Arts + Culture

Sip & Spatter

From paint spatters to poetry nights, Indigo Cottage Crafts makes creativity accessible to all Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by A2i Photography Papillion’s Indigo Cottage Crafts opened shop with one simple but lasting goal in mind: to make the arts accessible to everyone, regardless of their individual skill level. “We are a DIY arts and crafts studio, and we focus on bringing community and arts together,” says owner and veteran Brandy Prettyman. “It doesn’t matter your skill level...

Life + Culture

Spooky Family Fun

Bob and Bindy Frederick carry on a thirty-year tradition of Halloween fun for local families Article by Kathy Nickerson | Photography by Provided Tucked away in a quiet Papillion neighborhood on Western Hills Drive, Bob and Bindy Frederick have been doing a Halloween countdown since late August. Neighborhood children check daily to see if Bindy has changed the number on the giant pumpkin in the front yard, and she never disappoints. Before the big day arrives, the lawn will host a nine-foot...

Food + Beverage

Food Without Compromise

How Beth Gregory turned a disease into a mission, culminating in a GLUTEN-FREE destination Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Provided For years, Beth Gregory has dreamed of a place where people with Celiac disease and other food sensitivities could walk into a bakery and have choices—real choices. Gregory turned this dream into her personal mission, opening the doors of Rebel Rise GF in Rockbrook Village not just as a safe gathering place, but as a truly stress-free culinary...

Home Services

Restoring Life After Loss

Meet the Rainbow Restoration team, whose passion for service rises from the ashes of their own personal experiences Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by A2i Photography Rainbow Restoration of Southwest Omaha offers more than restoration of a building, but first-hand guidance on how to rebuild a life after loss. “We really try to have compassion for our customers,” says Rachel Pounders. “Having been through a loss ourselves, we know it’s inconvenient, it’s frustrating—it’s emotional.” ...

Home + Design

Premier Style

Kitchen surfaces, simplified by design Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Joseph Saaid Premier Countertops, just northwest of the 84th and L Street crossing, didn’t set out to be a countertop business, but that might be exactly why they’ve served customers so successfully for over two and a half decades. “We started in 1999, quite by mistake,” says owner Lori Ludwick. Her late husband, a contractor at the time, underbid a job and started making calls. “A friend said, ‘Oh, you can do...

Home Services

Exterior Home Maintenance: Fall Checklist

Nichole Porter, owner of Merry Maids, offers homeowners a fall-specific exterior home maintenance checklist Photography by A2i Photography As the crisp air and vibrant hues of fall arrive, it’s easy to overlook seasonal maintenance tasks. But fall upkeep is not just about curb appeal, it’s also a smart way to avoid costly repairs later on. Taking care of small issues now helps protect your home’s exterior and ensures everything stays in working order as colder weather sets in. Embracing these...

Finance + Legal Services

Community Impact: The Core Bank Way

Core Bank’s community involvement isn’t a box to check, but a reflection of who its people are. Through its Community Impact Program, the Core Bank team has brought together decades of volunteerism, grassroots passion, and intentionality into one single-minded mission: to give where you live. “As a community bank, we feel the responsibility to invest in the communities we’re a part of—the communities that we serve,” says Lindsey Wedel, Chief People Officer at Core Bank. “We want to see...

Food + Beverage

The Inspiration Behind the Menu

Tucked into 260 acres in the lush heart of Nebraska City, hidden like a cherished heirloom behind rows of apple tree orchards, the Timbers Restaurant is the culinary gem of Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm. A new menu rolled out in April, brimming with seasonal, mouthwatering dishes, farm-inspired fine dining, and locally sourced ingredients. Before a meal, work up your appetite hiking through Arbor Day Farm, or try a wine tasting before settling in for an unforgettable meal. Arbor Day Farm is...

Health + Wellness

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Why Float Therapy Is Omaha’s Secret to Stress-Free Living (And Why You Need to Try It!) What Actually Happens in a Float Tank?You might have heard some buzz about floating, but what’s it really all about? Float therapy (also called sensory deprivation or “floating”) is the practice of lying on your back in our spacious float tanks filled with ultra-clean, highly-cushioned, pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salt–filled water. The water is heated exactly to skin temperature, and there’s no light or sound...

Local Services

Ralston Vet

Where pet comfort meets community connection Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by A2i Photography Employees at Ralston Vet don’t see caring for animals as merely a profession, but a lifestyle. Embedded in the community in multiple ways, the employee-owned clinic has served local families and their furry companions for nearly 60 years, focusing on collaborative care, keeping pets comfortable, and their people confident. “That’s really a core value for us,” says Cori Ochoa-Bond, Marketing...