What’s the Deal with Bemis Park?
July 22, 2021 The Blog

What’s the Deal with Bemis Park?

By: Nate Beacom, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. What’s the deal with Bemis Park? I remember moving to Omaha in 2016 and seeing these  great Victorian houses across Cumming St.…
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The Missing History Of North Omaha
July 14, 2021 The Blog

The Missing History Of North Omaha

By: H.A., A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Introduction        What is really happening in that area? Is there anyone living there? If yes, What is their culture, their history, or their…
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The Senator In Short-Sleeved Sweatshirts
July 10, 2021 The Blog

The Senator In Short-Sleeved Sweatshirts

By: HAM, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The Senator in Short-Sleeved Sweatshirts Having represented North Omaha’s 11th District for 46 years, former Senator Ernie William Chambers has left a positive…
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Good News About Omaha News
July 9, 2021 The Blog

Good News About Omaha News

By: Owen Finn, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. When someone says the word “news” what comes to mind? Maybe you conjure up an image of a sensational high-speed car chase.…
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Preserve, Educate, and Exhibit
June 30, 2021 The Blog

Preserve, Educate, and Exhibit

By: Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Since 1975 the historic building of Great Plains Black History Museum has been standing open, yet many Omaha natives have yet to…
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More Than an Intersection
June 24, 2021 The Blog

More Than an Intersection

By: Megan Steiner, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Omaha is home to the College World Series, multiple colleges and universities, some of the best steaks around, lively farmers markets, and…
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Celebration of Juneteenth in Omaha
June 18, 2021 The Blog

Celebration of Juneteenth in Omaha

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. It seems like every year we get a stretch of holidays.  Starting from November-March.  Then From, April-August it seems to be long and drawn…
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