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“Democratic wins in Nebraska Congressional District 2 and Iowa Governor highlight 2026 midterm,” reports KETV ALSO…* Omaha voters approve $155 million bond for public safety HQ - from Omaha World-Herald* Democrat Josh Turek wins election to the US Senate from Iowa as Democrats win US Senate - from WOWT* DOJ sends election monitors to Douglas County polling places - from KMTV

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Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here.To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for Part I and here for Part II.For Heath on the ‘24 OMAPOD Christmas Special, click here.ALSO…* Republican, Democratic Governors Associations put $2.5M into Nebraska’s governor’s race - from Nebraska Examiner* Vala’s Pumpkin Patch hosts Pumpkin Destruction Day on final day of season - from KETV* Young Mills County officials open Iowa leadership conference in Pella - from KMTV

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Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber.Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company, and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here.To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for Part I and here for Part II. For Heath on the ‘24 OMAPOD Christmas Special, click here.ALSO…* Omaha debates plumbing code changes that would expand PVC pipe use and apprenticeship limits - from KMTV* Baker’s to open new marketplace store Wednesday in Elkhorn area - from Omaha World-Herald* Families celebrate Halloween at Nebraska Furniture Mart’s Spooktacular - from KETV

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J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here.To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here.ALSO…* Powell and Harding make final pitches in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from Nebraska Examiner* Kenyan citizen charged in Nebraska ‘ghost student’ aid scheme - from KETV* Omaha man launches umbrella drive to keep students dry after seeing them standing in the pouring rain - from KMTV

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‘Omaha City Council Approves Agreements To Advance Union Omaha Stadium And Major Downtown Development’ announces Union OmahaALSO…* City of Papillion employee arrested on multiple felony charges, including child abuse - from KETV* What would a proposed $30 million bond do for Tranquility Park? - from KMTV* Four new gates to open at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield next week - from Omaha World-Herald

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Check out ‘Petition Predicament’ from Nebraska Public Media: ‘From paid circulators to the single-subject rule, a look at Nebraska’s complicated petition history'‘Nebraska’s single-subject rule paves uncertain road for voter initiatives'ALSO…* Douglas County Election Commission sees big rise in in-person early voting, down in mail ballots - from KETV* After a series of drug thefts in four states, nurse from Omaha wins back Iowa license - from Nebraska Examiner* NFL revenue chief shares career lessons with students at Creighton business symposium - from Omaha World-Herald

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What is Omaha being for Halloween this year?ALSO…* Suspect in deadly Omaha crash pleads no contest, avoids trial - from WOWT* Mayor: Council Bluffs missed $4.3 million from Google over utilities ordinance that didn’t follow state law - from KMTV* City of Omaha offers free fall yard waste pick up - from KETV

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Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust.Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press.To listen to the previous parts of this episode: click here for part one, and here for part two.To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here.ALSO…* Omaha man arrested on suspicion of running over teen on dirt bike - from Omaha World-Herald* Abandoned Westmont Inn torn down after years-long fight: ‘I’m just glad it’s gone’ - from KMTV* Salvation Army seeks volunteers for Omaha Metro Christmas Assistance sign-ups - from KETV

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‘Nebraska data center leaders talk natural resource protection, responsible development,’ reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Man sentenced in 2022 Omaha murder - from WOWT* Skate shop temporarily closes after suspected drunk driver crashes into building - from KETV* Dundee neighbor leads plan to make Omaha’s Memorial Park more accessible - from KMTV

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‘Not enough poll workers? Nebraska law allows counties to draft them,’ reports KRVN. ‘Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them,’ reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* ‘I will put you on a T-shirt’: Gretna man sentenced in Millard road rage shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha police chief finds a decrease in crime rates this year, get the numbers and contributing factors - from KETV* US attorney considering charges against Omaha travel agent in fraud scheme - from WOWT

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