The Foodies PB&J Food Challenge runs Sept. 11–25, collecting peanut butter, jelly and monetary donations to support school-age children and Heartland families.
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- Nonprofit Organization of the Midlands
Anne Dishman, CEO of Kearney Family YMCA and new NAM board member, highlights childcare, community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership development in Nebraska.
- Omaha Community Foundation
Omaha Community Foundation announces its 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort, a year-long program focused on financial resilience, coaching, and peer learning.
- Food Bank for the Heartland
Join the Foodies on Nov. 12, 2026, at Scoular for A Generous Pour, featuring wine tasting, appetizers and auctions to support Food Bank for the Heartland programs.
- Food Bank for the Heartland
Food Bank for the Heartland’s 25th annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser at CHI Health Center aims to raise 2.8 million meals to fight hunger in Nebraska and western Iowa.
- Omaha Community Foundation
Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.
- Omaha Community Foundation
The Omaha Community Foundation has opened applications for the Ignite STEM: Hubbard Classroom Grant, offering up to $500 to K-6 Nebraska public school teachers.
The Foodies PB&J Food Challenge runs Sept. 11–25, collecting peanut butter, jelly and monetary donations to support school-age children and Heartland families.
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Omaha City Council will vote Aug. 25, 2026, on the 2027 budget, capital plan, TIF projects, liquor licenses, public safety grants, and multiple development items.
Anne Dishman, CEO of Kearney Family YMCA and new NAM board member, highlights childcare, community partnerships, and nonprofit leadership development in Nebraska.
Omaha Community Foundation announces its 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort, a year-long program focused on financial resilience, coaching, and peer learning.
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Omaha City Council’s Aug. 18, 2026 agenda features TIF housing projects, bond questions, towing fee changes, grants, contracts, rezonings, and liquor licenses.
Donna Kush reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact, urging service, gratitude and community involvement through the Heartland Honors 9/11 campaign in the Omaha area.
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Shirley Street and multiple Aksarben-area streets in Omaha will close August 7–8, 2026, for the Aksarben TIRC event hosted by the Omaha Sports Commission.
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Street closures on August 7, 2026, will affect Military Avenue, North 62nd Street, and North 59th Street in Benson for Benson First Friday events.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training and a graduate athletic training program in Omaha to launch a career as head athletic trainer for the Space Cowboys.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training and athletic training graduate studies at UNO as a springboard to become head athletic trainer for the Space Cowboys.
UNO alumnus Takeaki Ando used English training, graduate study, and clinical rotations in Omaha to become head athletic trainer for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Omaha names veteran coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer Rob Fournier as head baseball coach, bringing more than 1,100 wins and extensive recruiting success.
UNO track standout Emma Klein caps a record-setting jumping career while completing her degree and preparing to teach first grade near her hometown in Missouri.
Montana State University–Northern upset Bellevue 83-74 in the Frontier quarterfinal, shooting 52% and closing strong at the line to advance to Sunday’s semifinal.
UNO’s three-year-old curling club reached the College Nationals quarterfinals in Schenectady, New York, highlighting the sport’s growth and welcoming team culture.
No. 22 Bellevue scored 26 runs in a doubleheader at No. 25 Central Methodist, taking 15-5 and 11-9 wins to complete a four-game road sweep and move to 12-2.
Join the Foodies on Nov. 12, 2026, at Scoular for A Generous Pour, featuring wine tasting, appetizers and auctions to support Food Bank for the Heartland programs.
The Durham Museum’s exhibition highlights 100 years of Nebraskaland magazine, featuring historic photography, art, interactive displays and anniversary programming.
Plan August in Omaha with riverfront parks, hot air balloons, zoo adventures, river tubing, golf, nature trails, and more family-friendly outdoor activities.
Plan a soccer-focused Omaha trip with top bars, neighborhoods, The RiverFront, Capitol District watch parties, steakhouses and cultural stops during 2026 tournaments.
Union Omaha captain Conor Doyle shares his favorite Omaha spots for brunch, date nights, coffee, zoo trips and why visitors should catch a Union Omaha match.
UNO student Tala Serhan’s Bloom Beyond repurposes donated event flowers into bouquets that brighten assisted-living and memory care facilities in Omaha.
The Durham Museum in Omaha offers $5 admission after 5 p.m. on Tuesday nights June–August, including access to its Disney costume exhibition and all galleries.
Plan a summer trip to Omaha with hot air balloon shows, sunflower fields, farm festivals, cider tastings and cultural celebrations showcasing food, music and art.