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AGSN strengthens services via ownership change by Richard D. Brown

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Universities, colleges look optimistically to future. – Page 5

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As uncertainty clouds economic forecast, startup communities get back to fundamentals. – Page 29

AGSN is the new abbreviated name of Awerkamp, Goodnight, Schwaller & Nelson, P.C., a 35-yearold Omaha-based tax and accounting firm that has added CPAs Steve Drucker, Brian Lodes and Brent Barnes as shareholders. CPAs Thomas Schwaller, John Pribramsky and Daniel Gilg will remain with the firm as principals. “By rebranding we want to keep the history of the firm and the current loyal customers,” said Drucker, spokesperson for the ownership team. Drucker, a 2003 Creighton accounting graduate with 15 years of professional experience under his belt, said AGSN, which has beenknown for its tax services, accounting and assurance services, estate and financial planning and business consulting, will continue to offer those services, plus add depth to meet the needs of about 1,000 clients. Drucker, now managing/majority shareholder of AGSN, said the firm that does work for clients in multiple states, often is recommended by Continued on page 27.

From left, Shareholder Steve Drucker, Shareholder Brent Barnes and Principal Thomas Schwaller … With new ownership and rebranding, the accounting firm is expanding its expertise. (Photo by MBJ / Becky McCarville)

Omaha Children’s Museum builds efforts to diversify, rethink access to programs by Michelle Leach

As of Monday, the addition of the Omaha Children’s Museum’s first ever Director of Diversity and Access in its 45-year history, Cruz Cabrera de Cortiz, represents the latest in multi-faceted efforts to build access, leadership and perspectives across a diverse range of community members by leveraging the likes of new recruitment approaches, school

and community center partnerships and digital channels. “Our current inclusivity efforts build upon our previous efforts by focusing on the organization as a whole and not just the audience we serve,” said Executive Director Lindy Hoyer. For instance, the museum physically located downtown at 500 South 20th St., previously hosted exhibits Continued on page 27. Executive Director Cohagen Wilkinson … The space, which caters to nonprofits and purpose-driven businesses, recently entered into a partnership with Lincoln-based company Bagels & Joe to take over operations of The Foundry’s coffee shop.

The Foundry Community driven by new coffee shop partnership by Dwain Hebda

From left, Board of Directors President Sherman Willis and Executive Director Lindy Hoyer … With the most diverse board in its history, 45-year-old museum gets new life with array of digital channels, community center and school partnerships, and unique array of perspectives.

The Foundry Community, a co-working space located at 211 N. 14th Street in Lincoln, is charging into 2021 with a new sense of purpose. The organization, which caters to nonprofit tenants and purpose-driven businesses, recently entered into an agreement to turn its coffee shop, Foundry Coffee, into a Bagels and Joe location to help

fund tenant programming. “We ended up having a really good conversation with [Bagels & Joe owner] John Hasse, about how our values align, how what we’re trying to accomplish with this space aligns perfectly with what he wants to do with his business,” said Cohagen Wilkinson, Foundry executive director. “We’ve got a couple Continued on page 28.

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Eakes Office Solutions sees exponential growth in Lincoln community, beyond venience stores to law firms to manufacturing by Gabby Hellbusch For over 75 years, Eakes Office Solutions facilities. He noted the company’s success lies in the has provided office products and services to area businesses, growing from a small machine sales team behind the operation. “We hire good people who stand by the and service operation to what is now a 13-location company that employs a team of 250 across products and services that we sell,” Costin said. There’s never a boring day at the office, the state of Nebraska, according to John Costin, which is one of the reasons he said he enjoys managing partner in Lincoln. Costin said the recent acquisition of Schwarz working at the company so much. “A lot of people Paper Company in Janjust sell one thing all uary 2021 only added to Eakes Office Solutions day long, but we can go that growth. Phone: 1-800-658-4072 from selling janitorial Originally founded Location: 110 N. 35th St., Lincoln equipment one day to by Howard Eakes, the 68503; 13 locations in Nebraska copiers the next day,” company has expand- Founded: 1945 he said. “We can set ed its solutions over Service: independently-owned office our own pace on what the years, but kept its products dealer serving the Midwest we want to do and it’s tradition of personal Employees: 250 statewide really fun working here. customer service. Goal: Resume normal operations in the I always say that if I Today, Eakes offers near future, continue to expand company. were starting out in this copiers, printers, office Website: www.eakes.com industry again, Eakes supplies, promotional items, cleaning products, janitorial equipment, would be the company that I would want to office furniture, design services and its new work for because there’s so many opportunities to grow a career here.” division — document management software. While the pandemic was a notable challenge “We have always been very entrenched in the community,” Costin said. “A lot of our this past year, Costin said the business came out contacts have grown due to this. Over the last unscathed for the most part. “Of course, our day-to-day in-house operafew years, some acquisitions have sped up that tions were changed and we have followed all of growth, especially in the Lincoln area.” Eakes works with just about any type of the CDC guidelines, masked up, and even had company from large medical centers to con- some people working remotely for awhile,” he

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Managing Partners John Costin, left, and Matthew Scheef … Upon acquisition, the office products supplier is poised for expansion. said. to come by, Costin said the industry has calmed In the furniture industry, there has been a down for the most part, which is a really good demand for solutions like glass panels that help sign for the community. to separate employees in the office. Right now, Costin said the short-term goal “In the beginning, our sales department was is to get back to normal, whatever that may be. swamped, as all of our customers were wanting “At the end of the day, the relationship of hand sanitizer, masks and gloves,” Costin said. being able to work with employees face-to-face “Fortunately, our purchasing employees did a and collaborate on ideas and thoughts is still great job during the pandemic and they were very important,” he said. “Additionally, some of able to source products that our competitors our accounts haven't been able to let us in their couldn’t.” spaces even though they need projects done. I’m While there are still some items that are hard looking forward to the day that we can complete these and be back to normal.” More long-term goals include growing the company organically and through acquisitions, Paid Content which hasn’t slowed down even during the pandemic. “At Eakes, we’re really big on community,” he said. “We like to give back at our locations and help those in need — whether it's by helping out at a food bank or another situation. We love getting to know the people in the towns we serve. We appreciate all of the communities that we work in and all of the clients we have.”

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How I got into the business: I have been in the sales business for nearly 30 years and have helped a number of different industries through Minton Consulting. All Makes was one of my first clients, so when the opportunity arose to lead their sales team, I jumped at it. Accomplishments or milestones: Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Life Insurance Qualifier when I had my Insurance practice; helping start the first Madonna School Golf Tournament; becoming a dad. First job: Lawn technician at the age of 13 for my friend Dan Witt. Biggest career break: The opportunity to lead an established sales team of a century-year-old family-owned company.

The toughest part of the job: With showrooms in Omaha, Kearney, Lincoln, Columbus, Des Moines, Iowa, and a new Dealer Sales Representative in North Platte, we have a lot of ground to cover logistically. Our delivery and installation team members spend a lot of windshield time helping us in handling that opportunity. The best advice I have received: I have been fortunate to receive great advice from a lot of men and women throughout my life, but number one is my 94-year-old father, John D. Minton. The way he treats people today is the same when he ran a Fortune 500 company here in Omaha. He is a servant leader, so I strive to do the same, “Put others first.” About my family: My wife, Julie, and I will celebrate our 29th anniversary this Fall. Our children are 24 years old: Mikki is here in Omaha in the telehealth field and Alex is an advertising account executive in Chicago. Something else I’d like to accomplish: Enter into Heaven.

How my business will change in the next decade: With the work from home concept being accelerated in the last year, we will be not only outfitting office workspaces but the homes of our clients’ employees, as well. There is a term now called “work from anywhere” and that will provide a lot of opportunities for our industry. Residential and commercial pieces have morphed into “Resimercial” items suited for both home and office applications. Mentor who has helped the most in my career: Charlie Heider. He said if you tell 10 people a day what you do and ask them to buy, you will be a success. Outside interests: Food, cars, and birdhouse building. Favorite vacation spot: Italy. Other careers I would like to try: Over the road trucker. Favorite cause or charity: Madonna School here in Omaha. Favorite app: The Weather Channel.

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Mejias draws on life experiences to serve others at Heartland United for Puerto Rico by Dwain Hebda hurricane victims moving to the Omaha As a girl, Victoria Mejias watched her metro. As a staunch advocate for the rights family live a life of servant leadership of all people, Mejias engenders tremento others. Now, as program director for dous respect among the people she serves. Heartland United for Puerto Rico, she’s However, she’s quick to turn the tables on still drawing upon her personal life experi- such accolades. ences — and struggles — to better inspire “In terms of our clients that we serve others and serve the greater good. through Heartland, I actually look up to “I’d say [life experiences] definitely them and admire them so much because gave me genuine empathy, because I can they’ve lived through horrific circumsay to people that I walked in their shoes,” stances and they’ve come through so much she said. “I have never asked anyone to to overcome those circumstances,” she do anything I wasn’t willing to said. “I mean, we have a firstdo myself.” time homeowner who, when they Mejias said besides her parcame to Nebraska not even knowents, she credits her servant mening where they were moving to, tality to a lifelong admiration of they were just completely desMother Theresa and her former titute. Now within two to three boss Candace Gregory, CEO years, they’ve completely rebuilt of Open Door Mission. In fact, their lives. It’s just really astonMejias had serious doubts about ishing. I let them know they’re making service work her career my heroes having been able to 2020 until she witnessed her mentor overcome what they have.” in action. Despite long hours and the demands of “I was already volunteering there, but being a single mother of two, Mejias also when a position became available and it faces the challenges of multiple sclerosis, was offered to me, quite frankly, I had to often ambulating via walker or wheelchair. have a conversation with myself about Nevertheless, she continues to make a difwhether or not I wanted to make it my job. ference in the community every day. For I wondered if I’d have the same passion for this, she has been repeatedly recognized it if it was my 9 to 5,” she said. “I found with numerous awards and honoraria. that it absolutely was and it didn’t just Among these accolades, she received become my 9 to 5, it was a way of life for the 2003 Excellence in Service Award my own family, my own two kids, where it from the Multicultural Office of the was something that we were doing together University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 5, 6, 7 days a week.” 2015, she was nominated for the Verizon In 2017, Mejias co-founded Heartland Wireless Nueva Latina Estrella Award United for Puerto Rico, a nonprofit set up for Community Service and in 2018, the to fill gaps in services for Puerto Rican Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

recognized both Heartland United for Puerto Rico and Mejias personally for excellence in service to the Hispanic community. In October 2019, she received the Humanitarian Award from the State of Nebraska. Also in 2018, she was recognized by Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, followed by a second commendation on the floor of the U.S House by Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon in 2019. “Being recognized by members of Congress was surreal, particularly because it was unexpected,” she said. “[Awards] were not the reason that we jumped into action in the first place. We started collaborating because many others weren't and we were Program Director Victoria Mejias … Making servant filling that gap. The last leadership a pinnacle of her career. (Courtesy of Victoria thing on our mind was to receive that recognition.” Mejias)

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Universities, colleges look optimistically to future by Gabby Hellbusch

The local education outlook is on a path to success, according to area colleges and universities. While the pandemic has certainly impacted enrollment, Tom McDonnell, associate vice president of academic affairs at Metropolitan Community College, said the college is starting to plan more optimistically around the idea of bringing more students back to campus. “While we never shut down due to COVID, we either pivoted to online and remote delivery or Nebel limited our classroom capacity in alignment with public health guidance,” McDonnell said. “In 2021, we are opening up the campuses more, offering more classes with on-campus instruction so students get more of that human interaction they need. We’re confident that we will be able to gradually increase our on-campus offerings to reflect an optimal blend of course modes in time for our fall quarter.” If there’s been any silver lining as a result of the pandemic, he noted it’s been the way it prompted the industry to think differently about educational delivery. Additionally, McDonnell said education is now often seen as a value proposition. “Students want to know what their return on investment is going to be if they choose to attend your institution,” he said. “We need to equip students to succeed in higher education with the support services we offer.” Looking to the fall 2021 semester, Dr. Andreia Nebel, vice president of Academic Affairs at Clarkson College, said undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees, along with allied health, health care business, community health and health care education and leadership degrees, continue to show a positive outlook and overall increased enrollment. “Students recognize the inherent need and stability in these professional careers and view them as areas where they can make an impact, not only during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also for the long-term health and wellness of our communities,” Nebel said. “Clarkson College offers educational options in these areas that range from entry to the graduate level to meet all students’ needs. The positive outlook in these areas of education is reflected in our inquiries, as well as our current enrollment numbers,

Tom McDonnell, associate vice president of academic affairs at Metropolitan Community College. with Clarkson College experiencing its highest cellence allow us to incorporate new technolnew student enrollment for a spring semester ogies into the student experience to improve the learning environment and provide a great in 2021.” Self-directed, “hyflex” and online learn- resource for faculty,” she said. Mary Dobransky, dean of the College of ing continue to be important trends in higher Science and Technology at Bellevue University, education. “Our recently renovated Interprofessional said the demand for higher education remains Learning Center and Center for Teaching Ex- strong, but three factors are driving higher edu-

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cation institutions to retool strategies. “Online education is here to stay, and even predominantly residential institutions are formulating online strategies,” Dobransky said. “Second, there is growing interest in alternative credentials. Micro-credentials like certificates, badges and coding camps focus on in-demand skills that can help students enter the job market quickly. Third, there is expanding collaboration between higher education institutions and corporations. In the past, these partnerships often focused on research projects or graduate recruitment. Now, many corporations work directly with universities to align employee education with key business strategies.” One trend impactDobransky ing education now and into the future is the widespread integration of virtual experiences with everyday life. “Online affords a lot of flexibility, and there is a continuing trend toward convenient, accessible and affordable virtual learning,” she said. “Bellevue University has been delivering online education for over 25 years so it’s a familiar area for us. To meet student needs, we have enhanced our online offerings by adding Zoom classes and hybrid approaches where students can come to the classroom or join virtually.”

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Technology platforms elevate access to career, professional development by Michelle Leach

The pandemic has “shaken up the fundamentals,” opening doors to career- and quality of life-boosting training. “We are the ‘original entrepreneurs,’” said Anne Hindery, CEO of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, whose membership spans nonprofits in all 93 Nebraska counties and southwest Iowa. “So many nonprofits are first-responders … they have led the way in

being innovative.” Hindery noted how, pre-pandemic, virtual programming was limited to HR and CEO listervs for info-sharing. “We did some online webinars, but most of our major training was all in person,” she said. That changed within days of moving into a new space in the Mastercraft in March. “We didn’t hold anything in person,” she said. “We moved as much as we could to Zoom.”

They evaluated training content; for instance, topics explored fundraising in a crisis and work-from-home strategies to support engagement. Some changes are here to stay. “We were able to have people from the panhandle participate,” Hindery said. “Even for people who live in Lincoln, it’s so much easier to hop on Zoom and interact that way.” Aligned with its “mission of access,” University of Nebraska at Omaha’s first online program, public administration, dates to the late-1990s. “Since then, we have grown to offer 12 undergraduate programs and seven graduate programs fully Hindery online that enroll Nebraskans, regional learners, and even students from across the country,” said Dr. Jaci Lindburg, director of digital learning. “Online is also a part of the fabric of the UNO campus, with the vast majority of students taking at least one online class before they graduate, even if they live right on campus or in the local area.” Future workplaces demand strong digital competencies. “So, the experience they have with online learning at UNO helps build transferrable skills for their future careers,” she said. Lindburg noted the likes of its established infrastructure positioned the college well to move to remote learning at the pandemic’s onset. “Our biggest need as the pandemic began was to scale our effective practices to all faculty and students, and make resources and support available 24-7,” she said. “We did not need to introduce a lot of new tools to navigate the move to remote learning.” Rather, UNO extended efforts in other ways; for instance, expanding its laptop and MiFi portable Internet device checkout programs. Its work with Open Educational Resources, free or reduced-cost digital course materials in lieu of standard textbooks, takes on the high cost of traditional course books.

“By working with instructors to adopt OER and integrate it right into the learning management system, we save students money but also increase their ability to be successful,” she said, noting students have saved more than $6 million over the past few years due to its OER and eBooks efforts. Omaha STEM Ecosystem worked with partners Cox and Facebook to identify “holes in the Internet,” the first step to addressing inequities in technology access that open doors to lifelong learning in conjunction with the development of the STEM Community Platform, which launched recently. “The Omaha STEM Ecosystem is going into our fifth Sigmon year,” said Director Julie Sigmon. “Our research was showing that there are a lot of awesome STEM programs for students in the Omaha area. But they’re all operating in silos. They weren’t connecting. And random acts of STEM doesn’t build a STEM workforce.” The ecosystem and the AIM Institute partnered to build new programs as normal programs were put on hold due to the pandemic. The first phase of the platform emerged, focused on preschool through college-aged offerings as a “hub” for STEM opportunities. What started as 350 posted opportunities rapidly grew to almost 550 at the time of this writing. Second-phase opportunities will focus on “connectors for business,” potential internship opportunities without duplicating what Intern Omaha has accomplished. Lastly, Sigmon noted back-end analytics and metrics to trace trends that drive actionable change; for instance, to determine where to shore up career pathways to increase the likelihood of launching careers faster. Over the nearer-term, Sigmon said the organization is deploying a “STEM-approved assessment” to vet platform opportunities. If one Continued on next page.

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Health care programs are popular among incoming students by Gabby Hellbusch

Over the past year, the pandemic has left its imprint on many sectors — including education. Dr. Mindy Barna, associate dean of health professions at College of Saint Mary, said CSM is experiencing an increase in applicants for programs within the division of health professions, including both practical and baccalaureate level nursing, doctor in occupational therapy, doctor in physical therapy and the master of science in Humphrey physician assistant studies. “The pandemic has highlighted both the importance of health care workers and the sense of purpose that health care workers attain,” Barna said. “The second reason relates to the innovative approach that CSM brings to health care education. An example of this lies in our new hybrid DPT program.”

Technology platforms Continued from preceding page. doesn’t have the likes of background checks, they are directed toward resources in the community that offer these checks to pass muster. A number of the Nebraska State Bar Association Sections are creating professional development that is less focused on “substantive law,” and more on continuing legal education credit, and the practice of law itself, said Executive Director Dr. Liz Neeley. “In addition to providing relevant content, we hope these programs create a sense of community and serve as a networking opportunity at a time when live events are not possible,” she said. “For example, on March 23 our Appellate Law Section is hosting a virtual ‘Lunchtime Chat with Appellate and Trial Judges’ to hear from the bench and give practitioners an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and get acquainted.” Additional sections will convene virtually in April to discuss the use of virtual assistants and reporting structures. To date, the Tenant Assistance Program has also connected nearly 300 low-income tenants in Lancaster County to counsel in response to increased pandemic-related evictions. Additionally, Neeley noted how the organization supported the Nebraska Supreme Court’s exemption of live CLE hours for 2020 and 2021. “We’ve worked with the Nebraska State Bar Foundation to make CLE Scholarships available to lawyers who need financial assistance in meeting their mandatory CLE obligations,” she said. Best practices from across the country have been collected for its “Reopening Your Practice” checklist to assist firms, and a series of pandemic-specific CLE is equipping firms to answer client questions and understand fast-moving legal changes. Generally, she said the pandemic has forced lawyers to be adaptable and competent with efficient, secure technology (such as cloudbased storage). “A virtual environment can create efficiencies and can perhaps make legal services more affordable for more Nebraskans; for example, many lawyers are traveling less,” Neeley said.

Dr. Pamela Humphrey, associate dean of arts, sciences and professional studies at CSM, said STEM majors are growing in popularity among women. “Many of our science students often pursue graduate degrees in health professions,”

Dr. Mindy Barna, associate dean of health professions at College of Saint Mary.

Clark Davies Humphrey said. “As undergraduates, they may have an opportunity to conduct research with a faculty member. These opportunities also exist for chemistry and math majors at Continued on page 10.

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Multiple construction projects expand services, amenities for students by Dwain Hebda

Multiple construction projects are transforming college campuses statewide, improving amenities and services for students. The University of Nebraska at Omaha recently completed the 40,000-squarefoot Rod Rhoden Business Innovation Center, an addition to Mammel Hall, which houses the College of Business Administration. Jarosz “We increased the floor-to-floor height of the first floor from the existing Mammel Hall to achieve more generous ceilings in the event space,” said Megan Jarosz, associate partner of Holland Basham Architects. “The higher vertical dimension provides flexibility for the types of events they can hold and increases visibility to

a two-story space caps the improvements, connecting collaboration spaces on the second and third floors. The University of Nebraska Medical

UNO’s 40,000-square-foot Rod Rhoden Business Innovation Center, an addition to Mammel Hall. (Courtesy of Holland Basham Architects) projection screens. A small ramp is located glass partitions to provide flexibility and in the link between the two buildings on transparency for the activities and events the second and third floors to make up the while capturing abundant natural daylight height difference.” with several windows, not typically seen in Other improvements include movable event spaces. A large open stairway within

Mirnics Strehle Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, which began renovation in August 2019, is in the process of moving into the new $91 million space. The building, at 6902 Pine St., was renovated to create the most advanced intellectual and developmental disability clinical care, education and research facility in the nation. “The challenge was to create a building with unmatched accessibility, designed with the needs and wishes of the families MMI serves in mind,” said Dr. Karoly Mirnics, director of the institute. “MMI clinicians and leaders worked with community stakeholders, client families, architects, designers and our construction company to create a building with many unique features to create an accessible and welcoming experience for the families we serve.” Among the improvements are an integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, nearly doubling its current capacity, moving from three to six early intervention classrooms and doubling the number of severe behavior treatment rooms. In addition, a dedicated maker space includes a 3D printer, precision cutting and drilling devices, soldering equipment and other tools. The lab can create nearly any assistive device, such as orthotics, support devices or other items used to assist in the performance of daily activities. In addition, a pool area featuring two pools, allows for specialized therapy and fun, with an indoor splash pad. BCDM designed the new health sciences building on the Southeast Community College campus in Lincoln, completed last November. The 85,000-square-foot, $26 million project reflects a paradigm shift in learning according to Kevin Strehle, principle in charge with BCDM. “The concept of bringing department and disciplines together to make real connections — and emphasizing each other’s success as a learning place — have been Continued on next page.

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Construction projects Continued from preceding page. at the forefront of the design team’s mind based on the vision and mission for Southeast Community College,” he said. “The interdisciplinary approach encourages inquiry and exploration. The notion of discovery weaved with the desire to heal permeates throughout every detail and gesture created by the team.” The new building includes 14 stateof-the-art health science labs, eight classrooms, student collaboration spaces, faculty offices, an innovative area simulating a real-life medical setting, outdoor learning spaces, and more. Sixteen health programs will make their homes in the new facility. Students started classes in the new facility with the 2021 Spring semester. “This new facility will provide an innovative and collaborative learning environment for our health care students beginning in January,” said Jill Sand, dean of health sciences, in a press release. “We can’t wait to see the students flourish and grow in state-of-the-art labs, engaging student spaces, and interactive classrooms enhanced with learning technology.”

The recently completed Health Sciences Building at Southeast Community College. (Courtesy of BCDM Architects)

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Skilled trade unions offer apprenticeship programs by David Kubicek

Many skilled trade unions offer apprenticeship programs. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 22, and the Nebraska chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) offer three apprenticeship programs, according to Kevin Wetuski, training director for the Omaha Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee. “Our Inside Program is our most popular,” he said. “[In this five-year program] you can [learn to] wire any commercial/industrial building [except for] the transmission and lineman.” The Residential Program — where apprentices work mainly on houses and apartments but also some small commercial projects like strip malls — and Telecommunications Program, which includes anything under 100 volts, are each threeyear apprenticeships.

The programs are funded by contractor contributions based on hours worked by all Local 22 members. Applicants must be 18 years old, have a grade of C or better in algebra, and have a valid driver’s license.

Wetuski Bird “Apprentices work full time with one of our contractors and go to school two nights a week — six hours a week — between Labor Day and Memorial Day,” Wetuski said. Apprentices get pensions and health insurance, and after completing each year

of training they get a raise. To graduate, apprentices must have a State of Nebraska Electrical License and a State of Iowa Electrical License. Nebraska requires 12 hours of continuing education every two years, and Iowa requires 18 hours of continuing education every three years. To be accepted into Sheet Metal Workers, Local 3’s five-year apprenticeship program, applicants must have a valid driver’s license, Social Security card, transcripts from high school, and they must take an Accuplacer test on reading and math at Metropolitan Community College, according to Business Manager and Financial Secretary Jason Kirchhevel. Sheet metal workers work on a wide variety of projects, including HVAC systems, welding, and making products like stainless steel sinks. Apprentices work eight hours a day and attend classes twice a week, three Continued on next page.

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Seven ways to manage financial stress during trying times by Brandon Renfro and Brian Beers

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been a challenging ordeal to say the least. If you haven’t been directly affected financially by the economic disruption, there’s a decent chance you know someone who has. Finances Considering the current unemployment situation, shutdowns, and an uncertain economy, it’s understandable that you may be feeling stressed about your finances. It may even be causing you to lose sleep. Here are seven ways that you can manage your financial stress during trying times. 1. Prioritize what you can control You can’t change everything that is causing you stress. Some things are simply out of your control. If you dwell on things you can’t control, it’s likely to cause you even more stress as you get frustrated with not being able to change them. Focus instead on the things that you can control so that you can work to improve your situation. For an easy ex-

ample, consider something simple like your food budget. Unless you are already on a bare-minimum food budget, look for ways to shave a few dollars off your grocery bill. You’ll not only save money, but the feeling of accomplishment and being in control may help reduce your stress as well. 2. Find ways to earn more money You can only cut a budget so far, and you’ll want to be careful that your tight budget isn’t a source of additional stress. Another way to ease some financial tension is to take steps to increase your income. It may seem difficult to increase your income in the current economic environment, but it isn’t out of the question. The simplest way to earn more is to work a few extra hours each week if your employer will let you. If increasing your hours isn’t an option, look for other ways to earn money. Some new unconventional ways to earn money may be available now because of the pandemic. For example, families with children who are schooling at home may find they have less time to take care of normal household chores than they did

Health care programs are popular among students Continued from page 7. CSM. Psychology is also growing in popularity; students who major in psychology often get jobs in the helping professions, or pursue a graduate degree in counseling or another psychology-related area. Teacher education has been a historically popular major, and with the potential teacher shortage looming post-pandemic, we are hopeful CSM can continue to train qualified educators to fill that need nationwide.” Nebraska Methodist College has been able to not only sustain enrollment during the pandemic, but continue to exceed the enrollment within programs, according to Dr. Amy Clark, vice president of academic affairs. “Our undergraduate nursing program has seen an increase of 15% in student enrollment, while our accelerated 12 month nursing program has grown over 50% due to a change in curriculum and shortening the program from 15 months down to 12 months,” Clark said. “With regards to our allied health programs, our masters of occupational therapy continues to be very popular among students around the nation with student feedback highlighting the hybrid nature of the program being very popular. With regards to market demand, all of our students in surgical technology, medical assisting and respiratory therapy not only have job offers prior to graduation, but oftentimes lucrative offers from institutions offering tuition reimbursement and sign on bonuses.” While identifying how to deliver high quality health care education in a 100% online format was challenging, Clark said the need for health care professionals and sustainability of that particular job force has impacted students of all ages to consider what careers are “pandemic proof” as it relates to maintaining a stable household income. Dr. Todd Darnold, associate dean of graduate and leadership programs at Creighton University, said the Financial Psychology and Behavioral Finance Graduate Certificate program is one of

the newest and most popular programs offered. “We’ve seen growth in this program since its inception in 2018 and Heider College of Business welcomed the largest, new enrollment for this program this past fall 2020,” Darnold said. “Financial professionals seeking this program are looking to upskill in an emerging field of financial psychology and behavioral finance. They want to gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand and unlock the subconscious beliefs to make better choices and meet financial goals for their clients.” Darnold said students attracted to this program are geographically diverse from a variety of financial backgrounds. Dr. H. Dele Davies, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies at UNMC, said the MPH degree within the College of Public Health (COPH), along with other COPH programs, saw a big increase in applicants during the fall of 2020, and in the spring of 2021. “Compared to the prior year, our enrollment is up 53% within our COPH,” Davies said. “This is due, at least in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the realization of the importance of public health in preventing, mitigating and managing outbreaks.” Davies said the COPH program also began a new doctor of public health degree that enrolled its first students this spring. “As the population of Nebraska and the nation ages, there is increasing demand for OTs who are integral in ensuring a high quality of life through activities that enable meaningful participation in everyday living for all people and communities,” Davies said. “Most of our current programs continue to remain popular based on the applicant pools, which has enabled UNMC to have its 20th consecutive year of student body size growth, enabling us to continue to work towards meeting the health care manpower needs of the state.”

before. Many are willing to pay someone to do a grocery pickup, mow the lawn, help the children with online assignments or watch them while they attend school virtually. 3. Pay essential bills If you are worried about being able to pay all your bills, prioritize essential bills first. Sorting through your bills and prioritizing them serves two purposes: --As a budgeting exercise, it guides you to deliberately think through what you spend your money on. You may find that some bills can be eliminated. --By knowing beforehand which bills you will pay first, you won’t have to scramble to decide if you do find yourself in a bind later. Both of these outcomes will help reduce your financial anxiety, and hopefully allow you to sleep better. 4. Save money (if you can) Try to stick to a consistent savings plan. If you don’t follow a plan already, try to implement one even if it starts small. Having a savings plan that you follow is one more thing you can control. The act of saving will give you a sense of accomplishment that will reduce your anxiety. Then, of course having that money in case you need it later will also relieve some stress. If you want to keep your money accessible but don’t want it to be idle, consider putting it into a high-yield savings account. High-yield savings accounts pay higher rates than typical savings accounts and make great vehicles for emergency funds. If you want to contribute a certain amount to your savings each month, you can set up an automatic transfer from your checking account. You won’t really know if you’re making progress if you don’t track it. Make sure you know where you stand. “Do the work to figure out your exact financial situation,” says Tracey Bissett, president at Bissett Financial Fitness. Tracking your progress lets you know whether the actions you are taking are

moving the needle. It also helps to know your progress because when you make progress toward your financial goals, like paying off debt, the positive psychological effects can lift your mood and health. If you aren’t tracking your financial goals, you may not realize how much progress you’re actually making. 6. Talk to your lenders Debt can be both a financial and mental burden. Before you let debt and the stress it causes overwhelm you, talk to your lenders. “Always remember that lenders are often open to discussing your issues and finding at least a short term solution,” says Anna Barker, founder of LogicalDollar and personal finance expert. “This is especially the case at the moment, with a number of banks having announced temporary repayment freezes or non-reporting to credit bureaus of missed payments if requested by customers.” 7. Talk to professionals “The uncertainty created by COVID-19 has increased financial stress for many people who need help with money matters from someone they can trust,” says Brian Thorp, founder and CEO of Wealthtender. “Fortunately, most financial coaches and advisors have adapted their practice to serve clients online. While technology has shown its value in a world of social distancing, it can’t replace the human element offered by financial professionals when it comes to the emotional topic of money.” Bottom line Financial uncertainty is stressful, but there are some actions you can take to make it less so. Don’t try to do too much and overwhelm yourself. Focus on a few things you can do to take control, and make improvements even if they are small. You’ll be in a better financial position and feel better for it. ©2021 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Skilled trade unions offer apprenticeship programs Continued from preceding page. and a half hours per night, from September through May. “As long as they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing with their grades and getting their work in, [they get] a 5% raise every six months,” Kirchhevel said. “In Omaha, there’s a requirement of four hours of continuing education per year. Our jurisdiction also covers western Iowa. They have a three-year license over there and require eight hours of continuing education every three years.” The Steamfitters and Plumbers Local Union 464 represents approximately 1,300 people in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa working in the mechanical trades — HVAC/R technicians, welders, and steamfitters, according to Business Manager Brad Bird. In Lincoln and the surrounding eight counties the union also represents plumbers. “We partner with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Omaha to perform highly skilled work in all aspects of the mechanical field including, but not limited to, residential HVAC, commercial heating

and cooling, institutional heating, cooling, process piping, and heavy Industrial work,” Bird said. The union has a five-year apprenticeship program to teach the skills needed to obtain the appropriate license and certification for each skill set on the commercial, institutional, and industrial side. “The residential program is a four-year program where we teach skills specific to that part of the industry,” Bird said. “We take applications every year the first two full weeks in March for the apprenticeship and interview people with five or more years of industry experience throughout the year.” Journeymen (and women) are required to obtain a minimum of eight continuing education credits each year, which is typically 16 hours of class time. “Good customer service, strong math skills, and a good work ethic are the three traits we look for,” Bird said. “We can teach all the skills people need to perform the job, but strong math skills make them accelerate through the program.”

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Restaurant tipping — criticized as unfair and archaic — may be obsolete after the pandemic by Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz

Paul Fehribach, owner of Big Jones in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, has wanted to eliminate tipping at his restaurant for years. Restaurants He didn’t like having the whims of customers determine how much his waitstaff got paid. Even when tips were generous, it felt wrong that the kitchen staff earned much less in comparison. But relying on customer tips to subsidize servers’ wages underpins the restaurant busi-

ness model in the U.S. and is embedded in the cultural fabric. Fehribach worried customers and employees would balk if his restaurant was among the first in Chicago to abandon that structure. Then came the pandemic. With restaurants forced to close their dining rooms, Fehribach had a clean slate. He started paying his tipped workers an hourly wage they could live on, and when dining returned last summer, the tipping system didn’t. “It’s wrong, it’s always been wrong,” Fehribach said. “Our workers deserve the RIDING ON EMPTY

security of knowing what they are making when they come to work.” Big Jones is among a handful of restaurants in Chicago moving away from the long-standing practice of paying some workers less than minimum wage if customer tips make up the difference. The restaurants are raising prices, adding service charges to bills, or finding new sources of revenue so they can raise wages and become less dependent on tipping. It’s a risky move, both financially and culturally, but some restauranteurs say they are emboldened to try because of the disruption caused by the pandemic. Their actions come as proposals to support restaurant workers by getting rid of the subminimum wage hit roadblocks. Although the federal minimum wage stands at $7.25 an hour, employers can pay tipped workers a subminimum wage of $2.13 an hour as long as their tips make up the difference. Democrats recently proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour and phasing out the subminimum wage, but the Senate parliamentarian decided the proposal couldn’t be tacked onto a big COVID-19 relief bill, which will make it more difficult to pass a wage hike. Chicago aldermen considered phasing out the city’s subminimum wage, currently $8.40 an hour for employers with more than

20 workers, as part of 2019 legislation that accelerated the timeline for reaching a $15 minimum wage in the city, which happens in July. That provision was removed under heavy lobbying from the restaurant industry, which said businesses couldn’t afford it and many servers would end up making less. Some restaurant owners hope to show that it’s possible to pay servers at least minimum wage, which currently stands at $14 an hour in Chicago. Big Jones, which specializes in Southern cuisine, since June has added a 20% service fee to dine-in bills and orders placed with a live person, and 10% to online orders. That revenue goes to payroll, allowing Fehribach to raise the hourly wage of servers to $18 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. Kitchen staff also got a pay bump, to $16 to $20 per hour, and he hopes to raise wages more once business picks up. The change has dinged his bottom line for now, but as dining room capacity restrictions loosen and sales improve he expects it will make financial sense and also allow him to offer everyone health insurance. While a few customers have posted nasty reviews online, the feedback largely has been positive, Fehribach said. Some customers still want to tip on top of the service fee, so he plans to bring back the tip line to credit card Continued on next page.

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action now.” Women were hard hit in this economic recession because it was the first led by the service sector, Betsey Stevenson, an economics professor at the University of Michigan, said at the Aspen event. That compares with the 2008 financial crisis when many of the jobs lost were in goods-producing industries, which are more male dominated, she said. “If we think about things like education, and health services, 78% of those jobs are held by women,” said Stevenson. “And that got hit really hard in this pandemic.” More than one-third of parents, mostly women, have yet to return to jobs they lost largely because there’s no one to look after their kids, according to a December report by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package includes billions of dollars to help reopen schools and provide additional paid leave to struggling parents, but it may come too late for many women who have already left jobs. At a Senate hearing earlier Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked multiple times about women who have dropped out of the labor market to take care of children. “That burden has fallen significantly more on women than on men,” Powell said. “Hopefully that will be temporary to the extent people want to return.” But he also noted the challenges ahead. “It may be difficult to get back to where you were,” Powell said. ©2021 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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As women have left the U.S. workforce in droves, in what some economists have deemed the first female recession, calls for structural changes to support them are growing louder. Since the pandemic took hold, more than 2 million women have Jobs dropped out of the workforce. The crisis has exposed the burdens on working women but also provided an opportunity for substantive change, according to Reshma Saujani, founder and chief executive officer of Girls Who Code. “The infrastructure of childcare is broken,” Saujani said Tuesday at the Aspen Institute’s RE$ET Conference with Bloomberg Economics. “Nobody can afford it and it’s not seen as something that we simply need in our society — and that has to change.” Saujani has spearheaded an effort calling on the Biden administration to enact a “Marshall Plan for Moms.” It presses for short-term monthly payments depending on needs and resources and advocates for policies like paid family leave, affordable childcare and pay equity. A group of 50 high-profile women publicly signed on to the effort in January and on Tuesday the founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark, announced a $500,000 donation to Girls Who Code in support of the plan. “Mothers are facing the brunt of this pandemic, and it is on all of us to step up and ensure that we are providing them with the relief and compensation they deserve,” said Newmark. “That is why I’m making an investment in the Marshall Plan Moms so that we can continue to raise awareness and call on our elected leaders to take

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Restaurant tipping — criticized as unfair and archaic — may be obsolete after the pandemic Continued from preceding page. slips to give the option. Servers are trained to explain that a 20% service fee has been applied. Employees also are pleased, as the volatility of the pandemic made them appreciate a predictable paycheck, he said. “Had we done this at another time I’m not sure what the reaction would have been,” Fehribach said. Garrett Allain, 37, a server at Big Jones for nearly three years, said he is earning about the same with his higher hourly rate as he was making with tips before the pandemic. On some busy nights he might make $50 an hour in tips, but there would be slow nights when he’d make barely anything at all, so “it balances out,” he said. Servers also stick around now to help with tasks like filling salt and pepper shakers and wrapping silverware instead of asking to leave once their tables empty. “You’re not working for your own tips in your own section, so everyone works together more, so I think it creates a better atmosphere with both employees and the staff,” Allain said. Still, the change might not go over well at busy downtown restaurants. Servers at higher-end or high volume restaurants can make a lucrative living on gratuities, but at small or inexpensive restaurants or in poorer neighborhoods, they barely scrape by. Employers are legally required to make up the difference if an employee’s tips don’t add up to the regular minimum wage, but worker advocates say that doesn’t always happen because of exploitative practices or shoddy record keeping. Tipped workers also can be reluctant to push back against unwanted sexual advances or other poor treatment because their compensation is tied to the customer’s happiness. One Fair Wage, an advocacy group pushing to end the subminimum wage, has been trying to draw attention to the discriminatory aspects of tipping. Studies have shown Black servers receive less in tips than white servers even when customers rate the service the same. Since the pandemic hit, Black restaurant servers were more likely than servers overall to report a steep drop in tips and experience retaliation for enforcing mask rules, according to a February report from One Fair Wage. Fehribach said his restaurant receives more unjustified complaints about servers who are women of color than any other group, and he imagines that affects their tips. “It is not acceptable that customers will decide what to compensate my employee

based on skin color, race, gender identity,” he said. Pete Ternes, co-owner at the Bungalow by Middle Brow, a pizzeria and brewery in the Logan Square neighborhood, said he always thought the tipping system was “immoral” but feared the costs associated with paying servers more. That changed when the pandemic halted dining service and the restaurant pivoted to a takeout and grocery model, prompting it to rethink how to pay tipped workers without alienating customers. “We sat down deep in some spreadsheets and determined that with an obligatory service charge we could thread this needle,” Ternes said. The restaurant has added a tiered service charge to customer bills — 10% for a grocery item, 15% for goods made in-house and 20% for takeout — and plans to move to a uniform 20% fee this year that will stay once dining service returns. Employees, no matter their role, now make $15 an hour if they’re part-time and $20 if they’re full time. While that’s less per hour than some servers made in tips when serving dinner, they are working longer shifts doing different tasks — prepping food, washing dishes, cleaning up — so their overall pay is the same, Ternes said. Customers haven’t complained about the fee, which Ternes owes to the pandemic making people “more generous and understanding.” He hopes the goodwill endures once dining service returns because the higher wages mean he won’t be able to have as many servers working, which could affect the speed of service. “You may have to talk a bit more in between glasses of wine,” Ternes said. “If that means the person serving you is living a happier and safer life and can afford all the things they need, that seems worth it.” At Paulie Gee’s, a pizza restaurant in Logan Square with a second location opening soon in Wicker Park, owner Derrick Tung scrapped the traditional tipping structure well before the pandemic because he couldn’t stomach the vast disparity between the pay of servers and kitchen staff. On a good night, some servers and bartenders earned $38 to $72 per hour while kitchen workers made $15 to $19 an hour even though they were just as responsible for the customer experience, he said. He raised servers’ hourly wages, pooled their tips and split them across the staff, based on an equation that took into account their tenure and the shifts they worked. Tung said some servers resented the change, though he didn’t lose anyone. He is evaluating other ways to structure employee pay because the pandemic has allowed him to do “a full reset.” He posed the possibility of a service fee on Instagram and got mixed responses. “Some guests are very vehement about not wanting to be nickel-and-dimed,” he said. “They would rather just see price increases.” His kitchen staff is happy, he said, and servers are averaging $20 to $25 an hour. Still, making it work will be challenging as long as he is an outlier. “The concern from management is why

would a great server come work for us if they can go down the street and make double or triple,” Tung said. “As long as there are other restaurants using the old model it will be difficult to get the best of the best.” Many restaurants are reluctant to abandon the tipping system and worry how they would manage if local or federal policy eliminates the subminimum wage. “If the labor cost goes up substantially, we will be forced to increase prices,” said Manish Mallick, majority owner of Rooh Chicago, which serves progressive Indian cuisine in the West Loop. “How will the guests treat that? A lot of guests already say pricing is really high.” Finances already are squeezed given the huge drop in sales during the pandemic and increased costs, including a hexadome tent Rooh installed in the adjacent parking lot for outdoor dining and a new air filtration system. Some nights diners are so sparse that servers don’t make enough in tips to hit minimum wage so Mallick has had to dig into his own pocket to make up the difference. But Steve Soble, owner of Southport Lanes in Lakeview and the Daily Bar & Grill in Lincoln Square, has found that changing the pay structure has blunted some of those risks. Last summer he added an 18% service charge to customer tabs so he could raise the hourly wage of servers above the minimum wage, ensuring they were covered when business was slow. “When it rained during the pandemic they still made money,” Soble said. The increased automation in restau-

rant service, such as ordering and paying through your phone, has helped hasten the shift away from tipping for service, he added. The move away from tipping remains an aspiration for Terri Evans, owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey in the South Loop. One of the goals of her business is to create generational wealth for her employees, including through a 401(k) savings program, which is hard to achieve when they rely on unpredictable tips. “You can’t have a healthy financial situation until you can predict what your wages are,” Evans said. Evans has committed to abolishing the subminimum wage by 2025 as part of her association with High Road Kitchens, an initiative of One Fair Wage that supports and rewards restaurants that commit to paying living wages and following equitable employment practices. She plans to do it by cutting costs, such as by curbing food waste, and growing the business so employees can own franchises. She hasn’t made the jump yet, though, hoping others will move in the same direction. “If we’re moving away from a tipped wage but our neighboring restaurants are not there, it puts us in a position where we can’t be competitive in our pricing or with employees,” she said. “That’s where the legislation to push our organization and sector is key.” ©2021 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIFELINE ELITE SPORTS, LLC The name of the Company is Lifeline Elite Sports, LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is: 3911 South 191st Street, 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 February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

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KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KAASCH MONEY PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kaasch Money Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 2420 North 147th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 February 18, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE FOUNDATION Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Home Instead Senior Care Foundation have been amended to change the name of the corporation to: Home Instead Charities. The Amendment was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 3, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

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AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), KRISTOPHER P TOWN You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 10/13/2020 on Case Number CI20-18459, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $212.87, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 04/12/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ALL THE HOME THINGS, LLC The name of the Company is All The Home Things, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 221 Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska 68037. This limited liability company commenced business on February 22, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: TYRONE DAVIS Jr You are hereby notified that on 10/12/20, the Plaintiff, Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI20 18124. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $6,224.09, plus court costs and prejudgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before 04/18/21 at the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA, Nebraska. BY: Megan L. Bischoff, #25206 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 308 398-3801 Attorney for the Plaintiff First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRUSH PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CRUSH Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17303 Samantha Road, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Verrado, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. CI21-1377 ROGER ARMELL, as Personal Representive of the ESTATE OF WANDA H. STEPANEK, deceased, Plaintiff, vs. JANE and JOHN DOE; and all other interested parties claiming or having any interest in the real estate commonly known as 910 South 38th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, real names unknown, Defendants. TO: JANE DOE, JOHN DOE, and all other interested parties claiming or having any interest or shares in and to L & N Real Estate Company. You are hereby notified that on February 15, 2021, Roger Armell, personal representative of the Estate of Wanda H. Stepanek, filed a complaint in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, against you, the object and request of which is to determine the ownership of all shares in 910 South 38th Street and find that Wanda Stepanek was the only owner of 910 South 38th Street, free of trust. You are required to answer the petition on or before the day of April 18, 2021. BY: Jacob A. Acers, #26001 Smith, Slusky, Pohren, & Rogers, LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68114 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICES HOWARD KASLOW, Attorney ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MGP CORPORATION MGP Corporation, a Nebraska corporation, has been dissolved pursuant to the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The corporation has collected its assets, disposed of its properties which were not distributed in kind to its shareholders, discharged or made provision for the discharge of its liabilities, distributed its remaining property among its shareholders according to their interests, and done every other act necessary to wind up and liquidate its business and affairs. Marcia G. Pitlor, President of the corporation, was the person who was responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation. The corporation has no remaining assets or liabilities. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF ALA HOLDINGS, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is ALA Holdings, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000,000 Shares having a par value of $.10 each with 100,000 shares designated as voting common stock and 900,000 shares designated as nonvoting common stock. 3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: Suite 800, 1125 South 103rd Street, Omaha, NE 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on December 28, 2020, when Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. 5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael M. Hupp, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION MK Projects LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Kathryn A. Glissman, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Miracle 11650, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Miracle 11650, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Miracle 11808, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Miracle 11808, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GCP III Concourse, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 17, 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. Zachary A. Wiegert will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to GCP III Concourse, LLC, c/o Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 N 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68122. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC. Registered agent and office of Castanon Concrete & Landscaping, LLC is Adalberto Castanon at 2523 E Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 2523 E Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Adalberto Castanon. 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 2020 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COUNSEL FOR COACHES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Counsel for Coaches, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JK FENCING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JK Fencing, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7518 Polk St., Ralston, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Angela Schmit, 1246 Golden Gate Dr., Ste. 3, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

SHAUN M. JAMES, Attorney SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEXTGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 17, 2021, NEXTGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Act, with a designated office at 11299 Farnam, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Shaun M. James, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASH BRAVAN Group, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ASH BRAVAN Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Rambabu Kallepalli, 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Gigi’s Gourmet Shaved Ice and Treats, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 11215 Roxbury Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michele R. Mower, 11215 Roxbury Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOVE WITH MARISSA, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Move With Marissa, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1105 Sunny Lane, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

MATTHEW WURSTNER, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP, Attorneys 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION - ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a corporation under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December 23, 2020. The name of the corporation is ROCKWELL ROADRUNNERS PTO, INC. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members. The initial registered agent is Matthew Wurstner, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Incorporator is Matthew Wurstner, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. Matthew Wurstner, Incorporator First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Grandpa Doug’s Mobile RV Repair, L.L.C. (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 4248 Kristy Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Registered Agent of the Company is Linda J. Bowman, 4248 Kristy Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68112. The Company was formed on January 27, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 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 HA 1031, LLC The name of the Company is HA 1031, 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 February 17, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that SyrenCloud LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Geeta V. Chokkara, 19020 Nicholas Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Company was formed on January 26, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TETRASU Group, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TETRASU Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. The Registered Agent of the Company is Rambabu Kallepalli, 17203 U Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68135. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Notice is hereby given that Assisted Healing LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska with its initial designated office at 3520 N. 163rd Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The initial agent for service of process is Vcorp Agent Services, Inc. at 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516. The company is manager-managed. Nature of the company is massage therapy. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 12, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES 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 FUSION MARKETPLACE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fusion Marketplace, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11808 Grant Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 18, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SALKIN STRENGTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is SALKIN STRENGTH SOLUTIONS, LLC The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68164. The designated office is located at 1311 N. 113th Plaza, #5119, Omaha, NE 68154. Aleks Salkin, Member First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O. 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3794 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION JAMARCUS WORLDWIDE 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 19th of February, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DEEP STACKS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Deep Stacks, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9802 Ascot Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney MOYLAN LAW, LLC 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SPARKMOX, LLC The name of the Company is Sparkmox, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1511 S. 83rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. This limited liability company commenced business on February 16, 2021. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SIMMONDS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Simmonds Restaurant Management, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (“Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 18, 2021, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore. The President, Paula K. Glissman, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF PRAIRIE DOG PRODUCTIONS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Prairie Dog Productions, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended the period of duration to: Perpetual. The Articles of Amendment were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that Grass Cut Right Inc (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 6411 S 140th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Registered Agent of the Company is Nathan Essink, 6411 S 140th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Company was formed on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that GRG Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 4142 S 89th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is Tobias Sommer, 1822 N 174th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. The Company was formed on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that CPM EATS, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Greg Cutchall, 13305 Birch Dr Ste 201, Omaha, NE 68164. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NE Construction, LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 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. Catherine M. Nachreiner, Member, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against NE Construction, 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 Catherine M. Nachreiner, 314 W Reichmuth Road, Valley, Nebraska 68064. A claim against NE Construction, 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BROWN & WOLFF, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street, One Bennington Place Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBBY’S-OMAHA 16TH STREET, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Cubby’s-Omaha 16th Street, 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 25th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, PHILLIP E. MORRISON. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Joshua R. Dunyon, Attorney Mandy M. Gruhlkey, Attorney The Advocates 1001 Farnam Street, Suite 203 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-157 Estate of Alvin Donald Kock, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 3rd, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Intestacy of said Decedent and that Teresa M. Kock, 5110 S. 48th Street, Omaha, NE 68117 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before April 26, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SARA PUTNAM, M.D., LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sara Putnam, M.D., LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 674 N. 57th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Robert J. Likes, Attorney Likes Meyerson Hatch LLC 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-235 Estate of Janet R. Zaleski, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Cynthia M. Schaecher, 16216 Briar Street, Omaha, NE 68136, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before April 26, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FIREGUARD, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporation of Fireguard, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, were amended and restated on February 23, 2021, in their entirety as follows: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation is Fireguard, Inc. Article 2 states the registered agent is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. Article 3 states the purpose. Article 4 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000 shares of Voting Common Stock, having a par value of $1.00 per share. 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. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

MARTIN P. PELSTER, Attorney CROKER, HUCK, KASHER, DeWITT, ANDERSON & GONDERINGER, L.L.C. 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA TAR & STRIPE, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Omaha Tar & Stripe, 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 Martin P. Pelster, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

• MARCH 12, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES Craig F. Martin, Attorney LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP 0306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CLINTON CONSTRUCTION, 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 CLINTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 3035 Dudley Street, Lincoln, NE 68503. 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 February 12, 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 February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REKSUH AUTO, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reksuh Auto, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDENROD BITCOIN, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GOLDENROD BITCOIN, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 10340 North 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION A Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021 for CKL Rentals, LLC, with its principal place of business and initial designated office at 325 South 89th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. The registered agent and address of the registered office for service of process is: Chandra Ljunggren, 325 South 89th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF POST MILLILLAS, LLC Notice is hereby given that POST MILLILLAS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MCKEE IRRIGATED, LLC Notice is hereby given that MCKEE IRRIGATED, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA ORGANIC PRESERVE, LLC Notice is hereby given that NEBRASKA ORGANIC PRESERVE, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. 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 February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF QTD CONSULTING, LLC Notice is hereby given that QTD Consulting, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address is 10510 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent is Stephen F Molini who resides at the same address with business commencing on December 1st, 2020. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Shoppes at Ak-sar-ben, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is ZUKS PROPERTIES, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 6415 S. 184th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135. The registered agent is Scott D. Hazuka and the Registered Agent's address is 6415 S. 184th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135. 3. The general nature of the Company is real estate holding. 4. The Company commenced on February 22, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt AV3, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Darren R Carlson, Attorney CARLSON & BURNETT, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, Nebraska 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ULYSSES BLUE RIVER, LLC Notice is hereby given that ULYSSES BLUE RIVER, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Darren R Carlson, whose address is Carlson & Burnett, LLP, 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 22, 2021, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Darren R Carlson, Organizer First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that JUNKINS ANESTHESIA 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 4608 N 166th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The registered agent of the Company is Shawn Junkins, 4608 N 166th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Company's members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the practice of nurse anesthesia in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIVRITE PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LivRite Properties, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 2019 North 65th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68104 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Canoas Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office of the Company is 1939 South 63rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Dale Allen Berry, 1939 South 63rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Company was formed on February 24, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

KENDRA RINGENBERG, Attorney RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STONY BROOK CARWASH, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Stony Brook Carwash, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra J. Ringenberg, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

AMANDA M. BARRON, Attorney P.O. Box 597 Fremont, Nebraska 68026 LEGAL NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(s), LANCE A PAQUA You are hereby notified that Credit Bureau Services, Inc., a corporation, filed its complaint in the County Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska on 11/12/2020 on Case Number CI20-20515, the object and prayer of which is to recover the sum of $173.15, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. You are required to answer the complaint of the Plaintiff on or before 04/19/2021 or the allegations in said complaint will be taken as true and judgment entered accordingly. CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES, INC., A CORPORATION First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 12, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Vornado, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF EJR Holdings, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that EJR Holdings, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 3802 S. 191st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent for service of process on the Company is EVAN JOEL RAINS and his mailing address is 3802 S. 191st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. 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 17th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, EVAN JOEL RAINS. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Queen Roofing, LLC Notice is hereby given that Queen Roofing, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at of 10787 Brentwood Dr, Apt 3B, La Vista, NE 68128. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws and its duration is perpetual commencing from February 18, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Sylvia A Gomez. Its registered agent is Sylvia A Gomez and her office is located at 10787 Brentwood Dr, Apt 3B, La Vista, NE 68128. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 PRIME SECURED, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Secured, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BEBOLDR, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BeBoldR, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13305 Birch Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 ESEVEN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that eseven, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 102, Omaha, Nebraska 68118. 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 February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 TODAY’S DENTAL FREMONT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Today’s Dental Fremont, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide dental services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Kuehl Capital Holdings, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended as follows: the limited liability company has changed its name to Convergent Partners, LLC. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 25, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 BJR FREMONT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BJR Fremont, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 PRIME DEPLOYED, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Deployed, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUBLINER VENTURES LLC Notice is hereby given that Dubliner Ventures LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on December 15, 2020, to conduct any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies can be organized pursuant to the Nebraska statute. The registered agent and registered office for Dubliner Ventures LLC is Alexandra Black at 15459 Stevens Plaza, Omaha NE 68137. The designated office for Dubliner Ventures LLC is at 15459 Stevens Plaza, Omaha NE 68137. Dubliner Ventures LLC will be member-managed. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PERCEPTIVE PAINTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perceptive Painting, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska as a limited liability company. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6002 S. 20th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The Registered Agent of the Company is David I. Castro, 6002 S. 20th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. The company commenced business on February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEY LIBRARIAN, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hey Librarian, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3157 Farnam Street, Suite 7104 #7239, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131. The Registered Agent of the Company is USCA, Inc., 1603 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 PRIME BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Prime Business Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 22145 West Maple Road, P.O. Box 131, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. 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 February 23, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Vohlk Group LLC a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 23, 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. Lorri S. Brockman, Authorized Person, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against Vohlk Group 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 Lorri S. Brockman, 11225 Davenport Street, Suite 108, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. A claim against Vohlk Group 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given the registration with the Nebraska Secretary of state’s office of Moreno's Painting, LLC under the laws of the State of Nebraska as follows: The name of the company is Moreno's Painting, LLC. Registered agent and office of Moreno's Painting, LLC is Jose Abraham Moreno Rodriguez at 1305 Monroe Street, Omaha, NE 68107. The designated address is 1305 Monroe Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Initial members: Jose Abraham Moreno Rodriguez. 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 February 2021 for the perpetual duration and is managed by its members. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FLAIR FARMS LLC Notice is hereby given that the Certificate of Organization of Flair Farms LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended changing the name of the company to AMF Land Co, LLC and to reflect its registered agent as DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 10, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SHEPPARD’S BUSINESS INTERIORS, INC. Notice if hereby given that the Articles of Incorporation of Sheppard’s Business Interiors, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows: Articles 1 states the name of the Corporation as Sheppard’s Business Interiors, Inc. Articles 2 states the purpose. Article 3 states that the Corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of voting common stock and 125,000 shares of nonvoting common stock, all at a par value of $0.01. Article 4 states the registered Office of the Corporation is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the registered agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states that 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 February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

• MARCH 12, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TAKE NOTICE: The Contracting Owner identified below gives notice that it caused to be filed a Termination of Notice of Commencement on the 26th of February, 2021, containing the following information: Contracting owner: Richland Homes, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Real Estate: Lot 181, Southern Pines Replat 1, a Subdivision, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 16860 Virginia Street, Omaha, NE 68136

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NEXTGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 1299 Farnam Street – Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102, was organized in the State of Nebraska to engage in any lawful business permitted under the Nebraska Limited Liability Act. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The perpetual existence commenced February 17, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Contracting owner's interest in the subject real estate: Simple Title holder (if different from contracting owner):

N/A

The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104176 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 181, Southern Pines Replat 1, a Subdivision, Sarpy County, Nebraska. All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Simple N/A

The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104173 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 12, Hills of Aspen Creek, a Subdivision in Sarpy County, Nebraska. All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE TERMINATION OF NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TAKE NOTICE: The Contracting Owner identified below gives notice that it caused to be filed a Termination of Notice of Commencement on the 26th of February, 2021, containing the following information: Contracting owner: Richland Homes, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company Real Estate: Lot 47, Westbury Creek, a Subdivision, in Douglas County, Nebraska. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 4352 S 214th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022 Contracting owner's interest in the subject real estate: Simple Title holder (if different from contracting owner): N/A The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 2021014436 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 47, Westbury Creek, a Subdivision as surveyed, in Douglas County, Nebraska All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that AWD Enterprises, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under Nebraska state laws with a designated office address of Company 11602 W Center Rd Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68144. The Registered Agent of the Company is Katherine Albin 11602 W Center Rd Ste 200 Omaha, NE 68144. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Notice is hereby given that PARKER JOHNSON, INC, has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. KRL Accounting & Tax LLC is the incorporator and the registered agent. The incorporator’s address and the address of the registered office is 11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 302, Omaha, ne 68154. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ERICKSON l SEDERSTROM, P.C., Attorneys 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CRESTED MEADOW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crested Meadow, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 7727 Keystone Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 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 March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: ANGELO MIRANDA You are hereby notified that on 11/27/20, the Plaintiff, Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI20 21080. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $317.93, plus court costs and prejudgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before 04/25/21 at the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA, Nebraska. BY: Dana Kay Fries #22411 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 308 398-3801 Attorney for the Plaintiff First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER NE MANAGING PARTNER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower NE Managing Partner, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on March 2, 2021 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Sower Farmland Managers, LLC, with registered office at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company’s initial designated office is at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP, Attorneys 13330 California Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER NE PREFERRED PARTNER, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower NE Preferred Partner, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on March 2, 2021 (the “Company”). The Company has designated its registered agent as Sower Farmland Managers, LLC, with registered office at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company’s initial designated office is at 13575 Lynam Drive, Omaha, NE 68138. The Company shall be governed by one or more managers. The general nature of business is any lawful purpose. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

N/A

The notice of commencement was recorded on February 2, 2021, as instrument number 202104185 and is terminated as of March 31, 2021. This termination applies only to the following described real estate: Lot 101, Granite Falls North, a Subdivision as surveyed, platted and recorded in Sarpy County, Nebraska All lien claims for which a notice of lien is not recorded by the termination date may be defeated by a transfer of the real estate. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 ONE80 REAL ESTATE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that One80 Real Estate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company shall provide real estate services. The designated office of the limited liability company is 17838 Burke Street, Suite 102, Nebraska 68118. 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 February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 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 FREMONT SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fremont Support Services, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14406 Harrison Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on February 26, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BARBARA MEDBERY-PRCHAL, P.C., L.L.O., Attorney 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103 Omaha, Nebraska 68164 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPIONS EQUITY, LLC Notice is hereby given that a limited liability company has been formed under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the company is Champions Equity, LLC. The name and street address of the company’s initial registered agent is Law Offices of Barbara Medbery-Prchal, P.C., L.L.O., 11102 Blondo Street, Suite 103, Blair, NE 68008. The designated office is located at 10397 Crystal Lake Drive, Blair, NE 68008. Mark T. Wehner II, Members First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Daniel c. Pauley, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN & MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GT Capital Consultants, 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 GT Capital Consultants, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1204 N. 60th Street #3, Omaha, NE 68132.The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 25, 2021 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 12, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES JENNIFER L. RATTNER, Esq. RINGENBERG & RATTNER LAW 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BRRRR HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BRRRR Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Ringenberg & Rattner Law, LLC, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BAIRDWEST, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Bairdwest, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Bairdwest, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1932 South 24th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Scott A. Baird, 1932 South 24th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION BSNB Land and Cattle 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 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 Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP, Attorneys 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Elkhorn River Equipment 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 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 Nicole Seckman Jilek, Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NZUSA of Omaha LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 1299 Farnam Street – Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102, was organized in the State of Nebraska to engage in any lawful business permitted under the Nebraska Limited Liability Act. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The perpetual existence commenced February 26, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 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 PN HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PN Holdings, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3234 N. 161st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. 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 March 1, 2021. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LRC PROPERTIES II, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LRC Properties II, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is LRC Properties II, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3000 Farnam Street, Suite 7H, Omaha, NE 68131. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LRC PROPERTIES III, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LRC Properties III, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is LRC Properties III, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3000 Farnam Street, Suite 7H, Omaha, NE 68131. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LRC PROPERTIES IV, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LRC Properties IV, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is LRC Properties IV, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3000 Farnam Street, Suite 7H, Omaha, NE 68131. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LRC PROPERTIES V, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LRC Properties V, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is LRC Properties V, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3000 Farnam Street, Suite 7H, Omaha, NE 68131. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LRC PROPERTIES VI, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of LRC Properties VI, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability company is LRC Properties VI, LLC. 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 3000 Farnam Street, Suite 7H, Omaha, NE 68131. 3. The name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION WAVY VACATION GETAWAYS LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 10806 S. 174th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68136, was organized in the State of Nebraska to engage in any lawful business permitted under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The perpetual existence commenced February 25, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: CHRISTOPHER ALLBROOKS You are hereby notified that on 09/28/20, the Plaintiff, Credit Management Services, Inc., filed a Complaint in the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI20 17408. The object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $293.75, plus court costs and prejudgment interest and attorney fees, if applicable. The Complaint prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before 04/25/21 at the COUNTY Court of DOUGLAS County, OMAHA, Nebraska. BY: Megan L. Bischoff #25206 P.O. Box 1512 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 308 398-3801 Attorney for the Plaintiff First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

DVORAK LAW GROUP LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MANDARA GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mandara Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 6436 North 68th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104 and the mailing address is PO Box 641492, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 5, 2021, final March 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Timmerman Land & Cattle 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 Howard J. Kaslow, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

MARY E. VANDENACK, Attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska 68118 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ETD LAW LLC Notice is hereby given that ETD LAW 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 13210 Hillsborough Drive, Omaha, NE 68164. 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 March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Notice of Organization of Dynasty Development LLC Notice is Hereby Given that Dynasty Development LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on 06/24/2020. The initial Designated Office: 18764 Ohern St. Omaha, NE 68135. The Initial Registered Agent: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 706 N. 129th St., Suite 121, Omaha, NE 68154. The general nature of the business is investing in real estate properties. The company shall be Member-Managed. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MJM BEAUTY STUDIO, 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 MJM Beauty Studio, LLC. The address of the company’s initial designated office is 709 North 98th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. 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, including esthetics. The company commenced existence on February 10, 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 March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

• MARCH 12, 2021 • Midlands Business Journal

LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEBRASKA PAROLE BOARD HEARING N O T I C E A total of 113 cases will be heard by the Board in March, 2021. The following case(s) sentenced in Douglas County will be seen by the Board of Parole. March 16, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska Ryan, Dwayne 74712 Robbery Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel Thomas, Koreyon 82277 Burglary (2 counts) Smith, Leonard 82356 Driving Under Influence/Injury (2 counts) Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Jones, Lujuan 86630 Burglary Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp (2 counts) Whitehill, Aaron 86759 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop (2 counts) Bascue, Jason 87634 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Pasillas, Walter 88594 Sexual Assault 1st Degree Zepeda, Adrian 89973 Robbery Docken, Steven 210460 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Schuman, Brent 211067 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Washington, Julius 212292 Robbery Perry, David 212312 Forgery 1st Degree (2 counts) Dinsmore, Reginald 51645 Murder 2nd Degree Flores, Alfredo 85718 Unlawful Discharge of Firearm Wyatt, Christopher 211149 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I March 17, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, Nebraska Shields, Maya 392474 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Theft by Unlwfl Taking or Disp March 18, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Burrus, Barry 80454 Robbery Shannon, Gene 85685 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Hill, Patrick 87304 Assault 1st Degree Hill, Keith 88120 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Moo, Bu 89068 Driving While Intoxicated Haines, Ronald 89490 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Florez, Lucas 210608 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Terroristic Threats Love, Brian 211177 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Sub Except Marijuana March 19, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center – Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Jennings, Michael 81312 Child Abuse Domestic Assault Goss, Con 69122 Assault 2nd Degree Cheatams, Carlos 89154 Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Allen, Mark 89287 Assault 2nd Degree Terroristic Threats Elrod, Jeramy 89870 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Cobbs, Chico 210252 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Beran, Jeffrey 211237 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Flermoen, Alex 211597 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Robbery (3 counts) Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Barnes, Demetrius 211875 Driving While Intoxicated Hartman, Jasmine 92157 Driving Under Influence/Injury Cole, Frankie 49081 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop March 22, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, Tecumseh, Nebraska Little, James 84669 Burglary Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Hanks, Damone 85758 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Craven, Thomas 89093 Assault 2nd Degree Escape Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana (2 counts) Terroristic Threats March 24, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Community Correctional Center - Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska Newman, Scott 80202 Sexual Assault of Child 1st Deg Main, Timothy 88485 Theft by Deception Tiller, Jondale 212176 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Purdy, Jeff 210379 Driving While Intoxicated March 26, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. Omaha Correctional Center, Omaha, Nebraska Bush, Percy 85338 Possession Child Pornography (8 counts) Patterson, Brandon 85654 Poss Deadly Weap by Felon/Fug Fay, Jeffrey 88003 Operate Motor Veh/Avoid Arrest Theft by Receiving Stolen Prop Campbell, Tywan 88134 Robbery (3 counts) Hall, Ja’Don 210715 Pos Firearm by Fugitive/Felon Use Deadly Weap to Commit Fel McCallister, John 210810 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Possession of Burglary Tools Kush, Jonathan 211791 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Dunn, Andreas 212309 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana (2 counts) March 29, 2021– 8:30 a.m. Lincoln Correctional Center, Lincoln, Nebraska Kundra, Matteo 84453 Pos Firearm by Fugitive/Felon Clark, Shane 89526 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Kahre, Michael 210389 Robbery Bolte, Josh 212568 Manu/Dist/Del/Disp or Poss W/I Pos Cntrl Sub Except Marijuana Rodriguez, Jose 57613 False Imprisonment 1st Degree (2 counts) Sexual Assault 1st Degree (2 counts) Turner, Mitchell 212460 Viol of Financial Trans Device (2 counts) ROSALYN COTTON, CHAIR NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE First publication March 12, 2021

BROWN & WOLFF, P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys and Counselors at Law 1925 North 120th Street, One Bennington Place Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CUBBY’S-LAUREL, LLC NOTICE is hereby given that Cubby’s-Laurel, 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 4th day of February, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The Company shall be managed by one (1) manager, PHILLIP E. MORRISON. First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF LENA’S LOVELY LAWNS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LENA’S LOVELY LAWNS, 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 lawn care services 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 lawn care services 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 January 26, 2021, and upon its Articles being filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 24, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a Board of Directors, the number of directors to be provided in the ByLaws, and the officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and such other officers as shall be designated in the By-Laws. ANTHONY L. GROSS, Incorporator CATHERINE L. WHITE, Incorporator 3018 South 87th Street, Omaha, NE 68124 First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Digital, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on March 3, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA Case D 01 CI 21 0002023 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF KATHERINE ANN WILLIAMS to KATHERINE ANN MEIER NOTICe OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE pursuant to RRS § 2521,270 And Notice of Hearing Judge Dougherty – 4/22/2021 @ 9:00AM Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2021, Katherine Ann Williams filed a Petition for Name Change in this Court. The object and prayer of said Petition is to change Petitioner’s name from Katherine Ann Williams to Katherine Ann Meier. An (in person) hearing will be held on such Petition for Name Change before the Honorable Judge Duane Dougherty in Courtroom #503, 5th Floor of the Douglas County Nebraska Hall of Justice (or, if a Courtroom change, in the Courtroom # as posted on #503 door or advised by the then current bailiff in #503), 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as said hearing can be convened. Unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, at that hearing Petitioner’s name will be changed from Katherine Ann Williams to Katherine Ann Meier, as prayed for. Dated: March 4, 2021 KATHERINE ANN WILLIAMS, Petitioner By /s/ Joseph J. Skudlarek Joseph J. Skudlarek #13869 1055 North 115 Street #301 Omaha NE 68154 402 522 6001 jjskudlarek@jjskudlarek.com Petitioner’s Attorney First publication March 12, 2021, final April 2, 2021

Julia K. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is LIFE SKILLS INITIATIVE, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 8349 California Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The registered agent is Stephenie Opal and the Registered Agent's address is 8349 California Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. 3. The general nature of the Company is disability service provider. 4. The Company commenced on March 3, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Omaha Home Pros Name of Applicant: Dawn Grimshaw Address: 16909 Lakeside Hills Plz #119 Omaha, NE 68130 Applicant is a Individual If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 1/1/2020 General nature of business: Real Estate DAWN GRIMSHAW Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative March 12, 2021

KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Waitt Consulting, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on March 3, 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 Member. John Schuele, as the authorized representative, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 425, Omaha, NE 68124. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, # 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION NB ELECTRICAL LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 20702 Parker Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska, 68022, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced October 23, 2020. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

CHRIS ABBOUD, Attorney ABBOUD LAW FIRM 6530 South 84th Street Omaha, NE 68127 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-47 ESTATE OF CARMEN MARIE TERHAAR, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 20th day of January, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183, REINA TERHAAR-REYES, whose address is 2515 South 32nd Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105, AND, JOANN TERHAAR, whose address is 6323 Read Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68152, were informally apppointed by the Honorable Douglas County Court Judge Derek Vaughn as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of CARMEN MARIE TERHAAR who died intestate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before May 5, 2021 or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 12, 2021 • LEGAL NOTICES KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, One Pacific Place Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1079 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 11302 Wright LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on March 4, 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. The Members will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against 11302 Wright 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 c/o 11302 Wright LLC, P.O. Box 7484, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. A claim against 11302 Wright 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 March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF GREENHOUSE REAL ESTATE, LLC Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, the Certificate of Organization of GREENHOUSE REAL ESTATE, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”) has been amended to designate the Company as a professional limited liability company and that the professional services to be performed are real estate brokerage services. The Amended Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska on March 4, 2021. In all other respects, the Certificate of Organization remains unchanged. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

ANDREW J. HUBER, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MGM146, 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 MGM146, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3202 S. 188th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business is any or all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 12, 2021 and shall have a perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: Catalyst- Kitchen, Taproom & Patio Name of Applicant: Friends Family, LLC Address: 3655 North 129th Street, Omaha, NE 68164 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: February 1, 2021 General nature of business: Full-service, casual dining/grill restaurant, serving food, beer, wine and spirits. MICHAEL K. HUFFER, JD Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative March 12, 2021

THOMAS H. PENKE, Attorney 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Flat Head Hunt Club, LLC, has organized pursuant to R.R.S. Section 21-101 et seq. The registered office is 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and the registered agent at that address is Thomas H. Penke. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The Designated office address is 188440 Thayer Street, Bennington Nebraska 68007. The company commenced business on January 1, 2021 and is perpetual. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by the President, Secretary and Treasurer. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BACHMAN LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ROYCE PETIT ROI, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Royce Petit Roi, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Royce Petit Roi, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 12910 Pierce Street, Suite 110, Omaha, Nebraska 68144, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Nebraska Magar Samaj, a public benefit nonprofit corporation with members, with its registered agent as Budhi M. Monger, and registered office at 4727 Erskine Street Apt 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68104, was formed on March 5, 2021 by the following incorporators: Dhan B. Magar, 8354 Hanover Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68122; Tanka Pulami, 7511 N 76th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68122; Budhi M. Monger, 4727 Erskine Street Apt 6, Omaha, Nebraska 68104; Tila Magar, 14214 Weber Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68142. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

RUSSELL J. KREIKEMEIER, Attorney KREIKEMEIER LAW OFFICES 126 East Grove Street West Point, Nebraska 68788 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given of the organization of Delenaco, LLC, with its registered office address at 118 East Grove Street, West Point, Nebraska 68788 and the registered agent at that address being Russell J. Kreikemeier. The designated office location of the Company is 2112 North 30th Street, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68111. The purpose or purposes for which this Company is formed is to own, conduct, operate, maintain and carry on the business of a retail lounge and to prepare and serve alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, and other beverages, and to conduct all things incidental to and necessary to said activities and all related matters, 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 February 23, 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. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

CATHERINE E. FRENCH, Attorney LAMSON, DUGAN and MURRAY, LLP 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3743 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CREATIVBEE, 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 CreativBee, LLC. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the limited liability company is 3605 South 107th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The name and address of the registered agent and office is LDM Business Services, Inc, 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 14, 2021and 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 March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

SMITH SLUSKY POHREN & ROGERS LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 400 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION GREENSLATE DEVELOPMENT 2, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, with its registered office at 3814 Farnam Street – Suite 203, Omaha, Nebraska, 68131, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The registered agent is Shaun M. James, Smith Slusky Law, 8712 West Dodge Road – Suite 400, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. The Limited Liability Company shall engage in any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act. The perpetual existence commenced February 11, 2021. Its affairs are to be conducted by its Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney KELLOGG & PALZER, P.C. 10828 Old Mill Road, Suite 6 Omaha, Nebraska 68154-2647 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Company is BECKER EQUIPMENT, LLC. 2. The street address of the initial designated office is 7868 “F” Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The registered agent is Todd J. Becker and the Registered Agent's address is 22311 County Road #36, Arlington, Nebraska 68002. 3. The general nature of the Company is construction services. 4. The Company commenced on January 22, 2021, and shall have perpetual existence. 5. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as the Members shall determine. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

WHITMORE LAW OFFICE LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is hereby given that Dibble-Townsend Therapy, 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 10826 Old Mill Road Suite 103A, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent of the Company is Julie McCoy, 3015 N 90th Street Suite 7, Omaha, Nebraska 68134. The Company's members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to engage in the practice of mental health counseling in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on March 5, 2021. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 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 MCCC PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MCCC Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3405 North 140th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on March 3, 2021. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Notice is hereby given that SANDERSON GROUP, INC., has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. Foster & Dolleck CPAs is the incorporator, the incorporator’s address is 11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 302, Omaha, NE 68154. The registered agent is Jacque Spikes and the address of the registered office is 3034 Sprague Street, Omaha NE 68111. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Temperature Check, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Temperature Check, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8810 Quest St., Omaha, Nebraska 68122. The Registered Agent of the Company is Fred Whitted, 8810 Quest St, Omaha, Nebraska 68122. First publication March 12, 2021, final March 26, 2021

Thomas H. Penke, Attorney Thomas H. Penke, P.C., L.L.O 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 LEGAL NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. PR21-200 ESTATE OF STEVEN A. GROTH, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on 10th day of February, 2021, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent, and that Donna M. Heinz, 1716 South 95th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 30, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before May 26, 2021, or be forever barred. CARROL L. MILLS Registrar First publication February 26, 2021, final March 12, 2021

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This startup is building tiny injectable robots to attack tumors by Sam Dean

Doctors take a microscopic craft loaded with cancer-killing chemicals, inject it into the human body, and drive it to a malignant tumor to deliver its payload before making a quick exit. Technology For most of the 55 years since "Fantastic Voyage" shrank Raquel Welch and company down to the size of a cell to zap a blood clot out of a scientist's brain, that scenario has been pure science fiction. But Bionaut Labs, a remote-control medical microrobot startup, intends to be the first company to make it a clinical reality. Backed by $20 million in venture capital funding and building off recent advances in robotics and precision manufacturing, the Culver City, Calif., company is developing a device the size of a breadcrumb that doctors can insert into the spine or skull and magnetically steer to a target to deliver a precise dose of drugs. The plan is to move to clinical trials by 2023. Michael Shpigelmacher, Bionaut's chief executive, said that he and his co-founder, Aviad Maizels, created the company in 2016 to tackle a fundamental problem of modern medicine: getting a drug to the right place in the right dose. Most drug delivery today is based on diffusion through the bloodstream, which requires high doses to make sure that enough of the active ingredients makes it to the target — and often means that the rest of the body gets hit at the same time. "It's very statistical in nature and not precise," Shpigelmacher said. "We wanted to just figure out a way to get there," to the problem area, "instead of flooding a body with therapeutics."

Shpigelmacher and Maizels worked together in the mid-2000s at PrimeSense, a 3-D sensing startup that built the Xbox Kinect before being acquired by Apple in 2013, and stayed in touch as their mutual interest in the emerging field of medical microrobots grew. They zeroed in on research coming out of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany, and approached the lab's leader, a scientist named Peer Fischer, about collaborating on something they could bring to market. Fischer became Bionaut's senior scientific advisor, and the company started funding his research, before raising multiple rounds of venture capital from Upfront Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Revolution, among others, to hire a small team and begin testing the technology in living animals at its Culver City office. After four years, Shpigelmacher said, the company is ready to refine its technique and prepare for human trials. Bionaut is targeting brain stem gliomas, a type of cancer that largely affects children and young adults, as a first step for proving its tech. Brain tumors are particularly difficult to treat with current technology: Radiation and surgery can cause too much damage to the delicate tissue, and the blood-brain barrier stops most chemotherapy drugs from reaching the tumor. Being able to deliver drugs right into the tumor itself would be a significant advance. Here's how it works: A doctor inserts a handful of Bionaut devices into the spinal column through a catheter. Each device is large enough to be clearly visible on a live X-ray; the manufacturing technology exists to make the devices even smaller, but Bionaut chose to keep them close to

the millimeter scale in order to make them less difficult to track and maneuver through the body. A set of magnets positioned around the head and neck generates an external magnetic field that the doctor can control to prod the devices up the spinal column and into the affected area of the brainstem. Once they're in the right position, another magnetic signal activates a tiny plunger in each device's cargo bay, ejecting the drug. Then, the doctor can drive the devices back to where they entered the spine and remove them. Research into the science underlying Bionaut's technology began decades ago but accelerated in recent years. "There are articles from the '80s where a person takes a large screw — I'm literally talking about a big screw that you'd put in your wall — and controls it magnetically to move through a piece of steak," Shpigelmacher said. "That was not safe, but the concept was there." Now the field of precision manufacturing has advanced to the point that tiny medical devices can be mass-produced through a network of suppliers, in a manner similar to other consumer electronics. "It's key that we're not reinventing the wheel here," Shpigelmacher noted. Jinxing Li, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Michigan State University who works on medical microrobotics, called Fischer's team at Max Planck "one of the pioneers in the technology." Li said he expects Bionaut will have a number of new competitors in the coming years, as microrobots are incorporated in an increasing number of medical procedures. Marc Miskin, an assistant professor of

US manufacturing expands most in three years as prices climb by Vince Golle

U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years and a gauge of materials costs accelerated the most since 2008 as supply shortages challenge the industry. Manufacturing A gauge of factory activity increased to 60.8 from 58.7 a month earlier, according to Institute for Supply Management data released Monday. Readings above 50 indicate expansion and the figure exceeded the 58.9 median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists. At a time when household and business demand is off to a solid start to the year amid lean inventories, producers are struggling with rising costs for raw materials, labor force disruptions and higher shipping rates. The ISM’s measure of prices paid for inputs climbed nearly 4 points in February to 86, the highest since July 2008. Orders, production and factory employment measures all expanded at faster paces last month, highlighting robust and resilience in manufacturing that’s helping power the economy. At the same time, a measure of unfilled orders surged to the highest level in nearly 17 years while another gauge showed delivery times were the second-longest since 1979. “Labor-market difficulties at panelists’ companies and their suppliers continued to restrict manufacturing-economy expansion

and will remain the primary headwind to production growth until employment levels and factory operations can return to normal across the entire supply chain,” Timothy Fiore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in a statement. The group’s gauge of order backlogs advanced to 64 last month, the highest since April 2004 and its index of supplier deliveries jumped almost 4 points to 72. Shortages of semiconductors have idled production at some auto plants. The disruption in supplies is largely tied to the pandemic as more people began working from home, spurred sharp increases in demand for electronics and computers. Select ISM Industry Comments “Things are now out of control. Everything is a mess, and we are seeing widescale shortages.” - Electrical Equipment, Appliances “Supply chains are depleted; inventories up and down the supply chain are empty. Lead times increasing, prices increasing, (and) demand increasing.” - Chemical Products “Steel prices have increased significantly in recent months, driving costs up from our suppliers and on proposals for new work that we are bidding.” - Transportation Equipment “We are still struggling keeping our production lines fully manned.” - Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products “Logistics times are at record times.

Continuing to fight through shipping and increased lead times on both raw materials and finished goods due to the pandemic.” Fabricated Metal Products “Prices are rising so rapidly that many are wondering if (the situation) is sustainable. Shortages have the industry concerned for supply going forward, at least deep into the second quarter.” - Wood Products Sixteen of 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in February, led by textiles, electrical equipment and appliances, and primary metals. Production, Orders The ISM index of production rose 2.5 points in February to 63.2, while the new orders’ gauge climbed 3.7 points to 64.8. To help meet demand, factories are adding to headcounts, the report showed. An index of manufacturing employment increased to the highest level in almost two years. A survey of economists by the National Association for Business Economics showed increased optimism about the economy’s prospects this year. Respondents boosted their growth estimates for each quarter this year, according to the NABE report issued Monday. Economists also forecast lower unemployment rates each quarter compared with their December projections. ©2021 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC

electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania who works on nanorobots, said the nervous system is particularly well suited for microrobotic interventions. "I would give them a lot of credit for figuring out a space where they can make an impact and justify how they'll be competitive with traditional pharmaceutical approaches," he said. Some minimally invasive techniques for brain surgery already rely on snaking slender endoscopes and surgical instruments up through the spinal column to reach the skull. "Getting rid of the cord is a great idea" if you can pull it off, Miskin said. "You should absolutely do it." Bionaut is also collaborating with outside researchers who are trying to develop a pharmacological treatment for Huntington's disease, which affects a set of neurons buried deep in the brain called the basal ganglia. The Bionaut system not only would allow surgeons to avoid cutting open the skull to reach the target area but also could enable them to use less damaging angles of approach through the gray matter that would be impossible without a wireless instrument. "We are freeing them physically from the straightline requirements that they have to adhere to today," Shpigelmacher said. The next hurdle for Bionaut is the clinical trial process. While medical devices typically go through a streamlined approval process, Bionaut's combination of new technique with drug delivery means that it must go through the full Food and Drug Administration regimen. The majority of new drugs seeking approval from the FDA fail along the way, with success rates varying widely among applications, according to a recent study out of MIT, from 33% for new vaccines for infectious diseases down to just 3.4% for experimental cancer drugs. Bionaut is targeting brainstem gliomas first in part to increase those odds. "It's a rare disease, there is no current cure, and they're delivering proven and approved chemo payloads that kill tumor cells," said Kevin Zhang, a partner at Upfront Ventures who led the fund's investment in Bionaut. Treatments targeting rare conditions can apply for "orphan" status with the FDA, which provides tax benefits and streamlines the regulatory process. "The best way to improve your odds, other than having a good solution," Zhang said, "is to pick the right problem to go after with high unmet needs." If the glioma treatment makes it through clinical trials, the plan is to expand the technology to other central nervous system conditions and other areas that are difficult to target with drugs, such as inside the eye. Moving into the rest of the body is further out on the horizon. But putting serious money behind the approach to bring it out from the lab and into operating rooms is the first step. When Shpigelmacher first approached investors about the idea that would become Bionaut, most pushed back, urging him to wait for academic researchers to refine the science. To Shpigelmacher, commercialization was the way to "get to patients sooner than it would have otherwise," he said. "Not at the pace of academia." ©2021 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Nebraska Department of Labor has issued 1099-G tax forms to unemployment claimants who received benefits in 2020. The forms are normally released in January, but the IRS granted the Department’s request for a 30-day delay while additional fraud checks were performed. Claimants can download the forms on neworks.nebraska.gov. Unemployment fraud through identity theft has been prevalent nationwide throughout the pandemic. Any individual who received a 1099-G from NDOL, but did not file an unemployment claim, should report suspected fraud by emailing NDOL.1099fraud@nebraska.gov and filing a police report. Heartland Women’s Network introduced its board of directors for 2021. Visit its website for more information on its mission, monthly speakers, and how to join our membership. The board of directors for 2021 include: Lili Shim, director; Sherry Thompson, secretary and marketing co-chair; Tonya Mathison, secretary and marketing co-chair; Angie Petersen-Green, events and program chair; Carri Lyons, web and social media chair; Katie Hossner, membership chair; Jessica Thompson, finance chair; Mindy Kidney, advisor; and Raina Garcia, advisor. Construction is set to commence on NorthStar Crossing, a large retail and commercial development located at 27th and Folkways Boulevard, in Lincoln. The site, developed by the Lerner Co., fronts on 27th Street, immediately in front of North Star High School. The project occupies 50 acres and will ultimately include up to a half million square feet of commercial space. The estimated 2020 three-mile trade area included over 26,000 households with a total population of just under 65,000. Projected population growth will increase the trade area population to nearly 70,000 in the year 2025. Businesses who did not apply or withdrew for an SBA PPP loan in 2020 are eligible to apply now through March 31, 2021. TS Bank helped save over 2,061 paychecks (269 loans) during the first round of SBA PPP in 2020, and is now ready to assist local businesses with the submission of both first and second draw SBA PPP loan applications. Businesses are eligible for a second draw loan if they experienced a 25% reduction in quarterly revenues, when compared to the same quarter the year prior. Businesses are eligible if they experienced such a reduction in revenue in any quarter of 2020. LRS Healthcare, a provider of health care staffing nationwide, is celebrating 15 years in business this month. Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, LRS Healthcare is thriving, and has even increased their internal staff by 57% since February of 2020 and anticipates continued growth throughout 2021. The health care staffing provider will celebrate its milestone anniversary by hosting a socially distant employee luncheon, a virtual-friendly toast, and giveaways for internal employees. And, in honor of March Madness, LRS is giving back to the local Omaha youth community by collecting and donating basketballs and monetary donations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. Tyson Foods donated 427,523 pounds of protein and vegetables in 2020. Notable donations went to Food Bank for the Heartland and New Vision Homeless Services, receiving a combined 29,000 pounds of

protein and nearly 400,000 pounds of vegetables. Tyson Foods’ Council Bluffs plant has worked with these two organizations to provide wholesome protein to those they serve. Food Bank for the Heartland received 8,000 pounds of protein and 398,523 pounds of vegetables. New Vision Homeless Services received 21,000 pounds of protein. Swanson Russell received 38 awards at the Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Swanson Russell received a Best of Show distinction on behalf of Minn Kota and Humminbird and three Special Judge’s Citations on behalf of Propane Education and Research Council, Union Bank & Trust College Savings Group and Visit Omaha. The agency accepted 11 gold awards for: Howe & Howe, Humminbird, Minn Kota, PERC, Union Bank & Trust College Savings Group, Visit Omaha and Walls Outdoor Goods. Swanson Russell also received 23 silver awards for Arctic Cat, Humminbird, JLG, Minn Kota, PERC, Runza, SiteOne, Textron Aviation, Union Bank & Trust, Union Bank & Trust College Savings Group: NEST, Walls Outdoor Goods. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is accepting applications under the new Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund, with a deadline to apply of May 12, 2021. Under the new program, $10 million allocated to the Fund will support matching grants to nonprofit development organizations who administer local workforce housing investment funds; the grants will support investment in owner-occupied workforce housing within older urban neighborhoods in Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy counties. The grants will be awarded through a competitive application process, and will require a minimum 1:1 local match. Application guidelines are online.

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Southeast Community College is expanding their information technology curriculum and offering a Big Data Engineering Program. This 25-week program is fast paced and thorough, covering a wide range of technologies including Python programming, Hadoop and cloud-based services in Amazon Web Services. Graduates will be trained with the technologies and methodologies that hiring managers look for when onboarding data engineers, Python programmers, and business intelligence developers. The skills learned in the program are career focused and the curriculum is deliberately designed to train employable engineers. Enrollment for the next data-engineering cohort is currently live. The Division of Biomechanics and Research Development announced a new onsite partnership with Innovative Prosthetics and Orthotics, the first tenant in the Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Founded in 2006 by CEO and Board-Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist Rakesh Srivastava, Innovative Prosthetics and Orthotics specializes in providing clients a full range of prosthetic and orthotic services including custom devices and durable medical equipment. During Mercy’s FIESTA 2021: Saints & Superheroes hundreds of supporters, families, alumnae and friends attended the online event and raised more than $350,000 for the school’s Negotiated Tuition Program. Close to $2 million in tuition assistance is distribContinued on next page.

Midlands Business Journal • MARCH 12, 2021 • REGIONAL LANDSCAPES Continued from preceding page. uted annually thanks to generous donors and fundraising events like FIESTA. Former school principal Sr. Corrine Connelly, RSM, ’58, received the Cor Misericordiae Award, the highest honor the school bestows. Next year’s FIESTA will be held on Feb. 19, 2022. Cox and Nebraska Furniture Mart have partnered to celebrate Omaha’s Education Heroes. Nominations for the Education Heroes program are being accepted March 1–31. Nominations are encouraged as an opportunity for individuals from Nebraska and Iowa to celebrate their favorite teacher or school employee — paraprofessionals, administrative and custodial staff, nurses, counselors and learning specialists. Fifty selected honorees will be featured online and will receive a prize package consisting of a $250 gift card to Nebraska Furniture Mart, a personalized trophy, plus “Education Heroes” T-shirts for staff members at their school. Visit cox.com to nominate a teacher.

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Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County has been awarded a $56,660 grant from Promise Partners to fund Project WIN (Welcoming Infants into Neighborhoods), an early childhood home visitation program that provides nursing and parent coaching to teen and adult parents of children ages 0-5. Voluntary early childhood home visitation programs like VNA’s Project WIN match parents with trained professionals to provide information and support during pregnancy and throughout their child’s early years. The program uses the research-informed Growing Great Kids curriculum, shown to make a positive impact on parent-child interactions. Physician-scientists in Omaha will be on the leading edge of research to ensure a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women and children. The Child Health Research Institute, a pediatric research partnership between University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, will be leading two new COVID-19 vaccine trials in these unique, important populations. Both studies are sponsored by Pfizer.

Activities of nonprofits…

Goodwill Omaha shoppers rounded up their purchases at Goodwill stores and donated a total of $16,500 to two local United Way organizations. The money will be used for United Way relief efforts for people affected by COVID-19. Throughout November and December, Goodwill Omaha stores held the annual “Round It Up for United Way” campaign to raise money for United Way of the Midlands and the Fremont Area United Way. Goodwill stores in Fremont and Blair raised $1,500 for the Fremont Area United Way, and Goodwill’s stores in UWM’s territory raised $15,000 for the organization. Nebraska CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Association has named Nicole Abbott the CASA Champion for 2021. Abbott was in foster care for most of her life is now a junior at Bellevue University. She has been a spokesperson for CASA of Douglas County and other groups serving foster care children. She recently won Miss Nebraska U.S. International and competed at Miss U.S. International.

Arts & events…

Metropolitan Community College will host “Media Mavens: Women in media past and present” on March 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. as part of Women’s History Month. The Omaha Star’s Terri Sanders will lead a virtual discussion that focuses on how women have served major roles in communications and the media. The discussion will also look at the current status of these professional women, the changes in presentations and why. The educational discussion is free and open to the public. To attend, visit zoom. us/j/99894386393 at the start time.

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Omaha Children’s Museum builds efforts to diversify, rethink access to programs Continued from page 1. designed to make all children and families feel included and welcome, according to Hoyer. “Children’s China explored what it is like to be a child growing up in China today, including school, family home life, recreation, language and cuisine,” she said. “This exhibition was followed by the hosting of America to Zanzibar: Exploring Muslim Culture Around the World.” This offering, partly, traced the spice trades and took a peek inside mosques around the world. “As a result, our [diversity, equity and inclusion] commitments have been broadened to include ways we can engage all families in the community,” she said. Sherman Willis is among the leadership team working to make the museum more diverse; he is the first person of color to serve on the board of directors as president. “Both the board and the museum senior leadership recognize that our inclusivity efforts must take a multi-pronged approach,” Willis said, referring to the board, staff (including leadership) and community audience. “We have done a great job over the years of attracting an extremely diverse population of children and their adult support systems to the museum. “The current coronavirus pandemic caused us to shut down temporarily in 2020, cut our staff by nearly half and reevaluate how we wanted to come out on the other side as we rebuilt things.” Accordingly, Willis said they made lemonade from the lemons — beefing up its DE&I efforts, better “institutionalizing” them. “We have 24 board members from various aspects of our community,” he said. “Our board is the most diverse it has ever been; a majority of our board are women, and there six people of color (four women and two men). Our nominations process, which is led by our governance committee, now includes a criterion of diverse representation.” The Omaha Children’s Museum staff also, at the time of this writing, spans 37 people; Cabrera de Cortiz started in the museum’s new diversity and access role March 8. “As we look to rebuild our once robust team, we are seizing the opportunity to add a director-level position focused on delivering programs and services to a broader audience outside of the museum, while recruiting more individuals to join our team and create an inclusive and diverse culture,” Hoyer said. Leveraging multiple outlets through social media, she said they attracted multiple applicants from outside the metro. “Our requirement for recruitment for any position are to present diverse slate of candidates to fill open positions across all levels of the organization,” Hoyer added. She said the prolonged, pandemic-related closure (the museum reopened with strict guidelines in August), presented an opportunity to “redefine how access is defined.” Funds were secured to support subsidized memberships for families through its partnership with the Omaha Public Library.

“Our partner school program relied on viewers through the process of making bringing children to the museum on field nutritional snacks, while Abigail’s Adventrips, sending our outreach programs to tures engages children in exploring social the schools and hosting family nights in and emotional developments, while going on fun adventures. the museum,” she said. “All of Port and Pete, she continued, that changed when the museum encourages kids to explore and and area schools shut down for play using museum exhibits as business. Access to the museum their “background,” while OCM is now being redefined and not Tinkering encourages children limited to the assumption that and adults to create and invent families will come to us, and with an array of found objects. outreach will be a physical pres“During the holidays, we ence in schools and community took a popular onsite program centers.” called ‘Santa’s Magic’ and preShe indicated this pivot is sented it as a virtual program, opening up opportunities to Cortiz reaching over 300 homes from make an impact outside of the as far away Oregon, Texas, New Jersey metro area. Willis noted OCM was finalizing its and Wisconsin,” she said. The pandemic, Hoyer noted, also 2021 to 2023 strategic plan with several caused OCM to amp up its commitment “measurable items.” “We are looking at additional diversi- to safety and cleanliness. “We hosted a ‘Mask’erade Parade fied program and exhibit offerings, both in terms of cultural competency as well with The Rose Theater this summer, and as delivery mode — in the building, in the invited families to drive by and see some community, virtually [and so on],” he said. of their favorite characters wearing masks More to its program offerings and de- as an early effort to demystify the use of livery, Hoyer noted its education team has masks,” she said. The museum, which relied on dobeen developing four digital channels; for instance, Kitchen ABC’s Chef Cheryl takes nor supports, and Paycheck Protection

Program and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds, was able to incorporate the likes of UV light treatment to its Super Gravitron ball machine (specifically, with the support of CARES funds). Hoyer said this ensures the balls are kept sanitized through the day. UV light and HEPA filters were also added to air handling to improve air quality in public spaces. “One of our critical needs right now is securing the necessary revenue to meet the increasing demands for more hours and service to our members and guests, and the most accessible means to support the museum and our mission is, when you have an experience here, don’t keep it to yourself,” Hoyer said. “Tell your friends, your neighbors, your social media audience and strangers on the street about that experience.” Willis said the museum leadership and board are committed to reaching more children, as they recover, reengage long-time supporters and attract new support. “At our peak, we had 325,000 annual visitors and were the most visited museum in Nebraska,” he said. “We look to get back to that point and expand beyond it.”

AGSN strengthens services via ownership change Continued from page 1. The son of a now-retired Mutual of attorneys as far away as Connecticut for Omaha vice president, Drucker did an assistance with tax-free business reorga- internship at Senior Market Sales before gaining accounting experience at Ernst & nizations. AGSN, with 12 employees and offices Young and RSM in Omaha. “One of the things I’ve learned is the at 17007 Marcy St., Suite 1, will be moving into remodeled office space at 16910 Mar- importance of transparency with employees and clients,” Drucker said. “It’s when cy St. later this year. I take time to explain Drucker said that why their bill may be move is important AGSN higher this year — as the firm seeks to Phone: 402-334-9011 chances are they will double its revenues Address: 17007 Marcy St., Suite 1, no longer complain.” in the next five to Omaha 68118 As AGSN grows, 10 years. Services: full-service accounting Drucker expects that Additional ex- Founded: 1986 as Awerkamp, Goodthe firm will benefit pertise will be added night, Schwaller & Nelson, P.C. from its new structo the AGSN ros- Employees: 12 ture and the deeper ter. For example, One-year goal: Move offices to nearby bench of expertise it Mark Dynek, who 5,000 square foot space at 16910 has attracted. h a s b e e n o p e r a t - Marcy. “It is easy to get ing his own small Industry outlook: The number of tunnel vision and the CPA practice, will acquisitions is gaining steam as baby more eyes the better be coming onboard boomer-era owners reach retirement when an accounting as an AGSN share- age and buy-in offers are not requestfirm serves a client,” holder on Sept. 1. In ed by younger employees. he said. “Also, you addition to being a Website: www.agsn.com can’t forget the imveteran accountant, Dynek has experience as a CFO in private portance of client roots and where you come from and that you weren’t born on industry. “He will be able to offer new services, third base.” AGSN clients range from individuals such as outsourced CFO services, as well as traditional services around taxes and to corporate clients with annual tax preparation needs to multi-state business entities consulting,” Drucker said. At present, tax services account for in manufacturing, refrigeration, software about 60% of AGSN’s revenues, followed development, real estate, agriculture, and corporate staffing firms — among others. by accounting/assurance work at 30%. AGSN also does tax compliance work Drucker said he identified his business interest while a student at Millard West for small business clients. One of Drucker’s specialties is tax-free Highschool. He targeted actuarial science as a major while attending Drake Univer- reorganization, a strategy used to move a sity on a soccer scholarship. When too business from one generation to the next much rigorous math confronted him, he without incurring a significant increase made his switch to Creighton University in taxes. Drucker said one of the most personally and targeted accounting.

satisfying cases he’s worked on involved an ag business, which was gifted to a young family member. However, when the younger generation was assessed almost $2 million in taxes owed, family attorneys called on the young accountant’s expertise. The farmer had owned fertilizer products on which taxes had not been paid, and the younger generation was having trouble finding records of transactions. Also, a key defense witness died and Drucker estimates he put in some 40 to 60 hours assisting the defense counsel on the case. Drucker said the tenacity of such work and the expertise he’s assembled makes tax-free reorganization work a growth area for AGSN. Another area of growth in recent months has been assisting AGSN clients determine whether they could qualify for and benefit from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Most recently, more clients are seeking to show that they are meeting federal guidelines to have their loans forgiven. “Overall, small businesses today are placing more reliance on CPAs and a broader spectrum of work is needed from us,” he said. “Services such as bookkeeping and payroll are done by us in-house and with our people here.” AGSN’s new ownership structure has a characteristic that Drucker said positions the business to seek work from larger clients. Almost all full-time employees have at least a decade of experience. “Brent (Barnes) and I have the skillsets that fit into what is needed to grow this firm,” Drucker said. AGSN also plans to hike its presence in the community projects most important to its employees.

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Overcoming career change challenges early in professional journey by Jasmine Heimgartner

After a young professional has a few years in the workforce, what happens when that career path suddenly doesn’t seem like the right one? While doubt in many forms will likely creep in, making a career shift sooner than later is worth the short-term challenges. “Often, young people don’t know where to start to make a career pivot after a year or two in the professional world,” said Jeff Kovar, Hemphill director and associate partner. “It can be a very helpless feeling for young people who get their first job, start their career and then realize they don’t enjoy what they are doing. The biggest challenge may be a lack of direction and roadmap for how to solve their problem. They don’t teach ‘how to change your career path’ in college.” Although it may be easy to perceive having a lack of experience, young professionals shouldn’t ignore the two decades of learning, growing and experiences they

have acquired. “We tend to look at social media or other external sources to validate our

Kovar Lander potential or success, but people need to look inwardly more and reflect,” said Joni Wheeler, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska executive vice president talent & enterprise solutions. “Using yourself as a resource is valuable, which is often the last thing we do when we are young. Remember what got you where you are.

Reflect on those experiences, such as the confidence to apply to college and graduate or working all the jobs that got you where you are. Those are your strengths and superpowers, and they aren’t going away.” A common challenge is thinking that changing careers will disappoint your family, employer, or school contacts. To have a long-term fulfilling career, it’s Hayes necessary to get over that hump and understand that moving on is a growth opportunity and not a failure. “People often think that they have to stick to one career and do that for the long haul,” said Joe Hayes, UNO Academic & Career Development Center associate director of career development and em-

The Foundry Community driven by new coffee shop partnership “We don’t really have a very strong for a period of years to gain traction in the business community who’s coming into The local market. “Like many restaurants during the Foundry right now, it’s largely students and folks who are coming pandemic, we were in for a cup of coffee. spending way more The Foundry Community They’re coming in to keeping the doors Address: 211 N. 14th Street, Lincoln 68508 sit down with a friend open than we were Service: co-working space and catch up, which making,” he said. Employees: 2 is exactly how we “The thing that kept Website: thefoundry.co designed the space, us down the most was our average ticket price was very low but it’s not very conducive to profitability." Wilkinson, who stepped in as Foundry compared to some of these other locations. I think that just had to do with the type of executive director in October, immediately reached out to other coffee merchants in clientele that we get from the university. the city and was amazed at the reception he got in seeking advice on how to correct the coffee shop’s issues. “I was absolutely astounded by the warm openness and the ‘we’ve-got-yourback’ attitude that I got from other business leaders, from the folks at The Mill, the folks at New Vibe, as well as Bagels & Joe,” he said. “They really stepped up and they gave us a number of actionable things that we could be doing to better operate the business.” Wilkinson’s chore list didn’t stop with the coffee shop. He’s also worked to create partnerships that pumped new life into the various entities related to The Foundry and better serve members through lunch-andlearns, workshops and other member-driven resources. He said as these moves begin to pay off, he can see a day when The Foundry considers expanding into other communities. But, he quickly added, all A section prepared by in good time. the staff of the “We’re really focused on delivering Midlands Business Journal as much value as we can to our members here at The Foundry Coworking. That’s our primary focus,” he said. “We see a lot Topics may include: of opportunity to help nonprofits and purInvestment outlook • Likely investment growth out of pandemic pose-driven businesses to really continue to develop this community and find ways Diversifying • Tips for new investors to add value for them. Retirement investment update “I could see a future, when we get this model really figured out, where maybe it Issue Date: March 19 • Ad Deadline: March 11 would make sense to look to other communities to develop Foundry Coworking in those places as well. Certainly, I think To advertise your company’s products or services in one of our upcoming sections, coffee could play a part of that. But for now, contact our Director of Advertising at karla@mbj.com. the focus is our community here in Lincoln.”

Continued from page 1. hundred nonprofits that call The Foundry home and we want to be able to provide services for them, like financial workshops or marketing workshops or discounted services and rent and things like that. John has committed to 10 cents of every dollar going directly upstairs to impact The Foundry mission, which is pretty cool.” The partnership helps solve what had been a thorny issue for The Foundry Community, which opened in 2015. Wilkinson said the coffee shop idea, while a natural fit within the coworking space, had struggled

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ployer relations. “Try things out early and often. Sometimes the bad experiences can be equally as beneficial as the good work experiences in that they can drive clarity on what you don’t want to do. This at least helps to narrow down some options and may put you on the right path.” Another hurdle is figuring out what that shift looks like. While some may like the industry but would prefer a different role, others may be seeking an entirely new option. Before making a drastic change, it is essential to understand why there isn’t fulfillment in the current role. “It is important to determine what your non-negotiables are,” Wheeler said. “What do you want from a job? Maybe it is just a role or job change. What are the most important things to you in any kind of work environment? Is it the manager, or is the opportunity for advancement? Once you have those, they stay with you through your career. It’s also important to run to something and not from something. Make sure you are going in search of something that energizes and takes you down the next step in your career path.” Regardless of the kind of change a person needs, the process starts with research. “Do a lot of research, volunteer in a field that you are thinking of doing a career switch into, job shadow or get a part-time job in the field to see if you like it,” said Hollie Lander, Metropolitan Community College career services manager. “Networking is a huge piece of it. Talk to people in the field and ask questions. What do they like about the job? You won’t know until you are there and see what it is like. Doing it is completely different than hearing about it, so it’s important to experience it.” Along with people in the industry, advice can come from anywhere. “Ask the people who know you best what type of career path would be the best fit for you,” Kovar said. “Poll your closest friends, siblings, parents, relatives and co-workers and ask them what your strengths and weaknesses are. Ask them if they could design the ideal type of job, company, environment, culture, career, etc. What would be the bullseye for you where you would be happiest and most successful?” Most importantly, remember that making any kind of career shift is a process. “A career change does not happen overnight, but it also doesn’t have to take an eternity to breakthrough,” Hayes said. “The simplest yet most effective piece of advice is to be curious, ask questions and have some fun in getting to know a new industry or people.”

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Nebraska Startups A section prepared by the staff of the Midlands Business Journal

March 12, 2021

As uncertainty clouds economic forecast, startup communities get back to fundamentals by Michelle Leach

Even in never-before-seen times, there will always be organizations that thrive, and opportunities to be had. “When you go through any economic downturn — plus a pandemic — there is a lot of financial insecurity and downsizing,” said Blake Martin, franchise specialist with FranNet of the Heartland. “There are more corporate refugees out there who are seeking secure job opportunities.” Martin indicated those opportunities must be resistant to both recession and COVID-19. He isolatDillashaw ed brisk activity in key areas: cleaning and sanitation, distance learning and tutoring, technology/managed services, home health care, home improvement and sign-making (those in the industry have been busy with continuous signage revamps). When asked about new concepts emerging from COVID-19, he turned back to opportunities for those in the cleaning space who find the right solutions to fight viruses such as COVID-19. Additionally, as offsite gyms have flipped to home gyms in the socially-distanced environment, Martin highlighted niches in fitness equipment repair. “Adversity is the mother of all innovation,” he said. “There are going to be good lessons and good practices that come out of this.” National teams were on deck to modify the likes of how services were delivered (i.e. to curbside pickups or online ordering). Notably, Right at Home supplied free personal protective equipment to its team at a time when such protective gear was hard to obtain, leveraging their resources to do so. “You can’t underestimate the ‘intangible’ of sending the right message right now,” he said. Also, with a huge emphasis on buying local, Martin reminds readers that buying local is franchising. “Company-owned locations are few and far between,” he said. “We are locally-incorporated, locally-owned and locally-operated small businesses. We hire locally. We volunteer locally. We pay taxes locally. We just chose to join forces with a national brand, to help us learn from the successes of a national brand.” In Nebraska alone, Martin said such franchisees employee 63,600 people and contribute $5.4 billion of respective economic output.

Blake Martin, franchise specialist at FranNet of the Heartland. (file photo) “Many startups focus on digitizing and auBart Dillashaw, managing principal for Enterprise Legal Studio, has spent his entire tomating activities,” he said. “So, with the rapid career guiding entrepreneurs and investors switch to remote working, the need for these through transactions. He said that the local types of products become readily apparent.” Acquisition opportunities are also being startup activity appears “steady.” While he said applications for funding from folks like aggressively pursued, Dillashaw said, by bigger Nebraska Angels or Invest Nebraska are down companies and private equity firms. Workplace safety represents the biggest new from prior years, “it has not been a dramatic consideration. decrease.” “Companies need to make sure they are He, too, highlighted opportunity presented taking care not to put their employees in harm’s in times of change.

way,” he said. “Precaution to prevent the spread of the virus and keep workers healthy need to be considered.” He also encourages startups to be proactive when reaching out to mentors and customers to maintain relationships. “I’ve seen a lot of companies sending out post cards or care packages to friends and customers just to maintain that personal connection,” Dillashaw said. “Startups are used to facing challenges. So, to some extent, they were a lot better prepared than more traditional companies.” The Garage by Aviture is getting back Heavican to the “fundamentals,” which CEO Mark Griffis said has been emphasized during the pandemic. “If you’re an entrepreneur, you need to have done your homework and have a true business plan; a path to move forward in times like these, and other things like that,” he said. “There’s less speculation and more scrutiny, asking questions such as, ‘Is this something that people are really interested in?’” Accordingly, he characterized entrepreneurial interest as a “mixed bag.” “Opportunists are looking, by and large, at Continued on next page.

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As uncertainty clouds economic forecast, startup communities get back to fundamentals Continued from preceding page. short-term things,” he said. “They don’t know if those things are sustainable, because we don’t know what tomorrow’s going to bring and when we're going to get back to the way things used to be, or if we ever really will.” Amid uncertainty, adaptation and innovation are undeniable. For instance, The Garage’s partner, Decision Logic, developed new back-office support for its restaurant customers so they could keep their doors open. They also provided “dynamic reporting” to execs to aid in managing a disparate situation. “While other companies downsized, scaled back or simply held on, Decision Logic saw an unprecedented 65% revenue growth, all while not furloughing a single person,” he said. Garage startup, Plug, also stands out. “Plug is a social media recruitment platform for student-athletes and coaches to connect, leveraging the familiarity of social media and the tools needed for strategic recruitment and scouting, like NCAA compliance features and search filters,” he said. “The app’s innovative approach to a new recruitment strategy — free and accessible for all athletes — makes the recruiting pool for coaches even larger and more diverse for their programs to recruit from.” Bringing it back around to the fundamentals, Griffis said things that were “nice to have” are now on the side of “needed.” “You get to the core of what a college system needs to have — a pipeline of recruits; a restaurant needs to be able to operate efficiently,” he said. “We’re focusing on those things that are fundamentally impacting the customer.”

Hightower Reff-Law Senior Associate Attorney Tosha Rae D. Heavican indicated starting a business always begets myriad emotions, excitement, nervousness, fear. “Adding on top of that the pandemic environment, it has certainly made entry into the marketplace that much scarier for entrepreneurs,” she said. “It was always important to consider the response of the market to your product or business when choosing to ‘set up

shop,’ but the pandemic has created this extra layer of insecurity, when you have to also think about additional local, state and federal regulations, availability of supplies, the volatility of expected income of your target market, and wait time for administrative tasks.” Heavican also looks at opportunity in terms of owners and startups revisiting their business contracts; do you have solid language that governs the parties in a crisis?

“We can't predict the future, but we can learn from the not-so-distant past to try and plan better for tomorrow,” she said. Surround oneself with great advisors, especially as it relates to tax reporting. “The intricacies of various loan programs, credits, deductions, etc. available for business owners in the recent pandemic environment is something a good CPA can help navigate for any new business,” Heavican said.

Investors in startups, new companies look to regain momentum by Dwain Hebda

After a rocky first half of 2020, which saw much of the investment in startups and new businesses dry up, the market rebounded and is looking for a return to form in the new year. “COVID caused the private equity and debt markets to essentially shut down from mid-March through May,” said David McLeese, managing partner of First Capital Partners. “Then, deal activity came back strong starting in June and through the rest of 2020. “From March to May, companies had a tougher time accessing capital because business owners and investors were still trying to assess what impact COVID may have on the economy. Starting in June, companies began to have more visibility and investor interest returned as a result. So, while there was a short freezing of deal markets, we believe this subsided quickly and capital remains available for good businesses.” McLeese said his company stayed the course last year and is optimistic about investment opportunities in 2021. “Our focus has not changed since we started our firm 15 years ago, which is to invest in

privately-owned businesses with at least $10 million in annual revenues and $2 million in annual operating profits,” he said. “We invest in a range of businesses, but tend to focus on family-owned companies in the manu-

McLeese Luebbe facturing, business services and value-added distribution sectors. We continue to be interested in partnering with Nebraska-based businesses to help them solve the capital needs they may have.” Stephanie Luebbe, executive director of Nebraska Angels, said there was a lot to feel good about coming out of the unprecedented conditions of 2020. “Startup activity continues to grow and strengthen in Nebraska,” she said. “Acquisitions are happening, structured programs are providing support and access to capital increased with Nebraska Angels deploying $3 million in 2020 on the heels of a record year of $6.5 million deployed in 2019. Most importantly, entrepreneurs continue to start companies.” Luebbe added that this continued pace of entrepreneurism covers a spectrum of businesses and she echoed the optimism for continued deal flow in the new year.

“Our organization is fairly industry agnostic with investors looking to fund companies and founding teams that have large potential to scale. Innovation in tech and life sciences has wide appeal, with limited interest for retail and consumer goods businesses,” she said. “I'm extremely confident and inspired by where the Nebraska startup ecosystem is headed. It takes a village to make a difference and we're lucky to have so many passionate supporters for driving continuous improvement.” Such is not to say there aren’t still institutional challenges facing the startup community when it comes to attracting investment. “The biggest challenge facing Nebraska from a funding perspective boils down to deal flow,” said Justin Krug, a member of the Maverick Venture Fund at University of Nebraska at Omaha. “According to Mug.News, the only Nebraska-based startups that received funding in 2021 include Omaha-based Swishboom and DriverDoc. Compare that to states such as Illinois or Ohio, which accounted for 12 fundings between February 21-27 alone. “Another problem plaguing Nebraska from the funding side is the average deal size, which is significantly smaller than other cities throughout the Midwest.” Krug said increasing media attention could help the state’s startup ecosystem by drawing attention to the activity that is occurring as well as gaps in resources. “We need to get more people to care about what’s happening in Nebraska from a local and regional level,” he said. “Not only do we need to better identify the entrepreneurs in the state, but we also need to make it a priority to ask them how we can better help them be successful.”

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As CEO, Fred Hunzeker provides oversight to Tenaska’s energy marketing companies, including the natural gas marketing companies Tenaska Marketing Ventures, Tenaska Marketing Canada, Tenaska Gas Storage, Tenaska Gas de Mexico (collectively TMV), Tenaska’s power marketing affiliate, Tenaska Power Services Co. and the revenue components of the Tenaska generating assets. He is a member

of Tenaska’s Board of Stakeholders. Previously, Hunzeker served as president of TMV, one of the largest natural gas marketing operations in North America. TMV sells or manages 10.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily, or approximately 10% of the total U.S./Canadian natural gas demand. Hunzeker has been a key executive at TMV since its inception in 1991 and has served as president since 1995. He was responsible for building the company’s Gas Supply Group and Risk Management Group before being named president. Prior to joining Tenaska, Hunzeker was employed by Houston Pipeline Company. He also worked in oil and natural gas exploration at Texas Oil and Gas Corp. before moving into the company’s natural gas production

and pipeline gathering system marketing groups. Hunzeker is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Hunzeker has served on the Bellevue University board since 2015.

Maria Ramirez, APRN Nurse Practitioner OneWorld Community Health Centers

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Steve Kaniewski Member, Board of Directors Bellevue University

Steve Kaniewski serves as President and CEO of Valmont Industries, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company. In his role, Kaniewski is responsible for day-to-day operations for the company’s four operating segments. Valmont operates 87 plants in 23 countries and employs 11,000 people worldwide. The company has been in the international markets for more than five decades. Kaniewski has been with Valmont since 2010. Prior

to his current role, he also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer and Group President of Valmont’s Utility Segment; Vice President of Global Operations for the Irrigation Segment; and Vice President of Information Technology. In addition to his work at Valmont, Kaniewski currently serves as Chairman for the United Way of the Midlands and the AIM Institute where he has served on the Board since 2011. Kaniewski, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a graduate of Santa Clara University in California.

Jared Blecha Director of Sales, Nebraska & Northwest Iowa UScellular

UScellular has named Jared Blecha as the Director of Sales for its Nebraska and Northwest Iowa territory. Blecha will lead both sales and operations for corporate owned and agent retail locations. Blecha joined UScellular in 2008 as a sales manager. Since then, Blecha has held roles of increasing responsibility that include store manager, area sales manager in Nebraska and Iowa and director of sales in Wisconsin. Blecha has an associate’s degree

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Admiral Annie Andrews Member, Board of Directors Bellevue University

Annie B. Andrews, a retired rear admiral from the U.S. Navy, currently serves as the Assistant Administrator for Human Resource Management at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under Andrews’ executive leadership, the FAA has increased efficiencies by enacting collaborative-shared services in the areas of workers’ compensation and learning management systems

with other modes in the Department of Transportation; launched improved employee services systems in the Benefits Operations Center; and initiated efforts to shape the future FAA workforce through innovative Strategic Workforce Planning and Succession Planning programs. Prior to joining the FAA, Andrews served for three decades in a number of commanding officer and leadership positions for the U.S. Navy, and her naval career culminated in her role as the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. As the Navy’s top recruiter and principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Personnel on recruitment strategy and objectives, she led recruitment efforts for officer and enlisted programs in both the Active Duty and Reserve components. Andrews

has earned multiple academic degrees. She is a graduate of Savannah State University, Troy State University, the College of Naval Command and the Staff and the Armed Forces Staff College. She has also received numerous awards, including most recently, recognition for outstanding achievement in government and law by the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2018.

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in business administration and management from Central Community College and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Chadron State College.

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