-owned.

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ADAPTING TO CHANGE

AGRICULTURE

For Australian cattle farmer Jody Brown, the most chilling evidence of drought is the silence. Trees stand still, the warbling of birds gone. Lizards and emus have long departed, while kangaroo mothers, unable to sustain offspring, kick baby joeys from their pouches, leaving them to perish in the devastating heat.

“You just feel like you’re in some kind of postapocalyptic scene,” 37-year old Brown said from her family’s ranch in Queensland’s central west. The constant dryness means her cattle herd has dwindled to around 400, down from 1,100 at its peak in 2002, and at times there have been no animals on the land at all. The native grasses, once green sustenance, have disintegrated into grey ash.

The world is facing a new era of rapidly increasing food prices that could push almost 2 billion more people into hunger in a worst-case climate crisis.

Confronting the dire predictions, farmers have begun to adapt. On Brown’s ranch in Australia, she’s experimenting with regenerative-farming practices better suited to drought. And across the globe, farmers are

FARMERS take on ‘POST-APOCALYPTIC’ FOOD CRISIS A HERD OF CATTLE GRAZE IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. THE WORLD IS FACING A NEW ERA OF RAPIDLY INCREASING FOOD PRICES THAT COULD PUSH ALMOST 2 BILLION MORE PEOPLE INTO HUNGER IN A WORST-CASE CLIMATE CRISIS.

swapping crops, switching seeds, increasing irrigation and even putting face masks on their cows in the battle to both increase output and reduce their own emissions. Meanwhile companies including Syngenta Group, the

Swiss agrichemicals giant, are developing new varieties for vegetables like cabbages that are more resistant to extreme weather.

“We’ve got to adapt,” Brown said. She’s exploring alternatives to traditional grazing methods that don’t push the land as hard, like grouping together livestock into tighter, more compact groups and rotating them quickly across paddocks.

“Potentially, there were always better ways of doing things, but you just didn’t notice because you weren’t put under the pressure that climate change puts you under,” she said.

It’s a fight against the floods, drought, frost and scorching heat that have plagued farms from Brazil to Canada and Vietnam, which scientists predict will only worsen in the decades ahead.

Global crop yields could fall about 30% because of climate change, while food demand is expected to jump 50% in the coming decades, according to United Nations’ estimates.

Fisheries and water supplies are increasingly threatened, too, said Zitouni Ould-Dada, deputy director of the office of climate change, biodiversity and environment for the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

One of the biggest challenges for farmers is that there isn’t currently the large-scale coordination or access to funds that would be critical to undertake the kind of massive transformation that’s needed.

“If you have to deal with millions of farmers around the world, that you have to coordinate, that’s a huge ask,” said Monika Zurek, senior researcher at University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute.

The U.N.’s FAO is calling on leaders attending the COP26 climate summit to pledge more

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global actions to help farmers scale up solutions.

The group is targeting annual investments of $40 to $50 billion through 2030 to fund things like innovation in digital agriculture.

Without widespread change, the result could be a spiral higher for food prices that will hit importing nations particularly hard.

From Russia to India, here’s an up close look at the measures being taken by farmers in countries across the globe.

Brazil

Lucas Lancha Alves de Oliveira is making a drastic change on his farm in the countryside of Sao Paulo state. He’s ripping out half his coffee trees to plant corn and soybeans instead. It’s a bold move because the trees are typically an investment meant to last years, but Oliveira is being forced to change course after coffee crops were slammed first by drought and then an extreme frost — a toxic combination for the sensitive trees.

“We got seven months without rain,” said Oliveira, who runs the family-owned company Labareda Agropecuaria, focused on gourmet coffee sales. The drought was followed by the cold blast, which damaged 20% of the area.

“Many trees that would produce a lot of beans were chilled by freezing conditions. The losses will be huge next year.”

But the shift won’t last forever. After next year’s harvest, Oliveira will start to replant coffee trees gradually, with an important change: the crops will be fully irrigated. It’s a huge upfront cost, but given the extreme drought he’s seen over several years, Oliveira wagers it’s worth the expense.

“We’ll only plant coffee with irrigation from now on,” he said. —Tatiana Freitas

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South Africa

Francois Slabbert, a farmer in the Northern Cape, said the shift in seasons is forcing grape growers to sow other crops like pecan nuts.

Where winters usually occurred between midMay and mid-August, it’s now not underway until about a month later, exposing grape farmers to frost that damages their crop.

While it take as long as 11 years for pecan trees to start yielding nuts, the crop can be lucrative as about 95% of production in South Africa is exported, Slabbert said.

“It takes time, and there’s a huge economic impact to the shift,” he said. “But when you’ve done it, when you’ve completed it, it’s good in terms of the turnover.”

Meanwhile, for Japhet Nhlenyama, a cattle farmer in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, drought has gotten so bad that it’s left his livestock emaciated because there’s no grass to feed on. He’s considering giving up on farming. In previous years, he’s gotten some government assistance, but he hasn’t gotten any aid so far this year.

“My living livestock gets blown over by the wind and others are dead because of the drought and not having any food to eat,” Nhlenyama said. “We honestly don’t know what are going to do to survive.” — Khuleko Siwele

He’s boarded up drainage pipes in the fields to hold the scant amount of rain that does fall.

One day in October, for example, brought over 5 inches of rain to his fields, a bit more than what fell in the entirety of 2020. Durst will also plant cover crops, which can help enrich soils and prevent erosion. Still, in a part of the country that swings from one extreme weather event to the next, it’s hard for him to predict next steps.

“I don’t try to look past a week,” Durst said.

—Michael Hirtzer

France

The vineyard at the farm Samuel Masse’s family has run for more than 20 generations has been battered by both heatwaves and freezes in the past few seasons. This year’s grape yield dropped 70% from a spring cold snap, and the relentless weather extremes means he’s no longer willing to bet on just one crop, as the operation has done since World War I. But Masses’s plans to plant 200 olive trees this autumn have been postponed by rains and financial constraints from the farm’s frost losses, highlighting the challenges growers face in making such shifts. The grove might now go in next year, and he’s also weighing planting figs, pomegranates or almonds in the future.

“We don’t know now what is a normal year because we always get something,” Masse

said. “The problem now is how we do the shift and how fast we do it.” —Megan Durisin

India

Rice, one of the world’s major staples, is also a big emitter of methane, as its flooded fields block oxygen and allow bacteria to thrive. But farmers like Prasan Kumar Biswal in the east Indian state of Odisha are pioneering new methods. On half of his four acres, he carefully spreads out seedlings and alternates between wetting and drying the fields. The plant’s roots grow more deeply, and the yield improves.

Still, it’s not easy to stray from tradition. He still uses conventional flooding on some fields, and his cousin, Jagannath Biswal, only uses the practice on his. The old way helps to keep weeds at bay at a time when labor is too costly to manage them manually.

“Our forefathers have taught us about flooding the rice fields,” Jagannath Biswal said.

“I have never tried to grow rice with less water.”

—Pratik Parija

Greece

On the island of Sifnos, George Narlis is relying on historic methods to grow crops with increasingly scarce water. Rains are now rare

after February and spring temperatures have gotten much warmer.

“This year for the first time in my life we didn’t have spring — we only had summertime. Many flowers and trees, apricots, died,” he said.

To supply his small farm and restaurant, he’s traveled the island collecting heirloom watermelon and tomato seeds that thrive in the arid conditions. It’s similar to techniques his parents and grandparents used, when they only had access to a small well. — Aine Quinn

Philippines

Raffy Aromin, 43 years old from Cavite province south of Manila, said producing lettuce and cabbage has changed a lot in just the five years that he’s been farming. Extreme afternoon heat in October means crops start to wilt. As a solution, Aromin uses plastic that can protect against harsh UV rays to cover his vegetables. He produces as many as 200 kilograms a week, which he supplies to a local supermarket chain and estimates the plastic saves about 80% of his food crops.

“The Filipino farmers are fighters,” he said, predicting that he’ll remain in farming for many more years.

“Our families rely on farming for livelihood.

We have to give it a shot.” —Ditas Lopez

Russia

Evgeniy Agoshkin has been in agriculture for 20 years, growing wheat and corn along with other crops. Like many of the country’s farms, his fields had traditionally been in the country’s Voronezh region, south of Moscow.

But prolonged drought over several years has prompted him to move some 750 kilometers (470 miles) to the northeast into the Ulyanovsk region. He bought 12,000 acres of land, following the advice of a friend who made a similar move. He’s still holding onto some land in Voronezh, and now flies between his two farms to manage the fields.

In Ulyanovsk and in some of Russia’s northern regions, “people have started to plant grain, corn, sunflower seeds, which generally wasn’t possible 20 years ago,” Agoshkin said.

“Now it’s all become possible.” —Aine Quinn

U.S.

With drought gripping California, the biggest U.S. farming state, Fritz Durst planted less than half of the rice he normally would, leaving two of his five fields fallow. He’s not alone. Rice acreage across the state dropped this year to the smallest since 1992, another bad drought year.

Read more: California Drought Is So Bad Almond Farms Are Ripping Out Trees In a region where dryness has become the new normal, Durst is working to trap water.

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Tara Benson has been promoted to Assurity Vice President, Operations. She has held various actuarial positions with the company for the past 24 years, most recently Senior Director & Actuary, Product Management. “Tara brings industry and company experience and insight to the role, along with a keen intellect and track record of success,” said Susan Keisler-Munro, Assurity President & CEO-elect.

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After nearly 45-years of service, General Excavating would like to announce the retirement of Senior Project Manager Lowry Engstrom. Mr. Engstrom has been with General Excavating since 1977, when starting as a general laborer, he helped construct a steel building on 27th Street in Lincoln. Through hard work and experience, he rose to become a top project manager at General Excavating. Over the years Lowry has been involved in numerous utility projects throughout the state of Nebraska. Many of them have earned industry awards including projects like: “Northeast Community College Hawks Village”, “Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Hubbard Gorilla Valley” and “Nebraska Game & Parks Calamus Fish Hatchery Improvement Project.” Lowry’s impact on the growth of General Excavating is profound and his ability to stay calm and look for solutions when the work got tough will be missed. When asked to look back at his body of work, Lowry stated, “It’s about the people and I have been fortunate to work with so many amazing people during my career.” General Excavating is “Your Underground Partner,” specializing in utilities, excavation shoring, environmental remediation, trenchless construction, hydro excavation, communications, hourly service work, and the sale of landscaping supplies, on projects throughout the Midwest.

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FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF SIX NEW MEMBERS TO THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS New board members include Daniel Applegarth, CFO of Orion Advisor Solutions; Angi Chamberlain, VP of Infrastructure Technology Services of Valmont Industries; Greg Fripp, Founder and CEO of Whispering Roots; Tiffani Keckler, Loan Processor - Executive Assistant at Five Points Bank; Duncan Murphy, President of Riekes Equipment & Bublitz Material Handling; and David Tomlinson, CIO at Scoular.

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utilize their combined skillset to serve at-risk Heartland neighbors, advocate for those struggling with food insecurity and strategically increase efficiencies across our organization.”

Food Bank for the Heartland is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska distributing nutritious food to nearly 600 network partners across 77 counties in Nebraska and 16 counties in western Iowa. Food Bank for the Heartland provided more than 37 million meals in FY 2021, 8.9 million more than the previous year, helping to break the vicious cycle of food insecurity for thousands of neighbors in need across the Heartland. For more information, visit FoodBankHeartland.org.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF U-PULL IT, INCORPORATED. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of U-PULL IT, INCORPORATED have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as U-PULL IT, INCORPORATED. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as as 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 99,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all having a par value of $.10 per share.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of WREM, LLC, with its registered office address at 222 South 15th Street, #316, Omaha, NE 68102 and the registered agent at that address being Russell J. Kreikemeier. The designated office location of the Company is 2121 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68108. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, manage, lease, and deal with commercial real property whether in this State or any other and to conduct all related activities thereto. The Company shall conduct the transactions of all or any lawful business or engagement in any commercial venture permitted by the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws.

The initial capital of the Company has been contributed and evidence of membership in the Company will be issued by the Management Board. The Company commenced doing business on October 12, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company shall be conducted by a Management Board and such other Officers and Managers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement of the Company.

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GROSS & WELCH, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, NE 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ACCENT ON WELLNESS, LLC a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that Accent on Wellness, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 11616 Shirley Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, its registered agent is Frederick D. Stehlik, and its registered office located at 2120 South 72 Street, Suite 1500, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. 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 Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021, the Company commenced business thereon, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managing Member.

Frederick D. Stehlik, Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF MERGER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Merger of Midwest Foundation Repair, Inc., an Iowa corporation, with and into Thrasher, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 26, 2021 in accordance with the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The merger was effective upon November 1, 2021. The surviving entity in the merger was Thrasher, Inc., a Nebraska corporation.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THRASHER, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Thrasher, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Thrasher, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 8 Class A and 3,530 Class B shares all having a par value of $1.00.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 25022 Farnam Circle, Waterloo, Nebraska 68069, and the Registered Agent as Gregory M. Thrasher.

Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states that provisions relating to the director liability.

Article 8 states that the shareholders shall not a have a preemptive right to acquire the unissued shares of the Corporation.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 26, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 Scott A. Meyerson, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF RABS CONSTRUCTION LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Pinnacle Pools & Spas LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to RABS Construction LLC. The Amended Certificate or Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 26, 2021.

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MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 OMAHA, NEBRASKA, 68118 TELEPHONE 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TITUS FAMILY FOUNATION Notice is hereby given that the TITUS FAMILY FOUNDATION has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation is a Public Benefit Corporation. The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Mary E. Vandenack. The corporation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. The corporation commenced on August 31, 2021. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Mary E. Vandenack, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. The corporation will have members.

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Dennis P. Lee (16296) LEE LAW OFFICE 2433 South 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 934-4409 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1831 Estate of GERALD M. MINES, III, Decedent.

Notice is hereby given that on October 20, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Intestacy of the Estate of Gerald M. Mines, III and that the following surviving spouse was appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate: Lorraine G. Mines 15214 Grover Street Omaha, NE 68144 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 5, 2022 or be forever barred.

CARROL MILLS Registrar of the County Court First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021

LAW OFFICES ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 WEST DODGE ROAD, SUITE 300 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114-3419 TELEPHONE 402-392-1250 FACSIMILE 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION LBML, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Gregory F. Schreiber, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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Russell S. Daub Attorney at Law 2800 S. 110th Court, Suite 1 Omaha, Nebraska 68144-4818 (402) 393-4233 NOTICE OF RESTATED ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF DESTINY CAFÉ & COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. Notice is hereby given of the Restated Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of DESTINY CAFÉ & COMMUNITY CENTER, INC, to change its name to DESTINY CAFÉ, INC. First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021

Samuel J. Turco, Sr., #14265 Attorney at Law 2580 South 90th St. Omaha, NE 68124 1-402-933-8600 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-1803 Estate of LENA M. PATTAVINA, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that on October 26, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased and that Charles J. Pattavina whose address is 122 Villa Circle, Apt 2, Hollister, MO 65672, telephone number 402-290-1949 and Janet Lea Chalupa whose address is 2421 South 113th Street, Omaha, NE 68144, telephone number 402-212-9450 were informally appointed by the Registrar as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate.

Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before January 5, 2022 or be forever barred.

CARROL MILLS Registrar of the County Court First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRANQUILITY LLC The name of the Company is Tranquility LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 9181 North 225th Street, P.O. Box 650, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on October 26, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EXPANSE RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Expanse Risk Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13304 West Center Road, Suite 129, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AHAM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AHAM, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 200 North 55th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132 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 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One 10050 Regency Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 3JM PROPERTIES LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the Company is 6212 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104. The name, street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the Company are David M. Hohman, 10050 Regency Circle, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114.

Dated this 27th day of October, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Amy Phillips Counseling, LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 6312 N 115th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is Amy Phillips, 6312 N 115th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice professional mental health therapy in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on October 27, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 AMANDA M. FORKER, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FORT STREET MULTIFAMILY UNITS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Fort Street Multifamily Units, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Fort Street Multifamily Units, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 11205 South 150th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68138.

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

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF C & W MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C & W Management, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PS FAMILY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PS Family, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is10073 Fieldcrest Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DONOVAN FAMILY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Donovan Family, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13850 South 149th Street, #108, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PANORAMA PARADISE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Panorama Paradise, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 350 North 76th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Andrew J. Huber, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ANLO 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 ANLO HOLDINGS, LLC. The address of the designated office is 1909 Old Gaelic Circle. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 20, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hello Sugar, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 14, 2021, 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. Kaylin Wilken will wind up the company’s business and affairs. The Company will have no remaining assets or liabilities.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SIGNATURE 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 SIGNATURE INVESTMENTS, LLC. The address of the designated office is 2916 South 97th Circle, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 26, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF NOELLEON, 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 NOELLEON, LLC. The address of the designated office is 18413 Howard Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 26, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BTC ENTERPRISES, 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 BTC ENTERPRISES, LLC. The address of the designated office is 6213 North 159th Circle, Omaha, NE 68112. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 25, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GET FLY WITH MY FRIENDS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Get Fly With My Friends, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3319 North 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. 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 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMNICORP GI, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omnicorp GI, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72nd Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra J. Ringenberg, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF TEK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND ORGANIZATION OF TEK INDUSTRIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TEK INDUSTRIES, INC. has been converted into TEK INDUSTRIES, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the company is 8843 South 137th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The Registered Office of the company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. The conversion of the corporation into the limited liability company was accomplished by the filing of Articles of Conversion and Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 28, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BIG SAND INVESTORS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Big Sand Investors, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 28, 2021, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. John P. Nelson will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Big Sand Investors, 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 your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1500 Woodmen Tower, 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. A claim against Big Sand Investors, 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.

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LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP Erin K. Artz, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF VIENNA SKY, 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 VIENNA SKY, LLC. The address of the designated office is 2916 South 97th Circle, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 20, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE OF NELSON, VAN DENBURG & CAMPBELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nelson, Van Denburg & Campbell Wealth Management Group, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has changed its name to: AVIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VIRIDIS AXIOM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Viridis Axiom, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CK REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CK Real Estate Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 Russell S. Daub Attorney at Law 2800 S. 110th Court, Suite 1 Omaha, Nebraska 68144-4818 (402) 393-4233 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION FOR FPPG, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The name of the Company is FPPG, LLC. The address of the designated office of the Company is 12708 N. 182nd Circle, Bennington, Nebraska 68007. The address of the registered office is 12708 N. 182nd Circle, Bennington, Nebraska 68007 and the name of the Company’s initial registered agent is LINDSAY THOMSEN. The Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a Company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced business on October 28, 2021, and its duration shall be perpetual. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by its Members.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 JUSTIN A. SHELDON, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIVING WITH ALOHA LLC Notice is hereby given that LIVING WITH ALOHA LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 4416 Barker Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OAKDALE STRATEGIES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Oakdale Strategies, LLC. The address of the designated office in Nebraska is 431 South 89th Street, Omaha NE 68114. It is organized to transact any lawful business. Perpetual existence commenced from the date the Certificate of Organization was accepted by the Secretary of State on October 5, 2021. The affairs of the limited liability company are to be managed by its members.

The registered agent is Matthew Darling, at 431 South 89th Street, Omaha NE 68114.

Matthew Darling, Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CAPSTONE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, P.C. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Capstone Behavioral Health, P.C. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follow: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Capstone Behavioral Health, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as as 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 per share.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 29, 2021.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 JAMES S. PIEPER, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF VETERANS VICTORY PROGRAMS INC. VETERANS VICTORY PROGRAMS INC. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act. The corporation is a Public Benefit Corporation. The street address of the corporation’ s initial registered office is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Mary E. Vandenack. The corporation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. The corporation commenced on October 5, 2021. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is James S. Pieper, 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118. The corporation will not have members.

First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 Andrew J. Huber, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GRIFFIN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a professional limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the professional limited liability company is Griffin Financial Planning, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11837 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business, including medicine. The company commenced existence on October 27, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Managers, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 5, 2021, final November 19, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT GURU, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Employment Guru, LLC (the ‘Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1805 So 55th Ave. Omaha, Ne. 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kelly Adams, 1805 So 55th Ave. Omaha, Ne. 68106 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 STEPHANIE M. SHARP, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ONYX STUDIOS, LLC Notice is hereby given that ONYX STUDIOS, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 4929 South 136th Street, Omaha, NE 68137. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tunod, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 1, 2021, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Dan Marak will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Tunod, LLC 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 your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. A claim against Tunod, 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 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 2Ducks, LLC 900 South 75th Street, Ste. B Omaha, NE 68134 Notice of Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the establishment of 2Ducks, LLC., with its’ registered office address at 900 South 75th Street, Ste. B, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in the business of buying and selling real estate, and to engage in all lawful acts or activities for which Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Law. The Limited Liability Compa-ny commenced doing business October 27th 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Limited Liability Company shall be conducted by its members and managers as provided in the Operating Agreement.

DATED this 3 day o November. 2021.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CROWN CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Crown Construction Enterprises, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 18337 Polk Street, Omaha, NE 68135. 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 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68105 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF D & B CLEANING SERVICES, LLC Designated Office: 1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 ALLAN M. ZIEBARTH, Attorney 1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68105 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF UNITED VAC SERVICES, LLC Designated Office: 1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 Initial Agent/Address For Service: Allan M. Ziebarth/1702 S. 10th St., Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68108 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 ERICKSON & SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 397-2200 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Corporate Name: Caring for All, Inc. Registered Agent: Erickson & Sederstrom P.C. a limited liability organization Registered Office: 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Authorized Number of Shares: 10,000 Incorporator: John Walker

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Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SL JENSEN FAMILY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SL Jensen Family, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1519 S. 91st Avenue, Omaha, NE 68124. 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 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PAC HOLLOW FLYERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PAC Hollow Flyers, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1522 South 152nd Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. 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 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HCJRSJ, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HCJRSJ, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company 18437 Poppleton Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

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FP TRANSITIONS, LLC ERICKA LANGONE, Attorney at Law 4900 Meadows Rd, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEGACYB 1974, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LegacyB 1974, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1046 Silverline Drive, Marquette, NE 68854. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Darrin L. Brumbaugh 1046 Silverline Drive, Marquette, NE 68854. The limited liability company commenced business on October 7, 2021.

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FP TRANSITIONS, LLC ERICKA LANGONE, Attorney at Law 4900 Meadows Rd, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF A WANDERING VENTURE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A Wandering Venture, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 19256 Ames Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Daniel L. McCoy 19256 Ames Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The limited liability company commenced business on October 7, 2021.

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FP TRANSITIONS, LLC ERICKA LANGONE, Attorney at Law 4900 Meadows Rd, Suite 300, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PNP FOCUS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PNP Focus, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 908 S. 199th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Seth R. Tracy 908 S. 199th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

The limited liability company commenced business on October 7, 2021.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KP FAMILY, LLC The name of the Company is KP Family, 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 4, 2021.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL LAKE PROPERTIES, LLC The name of the Company is Social Lake Properties, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 900 South 74th Plaza, Suite 303, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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 4, 2021.

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Andrew J. Huber, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF ELLJAY ACOUSTICS, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Elljay Acoustics, Inc., f/k/a Company #205, Inc., were adopted on October 15, 2021 to change the name of the corporation. The name and street address of the corporation’s registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The full text of such Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation is on file with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF GET FLY WITH MY FRIENDS, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Get Fly With My Friends, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the name of the Company to GFWMF, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 27, 2021.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Omaha Steel Castings Company, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the name of the Company to KOB Holdings, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF OWEN INDUSTRIES ACQUISITIONS, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Owen Industries Acquisitions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the name of the Company to Omaha Steel Castings Company, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 22, 2021.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RAUTERKUS HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rauterkus Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 13705 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a limited liability organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

Darren R. Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MWKW, LLC Notice is hereby given that MWKW, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Suite 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, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on November 5, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Darren R. Carlson First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

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LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BPA NEBRASKA, LLC The name of the limited liability company is BPA Nebraska, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 ERICKSON & SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 397-2200 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Corporate Name: GracePoint Health Foundation, Inc. Type of Corporation: Public Benefit Registered Agent: Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a limited liability organization Registered Office: 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Members: Corporation will have Members Incorporator: Daniel I. Dittman Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a limited liability organization 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMNICORP VALLEY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omnicorp Valley, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1303 South 72nd Street, Suite 209, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra J. Ringenberg, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 RICHARD A. DEWITT, Attorney with CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF WITTSTRUCK & ASSOCIATES, INC. Wittstruck & Associates, Inc. amended its previously filed Amendment to Articles of Incorporation effective November 1, 2021, to change Article I to provide that the name of the corporation shall be DBG, Inc. Daryl H. Wittstruck, President First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 LINDSEY A. SCHULER, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AJ VETERINARY SERVICES, LLC The name of the limited liability company is AJ Veterinary Services, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that MY FLOWER BAG, LLC has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the registered agent at that address is THOMAS H. PENKE. The Designated office is: 9132 Dorcas Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business commenced on October 19, 2021 and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF VICTORIA VANTOL COUNSELING SERVICES, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VICTORIA VANTOL COUNSELING SERVICES, INC., is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with a registered office at 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent is ANTHONY L. GROSS. The general nature of the business is to operate a general mental health therapy business, to own, operate and perform services of every kind and nature whatsoever, which are not inconsistent with law, which are necessary, suitable, proper, convenient or expedient to the operation of a general mental health therapy business. The authorized capital stock is $10,000.00, consisting of 10,000 shares of stock having a par value of $1.00 each, which stock shall be paid for wholly or partly by cash, by labor, by personal property and by real property. The corporation became a corporate body on October 22, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 4, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the By-Laws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws.

ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JENKIN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jenkin, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 20221 Park Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Christopher R. Jennings, 1505 S. 97th Street, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CARETECH NEBRASKA II, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Caretech Nebraska II, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11904 Arbor Street, #201, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

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 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

STEVEN G. RANUM, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72ND STREET, SUITE 1200 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68124 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE ORGANIZATION Please take notice that the Certificate of Organization for The Beautiful Life Family Home Care LLC has been amended to change the name of the limited liability company to Beautiful Life Medical Transport LLC. First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §21-2,229: (1) The Nebraska corporation’s name is: The MEGA Corporation. (2) The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of one class of common stock. (3) The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office is: 1055 North 115 Street - STE 301 Omaha NE 68154 and the name of its initial registered agent at that office is Joseph J. Skudlarek. (4) The name and street address of each incorporator is: Joseph J. Skudlarek at 1055 North 115 Street - STE 301 Omaha NE 68154 /s/ Joseph J. Skudlarek, Incorporator.

First publication November 12, 2021, final November 26, 2021

KATHRYN J. DERR PC LLO 1301 S. 75th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 (402) 827-7000 Attorneys NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Krystal Clear Pools, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Krystal Clear Pools, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 20611 Boyd Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The registered office of the Company is 20611 Boyd Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, and the agent at such office is Jared Casteel.

The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company is any lawful business which may be carried on by a limited liability company organized under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The company commenced operations on November 5, 2021, and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, NE 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THOR HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thor Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2825 South 170th Plaza, Apt. 410, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on November 8, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

ALTON E. MITCHELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC 1905 Harney Street, Suite 711 Omaha, Nebraska, 68102 Notice of Organization of B&A Mart, LLC Notice is hereby given that a Limited Liability Company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The initial Registered Agent is:

Alton E. Mitchell

1905 Harney Street, Ste. 711

Omaha, NE 68102 The address of the initial Designated Office is:

B&A Mart, LLC

2411 N. 30th Street

Omaha, NE 68111 The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State on November 5, 2021. The Company has perpetual existence; the general nature of its business is convenience store. Company business will be conducted by its Members as described in the Company’s Operating Agreement. s:/Alton E. Mitchell Alton E. Mitchell, Authorized Representative First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

BROWN & WOLFF, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBBY’S II-MFA OIL, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Cubby’s II- MFA Oil, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Registered Agent for service of process on the Company is PHILLIP E. MORRISON and his mailing address is 9229 Mormon Bridge Road, Suite 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The purpose of the Company shall be to have such purposes and to engage in such activities with the exception of banking and insurance 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 on the 30th day of January, 2015, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, PHILLIP E. MORRISON. First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MYSTICAL ROSE CAFE LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MYSTICAL ROSE CAFE LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on November 8, 2021 (the “Company”).

The Company has designated its registered agent as C T Corporation System, with registered office at 5601 S. 59th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Company’s initial designated office is at 12720 Hickory St., Omaha, NE 68144. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SKYLINE POINT LUXE, LLC The name of the Company is Skyline Point Luxe, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 21240 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Stephen W. Nabity, 21240 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. This limited liability company commenced business on November 8, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

Catherine E. French, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRIBE COUTURE, 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 CRIBE COUTURE, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 402 Vine Street, Mead, Nebraska 68041. 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, 2021 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the manager as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF SYLVAN PEAK INVESTMENTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Sylvan Peak Investments, LLC, has been amended to change the name of the corporation to: Carson Enterprises LLC. The Amendment to the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 8, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that H & O Construction LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 2710 Ellison Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68111. The Registered Agent of the Company is Whitmore Law Office, LLC, 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Company was formed on November 5, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Lug Knutz LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1237 S 119th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Perry K. Wiseman, CPA, 1237 S 119th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The Company was formed on November 5, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Benak Trucking LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 7623 Chandler Hills Drive, Bellevue, Nebraska 68147. The Registered Agent of the Company is Perry K. Wiseman, CPA, 1237 S 119th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

The Company was formed on November 5, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Roadmaster Drivers School Name of Applicant: J T L Truck Driver Training, Inc. Address: 10008 Sapp Bros Drive, Omaha, NE 68138 Applicant is a Corporation If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NE Date of first use of name in Nebraska: October 7, 2021 General nature of business: Truck driver training DONALD E. HUDSON II Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative November 19, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Heavenly Waffles Name of Applicant: Heavenly Foods LLC Address: 15847 Howard Street Omaha Ne 68118 Applicant is a Limited Liability Company If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: nebrasksa Date of first use of name in Nebraska: April 2017 General nature of business: Wholesale/Retail dry Waffle mix, online sales, catering BOB HANEY Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative November 19, 2021 Notice of Organization of Heavenly Foods, LLC Notice is Hereby Given that Heavenly Foods, LLC has been organized as a Limited Liability Company under Nebraska State Laws, with its designated office, at 15847 Howard Street, Omaha, Nebraksa 68118. Heavenly Foods commenced business August 26th, 2021.The registered agent of Heavenly Foods is, USCA.Inc, 1603 Farnam street Omaha, NE. 68102 First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ADVANCED TACTICAL SERVICES L.L.C NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Advanced Tactical Services, L.L.C has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The designated office address of the company is 2605 S 124th St. Omaha, Ne. 68144. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under Nebraska law. It’s affair’s are being conducted by registered agent Travis Hofeldt at 2605 S 124th St Omaha. Ne. 68144.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Meridian Express SG Name of Applicant: Consulting Enterprise LLC Address: 7914 West Dodge Rd, suite 472 Omaha NE 68114 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: 11/9/2021 General nature of business: Transportation SERGEI SPIRIDONOV Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative November 19, 2021 Vandenack Weaver LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT This Notice of Termination of Notice of Commencement is hereby given in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §52-146.

1. Description of Property terminated from Notice of Commencement: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE HALF (W1/2) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M. DOUGAL’S COUNTY, NEBRASKA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4, THENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 4, N01°14’35”E A DISTANCE OF 481.10 FEET; THENCE S89°44’51”E A DISTANCE OF 121.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S89°44’51”E A DISTANCE OF 2526.19 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF WEST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE ON THE EAST LINE OF WEST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 4, S01°02’37”W A DISTANCE OF 384.84 FEET; THENCE N89°44’51”W A DISTANCE OF 1416.95 FEET; THENCE S35°40’19”W A DISTANCE OF 479.98 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF FRONTAGE ROAD; THENCE ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF FRONTAGE ROAD, N54°19’41”W A DISTANCE OF 609.57 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF FRONTAGE ROAD, ON A CURVE TURNING TO THE RIGHT WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 543.28 FEET, A RADIUS OF 931.76 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF N37°38’37”W, AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 535.61 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 2. a. The Contracting Owner is Centaur Development Corporation, a Nebraska corporation. b. The address of the Contracting Owner is 25050 Hwy 275, Waterloo, NE, 68069. c. The interest of the Contracting Owner in the real estate is: Fee Simple.

3. The Notice of Commencement to which this Termination applies was recorded on October 26, 2020 at Instrument Number 2020122841 of the Records of Douglas County, Nebraska.

4. The Notice of Commencement identified above shall be terminated as to the property described in paragraph 1 above effective December 10, 2021.

5. The Termination of the Notice of Commencement identified above was recorded on November 4, 2021 at Instrument Number 2021145853 of the Records of Douglas County, Nebraska.

ALL LIEN CLAIMS FOR WHICH A NOTICE OF LIEN IS NOT RECORDED BY DECEMBER 10, 2021, MAY BE DEFEATED BY A TRANSFER OF THE REAL ESTATE. First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office of JMRS, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is JMRS, LLC. Registered agent and office of JMRS, LLC is Richard Smith at 8790 F Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68127. The designated address is 8790 F Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68127. Initial members: Dewey Properties, LLC and 2056 Holdings, LLC. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in November 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H5 PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H5 Property Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 9, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF STODDEN PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Stodden Physical Therapy, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the name of the Company to MS Therapy, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 10, 2021.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURT (PROBATE DIVISION) OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA To: Any interested party with respect to the Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardianship filed by the Petitioner, Rogelio Antonio Lorenzo, for appointment as permanent Guardian of Antonio Antonio, case PR 21-1902.

You are hereby notified that on October 28, 2021, a Petition was filed to appoint a Permanent Guardian for Antonio Antonio, that the hearing on appointment of a permanent guardian will take place on December 15, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Douglas County, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 the object of which is to have Petitioner appointed as the Permanent Guardian of Antonio Antonio You are required to answer this Petition on or before that date or the Court will proceed with the appointment of the permanent guardian.

Rogelio Antonio Lorenzo, Petitioner __/s/ Lucia Marquez_____ By: Lucia Marquez Lucia Marquez Law, LLC 3035 Harney Street, Suite 101C Omaha, NE 68131 Ph: 712-333-5225 Attorney for Petitioner First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ABARROTES EBEN-EZER Name of Applicant: FELIPE LOPEZ LUCAS Address: 2516 WOOLWORTH AVE., OMAHA NE 68105 Applicant is an Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: UP ON FILING General nature of business: CONVENIENT STORE, MINI MARKET FELIPE LOPEZ LUCAS Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative November 19, 2021 Scott A. Meyerson, Esq. LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC 444 Regency Parkway Dr., #100 Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HILLCREST HIGHLANDS OF GRETNA, LLC Notice is hereby given that HILLCREST HIGHLANDS OF GRETNA, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 1902 Harlan Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Registered Agent Solutions, Inc. First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CIRCLE T, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Circle T, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2735 North 113th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. 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 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 MATTHEW BURNS, Attorney LEFLER | KUEHL | BURNS 1213 JONES ST. Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION: DARK HORSEPOWER, L.L.C. was formed pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act on November 1, 2021. The Company was organized to engage in all lawful business that a limited liability company may participate in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s affairs shall be managed by its members. The company’s initial designated office is located at 1905 HARNEY, SUITE 803, OMAHA, NE 68102. The Company’s Registered Agent for service of process in the state of Nebraska is Matthew Burns, who may be contacted at 1213 Jones St., Omaha, NE 68102.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that PFANCAT TRUCKING, LLC has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the registered agent at that address is THOMAS H. PENKE. The Designated office is: 15026 A Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business commenced on November 8, 2021 and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

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MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska, 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QUEENS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC Notice is hereby given that QUEENS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 3435 Oakridge Road, Omaha, NE 68112. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office of Calles Towing, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Calles Towing, LLC. Registered agent and office of Calles Towing, LLC is Reyna Isabel Calles at 3055 S 44th Street, Omaha, NE 68105.

The designated address is 3055 S 44th Street, Omaha, NE 68105. Initial members: Reyna Isabel Calles and Omar A Mendez Lopez. General nature of the business is to transact any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies are allowed by statute. The LLC was organized in October 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DOUG TAYLOR 2 LLC The name of the Company is Doug Taylor 2 LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 7700 Serum Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on November 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TAYLOR MADE HOME DECOR LLC The name of the Company is Taylor Made Home Decor LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 7700 Serum Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on November 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TAYLOR CONOVER HOLDINGS LLC The name of the Company is Taylor Conover Holdings LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 7700 Serum Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is: Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on November 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOG 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DJG PROPERTIES 2, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of DJG Properties 2, LLC 1. The name of the limited liability company is DJG Properties 2, LLC 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz, #119, 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 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OUTDOORS FOR LESS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Outdoors For Less, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 4512 S 68th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on November 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

Dennis P. Lee #16296 Lee Law Office 2433 S. 130th Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68144 Ph: (402) 334-8055 legal@leelawoffice.com NOTICE OF SUIT TO: MICHELLE A. SKILLINGS, 405 Kountze Memorial Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005 or 2810 Comstock Plz Apt F Bellevue, NE 68123, you are hereby notified that on September 28, 2021, Credit Acceptance Corporation filed a suit against you in the Douglas County Court at docket CI21-17008, the object in prayer of which was to secure a judgment against you in the amount of $10,675.95, together with court costs, interest and attorney’s fees as allowed by law. Unless you file your Answer with the Douglas County Court on or before the 10th day of January, 2022, the Petition against you will be considered as true and judgment will be entered against you accordingly.

By: Dennis P. Lee First publication November 19, 2021, final December 10, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that MXNK RENTAL LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1208 Sycamore Court, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Registered Agent of the Company is Hoa C. Huynh, 1206 Sycamore Court, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123.

The Company was formed on November 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

Notice is hereby given that SHANTI AJEET, LLC {the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the Company’s designated office is 15250 Adams Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137 and the name of the registered agent at such address is Shanti Ajeet. The general nature of the business is any legal and lawful activity allowed pursuant to the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Act and the laws of the State of Nebraska and elsewhere. The Company commenced business on October 30th, 2020, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be managed by its Members. / s / Shanti Ajeet, Manager First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that O’Donnell Health and Well-Being Services LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 12305 N 48th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Registered Agent of the Company is Katherine O’Donnell, 12305 N 48th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68152. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to independently contract nursing services and advocacy in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on November 15, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REDTUCKET ENTERPRISES LLC The name of the Company is Redtucket Enterprises LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 1507 South 192nd Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. 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 12, 2021.

First publication November 19, 2021, final December 3, 2021

Erin K. Artz, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 330-1760 • WWW.MBJ.COM APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Zenfinite Life L.L.O., Attorneys Name of Applicant: BTC Enterprises, LLC GROSS & WELCH, P.C., ET, SUITE 1500 ., Attorneys STRE L.L.O 72 TH P.C., SOU CH, 2120 WEL & Address: 6213 North 159th Circle Omaha NE 68112 GROSS 4 SUITE 1500 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 6812 2120 SOUTH 72 STREET, T PROFIT, LLC Applicant is a Limited Liability Company ATION OF 100 PERCEN 4 NOTICE OF ORGANIZ OMAHA, NEBRASKA 6812 LLC FIT, PRO T ility Company Liab ted Limi a If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: NebraskaNOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 100 PERCEN rask a Neb a Nebraska 100 Percent Profit, LLC, ility Company Notice is hereby given that of a Nebraska Limited Liab Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing a Nebraska organized under the laws 100 Percent Profit, LLC, lity Company, has been Liabi ed Limit of Notice is hereby given that laws the nized under d office located at 2613 orga nate General nature of business: reiki and energy healing been desig its has , with , pany aska Limited Liability Com the State of Nebr ed at 2613 tered agent is its designated office locat Nebraska 68111, its regis BESSIE PETERSON the State of Nebraska, with N. 42nd Street, Omaha, ed at 2120 registered agent is ha, Nebraska 68111, its its registered office locat and Oma t, lik, Stree Steh D. 42nd rick N. Frede Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative ed at 2120 aska 68124. The Certifiits registered office locat t, Suite 1500, Omaha, Nebr Stree fi72 Frederick D. Stehlik, and h Certi The Sout 4.

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L.L.O., Attorneys GROSS & WELCH, P.C., SUITE 1500 2120 SOUTH 72 STREET, 4 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 6812 T PROFIT, LLC ATION OF 100 PERCEN NOTICE OF ORGANIZ ility Company Liab a Nebraska Limited a Nebraska 100 Percent Profit, LLC, Notice is hereby given that r the laws of , has been organized unde pany Com lity Liabi ed Limit ed at 2613 its designated office locat the State of Nebraska, with tered agent is Nebraska 68111, its regis N. 42nd Street, Omaha, 2120 at ed locat its registered office Frederick D. Stehlik, and 4. The gen, Omaha, Nebraska 6812 South 72 Street, Suite 1500 lawful act is to engage in and do any eral nature of its business or iness, other than banking busin ul lawf all and concerning any be organized d liability company may limite a h whic for ce, suran of Organof Nebraska. The Certificate under the laws of the State aska Secretary of State Nebr the of office the ization was filed in ess Company commenced busin on September 3, 2021, the affairs of the perpetual existence. The thereon, and shall have Member. Frederucted by the Managing Company are to be cond . nizer Orga ick D. Stehlik, ber 1, 2021 ember 17, 2021, final Octo First publication Sept

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 PACIFIC STREET, SUITE 200 OMAHA,NEBRASKA 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Prosper Living LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 2806 Arrowhead Lane, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Registered Agent of the Company is Chee Foong Chong, 2806 Arrowhead Lane, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123. The Company was formed on November 15, 2021.

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“ We jointly designed leadership programs that create smart, confident leaders.”

ALLISON MALONE Vice President, Culture Development & Marketing Cobalt Credit Union

Why Cobalt Credit Union partners with Bellevue University to offer valuable education benefits.

“ We began our partnership with

Bellevue University to offer educational opportunities to our employees that were relevant, affordable, and convenient. Partnering with them was an easy decision because of their large variety of programs, convenient online courses, and the ability to earn college credit for work experience.

That soon grew into customized leadership programs that allow us to strategically evaluate and select coursework we know is essential to being a successful leader in our organization. As a result, we have begun building a group of credit union leaders who are smart, confident, and ready to lead our organization in the future.

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Education is critical to our organization and has been for many years. Our partnership with Bellevue University supports that culture.”

Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Bellevue University is committed to providing an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military obligations, or status in any other group protected by local, state, or federal law.

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