Profiles

Connecting With Impact to State Senators

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

Communicating with state senators may seem to be a daunting task. This article serves to inform voters and provide clear direction on strategies to connect with their district’s elected official. Framing this article’s viewpoint are tips shared by a senator completing eight years of service.

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Law Day Award Winners:

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

Robert M. Spire, the prolific Nebraska lawyer and philanthropist who inspired the award for attorneys to honor their devotion to public service and education, believed in law as a catalyst for change. Spire award winners demonstrate a commitment to the public’s knowledge of the law. Each year on Law Day, two service awards are presented: The Robert M.

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Law Day Essay Contest Winners:

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

The Law Day Essay Contest is open to all Omaha area 8th graders, and Nebraska Court Reporters Association coordinated the judging of the essays. Essays are limited to 250 words, and shall discuss the 2024 Law Day Theme of "Voices of Democracy." The winning essay will be published in the OBA Newsletter, online, and potentially in The Daily Record newspaper.

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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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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.