April 23, 2022 The Blog

Juneteenth, A Celebration of Freedom

June 19th, 1865. One of the most important and needed events in American history happened. Texas was thought by many enslavers to be a safe haven for allowing slavery until the historic day and beginning of a widely celebrated and…
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Connecting and Coaction
August 10, 2021 The Blog

Connecting and Coaction

By: J.B., A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. The North Omaha Midwest Athletic Club’s mission was “to bring about a closer understanding within ourselves and among the citizens of Omaha and…
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The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead
August 4, 2021 The Blog

The Selfless Story of Dr. Rodney S. Wead

By: A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. When people think back to the 1930’s many people think about a time of depression and anxiety. But in 1935, Omaha was blessed with…
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A Fort Close to Home
July 30, 2021 The Blog

A Fort Close to Home

By: Tate Burmeister, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. x I’ve lived in Omaha for 20 years and I have never heard anyone talk about a trading fort in my area.…
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Omaha’s Strength in Numbers
July 27, 2021 The Blog

Omaha’s Strength in Numbers

By: Cade Dungan, A Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. There is a strong history of African American owned businesses in Omaha.  The first black business owner in Omaha might have possibly…
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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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