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Munroe-Meyer Institute prepares for summer camp at new facility

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

The Munroe-Meyer Institute prepares for Camp Munroe as they prepare the grand opening of their new facility. Their new facility sits at the old First Data building near 67th and …

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OPS hosts prom dress donation drive

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021

The Omaha Public School District (OPS) and Max I Walker are coming together to provide and accept prom dress donations for students across the Omaha metro. The “Say Yes to …

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Felius Cat Café claws its way to 400 adoptions

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

In September of 2018, Felius Cat Café opened their doors to provide a unique adoption experience to Omaha. Patrons are able to reserve time slots to play with both cats …

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Big Muddy Urban Farm gears up for spring season

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Big Muddy Urban Farm is an Omaha organization dedicated to making sustainable agriculture accessible to all. Now that spring has arrived, changes are taking place around the farm. “We are …

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Food insecurity surges as coronavirus pandemic enters its second year

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

As Nebraska enters the second year of the pandemic, food insecurities have become a growing concern for many families, Food Bank for the Heartland is ramping up to meet this …

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A different food truck experience hits Omaha

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

In June of last year, two local food truck owners started a unique food truck experience where patrons can order at different food trucks at one premier location. Kevin Wyatt …

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Gov. Ricketts announces changes to phase 1B of vaccination timeline

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021

On Feb. 19 Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced a change to phase 1B of the vaccination timeline, removing underlying health conditions from a priority position on the list. Immune-compromised Nebraskans …

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Girl Scout cookies and COVID-19

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021

This time of year, people are used to seeing girls in brown and green uniforms standing outside local grocery stores selling the oh-so-noticeable Girl Scout cookies. This year has been …

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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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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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