Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat

This week on Chamber Chat, Kate and Kat welcome back Ward 2 City Council representative Chris Rappl for another community update episode all about what’s happening around Wahoo.

We chat about:
✨ Updates on the development happening near the new Casey’s along the highway
✨ How Wahoo’s nuisance laws work for both residential properties and the city as a whole
✨ The difference between speaking during public comment vs. being placed on the city council agenda
✨ How residents can share concerns, ideas, and feedback with city council

If you’ve ever wondered how local government meetings actually work or wanted more insight into what’s happening around town, this episode is packed with helpful information straight from the source.

🎙️ Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat is your go-to spot for what’s happening in Wahoo and the surrounding area.

Make sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves staying in the know about our community!

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This week on Chamber Chat, Kate and Kat sit down once again with Ward 2 City Council representative Chris Rappl to talk about some important updates happening around Wahoo.

The conversation includes updates on the area near the new Casey’s along the highway, a breakdown of how nuisance laws work within the city, and a helpful explanation of how residents can speak at city council meetings — including the difference between public comment and being added to the official agenda.

If you’ve ever been curious about how local city meetings work or wanted a better understanding of how community concerns are handled, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look in an easy-to-understand way.

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This week on Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we’re joined by Lee Maly—owner of Wahoo’s Branding Iron Café and the new owner of Route 77 Restaurant in Ceresco (formerly the Red Rooster).

Lee shares what’s new at Route 77 as she puts her own spin on the space, including a sneak peek at a brand-new summer menu featuring drinks, appetizers, and a must-try: Czech Nachos.

We also talk about a local favorite—Branding Iron Café—and a simple tip if you’ve ever wanted to go but didn’t have time to wait: call your order in and grab it to go.

If you love discovering local spots and supporting small businesses in Wahoo and Ceresco, this episode is packed with great info (and plenty of food inspiration).

Make sure to listen, share, and support our local restaurants! 🍽️💛

We’ve got a Chamber Chat FIRST—and it’s a good one 👏

This week, Kate and Kat sit down with author Rebecca Atanassova and Wahoo’s own illustrator (and Chamber member!) Alissa Hansen of Stone Cottage Studio to talk about their very first book collaboration, George the Mouse in a Log Pile House 🐭📖

In this episode, we chat about:
✨ How George the mouse came to life
🎨 What it’s like for a Wahoo illustrator to bring a story to life
🤝 The collaboration between author + illustrator
🌍 The real-life inspiration behind the story—from Simon Dell’s famous garden mouse village

Yep… this story has roots across the pond and it’s just as charming as it sounds 💛

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this book went from idea to illustrated pages—and why this is just the beginning.

Looking for a job in Wahoo… or trying to hire the right person? We’ve got you 👏

In this week’s episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we’re answering a Mailbag question all about the Wahoo Job Board—where to find it, how to use it, and why it’s such a valuable (and easy!) tool for our community.

Whether you’re:
✔️ Job hunting
✔️ Hiring for your business
✔️ Or just want to stay in the loop

—we’re breaking it down so you can start using it right away.

And of course… it wouldn’t be Chamber Chat without a little chaos 😅
Stick around until the end for some very good bloopers.

Want to know what’s happening in Wahoo without missing a thing? We’ve got you covered 👏

In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we’re breaking down all the ways you can stay connected to what’s going on in our community from Chamber updates to what your favorite local businesses are up to.

Here’s how to stay in the loop:
✨ Wahoo Weekly – your go-to Monday update straight to your inbox
📱 We Are Wahoo App – find events, businesses, and even get push notifications
📖 Wahoo Chamber Directory – delivered right to your mailbox (hello, 68066 👋)
🌐 Chamber Website – your anytime, anywhere resource

If you’ve ever thought, “How do people always know what’s going on?” — this episode is your answer 😉

And trust us… you’re going to want to stick around until the end because we’ve got a little blooper that perfectly sums up the real-life chaos behind the mic 😂

Looking for updates on what’s happening in Wahoo, Nebraska? 👀

In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Joe Wynn, the City of Wahoo’s Street Superintendent, to talk about important city updates that impact YOU.

In this episode:
✔️ Wahoo cemetery cleanup updates and future plans
✔️ Rules for using the Wahoo city tree dump (what you can and can’t bring)
✔️ Upcoming summer street projects and road improvements in Wahoo NE

Whether you’re a Wahoo resident, homeowner, or just want to stay in the loop on local projects—this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how our city keeps things running.

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In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with newly elected Chamber President Julie Lausterer and Vice President Corby Brigham to talk about leadership, community, and what’s ahead for the Wahoo Chamber.

Julie and Corby share why they chose to step into these roles, what being on the Chamber board really looks like, and why it matters for our local businesses and community.

We also dive into the exciting release of the 2026 Wahoo Chamber Directory, which just hit every 68066 mailbox 📬 and give you a preview of the upcoming Employee Luncheon 🍽️

If you want to stay in the loop on what’s happening in Wahoo and how to get involved, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Denise Lawver, Director of the Wahoo Public Library, to talk about the exciting renovations happening right now—and what they mean for the community.

From new indoor spaces to unique outdoor features, the Wahoo Library is evolving into even more of a hub for connection, learning, and gathering.

Denise shares a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming and how these updates will enhance the experience for visitors of all ages.

In this episode, we cover:
📚 The vision behind the Wahoo Library renovations
🌿 The new outdoor music garden
🧸 A refreshed children’s area designed for play and learning
💼 A new conference room for meetings and community use
🏡 How the library continues to grow as a space for the whole community

Whether you’re a frequent visitor or haven’t been in lately, you’ll definitely want to hear what’s coming next.

In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Mike Sullivan of Lincolnshire Investments to talk about two development projects that many Wahoo residents have been curious about.

First, we discuss the renovation of Camel Hall, the former dormitory on the old John F. Kennedy campus, which has now been transformed into Ivy Suites — a newly renovated 12-unit apartment building bringing additional housing options to the community.

Mike also shares an update on the Market Suites project in downtown Wahoo, located in the building where Wahoo Super once operated. This project has generated a lot of local interest, and Mike gives us the scoop on what the development will include, the vision for the space, and the timeline for when residents may start seeing progress downtown.

In this episode we talk about:
• The transformation of Camel Hall into Ivy Suites
• What the newly renovated 12-unit apartment building offers
• Plans for the Market Suites downtown development
• A timeline for the project and what residents can expect
• What these projects mean for the future of downtown Wahoo

It’s a great conversation about investment, revitalization, and the continued growth of the Wahoo community.

Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat highlights the businesses, leaders, and projects helping shape the future of Wahoo.

There has been a lot of buzz around Wahoo lately about City Hall and why everyone moved out of the building. In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sat down with Wahoo City Administrator Melissa Harrell to get the answers straight from the source.

Melissa walks us through what happened with the City Hall building, why the decision was made to vacate the space, and where city departments have temporarily relocated.

She also shares important information residents need to know right now including where to find city offices, where the Wahoo Police Department has moved, and how you can pay your utility bill without even getting out of your car.

In this episode we discuss:
• Why the City Hall building was vacated
• Where city departments are currently located
• Where to find the Wahoo Police Department
• How residents can pay utilities during the transition
• What the future could look like for city offices and downtown Wahoo

If you’ve been wondering what’s happening around town or just want to stay informed about your community, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat is all about keeping Wahoo residents connected to the people, projects, and conversations shaping our community.