Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured The Wounded Blue founder Lt. Randy Sutton talking about his support organization for injured law enforcement officers, Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe promoting their partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause called “Songs and Steaks” for music education for children, and Washington County Veterans Services Officer Ed Lautrup with Omaha Federal Credit Union’s Julie Gasper discussing their Vets Baskets effort.

This week’s show featured NUCCA practitioner Dr. Marcy Ziska describing what she does for those dealing with everything from body pain to migraines.  Then, Hook n Sync Foundation executive director Sasha promoted her nonprofit’s event to bring the community together through a music festival.

This week’s show featured businessman and author Jerry G. Banks to discuss how his book (Eat Sh*t and Smile) can help others overcome the same life and business obstacles that he’s been through.  Then, Bellevue University Military Veterans Service Center manager Ashlea Rodriguez promoted their effort to fill backpacks for homeless veterans full of necessary items to assist them during the winter.

This week’s show featured Cereset Omaha owner Deb Gray discussing the work they do to alleviate issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and more.  Then, Team Rubicon member Diane Mack talked about what it’s like to respond to a natural disaster like a hurricane.

This week’s show featured Lt. Col. Brad Bohnert (ret.) and Cmd. Sgt. Mjr. Mike Jimerson (ret.) of the NE Airborne Association promoting an upcoming fundraiser for Gold Star Families, Julian Caldwell talking about a friend dealing with Lyme Disease raising money for treatment, and Army veteran Jose Martinez sharing his story to assist with Suicide Prevention Month.

This week’s show featured Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter Greater Omaha Walk chair Greg Schilling and manager Shan Stavropoulos promoting the upcoming walk fundraiser to assist families dealing with Alzheimer’s.  Then, The Wellbeing Partners CEO Aja Anderson discussed the upcoming Ignite Awards, honoring those who have worked to promote health and wellness in our community.

This week’s show featured Arbor Day Farm marketing manager Rachel Hrabik promoting their free AppleJack Festival weekends, Project Harmony’s Lauren Peterson and Carolyn Sutton talking about their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” fundraiser for their organization that protects children from abuse, and DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and Food Network star Chef Curtis Aikens promoting an upcoming gala fundraiser for the organization.

This week’s show featured Radio Talking Book Service program director Ryan Osentowki reflecting on 50 years of their service to the blind and visually impaired, Legal Aid of Nebraska employment law staff attorney Ivy Lutz detailing financial aid available for some agricultural workers impacted by the pandemic, and 9/11 Day of Service founder David Paine talking about the significance of this week’s anniversary.

This week’s show featured Food Bank for the Heartland president and CEO Brian Barks discussing the need to donate to help those less fortunate in our community, Innocence Freed founder and CEO Julie Shrader illuminating the issues related to human trafficking in our area, and Omahawks president Grant Schulte inviting the public to their annual airshow fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

This week’s show featured MOPOA president Rick McDonald promoting a fundraiser for their Metro Omaha Property Owners Association, and Kim Foundation executive director Julia Hebenstreit discussing their organization’s efforts for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Their fundraiser featuring Five for Fighting is next month at Steelhouse.