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Month: February 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Rose Studios for Youth Artists opens in Omaha

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Theater is taking center stage again in Omaha with the opening of the new Rose Studios for Youth Artists. Here, kids can explore their creativity with painting, sewing and music. …

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COVID-19 impacting Big Brothers Big Sisters but say they are pushing on

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

For more than 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands has helped children realize their potential and build their futures. They nurture children and strengthen the communities they …

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Pokémon franchise celebrates 25 years of ‘catching ’em all’

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Many Pokémon fans are excited to know that the popular Japanese series has been going strong for 25 years. Since its start, the franchise has had many fans thinking they …

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Omaha Clinical Research sets bar for safe COVID-19 vaccines nationwide

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines, the people producing them might be forgotten. But what if they were in your own state? Omaha Clinical Research has paved the way …

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Sports

Omaha to host entirety of NCAA volleyball tournament

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Coming into the 2020-21 volleyball season, it was expected that Omaha would host the Final Four. But last month, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that the entire tournament …

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Lent 2021 begins with unique drive-thru fish fries

February 28, 2021March 4, 2021

Fridays during Lent: a time for many Christians around the world preparing for the celebration of Easter and a time for mouth-watering fish fries. There are 1.3 billion Catholics and …

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Gardening in 2020 and 2021

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

In 2020, gardening saw a serious increase in popularity, as people were now homebound and having to face the parts of their home they may not have seen before. Some …

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Arts and Entertainment

Film Streams keeps doors closed but offers digital options

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Film Streams closed its doors in March of 2020, but has maintained business by creating a digital platform. Soon after Film Streams closed their doors, they designed a digital space …

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Sports

‘Paradise on the Plains,’ snowboarding at Mahoney State Park

February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

Despite all the snowfall, Nebraska’s lack of mountains makes skiing or snowboarding seemingly impossible. However, that doesn’t stop Nebraska natives Daniel Zavadil and Matt Porro from shredding the hills at …

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Douglas County Health Department asks for patience while awaiting COVID-19 vaccine

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Omaha residents flocked to the Christ Community Church Tuesday morning where they waited in line to receive the highly-sought COVID-19 vaccine. However, some residents were met with disappointment when the …

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