Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute.To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here; for the second part, click here. ALSO…* Omaha native arrested for allegedly abducting sisters in Florida - from KETV* Construction of Mutual of Omaha Tower remains on track, company says - from WOWT* New $2.8 million project coming to Fremont - from KMTV

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Aaron Gum is a synthesist, filmmaker, producer and musician.To listen to the first part of Aaron’s OMAPOD episode, click here. ALSO…* Census data shows less Nebraska ‘brain drain’ but concern for talent in its early 30s - from Nebraska Examiner* Utility work near Orpheum Theater nears completion, other projects updated - from Omaha World-Herald* After facing threat of demolition, Fred Astaire’s birth house no longer has Omaha code violations - from KETV

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Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group.To listen to the first part of Cara’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha firefighters rescue multiple people from house fire Thursday - from KETV* Neighbors upset after historic home demolished in Little Italy - from WOWT* Blair development receives second city warning after months of stalled construction progress - from KMTV

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J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat.To read the “Chili and cinnamon rolls: ‘Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected - just like Nebraska’” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To review the Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Map, click here.To listen to the first part of J.J.’s OMAPOD episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha veterans concerned about potential budget change - from WOWT* As controversial Nebraska bathroom bill gets hearing, key lawmaker vows opposition - from KETV* Orange postcards: How they’ll help shape Nebraska’s biggest city - from Nebraska Examiner

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Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group.ALSO…* Omaha-area groups conduct annual count of homeless population - from KETV* Suspect in shooting at northwest Omaha movie theater sentenced - from WOWT* Nebraska will no longer divert foster care survivor benefits towards costs of care - from Nebraska Examiner

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Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’.For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here.To listen to the first part of their episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner* Piano is key to man’s brain trauma recovery at Omaha treatment center - from KETV* ‘It’s not a big enough area’: Pine Creek neighbors fight new housing development - from KMTV

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Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer.To listen to the first part of Ace’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska seeks to sweeten corporate incentives, partly to ensure Union Pacific stays and grows - from Nebraska Examiner* North Omaha leaders discuss community progress 19th annual summit focusing on 2030 transformation plan - from KMTV* Land of wagon ruts, grazing cows and golf became Omaha’s Country Club neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald

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Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute.To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska Board of Regents shakes up Nebraska Medicine board following lawsuit, lawmakers act - from KETV* Sarpy County gets its first heating designated center as church opens doors during extreme cold - from KMTV* Competing statehouse visions for voting in Nebraska vie for the ballot - from Nebraska Examiner

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Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’. For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here. ALSO…* Suspects disassemble, steal door off Bobcat skid loader in Omaha - from KETV* Northwest Omaha neighbors split on 108th Street redesign months after completion - from KMTV* Buc-ee’s shares plans to open first location in Nebraska - from WOWT

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Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer.To listen to the episode with Iona Fortune referenced, click here for part one, and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha firefighters use drones to monitor warehouse hot spots - from WOWT* Council Bluffs honors 24 professional athletes in first-ever Sports Roster at Iowa West Field House - from KMTV* Pillen promotes legislative agenda, delivers pointed message to opponents in tele-town hall - from KETV

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