Health + Wellness

Time to Hydrate

Relax and rejuvenate with customized IV therapy designed for your unique health goals Article by Kathy Nickerson | Photography by Bobbi Jo Beaver Many of us are looking for proactive ways to manage our healthcare these days. We are embracing healthier lifestyles, becoming more active, and seeking ways to improve our overall well-being. IV hydration therapy is a current trend in the wellness world, and it is now available at Shadow Lake in Papillion. If you are new to the idea, IV hydration...

Professional Services

Foundations for Growth

A Q&A with Rob Halverson, Founder of Foundations Business Groups and Vistage Chair Photography by Joseph Saaid Foundations Business Groups was established in April 2023 with a clear mission: to provide small business owners with a space for leadership evolution. As a Vistage Chair, Rob Halverson noticed that traditional peer-advisory models often alienated small-business owners due to cost and scheduling constraints. After consulting with local leaders, he developed a format tailored...

Home Services

Protect the Investment

How GP Caulking helps preserve, protect, and maximize the lifespan of concrete for local homeowners Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Bobbi Jo Beaver When homeowners think about investments, they picture kitchens, additions, or landscaping. But according to Papillion resident Gene Foral, president and owner of GP Caulking, one of the smartest investments you can protect is already under your feet. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Gene says. In business since 1991...

Sports + Recreation

Carrying the Legacy

Ben Bails honors the past and looks to the future as he steps into leadership at Papillion La Vista South Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Joseph Saaid When Papillion La Vista South High School’s head baseball coach Bill Lynam retired last year, the next chapter of the school’s varsity program was already standing in the dugout. Starting his first season as head coach, Ben Bails has long been associated with the program. “I’ve been with the program since 2008, so just about 17...

Local Services

Meet the Team!

We’re so excited to shine the spotlight on Kalyn, our incredible Certified Pharmacy Technician here at Ralston Vet!Kalyn has been part of the Ralston Vet family since 2018, and we truly don’t know what we’d do without her.From carefully filling prescriptions and double-checking dosages to answering your medication questions with patience and care, she works hard behind the scenes to keep your pets safe and healthy!

Home Services

Behind the Remodel

A home remodel may look glamorous in the final reveal, but what happens behind the walls — and behind the scenes — is where experience truly matters.For Tim Manderfield, sales and project manager at McKean's Floor to Ceiling, a successful renovation starts long before demolition day.“Look into some general, basic info. Types of products, different types of flooring, counter tops,” Tim says. “Each project will have its pros and cons.” And just as important? “Budget is big as well.”He encourages...

Home + Design

Building Better Decks - and Relationships

Local craftsmanship shaping outdoor spaces that strengthen relationships Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Kara Shawn Photography and Sammie R Studios Entrepreneurship rarely arrives as a single, decisive leap. More often, it takes shape behind the scenes- through late nights, side projects and the steady realization that our calling could be right around the corner. For Travis and Shelley Forsman, that realization came to fruition in Forsman’s Finest Decks, a business rooted as much...

Entertainment

A Home for Theatre

How Papillion builds belonging through the stage Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Provided In Papillion, home extends beyond neighborhoods and schools. For nearly three decades, local theatre programs have helped residents of all ages find confidence, connection, and community through performance. Two organizations anchor that experience: Papillion Area Community Theatre and Papillion La Vista Arts Network (PLAN). Together, they offer a rare continuum of theatre opportunities for all...

Shopping

A Treasured Journey

How Cynthia Jones turned a camper with potential into a vintage treasure boutique Article by Kathy Nickerson | Photography by Provided If you step into the Papillionaire Treasure Shop off 84th St. and Cedardale Road, you are sure to find exactly what you didn’t know you needed. A painted hurricane lamp, for instance. Or a jar of vintage marbles. You might even find a miniature porcelain tea set or the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack on vinyl. The possibilities seem endless! However, owner...

Home + Design

Outdoor Kitchen & Patio

Where outdoor living comes to life Article by Janette Calabro | Photography by Joseph Saaid  If your idea of a perfect day includes sunshine, good food, and a comfortable place to kick back, Outdoor Kitchen & Patio might be your happy place. Tucked into Omaha’s Bel Air Plaza, this 10,000-square-foot showroom is dedicated to one thing: making outdoor living feel just as inviting (and stylish) as the inside of your home. As the third owner of the family-owned business, Kelly Walters knows a...