Profiles

Meet our Commissioners! (Douglas and Sarpy)

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

Douglas County Commissioners. From Left to Right: P.J. Morgan (#4), Mike Friend (#7), Mary Ann Borgesen (#6), Chris Rodgers (#3), Maureen Boyle (#5), Roger Garcia (#1), James Cavanaugh (#2).

A Dozen Influencers

The role of a county commissioner in local politics is less understood than the impact the seven Douglas and five member Sarpy Board of Commissioners have on policies and budget matters impacting their constituents.

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Law Day Poster Contest Winners:

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

1st Place - Nick Militti, Mary Our Queen
(Teacher: Stacy Schlautman)

The Law Day Poster Contest is adjudicated by the Nebraska Paralegal Association . The contest is open to Omaha area 5th graders. The winning poster will be put on display for the month of May on a billboard in Omaha.1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive cash prizes from the Omaha Bar Association.

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Lines On A Map: Political Gains And Losses

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

Douglas County Election Commissioner, Brian W. Kruse.
(Courtesy photo)

To understand the somewhat divisive and misunderstood concept of gerrymandering that has real consequences in parts of the United States, it helps to begin with the concept from the decisively midwestern view of Nebraska election officials.

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560 Enchanted Guests

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:00am

Berry Law Firm represents in force at the 2024 Barristers' Ball. Their firm was a Gold Sponsor for the dinner. (Don Rashid)

Black tie optional was the dress code for this year’s Barristers’ Ball, held annually. 560 registrations were received for the April 13, 2024 gala. Held at the Embassy Suites in LaVista, Nebraska, conversation among colleagues, dinner and dancing to the KC FLO band melded with fun and spirited bidding in the silent and live auctions. The whimsical evening’s theme was “An Evening In Wonderland.”

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Milestone: Koenig | Dunne Welcomes Joshua Livingston

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 5:00am

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Best Cities For Hopeful Gen Z Homebuyers

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 3:00am

A new study by Point2 — an organization focusing on real estate trends, and developing studies on local, national, and international housing markets — looked into the cities across America to find the best place for Gen Z’s to buy homes.

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Changing Housing Prices, Economic Forecast

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:00am

For this month’s newsletter, Dr. Goss of Creighton focuses on the changing housing prices in the United States. Comparing the last 3 years, Goss notes a spike in mortgage rates and housing prices that he believes have led to a higher rate of renting over home buying. He noted a 4% spike in the 30-year mortgage rate in the last few years, leading to a high 7%, as well as the average cost of homes creeping up towards the $400,000.

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Acclimation And Re-Entry Into Society For The Justice Impacted

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 2:00am

inclusive communities presents "Omaha Table Talk" on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Partnership with AVP Life & Re-Entry for the System Impacted. (Courtesy Photo)

February’s Omaha Table Talk, hosted by University of Nebraska-Omaha and with a pilot launch of a dual event in Lincoln, focused on re-entry into society for the justice impacted. Hosted by the Omaha Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), this panel was run by Shakur Abdullah, Senior Restorative Justice Trainer at the Community Justice Center as well as Restorative Justice Coordinator at Creighton University.

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NRA Loses New York Corruption Trial Over Squandered Funds — Retired Longtime Leader Wayne LaPierre Must Repay Millions Of Dollars

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:00am

A New York jury found on Feb. 23, 2024, that the National Rifle Association and three of its current and former officials had broken the state’s laws by misusing charitable assets. It also determined that two of the officials should repay the gun group millions of dollars.

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Sip, Snuggle, Adopt At Omaha’s Only Cat Café And Rescue

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:00am

Felius is a nonprofit, open-concept cat shelter that facilitates adoptions, assists community cats through TNR, and educates Omaha metro cat lovers. After five years at their downtown location (522 S. 24th St.) and thousands of cats being adopted and rescued, Felius is moving to a larger location at 5015 Dodge in May 2024 giving the nonprofit the ability to “triple the number of cats” they help annually.
(Josie Charron / The Daily Record)

Felius is Omaha’s only cat café and rescue. Founded by Bre Phelan in 2018, Felius works to help rescued cats and kittens find their forever home. Their mission is to “create meaningful, authentic connections between people and rescue cats” with their cat shelter and café. Since their founding they have helped over 1,100 cats find homes as well as over 800 with their Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNR) program.