Auto + Marine

The Extra Mile

Country Auto’s Commitment to Exceptional Customer Service Article by Christina Koch | Photography by Nicholas Fisher Since opening Country Auto in Blair in 2018, Joseph Russell has worked to build a reputation for trust and integrity in the used car industry. Through exceptional customer service, transparent business practices and strong relationships, Russell and his team have earned a reputation they’re proud of. Country Auto sells high-quality, pre-owned vehicles, many of which are sourced...

June 2025

Life + Culture

One for the Books

How Men's Baseball Coach Ed Servais Built a Legacy at Creighton University Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Erin Dunagan and Jennifer Studanski Coach Ed Servais has become a fixture in Omaha, and his reputation precedes him. Known as Creighton’s winningest baseball coach, he racked up nine conference championships and six Coach of the Year awards. His logistical support of the College World Series has also helped solidify his status as a local legend. While the accolades are...

May 2025

Food + Beverage

Jukes Ale Works

Where Family, Grit and Great Beer Meet in Elkhorn Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jennifer Studanski In the heart of Elkhorn, Nebraska — where sprawling Skyline Ranches meet the pulse of a growing town — Jukes Ale Works stands as a testament to family, grit and a cold, locally brewed pint. Inside its cozy taproom, the clink of glasses mingles with laughter as the Jukes family — Kyle, Stacy, Brad, Jake and their tireless parents — pour their hearts into every batch of beer and...

May 2025

Auto + Marine

A Passion for Detail

Elkhorn Auto Spa Elevates the typical Car Detail Article by Elizabeth Flaspohler | Photography by Mark Bros When it comes to caring for your car, few know it better than local car enthusiast Mark Bro. Bro is the owner and operator of Elkhorn Auto Spa & Paint Correction, nestled in the heart of Elkhorn. Bro launched the business in 2019, but his passion for cars and detailing began long before that. "I've been detailing since I was 15," Bro says. "I always loved seeing and driving different...

May 2025

Health + Wellness

Heal and Thrive

Via Medical Massage, Couples Massage and Advanced Techniques to Promote Healing Article by Mande Saitta | Photography by Jennifer Studanski A visit to the Via Medical Massage website reveals a clear theme. The words that stand out all point to serenity: tranquility, peace, relaxation, soothing, warmth, and ease. That’s no accident. In the world of pain management and therapy, it’s clear Via Medical Massage aims to create supportive and holistic surroundings. By blending medical expertise...

April 2025

Home + Design

Coming Home

How Brittney McAllister Built a Real Estate Legacy on Family and Heart Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jennifer Studanski A home is made up of many elements. The small details—decorations, fixtures and lighting—make it a place to treasure and savor. But it's the foundation, the concrete and rebar beneath it, that ensures it stands the test of time. For Brittney McAllister of aro Real Estate Group at Realty ONE Group Sterling, it's the strong foundation of family and relationships...

April 2025

Life + Culture

Nelson Produce Farm

Bringing the farm to every table and every family to the farm Article by Christina Koch | Photography by Torie Egger and Nelson Farm Connecting people to God, the land and each other is the mission of Nelson Produce Farm. Founded by Pam and Tyler Nelson in Valley, Nebraska, after their marriage in 2007, the farm has grown beyond their original dreams. In the beginning, the Nelsons planned to sell their produce wholesale while continuing sales at their roadside stand at 120th and I streets—the...

April 2025

Home Services

From Ashes to Abundant Life

Ashley Robinson’s Journey of Grief, Grace and Home Transformation Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Rachel Blankenship Ashley Robinson’s life flipped—divorce, single motherhood, her mother’s passing—yet she built Abundant Life Consulting from the rubble. Raised in West Point, Nebraska, in a family with a 50-year legacy of building custom homes from start to finish, Robinson honed her design skills in her grandparents’ and parents’ shop. Now, she channels that expertise into helping...

April 2025

Home + Design

Designing Powerhouses

How the All-Women Team at Interiors Joan and Associates Redefines Homes Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Nicholas Fisher Kris Patton, ASID, the third-generation owner of Interiors Joan and Associates, leads a team of 23 employees, including 15 designers, transforming homes across Omaha and Lincoln. The firm, founded more than 60 years ago by her grandmother Joan—a pioneer in the industry—started with wallpaper, carpet and draperies. Patton fondly recalls asking to "schedule...

April 2025

Finance + Legal Services

Salsa and Service

AXNT Insurance Stands Out Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Jennifer Studanski JR Rivera’s story feels like a sunny San Diego day—bright, energetic and full of possibility. Sitting down with him, you can’t help but catch the spark of his entrepreneurial spirit, a flame ignited long ago by his parents. “My first sales job was at age 8, selling bread door to door in West Point, Nebraska,” he said with a laugh, recalling how his mom peddled popsicles and tamales while his dad sold hot...

March 2025