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The Nebraska Country Music Foundation will honor Bart Allmand, Jeff Bower and the Emmett Bower Band, and TR Anderson and Borderline at its Hall of Fame banquet on Nov. 14 in Kearney.

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Michelle Cratcha Witt, a licensed practical nurse and nonprofit leader in Fremont, Nebraska, is using clinical experience and executive leadership to expand support for women and families through Life Choices.

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Tom LeNoble’s memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels won the 2026 NYC Big Book Award in LGBTQ nonfiction, adding to recognition from the Independent Press Award.

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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.

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Brilliant Brains Learning Center in Omaha has earned Nebraska’s highest Step Up to Quality rating and national accreditation after a state review of its classrooms, curriculum, staff development and family support.

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Pinpoint Holdings said board member William S. “Bill” Lear died Oct. 11 at 84, leaving behind a long career in banking, finance and education.

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Pinpoint Holdings said board member William S. “Bill” Lear died Oct. 11, 2026, at age 84. The Nebraska broadband provider is planning a donation to Northwestern Memorial Foundation in his memory as it reflects on his role in guiding the company’s…

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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.

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Comfort Keepers of Lincoln is advising Lincoln families on what to look for in in-home senior care, with an emphasis on trust, caregiver continuity and clear communication.

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Elizabeth M. Lykins is pushing back on the idea that psychedelics can deliver enlightenment, arguing that lasting spiritual growth comes from inner work and self-discovery.

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Rev. Robin T. Jennings’ “Expressions of the Soul: Celtic Christianity & Life with God” was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Christian Nonfiction category by the NYC Big Book Award.

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Russovoir’s LGBTQ novel ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.

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Macho’s Mexinnaise is expanding its Valentina Mayo to 287 select Walmart stores in 11 U.S. states during October.

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Salem Baptist Church will mark one year under Pastor Jarvis A. Ellis Sr. on Oct. 11 as the 104-year-old North Omaha congregation looks to expand its role in a changing neighborhood.

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Influential Women is spotlighting Kelli Pilkington, Vice President of Marketing at Flagship Restaurant Group, for her work aligning restaurant marketing with business growth, guest experience, and leadership development.

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Kimberly Vaught, who has spent more than 25 years at Aurora School District 4R in Nebraska, is being highlighted by Influential Women for her work in payroll, bookkeeping, HR, and employee administration.

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OMNE Partners unveiled a redesigned website in September 2026 to give clients, property owners, tenants and investors easier access to properties, team profiles, services and company updates.

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The International Association of Better Business Bureaus announced four winners of its 2026 International Torch Awards for Ethics, with honorees ranging from a small architecture firm to Hy-Vee. The awards spotlight businesses that score highly on…

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Poet Luis A. Estable’s Religious, Ten Songs And Thirty Sonnets was named a winner in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award’s Poetry-Spirit, Philosophy & the Sacred category.

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The American Medical Women’s Association has named 31 women physicians as recipients of its 2026 INSPIRE Award, recognizing leadership, mentorship, patient care, advocacy and service.