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Community

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Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

Peanut butter and jelly food drive 2025

  • Food Bank for the Heartland

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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Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

Nam board member spotlight: Anne Dishman

  • 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.

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Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

Meet the 2026 nonprofit leadership cohort

  • Omaha Community Foundation

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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Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

Remembering 9/11 through service and gratitude

  • 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.

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Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

  • 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.

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Mavericks move into on-campus housing this fall

Mavericks move into on-campus housing this fall

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha

UNO outlines move-in dates, parking, services, and what to bring or leave for Dodge and Scott campus residents as Mavericks prepare to move into on-campus housing.

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Douglas County press release on Orondo death investigation

Douglas County press release on Orondo death investigation

  • Douglas County Sheriff

Deputies found a missing man’s vehicle near Orondo, WA, then later recovered remains in steep terrain; the Douglas County Coroner will confirm identity.

Street closures for Benson First Friday events

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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.

Omaha street closures and lane restrictions Aug. 6, 2026

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Omaha announces Aug. 6, 2026, street closures and lane restrictions on North 171st, South 156th at West Center, North 42nd, and Military Avenue.

Leavenworth Street and South 50th Street closures for utility work

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Leavenworth Street and South 50th Street in Omaha will see lane restrictions and a closure starting Aug. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. for seven days of MUD utility work.

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Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

Omaha Foundation opens Ignite STEM grant for teachers

    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.

    Omaha street closures and lane restrictions for August 4, 2026

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    Omaha will impose temporary lane restrictions and street closures starting 9 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, at four locations for utility, signal and sewer maintenance work.

    Omaha street closures and lane shifts for August 2026

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    Omaha announces August 2026 lane shifts and closures on Dodge Street, North 30th Street and South 90th Street for sewer repairs and street paving work.

    Omaha street lane restrictions beginning August 3, 2026

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    Omaha announces August 2026 lane restrictions on North 180th, North 13th and Pacific Streets for utility work, lasting from seven days to three weeks.

    Omaha street closures and traffic changes Aug. 3–10, 2026

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Omaha announces August 2026 street closures and traffic control changes on North 192nd, Industrial and West Center, V Street, and North 42nd for repairs and utility work.

    Elmwood Road and South 11th Street closure notice

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Elmwood Road and South 11th Street in Omaha will close to through traffic Aug. 1, 2026, at 7 a.m. for MUD utility work and water main repairs.

    Omaha council to weigh streetcar bonds, garages and TIF

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    • Omaha City Council

    Omaha City Council’s Aug. 4, 2026, agenda features streetcar and garage bonds, TIF projects, zoning changes, grants, towing fee hikes, and election bond issues.

    Omaha street closures and lane restrictions July 27

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Omaha will close part of North 62nd Street for a month and restrict Burke Street to one westbound lane for three days starting July 27, 2026, at 9 a.m.

    Omaha street and lane closures for July 24–27, 2026

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Omaha announces July 24–27, 2026 street and lane restrictions on Pacific Street, Sorensen Parkway, South 156th Street, and North 132nd Street for maintenance work.

    Omaha street closures begin July 27, 2026 for utility work

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    North 9th Street at Arthur C. Storz Expressway and North 42nd Street between Burt and California will close July 27, 2026, for OPPD and MUD utility work.

    Omaha street closures and lane restrictions beginning July 27, 2026

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Omaha will close or restrict several streets starting July 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. for utility work and resurfacing, with impacts ranging from days to weeks.

    L Street and South 38th Street closures for bridge repair

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    L Street and South 38th Street in Omaha will see lane restrictions and a closure for bridge repair starting July 25, 2026, at 9 a.m., lasting seven days.

    Omaha City Council to weigh streetcar bonds, TIF projects

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    • Omaha City Council

    Omaha City Council’s July 28, 2026 meeting will cover streetcar and parking bonds, TIF housing projects, rezonings, grants, contracts and ballot measures.

    Omaha public works traffic and street closures July 21

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    City of Omaha announces July 21, 2026, 9 a.m. start for lane restrictions on Ames Avenue and street closures on Evans, South 49th, and South 91st streets for maintenance.

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    Mavericks move into on-campus housing this fall

    Mavericks move into on-campus housing this fall

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

    UNO outlines move-in dates, parking, services, and what to bring or leave for Dodge and Scott campus residents as Mavericks prepare to move into on-campus housing.

    Omaha street closures and lane restrictions for July 20, 2026

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    • Omaha Public Works Department

    Omaha announces July 20, 2026, lane restrictions on North Skyline Drive and South 156th Street for street repairs, panel replacement, and signal maintenance.

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