Colleen Ann (Connie) Hannum Bartel, died July 16, 2020 in her apartment in Hopkins, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. Connie and her twin sister Barbara were born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 14, 1925. A proud fourth-generation resident of Council Bluffs, she was married for 60 years to George Arthur (Art) Bartel, […]
Articles by Lynn Sanchez
Former Republican Ann Ashford Defines Herself as “A True Moderate” and “Mission-Driven”
A successful 35 year career in corporate HR and health care left Ann Ashford with an impressive business background, but for many years, she had no real desire to enter politics. In her earlier life, she liked the Republican’s “stay out of my bedroom, stay out of my wallet” approach, she said. “I was always […]
2020 Douglas County Candidate Profiles
Click to access the full 84-page Candidate Profiles 2020 Guide. The League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha and Heartland Workers Center have compiled this statewide resource for Nebraska voters. More info about voting: Vote411.org See Content Guide below. CONTENTS: U.S. Senate (p. 2) U.S. Nebraska House of Representatives District 2 (p. 8) Legislature […]
Right Here Right Now: An Interview with creators Josh Foo and Lauren Abell
April 2020 — When Omaha businesses started shutting down in March, it shocked Josh Foo and his partner Lauren Abell as they watched the sudden turn of events affect friends now losing their livelihood. Over a cup of coffee at the outset of the pandemic, they decided to connect their ties to the local […]
“Any Way You Love On the Omaha Community is Important and Appreciated.”
Guest contributor Ariel Panowicz Currently Binging: EVERYTHING. Ha. Some include: Unorthodox, Ozark, This is Us, Breeders, Nurse Jackie, Schitt’s Creek, Night on Earth (SO GOOD), Broad City reruns, duh. Oh, 2020. What a wild ride you’ve been so far! Planting my roots in Omaha over 10 years ago and pursuing my career as […]
Your Mind is Not Quarantined – Ideas for Learning New Things
Can you think of something we missed? Share your tips! 1. Do It. While Do Space is closed to the public, members can access a new line of free digital services. Besides regular programming, explore new topics like Twitch streaming, Augmented Reality, Stencyl game design and the Census. Info on the Do Space Events Calendar, Blog and Facebook […]
