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Omaha's new AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers from left: Reginald Holt, Sr., Jessie Bo Meet Omaha's New AmeriCorps VISTAs
AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers are part of a unique service program designed to end poverty. Let Omaha Serves introduce you to our newest VISTAs—Craig Howell, Jessica Clem, Reginald Holt, Sr., and Jessie Bowman—and learn about their plans to improve Omaha.
Maliaka at the Omaha Zoo Doorly Zoo Elephants Bid Farewell…For Now
The Henry Doorly Zoo is one of only 75 zoos in the US to have elephants. With the recent death of Maliaka, her companion Shenga will be moved, leaving the zoo without elephants. Learn more about the Omaha Zoo's plan to eventually bring them back.
Some of the first La Vista Families Celebrating 50 Years of La Vista
2010 marked City of La Vista's 50th Anniversary. Learn about the Omaha suburb that began with homes for "$9 down and $99 a month," now one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Plus more info on To the Nines, the city's New Year's...
Neighbors United Saturday Community Meal An Open Heart Through An Open Mouth
inCOMMON feeds the homeless. But they also do a whole lot more. Since 1999, inCOMMON has been building relationships in the most vulnerable neighborhoods in Omaha. Learn how their motto, "Transforming Communities through Community," includes YOU.
students building houses with Habitat for humanity Students Learn and Serve in the Big O
The National Learn and Serve Challenge, a nationwide push to engage youth in volunteerism and service learning, began last week. But what is service learning? How is it affecting Omaha? Thoughts from teachers and students at UNO, UNL, MCC, and more!
The 49'r Lounge in Dundee So Long 49’r Lounge
The 49'r Lounge was a neighborhood dive bar, but over the years, the beers, and the friendships, it came to mean a lot more to some people. Now it is gone. Thoughts on the passing of a bar in the context of a life, and a place to share some memories.
America: Red, Blue or Purple Sanity Shouldn’t Need a Rally
Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity will bring thousands to Washington, DC. If you can't make the trip, Omaha is holding its own rally this Saturday! But what does it say about America when we need to hold a march just to restore level-headed thinking?
The Nebraska Humane Society Meet your Match
The Nebraska Humane Society provides education and adoption services year-round, but the recent success of the Walk for the Animals, upcoming Purses 4 Paws auction, and new Meet Your Match adoption service, makes for an especially important time at NHS.
Brown Paper Democracy Brown Paper Democracy
Alcohol is a big part of Omaha nightlife, but mounting evidence shows a direct link between liquor licenses and crime. With the City Council powerless, local groups are increasingly challenging Lincoln to control alcohol density in our neighborhoods.
Kristy Wilke and Jessica Kitzman engagement photo Facebook Prompts About-Face From Omaha World-Herald
When an engaged lesbian couple were barred from appearing in the Omaha World-Herald's "Celebrations" section, the outpouring of support through Facebook was strong enough to prompt a reaction from the OWH. We interviewed Kristin Wilke to hear her side.