Profiles

‘Restaurant Hoppen’: Food Blogger Loves Local Culinary Scene

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:00am

Ask Dan Hoppen about his favorite restaurant, and he may tell you about his most-recent visit to the newest gyro, Mexican, Italian or pizza joint. But, ask him for a must go-to eatery and he’ll rattle off a handful of impressive restaurants.

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Uncensored: Slaughterhouse-Five

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 12/18/2023 - 3:00am

In 2023, more and more states are challenging the books that students are allowed to read, for issues ranging from violence, sexual material, and LGBTQ+ issues. In the interest of exploring what is leading parents and school districts to attack these books, we have decided to start reviewing these texts to see what they are actually attacking.

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MILESTONES: Slowiaczek Albers & Whelan PC, LLO Welcomes Scott V. Hahn

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 2:00am

SCOTT V. HAHN recently joined the experienced team of family law experts at Slowiaczek Albers & Whelan, PC LLO in November 2023. He brings more than 15 years of litigation experience in family law cases to the firm. Such cases in which Scott has represented clients include divorce, paternity and custody, modifications, protection orders, and collaborative divorce matters. Scott is an Omaha native and graduated from Creighton University and the Creighton University School of Law.

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Queer Table Talk: Honoring Trans History

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 12/11/2023 - 4:00am

As the latest part of the Omaha table Talk series, College of Saint Mary once again hosted the panel, this time focusing on The History of Trans People. This four-person panel consisted of Jaye Stentz (he/him) Adjunct Professor at Nebraska Wesleyan; Rowena Cage (she/they), author and owner of the store Queerarchy; Amy Schindler (she/her), Director of Archives and Special Collections for UNO; and Sarah Phelps (she/her), Director of Operations and Programs with OutNebraska.

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One Omaha Works To Create Equity And Transparency In City Planning

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 4:00am

Onstage, from left to right, are: Kimara Snipes, executive director of One Omaha; Clarice Dombeck, urban development coordinator at Spark CDI; Greg Paskach, housing director with the City of Omaha’s planning department; Charlie Wesche (on screen), chief of staff and real estate director for NeighborWorks Lincoln.
(Courtesy of One Omaha)

One Omaha concluded its From the Ground Up series on Nov. 14 at the Benson Theatre. One Omaha is a nonprofit providing education and training to empower communities and create resident-led engagement in neighborhood development. Its goal is to be the source for creating thriving neighborhoods in Omaha.

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Retaining, Supporting Direct Care Workers

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 3:00am

Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan of the Georgia State University Gerontology Institute gave a talk at UNO on Direct Care Worker Retention in the health care field with a trauma-informed approach. Dr. Morgan covered multiple different topics that will help improve practices and increase support for those working in the direct care industry.

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The Future Of Higher Education

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 1:00am

For the end of November, Dr. Goss of Creighton discusses his thoughts on the future of education. As a professor of higher education, Goss discusses the fact that ACT averages have been on the decline for the last six years and are at the lowest they have been in 30 years. SAT scores have also seen a drop since 2016, with the current average at 1028.

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Streetcar FAQ: Why Not Buses?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 1:00am

In December of last year and January of this year, it was reported that the streetcar was opposed by Warren Buffett — Omaha native, billionaire, and head of Berkshire Hathaway — and he has been vocally against the idea of the city building a streetcar instead of devoting more of its resources to busing. Buffett spoke to multiple news sources about his concerns that it would be a boondoggle, costing more money than it would make back and be an unused transit system for the city.

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‘Out Of Control’: Advocates Rally In D.C. Calling For Action On Housing Crisis

Published by josie@omahadail... on Thu, 11/23/2023 - 5:00am

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Washington state Democrat, joined about 100 tenant advocates at a press event outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to demand action on the housing crisis.

Jayapal, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, called on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to bolster tenant protections and rent regulations. The People’s Action Homes Guarantee campaign brought tenant advocates to Washington, D.C. for the event.

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The Economy And Bond Vigilantes

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 4:00am

Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University is focused on the buying and selling of bonds, as well as the term ‘bond vigilantes’ — a term coined by Dr. Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research — in an October newsletter.