Derick Lewin Associate Broker/Realtor® P.J

ERIC FRANCIS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM FRANCIS ERIC CREDIT: PHOTO Derick Lewin Associate Broker/Realtor® P.J. Morgan Real Estate (402) 651 - 1830

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MEET DERICK LEWIN OMAHA AREA REALTOR®

As a licensed Realtor®, Derick Lewin has both the knowledge and Derick Lewin experience to best represent his clients and their interests. Derick P.J. Morgan Real Estate represents both home buyers and sellers in sales transactions. 7801 Wakeley Plaza Whether representing a buyer or seller, Derick is committed to Omaha, Nebraska 68114 excellence in his work and loves to negotiate the best possible deal for Cell: (402) 651 - 1830 his clients. [email protected] www.dericklewin.com Derick has been in the Omaha real estate industry for 5 years, when he joined P.J. Morgan Real Estate. Derick earned his bachelor's degree in Real Estate and Finance & Banking from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2012, and earned his Associate Broker's license shortly after graduation.

Derick is involved in National Association of Realtors, Omaha Area Board of Realtors, Metro Omaha Property Owners Association (MOPOA), Aksarben-Elmwood Neighborhood Association, UNO Young Alumni Academy and numerous charitable organizations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Meet Derick Lewin 2 About Omaha 4 Community Snapshot 5 Location 6 Travel 7 Major Employers 8 Finding Employment 10 Neighborhoods 12 Moving Checklist 14 10 Places That Make Omaha 16 The Metro 18 Omaha Craft Beer Tour 20 Healthcare 22 Offutt Air Force Base 24 Veteran Services 26 Family Friendly Attractions 28 Map 32 Schools 34 Higher Education 38 Important Numbers 42 Social Media 44 ERIC FRANCIS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM FRANCIS ERIC CREDIT: PHOTO

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Omaha is the largest city in the state of was founded along the Missouri River, and a 2008, 2012, and will host the event again in Population Nebraska and is the county seat of Douglas crossing called Lone Tree Ferry earned the city 2016. CLIMATE 434,353 / Metro: 925,585 recorded in the city was −32 °F on January 5, OMAHACounty. It is located in the Midwestern United its nickname, the "Gateway to the West." It Omaha, due to its latitude of 41.26˚ N and Population Density 1884, and the highest 114 °F on July 25, 1936. States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles introduced this new West to the world when in Omaha is the smallest city in the United States location far from moderating bodies of water 3,217.9 Per Mile Average yearly precipitation is 30.6 inches, north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha 1898 it played host to the World's Fair, dubbed to have two major research hospitals, the or mountain ranges, displays a humid Median Household Income falling mostly in the warmer months. The is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. During the University of Nebraska Medical Center and continental climate, with hot, humid summers $55,382 precipitation that does fall in winter usually metropolitan area, which includes Council 19th century, Omaha's central location in the Creighton University Medical Center. UNMC and cold, relatively dry winters. July averages Unemployment takes the form of snow with average seasonal Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from United States spurred the city to become an is world renowned cancer treatment and 76.7 °F, with moderate, but sometimes-high 3.2% snowfall being 28.7 inches. Omaha. important national transportation hub. transplant center, attracting patients humidity and relatively frequent Cost of Living Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the internationally. thunderstorms, usually rather violent and COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT 88.10 Based on 30-year averages obtained from According to the 2010 census, Omaha's transportation and jobbing sectors were capable of spawning severe weather or Crime NOAA's National Climatic Data Center for the population was 408,958, making it the nation's important in the city, along with its railroads Omaha is the home to the headquarters of five tornadoes; temperatures reach 90 °F on 29 days 416.8 (US Average is 301.1) months of December, January and February, 42nd-largest city. According to the 2013 and breweries. In the 20th century, the Omaha Fortune 500 companies: packaged-food giant and 100 °F on 1.7 days annually. The January Ave. Home Listing Price Weather Channel ranked Omaha the 5th Population Estimates, Omaha's population was Stockyards, once the world's largest, and its ConAgra Foods; the U.S.'s largest railroad daily average is 23.5 °F, with lows reaching 0 °F $207,813 coldest major U.S. city as of 2014. 434,353. Including its suburbs, Omaha formed meatpacking plants, gained international operator, Union Pacific Corporation; insurance on 11 days annually. The lowest temperature Ave. Home Selling Price the 60th-largest metropolitan area in the prominence. and financial firm Mutual of Omaha; one of $145,000 United States in 2013 with an estimated the world's largest construction companies, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Median Rent population of 895,151 residing in eight The modern economy of Omaha is diverse and Kiewit Corporation; and mega-conglomerate Record $783 69° 78° 91° 96° 103° 107° 114° 111° 104° 96° 83° 72° High °F counties. The Omaha-Council built on skilled knowledge jobs. In 2009, Berkshire Hathaway. Omaha is also the home Commute Time Average Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA Combined Statistical Forbes identified Omaha as the nation's to five Fortune 1000 headquarters: TD 33° 38° 51° 64° 74° 83° 87° 85° 77° 65° 49° 35° 18 Minutes High °F Area is 931,666, according to the U.S. Census number one "Best Bang-For-The Buck City" Ameritrade, West Corporation, Valmont High School or Higher Average Bureau's 2013 estimate. There are nearly 1.3 and number one on "America's Industries, Green Plains Renewable Energy 14° 18° 28° 40° 51° 61° 66° 64° 54° 41° 29° 17° 86.7% Low °F million residents within a 50-mile radius of the Fastest-Recovering Cities" list. Tourism in and Werner Enterprises. First National Bank Bachelors Degree or Higher Record city's center, forming the Greater Omaha area. Omaha benefits the city's economy greatly, of Omaha is the largest privately held bank in -32° -26° -16° 5° 25° 39° 44° 43° 28° 8° -14° -25° 33.1% Low °F with the annual College World Series providing the United States. Headquarters for Leo A Graduate or Professional Degree Rain Omaha's pioneer period began in 1854 when important revenue and the city's Henry Doorly Daly, HDR, Inc. and DLR Group, three of the 0.72 0.85 1.99 2.96 4.76 4.18 3.83 3.82 2.68 2.15 1.64 1.04 11.0% Inches the city was founded by speculators from Zoo serving as the top attraction in Nebraska. US's largest 10 architecture/engineering firms Snow neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. The city Omaha hosted the U.S. Olympic swim trials in are based in Omaha. 6.1 6.1 4.2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 2.5 6.2 Data compiled from sources provided by the US CENSUS, Inches City-Data, Department of Numbers, Trulia, and REALTOR.com.

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ROAD TRIP DISTANCES

Kansas City, MO 2:45

Minneapolis, MN 5:30

St. Louis, MO 6:22

Chicago, IL 6:55

Denver, CO 7:35

Dallas, TX 9:43

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Kansas City, MO 2:45 EPPLEY AIRFIELD

Minneapolis, MN 5:30 Omahas Eppley Airfield serves more than 4 million passengers a year and is conveniently St. Louis, MO 6:22 located close to the downtown Omaha area. Chicago, IL 6:55 If youre renting a car or hopping in a cab it will take you less than 10 minutes. Eppley Denver, CO 7:35 offers non-stop service to top destinations AIRLINE TICKET COUNTER Dallas, TX 9:43 throughout the United States, and has more Alaska Airlines (800) 252 - 7522 2:15 PM - 4:45 PM than 200 arrivals and departures daily. Southwest Airlines (800) 435 - 9792 75 minutes prior to first departure American Airlines (800) 433 - 7300 4:00 AM - 7:30 PM 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Omaha Airport Authority United Airlines (800) 864 - 8331 5:00 AM - 6:45 PM Eppley Airfield Delta Air Lines (800) 221 - 1212 4:30 AM - 7:30 PM 4501 Abbott Drive. Ste. 2300 US Airways (800) 428 - 4322 2-hours prior to flight departures Omaha, NE 68110 Frontier (800) 432 - 1359 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 7 MAJOR EMPLOYERS MAJOR EMPLOYERS | CONTINUED According to USA Today, Omaha ranks eighth Omaha is the headquarters of several other district in the state of Nebraska. This public financial services industry. With 24,000 holding company headquartered in the heart of based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was among the nation's 50 largest cities in both major corporations, including the Gallup school district serves a diverse community of employee-owners and operations in 35 downtown Omaha, with a strong heritage of founded in 1909 as Mutual Benefit Health and per-capita billionaires and Fortune 500 Organization, TD Ameritrade, infoGROUP, nearly 51,000 students at over 80 elementary countries, the company provides secure and banking excellence that dates back more than Accident Association. companies. Major employers in the area Werner Enterprises, First National Bank, and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska, innovative payment technology and services to 150 years. When it opened in 1857, First include Alegent Health System, Omaha Public Gavilon and First Comp Insurance. Many large United States. Its district offices are located in more than six million merchants and financial National was a local bank that served only Creighton University Schools, First Data Corporation, Methodist technology firms have major operations or the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming institutions around the world, from small Omaha and the surrounding communities. Creighton University, located in Omaha, Neb., Health System, Mutual of Omaha, ConAgra operational headquarters in Omaha, including Streets. businesses to the worlds largest corporations. Today, First National is the largest privately offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit Foods, Nebraska Medical Center, Offutt Air Bank of the West, First Data, PayPal and Today, businesses in nearly 70 countries trust owned banking company in the United States, tradition for people who want to contribute Force Base, and the West Corporation. With LinkedIn. The city is also home to three of the Methodist Health Center First Data to secure and process more than with locations in seven states and more than something meaningful to the world. Its where diversification in several industries, including 30 largest architecture firms in the United Based on more than 120 years of caring, 2,000 financial transactions per second, 6.6 million customers across the country. First students, faculty and staff thrive in a support- banking, insurance, telecommunications, States, including HDR, Inc., DLR Group, Inc., Methodist Hospital created Nebraska Method- totaling $1.8 trillion a year. First Datas National of Nebraska and its affiliates have $17 ive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic architecture/construction, and transportation, and Leo A Daly. ist Health System in 1982. As the first health unparalleled infrastructure and partnerships billion in managed assets and over 5,000 values and traditions. And, its where students Omaha's economy has grown dramatically system in the region, Nebraska Methodist go ¦beyond the transaction§ with next-genera- employee associates. learn to become leaders through service to since the early 1990s. In 2001, Newsweek In 2013, Forbes' named Omaha among its list Health System set out to establish a level of tion point-of-sale technology fueled by others. identified Omaha as one of the Top 10 of the Best Places for Business and Careers. caring and quality that is second to none. Our powerful analytics to detect fraud, gain West Corp. high-tech havens in the nation. Six national health system engages three hospitals (Meth- insights into consumer spending, and West processes billions of minutes in voice-re- University of Nebraska at Omaha strengthen customer loyalty. All day, every day, fiber optic networks converge in Omaha. CHI Health odist Hospital, Methodist Womens Hospital lated transactions every year. Our employees The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital), First Data helps its clients thrive in the are located throughout the United States, four-year state university located in Omaha, With hospitals reaching from Kearney, Omaha's most prominent businessman is 21 health clinic locations, a nursing and allied evolving world of commerce. Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific Nebraska. Founded in 1908 as Omaha Nebraska to Corning, Iowa, CHI Health is a Warren Buffett, nicknamed the "Oracle of health college, medical supply distributorship and Latin America. And while our own client University, the institution became the public network of 15 Acute-care Medical/Surgical Omaha", who is regularly ranked one of the and central laundry base is expansive, our focus is singular. We Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It Hospitals, two psychiatric care facilities and Union Pacific richest people in the world. Five Omaha-based Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one specialize in the creation of solutions that assumed its current name in 1968 following a two physician practice groups operating in a companies: Berkshire Hathaway, ConAgra of America's leading transportation compa- cover every aspect of voice communication - merger into the University of Nebraska. The single clinically integrated network. The Nebraska Medical Center Foods, Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Nebraska Medicine is the most esteemed nies. Its principal operating company, Union uniquely applied to each industry, each market institution has a strong tradition of serving Pacific Railroad, is North America's premier Omaha, and Kiewit Corporation, are among Omaha Public Schools academic medical center in the region offering and each customer. commuter students from within Omaha, but in the Fortune 500. exceptional patient care combined with railroad franchise, covering 23 states across the recent years has developed student housing. Omaha Public Schools, is the largest school innovative research and education. Committed western two-thirds of the United States. ConAgra Foods On October 8, 2008, the University of Nebras- to advancing quality health care, Nebraska At ConAgra Foods, we believe in the power of ka Omaha celebrated its 100th year of Medicine represents the clinical integration of Hy-Vee Inc. great food. Food you turn to every day, food existence. The Nebraska Medical Center, the states With sales of more than $8 billion annually, you count on as part of your life. We make largest and highest rated hospital, Bellevue Hy-Vee ranks among the top 25 supermarket food that does more than satisfy your hunger Medical Center and UNMC Physicians. chains and the top 50 private companies in the — it actually gives you less to worry about and United States. Its 235 stores are located in eight more to look forward to. Thats what we do University of Nebraska Medical Midwestern states: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, here at ConAgra Foods: We make great food Center Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota — everyday food — in extraordinary ways. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a and Wisconsin. Distribution centers are in It's the food you love, and the brands you know public research and academic medical center Chariton, Iowa, and Cherokee, Iowa, with a best, from Hunts® to Orville Redenbachers® to located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded as a third perishable operation in Ankeny, Iowa. Healthy Choice®. And our commercial and private medical college in 1880, UNMC Hy-Vees corporate office is located in West private-label brands can be found on restau- became part of the University of Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa. Its campus includes a rant tables and grocery shelves nationwide in System in 1902. In 2014, UNMC was ranked 12,000-square-foot conference center for sauces, side dishes, appetizers, seasoning 6th in the United States by U.S. News & World meetings, training and continuing education blends and more. Report. programs. Mutual of Omaha First Data Corp First National Bank of Nebraska Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 mutual First Data is a global technology leader in the First National of Nebraska is a multi-state insurance and financial services company

8 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 MAJOR EMPLOYERS MAJOR EMPLOYERS | CONTINUED According to USA Today, Omaha ranks eighth Omaha is the headquarters of several other district in the state of Nebraska. This public financial services industry. With 24,000 holding company headquartered in the heart of based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was among the nation's 50 largest cities in both major corporations, including the Gallup school district serves a diverse community of employee-owners and operations in 35 downtown Omaha, with a strong heritage of founded in 1909 as Mutual Benefit Health and per-capita billionaires and Fortune 500 Organization, TD Ameritrade, infoGROUP, nearly 51,000 students at over 80 elementary countries, the company provides secure and banking excellence that dates back more than Accident Association. companies. Major employers in the area Werner Enterprises, First National Bank, and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska, innovative payment technology and services to 150 years. When it opened in 1857, First include Alegent Health System, Omaha Public Gavilon and First Comp Insurance. Many large United States. Its district offices are located in more than six million merchants and financial National was a local bank that served only Creighton University Schools, First Data Corporation, Methodist technology firms have major operations or the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming institutions around the world, from small Omaha and the surrounding communities. Creighton University, located in Omaha, Neb., Health System, Mutual of Omaha, ConAgra operational headquarters in Omaha, including Streets. businesses to the worlds largest corporations. Today, First National is the largest privately offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit Foods, Nebraska Medical Center, Offutt Air Bank of the West, First Data, PayPal and Today, businesses in nearly 70 countries trust owned banking company in the United States, tradition for people who want to contribute Force Base, and the West Corporation. With LinkedIn. The city is also home to three of the Methodist Health Center First Data to secure and process more than with locations in seven states and more than something meaningful to the world. Its where diversification in several industries, including 30 largest architecture firms in the United Based on more than 120 years of caring, 2,000 financial transactions per second, 6.6 million customers across the country. First students, faculty and staff thrive in a support- banking, insurance, telecommunications, States, including HDR, Inc., DLR Group, Inc., Methodist Hospital created Nebraska Method- totaling $1.8 trillion a year. First Datas National of Nebraska and its affiliates have $17 ive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic architecture/construction, and transportation, and Leo A Daly. ist Health System in 1982. As the first health unparalleled infrastructure and partnerships billion in managed assets and over 5,000 values and traditions. And, its where students Omaha's economy has grown dramatically system in the region, Nebraska Methodist go ¦beyond the transaction§ with next-genera- employee associates. learn to become leaders through service to since the early 1990s. In 2001, Newsweek In 2013, Forbes' named Omaha among its list Health System set out to establish a level of tion point-of-sale technology fueled by others. identified Omaha as one of the Top 10 of the Best Places for Business and Careers. caring and quality that is second to none. Our powerful analytics to detect fraud, gain West Corp. high-tech havens in the nation. Six national health system engages three hospitals (Meth- insights into consumer spending, and West processes billions of minutes in voice-re- University of Nebraska at Omaha strengthen customer loyalty. All day, every day, fiber optic networks converge in Omaha. CHI Health odist Hospital, Methodist Womens Hospital lated transactions every year. Our employees The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital), First Data helps its clients thrive in the are located throughout the United States, four-year state university located in Omaha, With hospitals reaching from Kearney, Omaha's most prominent businessman is 21 health clinic locations, a nursing and allied evolving world of commerce. Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific Nebraska. Founded in 1908 as Omaha Nebraska to Corning, Iowa, CHI Health is a Warren Buffett, nicknamed the "Oracle of health college, medical supply distributorship and Latin America. And while our own client University, the institution became the public network of 15 Acute-care Medical/Surgical Omaha", who is regularly ranked one of the and central laundry base is expansive, our focus is singular. We Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It Hospitals, two psychiatric care facilities and Union Pacific richest people in the world. Five Omaha-based Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one specialize in the creation of solutions that assumed its current name in 1968 following a two physician practice groups operating in a companies: Berkshire Hathaway, ConAgra of America's leading transportation compa- cover every aspect of voice communication - merger into the University of Nebraska. The single clinically integrated network. The Nebraska Medical Center Foods, Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Nebraska Medicine is the most esteemed nies. Its principal operating company, Union uniquely applied to each industry, each market institution has a strong tradition of serving Pacific Railroad, is North America's premier Omaha, and Kiewit Corporation, are among Omaha Public Schools academic medical center in the region offering and each customer. commuter students from within Omaha, but in the Fortune 500. exceptional patient care combined with railroad franchise, covering 23 states across the recent years has developed student housing. Omaha Public Schools, is the largest school innovative research and education. Committed western two-thirds of the United States. ConAgra Foods On October 8, 2008, the University of Nebras- to advancing quality health care, Nebraska At ConAgra Foods, we believe in the power of ka Omaha celebrated its 100th year of Medicine represents the clinical integration of Hy-Vee Inc. great food. Food you turn to every day, food existence. The Nebraska Medical Center, the states With sales of more than $8 billion annually, you count on as part of your life. We make largest and highest rated hospital, Bellevue Hy-Vee ranks among the top 25 supermarket food that does more than satisfy your hunger Medical Center and UNMC Physicians. chains and the top 50 private companies in the — it actually gives you less to worry about and United States. Its 235 stores are located in eight more to look forward to. Thats what we do University of Nebraska Medical Midwestern states: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, here at ConAgra Foods: We make great food Center Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota — everyday food — in extraordinary ways. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a and Wisconsin. Distribution centers are in It's the food you love, and the brands you know public research and academic medical center Chariton, Iowa, and Cherokee, Iowa, with a best, from Hunts® to Orville Redenbachers® to located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded as a third perishable operation in Ankeny, Iowa. Healthy Choice®. And our commercial and private medical college in 1880, UNMC Hy-Vees corporate office is located in West private-label brands can be found on restau- became part of the University of Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa. Its campus includes a rant tables and grocery shelves nationwide in System in 1902. In 2014, UNMC was ranked 12,000-square-foot conference center for sauces, side dishes, appetizers, seasoning 6th in the United States by U.S. News & World meetings, training and continuing education blends and more. Report. programs. Mutual of Omaha First Data Corp First National Bank of Nebraska Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 mutual First Data is a global technology leader in the First National of Nebraska is a multi-state insurance and financial services company

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 9 FINDING EMPLOYMENT FINDING EMPLOYMENT | CONTINUED Careers flourish in the Greater Omaha area. AIM | CareerLink Silicon Prairie News Job Board recruiters to properly place their job opportu- Five Fortune 500 companies and five Fortune AIM is a not-for-profit community organiza- Silicon Prairie News is a digital media compa- nities. Check out our other employment sites 1000 companies are headquartered here tion that promotes technology to empower ny dedicated to highlighting and supporting focused on the healthcare and transportation (several of them within walking distance of people, enhance organizations and create entrepreneurs, creatives and investors through industries. each other). Many have built major brilliant communities an emerging model for grassroots entrepre- manufacturing plants or service operations neurial ecosystem development in and around omaha.employmentguide.com here as well. www.careerlink.com Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City. Founded in 2008, SPN also produces events, such as the Jobing.com Large and small, companies are hiring in The Big Series (Big Omaha and Big Kansas We have big dreams that will impact recruiting. Greater Omaha. You can start your career City of Omaha City), the Silicon Prairie Awards and the We believe that while recruiting is a people search by using the resources shared here. The Employment Division handles all recruit- Startup Job Crawl. game, todays Internet technologies can have a ing, testing and staffing needs for City job dramatic impact on the recruiting process and positions. Applications are accepted only when www.siliconprairienews.com an organizations success. Were more dedicated a vacancy exists and the job is posted on our than ever to building the software and tools website and office bulletin board. Careerbuilder.com that are the future of recruiting. CareerBuilder has the largest online job site in www.cityofomaha.org/humanresources/ the U.S., but we're more than just a job board. omaha.jobing.com We are the global leader in human capital Jobs on Omaha.com solutions. Through constant innovation, Monster.com Our mission is to create a platform that unparalleled technology, and customer care Monster is a global online employment provides employers and job seekers a better delivered at every touch point, CareerBuilder solution for people seeking jobs and the way to connect. Like a fingerprint, every helps match the right talent with the right employers who need great people. We've been working person has acquired a unique set of opportunity more often than any other site. doing this for more than 20 years, and have skills from a variety of jobs and careers. expanded from our roots as a "job board" to a Realmatch has changed the landscape of online www.careerbuilder.com global provider of a full array of job seeking, recruitment by introducing Real-Time Job career management, recruitment and talent Matching ™, a technology that allows employ- Jobs.net management products and services. ers and job seekers to specifically define Jobs.net helps connect job seekers with the themselves, their needs and their preferences. nations top employers through career opportu- jobs.monster.com By utilizing Realmatchs taxonomy of titles and nities and the ability to network with employ- skills, keyword search technology is eliminated ers through their Talent Networks. Jobs.net, is University of Nebraska from the process and job seekers and employ- owned and operated by CareerBuilder - the Please explore the job listings and general ers can be precisely matched. Whether white global leader in human capital solutions. Our information about employment at one of collar, blue collar or no collar, Realmatch more goal is one and the same, to connect job Omaha's largest employers and feel free to efficiently connects employers and job seekers. seekers with the best opportunities for them. contact us by one of the methods listed below / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DUSTIN77A CREDIT: PHOTO Let us help you reach that goal. if you have any questions. www.owhjobs.com www.jobs.net www.unomaha.edu/humanresources OmahaJobs.com OmahaJobs specializes in targeted marketing Nebraska Department of Labor Craigslist.org to job seekers through an array of websites, events and publications. Owned by Pioneer neworks.nebraska.gov omaha.craigslist.org Publishing, a multi-ethnic, multi-media company based in Omaha, Omaha Employment Guide Major Employers Nebraska and operated by Job Target, Omaha- Our total recruitment solution includes the With over major employers in the area jobs.com is a premier destination bringing opportunity for niche industry employers and companies are always on the search for jobseekers and employers together. talented individuals - visit their websites to see open opportunities. www.omahajobs.com

10 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 FINDING EMPLOYMENT FINDING EMPLOYMENT | CONTINUED Careers flourish in the Greater Omaha area. AIM | CareerLink Silicon Prairie News Job Board recruiters to properly place their job opportu- Five Fortune 500 companies and five Fortune AIM is a not-for-profit community organiza- Silicon Prairie News is a digital media compa- nities. Check out our other employment sites 1000 companies are headquartered here tion that promotes technology to empower ny dedicated to highlighting and supporting focused on the healthcare and transportation (several of them within walking distance of people, enhance organizations and create entrepreneurs, creatives and investors through industries. each other). Many have built major brilliant communities an emerging model for grassroots entrepre- manufacturing plants or service operations neurial ecosystem development in and around omaha.employmentguide.com here as well. www.careerlink.com Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City. Founded in 2008, SPN also produces events, such as the Jobing.com Large and small, companies are hiring in The Big Series (Big Omaha and Big Kansas We have big dreams that will impact recruiting. Greater Omaha. You can start your career City of Omaha City), the Silicon Prairie Awards and the We believe that while recruiting is a people search by using the resources shared here. The Employment Division handles all recruit- Startup Job Crawl. game, todays Internet technologies can have a ing, testing and staffing needs for City job dramatic impact on the recruiting process and positions. Applications are accepted only when www.siliconprairienews.com an organizations success. Were more dedicated a vacancy exists and the job is posted on our than ever to building the software and tools website and office bulletin board. Careerbuilder.com that are the future of recruiting. CareerBuilder has the largest online job site in www.cityofomaha.org/humanresources/ the U.S., but we're more than just a job board. omaha.jobing.com We are the global leader in human capital Jobs on Omaha.com solutions. Through constant innovation, Monster.com Our mission is to create a platform that unparalleled technology, and customer care Monster is a global online employment provides employers and job seekers a better delivered at every touch point, CareerBuilder solution for people seeking jobs and the way to connect. Like a fingerprint, every helps match the right talent with the right employers who need great people. We've been working person has acquired a unique set of opportunity more often than any other site. doing this for more than 20 years, and have skills from a variety of jobs and careers. expanded from our roots as a "job board" to a Realmatch has changed the landscape of online www.careerbuilder.com global provider of a full array of job seeking, recruitment by introducing Real-Time Job career management, recruitment and talent Matching ™, a technology that allows employ- Jobs.net management products and services. ers and job seekers to specifically define Jobs.net helps connect job seekers with the themselves, their needs and their preferences. nations top employers through career opportu- jobs.monster.com By utilizing Realmatchs taxonomy of titles and nities and the ability to network with employ- skills, keyword search technology is eliminated ers through their Talent Networks. Jobs.net, is University of Nebraska from the process and job seekers and employ- owned and operated by CareerBuilder - the Please explore the job listings and general ers can be precisely matched. Whether white global leader in human capital solutions. Our information about employment at one of collar, blue collar or no collar, Realmatch more goal is one and the same, to connect job Omaha's largest employers and feel free to efficiently connects employers and job seekers. seekers with the best opportunities for them. contact us by one of the methods listed below / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DUSTIN77A CREDIT: PHOTO Let us help you reach that goal. if you have any questions. www.owhjobs.com www.jobs.net www.unomaha.edu/humanresources OmahaJobs.com OmahaJobs specializes in targeted marketing Nebraska Department of Labor Craigslist.org to job seekers through an array of websites, events and publications. Owned by Pioneer neworks.nebraska.gov omaha.craigslist.org Publishing, a multi-ethnic, multi-media company based in Omaha, Omaha Employment Guide Major Employers Nebraska and operated by Job Target, Omaha- Our total recruitment solution includes the With over major employers in the area jobs.com is a premier destination bringing opportunity for niche industry employers and companies are always on the search for jobseekers and employers together. talented individuals - visit their websites to see open opportunities. www.omahajobs.com

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 11 OMAHA NEIGHBORHOODS OMAHA NEIGHBORHOODS | CONTINUED The neighborhoods of Omaha are a diverse Downtown Omaha Mormon Trail Center offer an authentic Central Omaha collection of community areas and specific Downtown Omaha is part business person, glimpse into the past. North Omaha is also the Central Omaha is the cool, hip kid with a enclaves. part culture lover, and part sports fan. In place to catch the heritage of jazz. It's where creative flair. From the Benson neighborhood addition to being home to five Fortune 500 Duke Ellington, Count Basie and other great and its indie rock clubs to the Dundee district Omaha is split into several geographically companies, it's also the central hub of jazz artists once played. Committed to the known for its culinary delights, this part of the designated areas, which cover several entertainment in the city. You'll enjoy live preservation, funding and advancement of city fuses old and new. The Omaha neighborhoods. Midtown is a racially diverse, theater, music, and sporting events at the African American Arts, Love's Jazz and Arts Community Playhouse, the largest community historically rich area of Omaha immediately CenturyLink Center, TD Ameritrade Park, Center showcases the culture of the area. theater in the country, offers traditional and west of Downtown Omaha. North Omaha is a Holland Performing Arts Center, Orpheum alternative performances. Nebraska Furniture community area north of downtown Omaha and Rose theaters. The Joslyn Art and The South Omaha Mart, the larger than life store owned by with a rich historical, architectural, and Durham Museums are art deco masterpieces, South Omaha is the explorer excited to billionaire Warren Buffett, includes more than religious legacy, particularly for the city's Omaha Children's Museum is imagination experience new adventures. A visit to this part 450,000 sq. ft. of furniture, flooring, appliances African American population. South Omaha central and Heartland of America Park offers of Omaha and you'll discover the world's and electronics on a 78-acre campus. CoCo is a community area encompassing many 31-acres of full-on scenery. A walk on the Bob largest indoor desert over the world's largest Key Water Resort is a 60,000 sq. ft. indoor neighborhoods south of downtown Omaha Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is an almost nocturnal exhibit next to America's largest water park, and Midtown Crossing is a which historically has been home to Omahas air-borne experience - this stunning 3,000-foot indoor rainforest and the country's largest zoo playground for the taste buds with a variety of Eastern European immigrant population, and long suspension bridge, over the Missouri aquarium. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a restaurant options mixed with live outside more recently, Central and North American River, connects more than 150 miles of nature full-on interactive experience for all ages. With entertainment during the summer. Hispanic immigrants. Churches and other trails. You can also enjoy a relaxing riverboat more than 100 acres of botanical beauty, structures reflect its rich past. Formerly a ride on the River City Star. At the heart of Lauritzen Gardens offers an urban oasis filled West Omaha portion of this area was a separate city named downtown is the historic Old Market with exquisite sights, sounds and scents. Visit West Omaha is part shopaholic, part outdoor South Omaha; it was annexed by Omaha in entertainment district. Cobblestone streets in and around South 24th Street and you'll feel enthusiast. Major indoor shopping malls like 1915. West Omaha is the collective term for lined with unique boutiques, galleries, the Latino influence - from the El Museo Westroads, Oak View and Village Pointe are areas of the city west of 72nd Street, and the home-grown restaurants, pubs and street Latino Art and History museum to the murals, complimented by shopping districts dedicated area of newer suburbs and community performers - all distinctly Omaha. intricately tiled sidewalks and authentic to specialty boutiques, such as Shops of Legacy, institutions, the next wave of historically cuisine - you will definitely feel and taste the One Pacific Place, Rockbrook and Countryside significant buildings. Within that broad area North Omaha flavor of the area. Further south, plunge down Village. Visit Regency Court and you'll find there are several sub-community areas North Omaha is the history buff who loves a water slide at Fun Plex or wager on a race at Borsheim's, considered the largest independent including Northwest Omaha, Southwest digging into the past. Home to Omaha's oldest Horseman's Park; this part of the city offers jewelry store in the country, owned by Omaha Omaha, Millard and Irvington. Also, much community, Florence, this area pays tribute to diversity around every corner. billionaire Warren Buffett, and filled further to the west is the newly annexed the city's pioneer days and the Mormon diamonds, rubies and other spectacular community area past city of Elkhorn. migration of the 1800s. The Florence Mill and treasures. Another treasure in this part of the city is Boys Town. This national landmark, founded by Father Flanagan, features a DUSTIN77A / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DUSTIN77A CREDIT: PHOTO museum, historic chapel, gardens and a world-renowned youth care program. Added to all this are beautiful recreation areas like Lake Cunningham, Standing Bear, Zorinsky and Youngman Lakes, perfect for nature walks, boating, fishing and bird watching. And if you really want to commune with nature, try tubing or tanking on the Elkhorn River - it's the western way to travel downstream.

12 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 OMAHA NEIGHBORHOODS OMAHA NEIGHBORHOODS | CONTINUED The neighborhoods of Omaha are a diverse Downtown Omaha Mormon Trail Center offer an authentic Central Omaha collection of community areas and specific Downtown Omaha is part business person, glimpse into the past. North Omaha is also the Central Omaha is the cool, hip kid with a enclaves. part culture lover, and part sports fan. In place to catch the heritage of jazz. It's where creative flair. From the Benson neighborhood addition to being home to five Fortune 500 Duke Ellington, Count Basie and other great and its indie rock clubs to the Dundee district Omaha is split into several geographically companies, it's also the central hub of jazz artists once played. Committed to the known for its culinary delights, this part of the designated areas, which cover several entertainment in the city. You'll enjoy live preservation, funding and advancement of city fuses old and new. The Omaha neighborhoods. Midtown is a racially diverse, theater, music, and sporting events at the African American Arts, Love's Jazz and Arts Community Playhouse, the largest community historically rich area of Omaha immediately CenturyLink Center, TD Ameritrade Park, Center showcases the culture of the area. theater in the country, offers traditional and west of Downtown Omaha. North Omaha is a Holland Performing Arts Center, Orpheum alternative performances. Nebraska Furniture community area north of downtown Omaha and Rose theaters. The Joslyn Art and The South Omaha Mart, the larger than life store owned by with a rich historical, architectural, and Durham Museums are art deco masterpieces, South Omaha is the explorer excited to billionaire Warren Buffett, includes more than religious legacy, particularly for the city's Omaha Children's Museum is imagination experience new adventures. A visit to this part 450,000 sq. ft. of furniture, flooring, appliances African American population. South Omaha central and Heartland of America Park offers of Omaha and you'll discover the world's and electronics on a 78-acre campus. CoCo is a community area encompassing many 31-acres of full-on scenery. A walk on the Bob largest indoor desert over the world's largest Key Water Resort is a 60,000 sq. ft. indoor neighborhoods south of downtown Omaha Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is an almost nocturnal exhibit next to America's largest water park, and Midtown Crossing is a which historically has been home to Omahas air-borne experience - this stunning 3,000-foot indoor rainforest and the country's largest zoo playground for the taste buds with a variety of Eastern European immigrant population, and long suspension bridge, over the Missouri aquarium. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a restaurant options mixed with live outside more recently, Central and North American River, connects more than 150 miles of nature full-on interactive experience for all ages. With entertainment during the summer. Hispanic immigrants. Churches and other trails. You can also enjoy a relaxing riverboat more than 100 acres of botanical beauty, structures reflect its rich past. Formerly a ride on the River City Star. At the heart of Lauritzen Gardens offers an urban oasis filled West Omaha portion of this area was a separate city named downtown is the historic Old Market with exquisite sights, sounds and scents. Visit West Omaha is part shopaholic, part outdoor South Omaha; it was annexed by Omaha in entertainment district. Cobblestone streets in and around South 24th Street and you'll feel enthusiast. Major indoor shopping malls like 1915. West Omaha is the collective term for lined with unique boutiques, galleries, the Latino influence - from the El Museo Westroads, Oak View and Village Pointe are areas of the city west of 72nd Street, and the home-grown restaurants, pubs and street Latino Art and History museum to the murals, complimented by shopping districts dedicated area of newer suburbs and community performers - all distinctly Omaha. intricately tiled sidewalks and authentic to specialty boutiques, such as Shops of Legacy, institutions, the next wave of historically cuisine - you will definitely feel and taste the One Pacific Place, Rockbrook and Countryside significant buildings. Within that broad area North Omaha flavor of the area. Further south, plunge down Village. Visit Regency Court and you'll find there are several sub-community areas North Omaha is the history buff who loves a water slide at Fun Plex or wager on a race at Borsheim's, considered the largest independent including Northwest Omaha, Southwest digging into the past. Home to Omaha's oldest Horseman's Park; this part of the city offers jewelry store in the country, owned by Omaha Omaha, Millard and Irvington. Also, much community, Florence, this area pays tribute to diversity around every corner. billionaire Warren Buffett, and filled further to the west is the newly annexed the city's pioneer days and the Mormon diamonds, rubies and other spectacular community area past city of Elkhorn. migration of the 1800s. The Florence Mill and treasures. Another treasure in this part of the city is Boys Town. This national landmark, founded by Father Flanagan, features a DUSTIN77A / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DUSTIN77A CREDIT: PHOTO museum, historic chapel, gardens and a world-renowned youth care program. Added to all this are beautiful recreation areas like Lake Cunningham, Standing Bear, Zorinsky and Youngman Lakes, perfect for nature walks, boating, fishing and bird watching. And if you really want to commune with nature, try tubing or tanking on the Elkhorn River - it's the western way to travel downstream.

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 13 MOVING CHECKLIST TWO MONTHS BEFORE ONE MONTH BEFORE CONTINUED TWO-WEEKS BEFORE CONTINUED SORT AND PURGE LABEL CONTACT THE MOVING COMPANY Go through every room of your house and Clearly label and number each box with its Verify arrangements and moving schedule. decide what youd like to keep and what contents and the room its destined for. you can get rid of. Think about whether This will help you to keep an inventory of any items will require special packing or your belongings. Pack and label essentials ONE WEEK BEFORE extra insurance coverage. boxes of items youll need right away. REFILL PRESCRIPTIONS Stock up on prescriptions youll need RESEARCH SEPARATE VALUABLES during the next couple of weeks. Start investigating moving company Add items such as jewelry and important options. Do not rely on a quote over the files to a safe box that youll personally PACK YOUR SUITCASES phone; request an on-site estimate. Get an transport to your new home. Make sure to Aim to finish your general packing a few estimate in writing from each company, put the movers estimate in this box. Youll days before your moving date. Then pack and make sure it has a USDOT (U.S. need it for reference on moving day. suitcases for everyone in the family with Department of Transportation) number on enough clothes to wear for a few days. it. Also, check moving companies websites DO A CHANGE OF ADDRESS to see if they are members of organizations Go to your local post office and fill out a like the American Moving and Storage change-of-address form, or do it online at A FEW DAYS BEFORE Association (AMSA) and the Better usps.gov. But in case there are stragglers, its Business Bureau (BBB). When companies always wise to ask a close neighbor to look DEFROST THE FREEZER are members of these organizations, it is out for mail after youve moved. Check in If your refrigerator is moving with you, often an indicator they are committed to with him or her two weeks after the move, make sure to empty, clean, and defrost it at providing good customer service. and again two weeks after that. least 24 hours before moving day.

CREATE A MOVING BINDER NOTIFY IMPORTANT PARTIES DOUBLE-CHECK THE DETAILS Use this binder to keep track of Alert the following of your move: banks, Reconfirm the moving companys arrival everything—all your estimates, your brokerage firms, your employers human time and other specifics and make sure you receipts, and an inventory of all the items resources department, magazine and have prepared exact, written directions to youre moving. newspapers you subscribe to, and credit your new home for the staff. Include card, insurance, and utility companies. contact information, such as your cell ORGANIZE SCHOOL RECORDS phone number. Go to your childrens school and arrange FORWARD MEDICAL RECORDS for their records to be transferred to their Arrange for medical records to be sent to PLAN FOR THE PAYMENT new school district. any new health-care providers or obtain If you havent already arranged to pay your copies of them yourself. Ask for referrals. mover with a credit card, get a money order, cashiers check, or cash for payment and tip. If the staff has done a good job, 10 ONE MONTH BEFORE TWO WEEKS BEFORE to 15 percent of the total fee is a good tip. If ARRANGE TO BE OFF FROM WORK ON your move was especially difficult, you CHOOSE YOUR MOVER AND might tip each mover up to $100. Dont CONFIRM THE ARRANGEMENTS MOVING DAY Notify your office that you plan to forget that refreshments are always Select a company and get written appreciated. confirmation of your moving date, costs, supervise the move and therefore need the and other details. day off. MOVING DAY ARRANGE UTILITIES BEGIN PACKING VERIFY Start packing the things that you use most Contacting your old & new utility companies (power, gas, trash, internet, & Make sure that the moving truck that infrequently, such as the waffle iron and shows up is from the company you hired: croquet set. While packing, note items of cell) to cancel service and arrange new service at your new address. The USDOT number painted on its side special value that might require additional should match the number on the estimate insurance from your moving company. you were given. Scams are not unheard-of. Make sure to declare, in writing, any items CLEAN OUT YOUR SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX valued over $100 per pound, such as a TAKE INVENTORY computer. If youll be changing banks, remove the contents of your safe-deposit box and put Before the movers leave, sign the bill of them in the safe box that youll take with lading/inventory list and keep a copy. you on moving day.

14 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 15 10 PLACES THAT MAKEOMAHA 16 2015 Greater Relocation Omaha Guide PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC FRANCIS /SHUTTERSTOCK.COM - Call - Call DERICK LEWIN with memorial site provides sweeping of views midtown Omaha. formal rose gardens feature more than 1000rose bushes. from Theview the asan excellentconcert and serves setting for weddings. style military The World War II.Its home the of Bank of Wests the annual Fourth of July The park, created in1948,isamemorial dedicated in toveterans served who MEMORIAL PARK thatsdistrict home torestaurants, shops and loft apartments. wholesale jobbing houses, today its apopular entertainment and residential west coast. 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It provides safe crossing from Bluffs OmahatoCouncil over the KerreyThe Bob Pedestrian Bridge longest isthe bridge tolinktwo pedestrial KERREYBOB PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE on preserve. the More than of 250species woody and herbaceous plants have identified been andspecies, an additional acres seven were with seeded mixed grassspecies. A. Allwine. In 1970,130 acres were with seeded native prairie tallgrass University of Nebraska at OmahaDepartment of in1959by Biology Arthur The preserve, areestablished grassland research area, wasdonated tothe cultivationthe of prairie rich the soil, only scattered remnants remain today. Tallgrass prairie once extendedthrough much of Nebraska. eastern Dueto ALLWINE PRESERVE PRAIRIE area. a sculptural work metal that celebrates four the ethnicities from primary the townscape. 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Morgan Estate (402) 651-1830 Real at 1977 to1987. asOmahas served who mayor from 1973to 1976 and asaU.S. senator from Its and fields. fields threebaseball soccer named after Edward F. Zorinsky, playgrounds, 7.4miles of paved trails, picnic areas, afootball five field, This west Omaha respite hasalarge lake for boating and fishing, ZORINSKY AND PARK LAKE paradethe grounds. Omaha. To honor Standing Bears at time fort, the amemorial waserected on detention, wasgranted by Judge ElmerDundy following atwo-day in trial The writ, through alegalact which aprisoner can released from be unlawful such first time the amotion on of filed behalf hadbeen aNative American. byCourt attorneys the representing Ponca the leaderand hisfollowers, was buried inhisnativeto be land. Awrit of habeas corpus, inU.S. filed District upon returning to his homeland hisonly tobury dying son, whose wishwas Standing Bear, amember of Ponca the wasimprisoned tribe, at Fort Omaha COLLEGES FORTCOMMUNITY OMAHA CAMPUS STANDING BEARMEMORIAL, METROPOLITAN extensive renovation in1981-82. courtyard at center the of structure, whichwasenclosed during the an buildings heating and ventilation plant wasremoved tocreate an open air demolished and removed before sidewasconstructed. north Theold the around original red the brick tower building. Thetower building was built first. From wasconstructed school one 1900to1912,the sideat atime current building waslaid on Nov. 16,1900.Theeast sideof was school the approve construction the of anew, larger building. 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PHOTO CREDIT: DUSTIN77A / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM 10 PLACES THAT MAKEOMAHA PHOTO CREDIT: ERIC FRANCIS /SHUTTERSTOCK.COM on preserve. the More than of 250species woody and herbaceous plants have identified been andspecies, an additional acres seven were with seeded mixed grassspecies. A. Allwine. In 1970,130 acres were with seeded native prairie tallgrass University of Nebraska at OmahaDepartment of in1959by Biology Arthur The preserve, areestablished grassland research area, wasdonated tothe cultivationthe of prairie rich the soil, only scattered remnants remain today. Tallgrass prairie once extendedthrough much of Nebraska. eastern Dueto ALLWINE PRESERVE PRAIRIE area. a sculptural work metal that celebrates four the ethnicities from primary the townscape. TheTree of Life, located on southeast the corner of and 24th L,is efforts ofthanks tothe many –isbeing transformed into avibrant ethnic South citys Omaha isthe melting pot, and Street S. 24th the corridor – S. 24THSTREET history.rich musicians, created by Littleton artist local Alston, pays homage areas tothe spacious stage for musical entertainment. Abronze sculpture of three asacommunityPlaza serves gathering space with seating areas and a Many ajazzgreat played at Dreamland the Ballroom. Today, Dreamland the PLAZA DREAMLAND earlyline inthe days of century. 20th the Nationalthe Register of Historic Placesand wasbuilt at endof the astreetcar nations by 10best American Planning the Association in2011.Its listed on watch events the of day the unfold. wasnamed Theneighborhood one of the This corner of isagreat Dundeeneighborhood the place tosit back and DUNDEE memorial site provides sweeping of views midtown Omaha. formal rose gardens feature more than 1000rose bushes. from Theview the asan excellentconcert and serves setting for weddings. style military The World War II.Its home the of Bank of Wests the annual Fourth of July The park, created in1948,isamemorial dedicated in toveterans served who MEMORIAL PARK thatsdistrict home torestaurants, shops and loft apartments. wholesale jobbing houses, today its apopular entertainment and residential west coast. Comprised of former light industrial and warehouse buildings and shipped on Union the Pacific Railroad and its branch way linesallthe tothe into century, 20th the distribution asthe center serving for avariety of goods wholesale jobbing area, which mushroomed 1880sand inthe continued well Itsdistrict. significant commercial tothe development of Omahaasa thats listed also on National the Register of Historic Placesasahistoric The OldMarket and Wholesale isaCity of District Omahahistoric landmark OLD MARKETANDWHOLESALE DISTRICT visitors tostand about 60feet above river. the of trails on each side.Thebridge is3,000feet long and 15feet wide,allowing Missouri River for walking and biking enthusiasts, and connects to150miles states. It provides safe crossing from Bluffs OmahatoCouncil over the KerreyThe Bob Pedestrian Bridge longest isthe bridge tolinktwo pedestrial KERREYBOB PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 1977 to1987. asOmahas served who mayor from 1973to1976 and asaU.S. senator from Its and fields. fields threebaseball soccer named after Edward F. Zorinsky, playgrounds, 7.4miles of paved trails, picnic areas, afootball five field, This west Omaha respite hasalarge lake for boating and fishing, ZORINSKY AND PARK LAKE paradethe grounds. Omaha. To honor Standing Bears at time fort, the amemorial waserected on detention, wasgranted by Judge ElmerDundy following atwo-day in trial The writ, through alegalact which aprisoner can released from be unlawful such first time the amotion on of filed behalf hadbeen aNative American. byCourt attorneys the representing Ponca the leaderand hisfollowers, was buried inhisnativeto be land. Awrit of habeas corpus, inU.S. filed District upon returning to his homeland hisonly tobury dying son, whose wish was Standing Bear, amember of Ponca the wasimprisoned tribe, at Fort Omaha COLLEGES FORTCOMMUNITY OMAHA CAMPUS STANDING BEARMEMORIAL, METROPOLITAN extensive renovation in1981-82. courtyard at center the of structure, whichwasenclosed during the an buildings heating and ventilation plant wasremoved tocreate an open air demolished and removed before sidewasconstructed. north Theold the around original red the brick tower building. Thetower building was built first. From wasconstructed school one 1900to1912,the sideat atime current building waslaid on Nov. 16,1900.Theeast sideof was school the approve construction the of anew, larger building. 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PHOTO CREDIT: DUSTIN77A / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM THE METRO The Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area surrounding area.[12] It includes the site of Ralston (NE) Weeping Water (NE) is a metropolitan area comprising the cities of Fontenelle's Post. Haworth Park at the Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska. Weeping Water is a city in Cass County, Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, Missouri River is also a popular tourist The population was 5,943 at the 2010 census. Nebraska. The population was 1,050 at the and surrounding areas. The area has a attraction, featuring the start of a walking trail Ralston is surrounded on three sides by Omaha 2010 census. population of 895,151. The metropolitan area, that stretches many miles across Bellevue. but is a separate city. as defined by the Office of Management and Yutan (NE) Budget, consists of eight counties – five in La Vista (NE) The Ralston Arena opened in 2012 and serves Yutan is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska. Nebraska and three in Iowa. The area is locally La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. as the home of the Omaha Lancers hockey The population was 1,174 at the 2010 census. referred to as "the Metro Area", "the Metro", or The population was 19,000 at the 2014 census. team, the Omaha Beef indoor football team, simply "Omaha". Three of the counties have The city was incorporated in 1960 and is the and the UNO Mavericks men's basketball Valley (NE) large urban areas; the other five counties newest city in the state. La Vista is a suburb of team. Valley is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska. consist primarily of rural communities, most Omaha and is one of the fastest growing cities The population was 1,875 at the 2010 census. of which have populations of 1,000 or less. in the state. Gretna (NE) Gretna is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, Valley is also home to the area's National Bellevue (NE) La Vista is part of the Papillion-La Vista School United States. The population was 4,441 at the Weather Service office, serving portions of Bellevue (French for "beautiful view") is a city district. La Vista students attend the 2010 census. eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. in Sarpy County, Nebraska. The population Papillion-La Vista High School and there is was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles La-Vista Junior High and several grade schools Springfield (NE) south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the serving the city. La Vista is bordered by the Springfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. cities of Omaha and Ralston on the north, The population was 1,529 at the 2010 census. Originally settled in the 1830s, Bellevue was Papillion on the south, Bellevue on the east and incorporated in 1855 and is the oldest Interstate 80 on the west, where the city Ashland (NE) continuous town in Nebraska. The Nebraska annexed large new areas devoted to Ashland is a city in Saunders County, State Legislature has credited the town as being commercial and retail developments. La Vista Nebraska. The population was 2,453 at the the second oldest settlement in Nebraska is Sarpy County's third largest city, after 2010 census. Bellevue and Papillion, the county seat. CNN/Money Magazine as the 3rd Best Place to Eagle (NE) Papillion (NE) Live (small community) in the United States Boys Town (NE) Eagle is a village in Cass County, Nebraska. As Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the State and also the #14 Most Affordable Place to Live Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, of the 2010 census, the village population was of Nebraska. The population of Papillion was in the United States; and 2007 CNN/Money Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,024. 18,894 at the 2010 census. Magazine as the 6th Best Place to Live (small 745 at the 2010 census. Boys Town is a suburb community). of Omaha. Louisville (NE) Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska. Blair (NE) The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census. Bellevue's growth is primarily due to an Blair is a city in and the county seat of expanding economy in the civilian sector. The Washington County, Nebraska. The Chalco (NE) Kennedy Freeway, a limited-access highway population was 7,990 at the 2010 census. Blair Chalco is a census-designated place (CDP) in linked to the Interstate Highway System, has is a part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs northern Sarpy County, Nebraska, directly stimulated a new building boom. Commercial, Metropolitan Statistical Area. south of and adjacent to Omaha. The industrial, and residential construction are all population was 10,994 at the 2010 census. expanding. During the 1990s, the city's Papillion has been nationally recognized by a Plattsmouth (NE) population grew by 47.5%. Economic and number of publications: 2013 by Bloomberg Plattsmouth is a city and county seat of Cass Bennington (NE) population growth has continued since the Business Week as the Best Place to Raise Kids County, Nebraska. The population was 6,502 Bennington is a city in Douglas County, turn of the 21st century. in Nebraska; 2012 by Livability.com as #1 in at the 2010 census. Nebraska. The population was 1,458 at the their Top Small Towns in America; 2011 by 2010 census. Bellevue is the site of Fontenelle Forest, 1,400 CNN/Money Magazine as the 5th Best Place to The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed the acres (5.7 km2) of privately owned forestland Live (small community) in the United States; mouth of the Platte River, just north of what is Alvo (NE) with 19 miles (31 km) of hiking trails, with 2010 by BusinessWeek as the 2nd Most now Main Street Plattsmouth, on July 21, 1804. Alvo is a village in Cass County, Nebraska. The views of the Missouri River and the Affordable Place to Live in America; 2009 by population was 132 at the 2010 census.

18 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 THE METRO The Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area surrounding area.[12] It includes the site of Ralston (NE) Weeping Water (NE) is a metropolitan area comprising the cities of Fontenelle's Post. Haworth Park at the Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska. Weeping Water is a city in Cass County, Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, Missouri River is also a popular tourist The population was 5,943 at the 2010 census. Nebraska. The population was 1,050 at the and surrounding areas. The area has a attraction, featuring the start of a walking trail Ralston is surrounded on three sides by Omaha 2010 census. population of 895,151. The metropolitan area, that stretches many miles across Bellevue. but is a separate city. as defined by the Office of Management and Yutan (NE) Budget, consists of eight counties – five in La Vista (NE) The Ralston Arena opened in 2012 and serves Yutan is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska. Nebraska and three in Iowa. The area is locally La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. as the home of the Omaha Lancers hockey The population was 1,174 at the 2010 census. referred to as "the Metro Area", "the Metro", or The population was 19,000 at the 2014 census. team, the Omaha Beef indoor football team, simply "Omaha". Three of the counties have The city was incorporated in 1960 and is the and the UNO Mavericks men's basketball Valley (NE) large urban areas; the other five counties newest city in the state. La Vista is a suburb of team. Valley is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska. consist primarily of rural communities, most Omaha and is one of the fastest growing cities The population was 1,875 at the 2010 census. of which have populations of 1,000 or less. in the state. Gretna (NE) Gretna is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, Valley is also home to the area's National Bellevue (NE) La Vista is part of the Papillion-La Vista School United States. The population was 4,441 at the Weather Service office, serving portions of Bellevue (French for "beautiful view") is a city district. La Vista students attend the 2010 census. eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. in Sarpy County, Nebraska. The population Papillion-La Vista High School and there is was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles La-Vista Junior High and several grade schools Springfield (NE) south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the serving the city. La Vista is bordered by the Springfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. cities of Omaha and Ralston on the north, The population was 1,529 at the 2010 census. Originally settled in the 1830s, Bellevue was Papillion on the south, Bellevue on the east and incorporated in 1855 and is the oldest Interstate 80 on the west, where the city Ashland (NE) continuous town in Nebraska. The Nebraska annexed large new areas devoted to Ashland is a city in Saunders County, State Legislature has credited the town as being commercial and retail developments. La Vista Nebraska. The population was 2,453 at the the second oldest settlement in Nebraska is Sarpy County's third largest city, after 2010 census. Bellevue and Papillion, the county seat. CNN/Money Magazine as the 3rd Best Place to Eagle (NE) Papillion (NE) Live (small community) in the United States Boys Town (NE) Eagle is a village in Cass County, Nebraska. As Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the State and also the #14 Most Affordable Place to Live Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, of the 2010 census, the village population was of Nebraska. The population of Papillion was in the United States; and 2007 CNN/Money Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,024. 18,894 at the 2010 census. Magazine as the 6th Best Place to Live (small 745 at the 2010 census. Boys Town is a suburb community). of Omaha. Louisville (NE) Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska. Blair (NE) The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census. Bellevue's growth is primarily due to an Blair is a city in and the county seat of expanding economy in the civilian sector. The Washington County, Nebraska. The Chalco (NE) Kennedy Freeway, a limited-access highway population was 7,990 at the 2010 census. Blair Chalco is a census-designated place (CDP) in linked to the Interstate Highway System, has is a part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs northern Sarpy County, Nebraska, directly stimulated a new building boom. Commercial, Metropolitan Statistical Area. south of and adjacent to Omaha. The industrial, and residential construction are all population was 10,994 at the 2010 census. expanding. During the 1990s, the city's Papillion has been nationally recognized by a Plattsmouth (NE) population grew by 47.5%. Economic and number of publications: 2013 by Bloomberg Plattsmouth is a city and county seat of Cass Bennington (NE) population growth has continued since the Business Week as the Best Place to Raise Kids County, Nebraska. The population was 6,502 Bennington is a city in Douglas County, turn of the 21st century. in Nebraska; 2012 by Livability.com as #1 in at the 2010 census. Nebraska. The population was 1,458 at the their Top Small Towns in America; 2011 by 2010 census. Bellevue is the site of Fontenelle Forest, 1,400 CNN/Money Magazine as the 5th Best Place to The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed the acres (5.7 km2) of privately owned forestland Live (small community) in the United States; mouth of the Platte River, just north of what is Alvo (NE) with 19 miles (31 km) of hiking trails, with 2010 by BusinessWeek as the 2nd Most now Main Street Plattsmouth, on July 21, 1804. Alvo is a village in Cass County, Nebraska. The views of the Missouri River and the Affordable Place to Live in America; 2009 by population was 132 at the 2010 census.

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BENSON BREWERY LUCKY BUCKET BREWERY 6059 Maple St., Omaha 11941 Centennial Rd, La Vista A pub for all times, the Benson Brewery is a cozy neighborhood brew-pub Before kegs and bottles, the only way to get beer was to fill a bucket at the welcoming all who look for friendly company, good conversation, local brewery and lug it home. Our name pays homage to this original lucky house-made beers and solid drinks. Our service, our food and our space are bucket. From exceptional renderings of classic styles to big barrel-aged ales, inspired by old and new American traditions. Lucky Bucket is known for real beers that any beer drinker can enjoy.

BORGATA BREWERY & DISTILLERY NEBRASKA BREWING COMPANY 1116 Jackson St., Omaha 7474 Towne Center Pkwy, Papillion One of Omahas first production craft breweries since prohibition, Borgata As passionate about our craft as we are sharing it with everyone who walks Brewery takes inspiration from the citys lively past. In brewing something through the door, Nebraska Brewing company continues to build a broad new, weve discovered whats always been here – the old-school craftsmanship portfolio of incredible, fresh handcrafted ales. Our relaxed atmosphere and that this city was built on. Taste history. casual American fare lets you pair the perfect beer and food combination.

FARNAM HOUSE BREWERY 3558 Farnam St., Omaha SOARING WINGS VINEYARD AND BREWERY Located in Midtown Omaha, Farnam House Brewing Company specializes in 17111 S 138th St., Springfield Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewing is a winery and microbrewery situated producing artisan farmhouse ales and experimental barrel-aged, / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DUSTIN77A CREDIT: PHOTO Brett-fermented, and American sour ales. Inspired by Old World styles on top of a hill overlooking the Platte River Valley. Only 20 minutes from brewed with American hops, we bring the European influences of South downtown Omaha, we provide not only a stunning view, but also lovingly Omaha into our comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Beer geeks and those new handcrafted wine and beer. Pair your selections with Nebraska cheeses, to craft beer are welcome. crackers, sausage and fresh bread.

INFUSION BREWING COMPANY UPSTREAM BREWING COMPANY 6115 Maple St., Omaha 514 South 11th St., Omaha Located in the heart of Omahas historic Benson neighborhood, the Infusion Upstream Brewing Company has been brewing quality craft beers since 1996 Brewing Companys brewery and tap room occupy a building that was built in when we started out with five beer styles. Now, 11 million pints later, 1917 and carefully renovated to recapture many of the original architectural Upstream serves 12 fresh-brewed draught beers, plus cask-conditioned and elements of its long-time occupants, an early 20th century butcher shop, barrel-aged beers, along with a full menu of New American pub fare. which occupied the building for more than 60 years.

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CHI Health (Fomerly Alegent Creighton Health) Children's Hospital & Medical Center Alegent Creighton Health is now CHI Health, giving you more access to innovative care and Children's Hospital & Medical Center has a rich history based on community involvement and technology as we create even better patient experiences and a healthier community. We're aligning service to children. The original Children's Memorial Hospital was founded in 1948 by Dr. C.W.M. ourselves with the best while working to give our patients the means to get healthy and stay healthy. Poynter, dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Henry Doorly, publisher of the We imagine better health and make it your reality. Omaha World-Herald, with a vision that no child in need of medical care would be turned away due to an inability to pay. With hospitals reaching from Kearney, Nebraska to Corning, Iowa, CHI Health is a network of 15 Acute-care Medical/Surgical Hospitals, two psychiatric care facilities and two physician practice Today, families from across a five-state region and beyond seek the experience and expertise of groups operating in a single clinically integrated network. Locally, CHI Health operates Bergan Children's Hospital & Medical Center. We provide care to more than 250,000 children each year. Mercy Medical Center, Creighton University Medical Center, Immanuel Medical Center, Lakeside Hospital, Midlands Hospital and Mercy Hospital in neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. On January 8, 2009, Children's Hospital became Children's Hospital & Medical Center. The growing name signifies regional growth and outreach, while also staying true to Children's roots as Alegent Creighton Health has more than 100 sites of service, with over 1,300 physicians on its a resource for the community and the children we so proudly serve. Visit: medical staff and roughly 9,000 employees. Visit: http://www.chihealth.com/ to learn more. http://www.childrensomaha.org/ to learn more.

Nebraska Methodist Health System Nebraska Medicine - Nebraska Medical Center The Nebraska Methodist Health System, also known as Bestcare, is a nonprofit Nebraskan Nebraska Medical Center is a 627 acute-care bed facility that provides care to some of the sickest healthcare organization that was founded in 1982. Its headquarters are located at 8511 West Dodge and most complex patients from a team of experts that represents more than 1,000 physicians in all Road in Omaha, Nebraska. The two major facilities in the system, Jennie Edmundson Hospital and major specialties and subspecialties. As the teaching hospital for UNMC, our patients also benefit Methodist Hospital, have served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area for more than 120 from one of the nations leaders in and cutting edge research and education. years. Two dozen additional facilities in rural Nebraska and Iowa provide family practice services and specialties including pediatrics, behavioral health, radiology, and allergy care. Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center has an international reputation for providing solid organ and bone marrow transplantation services. We also are a leader in oncology, cardiology and Created in 1982 by Methodist Hospital leaders, the system operates as a not-for-profit. There are neurology services. U.S News & World Report has named the medical center the top hospital in the 685 beds within the system, with facilities offering programs in obstetrics, neurology, cancer care, state for several years in a row, and more recently, one of the best hospitals in America. We are cardiology, rehabilitation, and geriatric care. The Methodist Health System is affiliated with the Nebraskas only state designated Comprehensive Trauma Center serving both pediatric and adult Nebraska Methodist College. Visit: https://www.bestcare.org/ to learn more. patients. Visit: http://www.nebraskamed.com/ to learn more.

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2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 23 OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE PHOTO CREDIT: OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE Offutt Air Force Base (IATA: OFF, ICAO: Missouri River in the rolling hills of Ralston Public Schools 2501 Capehart Road Offutt AFB, NE 68113 Store Phone: 402-294-6782 family homes in the area is near 3% to 6% KOFF, FAA LID: OFF) is a U.S. Air Force southeastern Nebraska. Westside Community School District (402) 232-CARE (2273) Fax: 402-294-6778 respectively. Rentals in Bellevue (adjacent to installation near Omaha, and lies adjacent to Millard Public Schools DSN: 271-6782 the base), and Papillion (approximately 8 miles Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the Population: Legal Service; The Offutt AFB Law Center DSN FAX: 271-6778 from the base) can usually be found, but rental headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command Military - 8,855 Youth Programs: The Offutt Youth Center provides legal services to all active duty Email: [email protected] prices may vary according to location and (USSTRATCOM), the Air Force Weather Dependents - 9,744 offers a program of activities for children in personnel, military dependents, retirees, amenities, and are subject to change. The Agency, and the 55th Wing (55 WG) of the Air DoD Civilians - 2,957 three age categories: Junior, ages 5-8; members of the Guard (Title 10 status only), Offutt AFB Exchange average rental price of a unit within Combat Command (ACC), the latter serving as Other Civilians - 1,742 Pre-Teens, ages 9-12; and Teens, ages 13-18. and Reserve members on active duty orders. 106 Meyer Ave Bldg 166 commuting distance of Offutt AFB is as the host unit. The center offers a spacious state-of-the-art Offutt AFB, NE 68113 follows: Child Development Centers: Two centers on 27,000 square foot facility which houses two Family Law Issues Phone: (402) 291 - 9100 Offutt AFB's legacy includes the construction base provide care for children ages 6 weeks - 5 gymnasiums, two high tech computer labs, Wills & Living Wills¤ Apartments (Unfurnished) of the first two bombers to drop atomic bombs years of age. Programs include full day care, snack bar, and game/activity rooms for Special Needs Children Issues Housing 1-Bedroom - $460 - $800 and over 40 years as the headquarters for the hourly care, Offutt Enrichment Center's pre-teens and teens. Call 402-294-5152. Landlord - Tenant Issues The Housing Management Office (HMO) is 2-Bedroom - $450 - $1,000 former Strategic Air Command (SAC) and developmental preschool for ages 3 - 5, Identity Theft / Financial Fraud ready to support you in the transition to your 3-Bedroom - $675 - $1,200 home for its associated ground and aerial Extended Duty Care and the Give Parents a Debt Collection new home and community. Use the resources command centers for the U.S. in case of Break program. Call 402-294-2203 (CDC 1) or Base Services Immigration and U.S. Citizenship provided to become familiar with the housing Single Family Dwelling Homes (Unfurnished) nuclear war during the Cold War. The 402-232-2527 (CDC 2). Medical Service; Ehrling Bergquist Clinic Bankruptcy options and support services available to you. 2-Bedroom - $700 - $1,200 population was 8,901 at the 2000 census. provides medical services for eligible USERRA Rights for Guard/Reserve 3-Bedroom - $1,000 - $2,000 Schools: Children residing in base housing beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime. All When you arrive at Offutt AFB, you must visit 4-Bedroom - $1,200 - $2,000 Location attend Bellevue Public Schools, the fourth other beneficiaries are seen on a 55th Wing Chapel provides Offutt members the HMO to receive counseling and guidance 5-Bedroom - $1,700 - $2,800 + (very limited) Offutt AFB is located ten miles south of largest school district in Nebraska. Three space-available basis. There are no emergency with several religious education opportunities. before entering into any written lease or downtown Omaha in Bellevue, Nebraska, just elementary schools are located on base and run services at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic. There For more information, contact the chapel at rental/sales contract for housing. Council Bluffs (Iowa), Plattsmouth, and South six miles south of Interstate 80, just off US by Bellevue. is no Acute Care Clinic and patients are seen (402) 294-6244. Omaha (Nebraska) are located within a 15-20 Hwy 75. Offutt Air Force Base is home of the by appointment only, no wailk-ins. Community Housing Units minute drive from the base. Rentals in these 55th Wing, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, which is Other local school districts include: Appointments can be made by calling Commissary & Air Force Exchange The majority of apartment rentals are one and areas range from $550 to $1,500 per month, the largest wing in Air Combat Command and Papillion/LaVista School District 402-232-2273 Offutt AFB Commissary two bedrooms, although there are some plus utilities. If a pet is allowed, an additional the second largest in the Air Force. Offutt is a Omaha Public Schools 101 MEYER AVENUE 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units available. The pet (damage) deposit or fee is usually required. beautiful community situated near the Plattsmouth Community Schools 55th Medical Group: Ehrling Bergquist Clinic OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113-2130 rental vacancy rate for apartments and single

24 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE PHOTO CREDIT: OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE Offutt Air Force Base (IATA: OFF, ICAO: Missouri River in the rolling hills of Ralston Public Schools 2501 Capehart Road Offutt AFB, NE 68113 Store Phone: 402-294-6782 family homes in the area is near 3% to 6% KOFF, FAA LID: OFF) is a U.S. Air Force southeastern Nebraska. Westside Community School District (402) 232-CARE (2273) Fax: 402-294-6778 respectively. Rentals in Bellevue (adjacent to installation near Omaha, and lies adjacent to Millard Public Schools DSN: 271-6782 the base), and Papillion (approximately 8 miles Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the Population: Legal Service; The Offutt AFB Law Center DSN FAX: 271-6778 from the base) can usually be found, but rental headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command Military - 8,855 Youth Programs: The Offutt Youth Center provides legal services to all active duty Email: [email protected] prices may vary according to location and (USSTRATCOM), the Air Force Weather Dependents - 9,744 offers a program of activities for children in personnel, military dependents, retirees, amenities, and are subject to change. The Agency, and the 55th Wing (55 WG) of the Air DoD Civilians - 2,957 three age categories: Junior, ages 5-8; members of the Guard (Title 10 status only), Offutt AFB Exchange average rental price of a unit within Combat Command (ACC), the latter serving as Other Civilians - 1,742 Pre-Teens, ages 9-12; and Teens, ages 13-18. and Reserve members on active duty orders. 106 Meyer Ave Bldg 166 commuting distance of Offutt AFB is as the host unit. The center offers a spacious state-of-the-art Offutt AFB, NE 68113 follows: Child Development Centers: Two centers on 27,000 square foot facility which houses two Family Law Issues Phone: (402) 291 - 9100 Offutt AFB's legacy includes the construction base provide care for children ages 6 weeks - 5 gymnasiums, two high tech computer labs, Wills & Living Wills¤ Apartments (Unfurnished) of the first two bombers to drop atomic bombs years of age. Programs include full day care, snack bar, and game/activity rooms for Special Needs Children Issues Housing 1-Bedroom - $460 - $800 and over 40 years as the headquarters for the hourly care, Offutt Enrichment Center's pre-teens and teens. Call 402-294-5152. Landlord - Tenant Issues The Housing Management Office (HMO) is 2-Bedroom - $450 - $1,000 former Strategic Air Command (SAC) and developmental preschool for ages 3 - 5, Identity Theft / Financial Fraud ready to support you in the transition to your 3-Bedroom - $675 - $1,200 home for its associated ground and aerial Extended Duty Care and the Give Parents a Debt Collection new home and community. Use the resources command centers for the U.S. in case of Break program. Call 402-294-2203 (CDC 1) or Base Services Immigration and U.S. Citizenship provided to become familiar with the housing Single Family Dwelling Homes (Unfurnished) nuclear war during the Cold War. The 402-232-2527 (CDC 2). Medical Service; Ehrling Bergquist Clinic Bankruptcy options and support services available to you. 2-Bedroom - $700 - $1,200 population was 8,901 at the 2000 census. provides medical services for eligible USERRA Rights for Guard/Reserve 3-Bedroom - $1,000 - $2,000 Schools: Children residing in base housing beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime. All When you arrive at Offutt AFB, you must visit 4-Bedroom - $1,200 - $2,000 Location attend Bellevue Public Schools, the fourth other beneficiaries are seen on a 55th Wing Chapel provides Offutt members the HMO to receive counseling and guidance 5-Bedroom - $1,700 - $2,800 + (very limited) Offutt AFB is located ten miles south of largest school district in Nebraska. Three space-available basis. There are no emergency with several religious education opportunities. before entering into any written lease or downtown Omaha in Bellevue, Nebraska, just elementary schools are located on base and run services at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic. There For more information, contact the chapel at rental/sales contract for housing. Council Bluffs (Iowa), Plattsmouth, and South six miles south of Interstate 80, just off US by Bellevue. is no Acute Care Clinic and patients are seen (402) 294-6244. Omaha (Nebraska) are located within a 15-20 Hwy 75. Offutt Air Force Base is home of the by appointment only, no wailk-ins. Community Housing Units minute drive from the base. Rentals in these 55th Wing, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, which is Other local school districts include: Appointments can be made by calling Commissary & Air Force Exchange The majority of apartment rentals are one and areas range from $550 to $1,500 per month, the largest wing in Air Combat Command and Papillion/LaVista School District 402-232-2273 Offutt AFB Commissary two bedrooms, although there are some plus utilities. If a pet is allowed, an additional the second largest in the Air Force. Offutt is a Omaha Public Schools 101 MEYER AVENUE 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units available. The pet (damage) deposit or fee is usually required. beautiful community situated near the Plattsmouth Community Schools 55th Medical Group: Ehrling Bergquist Clinic OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113-2130 rental vacancy rate for apartments and single

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AFFILIATIONS University of Nebraska Medical Center: College of Medicine, along with allied health programs in Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Physician Assistant, Dietetics, Nurse Practitioner

Creighton University: Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy Nursing

Veteran Home Loan Guaranty VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms. Nebraska Veterans Homes Nebraska has four veterans homes located at Grand Island, Norfolk, Omaha, and Scottsbluff. To learn more visit: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ or contact the Veterans Service Center The objective of these homes is to provide domiciliary and nursing home care and subsistence to at 1-800-827-1000 wartime veterans provided that the veteran meets at least a two year residency requirement, and has become disabled due to service, old age, or other wise to an extent that it would prevent such Douglas County Veterans Service Office applicant from earning a livelihood. Our office is located at 1111 South 41st Street, Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68105. Our telephone number is (402) 444-7180 and Fax number is (402) 444-4114. Our office hours are Application forms are available from the County Veterans Service Officer weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

26 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide VETERAN SERVICES Education Opportunities Metropolitan Community College MCC has been named a military friendly school by GI Jobs Magazine, has been a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium for over twenty years, and is a participating member of the American Council on Education (ACE). These distinctions indicate MCC's dedication to serving military students.

Visit www.mccneb.edu/mvs/ to learn more. (402) 457 - 2400

Creighton University: Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy Nursing

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Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, includes 260 beautiful acres to Heartland of America Park central feature is the spectacular park enjoy. Here you can climb a treehouse 50 feet high, hike miles of fountain with its 300 ft. water jet and accompanying light show. scenic nature trails, enjoy the Discovery Ride, or stay at the Lied Walking trails, gondola rides, and picnic areas also available. Lodge. Hot Shops Art Center - Since 1999, the Hot Shops Art Center has Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge to link become a thriving community of local, working artists and artisans. The two states, connecting Omaha to Council Bluffs over the Missouri 80+ artists occupying and exhibiting in 54 studios and shops warmly River for walking and biking enthusiasts, and an amazing view of invite all to join them. There are four ¡hot shops¢ featuring glass downtown Omaha. Lights highlight the bridge at night, offering a blowing, pottery, bronze casting and blacksmithing, as well as over 50 beautiful sight. individual studios and four art galleries.

Boys Town is a world-known Village founded by Father Flanagan. Joslyn Art Museum is a beautiful building with amazing permanent and Visit the Hall of History, Dowd Chapel and the Father Flanagan Shrine, travelling exhibits. They have programs for all ages and special events Chambers Chapel, the Garden of the Bible, the historic Father throughout the year. Enjoy FREE general admission every day Flanagan House, the Rose Garden, and the Visitors Center. Attractions Additional charge for some special exhibitions. When you£re at the are free. Museum, visit the Scott EdTech Gallery to pick-up a printed gallery guide, check-out an Art Pack for family fun in the galleries, or stop by The Durham Museum, which makes its the Kids Can, a self-guided activity center located on the Strauss Bridge. home in the beautiful Union Station, includes wonderful permanent exhibits (love the restored train cars) and impressive travelling exhibits. Christmas at Union Station is one of many exciting special events. They occasionally offer free or reduced admission at special times during the year – follow Family Fun in Omaha to find out when

Joslyn Art Museum s Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden is Fertile Ground Mural is an amazing open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm each day, and admission is free. 32,500 square-foot mural located on the east and north exterior walls of the Kenefick Park displays two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Energy Systems building at 13th and Union Pacific Railroad, highly visible to drivers passing on I-80. Free Mike Fahey Street. admission to the park, and free parking at Lauritzen Gardens.

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha s Botanical Center, has 100 acres of provides a place where people can beautiful outdoor gardens. They occasionally offer free or reduced experience and enjoy the quiet wild of admission at special times during the year - follow Family Fun in nature. They offer 18 miles of dirt trails; Omaha to find out when 1,400 acres of conserved forest, prairie and marshland; 1-mile riverview Lewis and Clark Landing provides a peaceful walk along the Missouri Mount Vernon Gardens provides a panoramic view of the boardwalk (wheelchair/stroller River, and the perfect venue for several outdoor concerts and events. Missouri River, and its beautiful location provides a perfect setting accessible); and regular programs for all for weddings. ages. Memorial Park features monuments honoring men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service. A beautiful Neale Woods Nature Center includes nine miles of dirt trails, 600 Gene Leahy Mall is a beautiful 10-acre rose garden highlights the expansive grounds which are perfect for acres of conserved forest and prairie land, a nature center building park in downtown Omaha that features sledding in the winter, or concerts and games in the summer. open seasonally, and the Millard Observatory, which is open a lagoon, walking paths, gardens, picnic areas, and really fun slides

28 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 29 Heartland of America Park central feature is the spectacular park fountain with its 300 ft. water jet and accompanying light show. Walking trails, gondola rides, and picnic areas also available.

Hot Shops Art Center - Since 1999, the Hot Shops Art Center has become a thriving community of local, working artists and artisans. The 80+ artists occupying and exhibiting in 54 studios and shops warmly invite all to join them. There are four ¢hot shops£ featuring glass blowing, pottery, bronze casting and blacksmithing, as well as over 50 individual studios and four art galleries.

Joslyn Art Museum is a beautiful building with amazing permanent and travelling exhibits. They have programs for all ages and special events throughout the year. Enjoy FREE general admission every day Additional charge for some special exhibitions. When youre at the Museum, visit the Scott EdTech Gallery to pick-up a printed gallery guide, check-out an Art Pack for family fun in the galleries, or stop by The Durham Museum, which makes its the Kids Can, a self-guided activity center located on the Strauss Bridge. home in the beautiful Union Station, includes wonderful permanent exhibits (love the restored train cars) and impressive travelling exhibits. Christmas at Union Station is one of many exciting special events. They occasionally offer free or reduced admission at special times during the year – follow Family Fun in Omaha to find out when

Joslyn Art Museums Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden is Fertile Ground Mural is an amazing open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm each day, and admission is free. 32,500 square-foot mural located on the east and north exterior walls of the Kenefick Park displays two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Energy Systems building at 13th and Union Pacific Railroad, highly visible to drivers passing on I-80. Free Mike Fahey Street. admission to the park, and free parking at Lauritzen Gardens.

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Lauritzen Gardens, Omahas Botanical Center, has 100 acres of provides a place where people can beautiful outdoor gardens. They occasionally offer free or reduced experience and enjoy the quiet wild of admission at special times during the year - follow Family Fun in nature. They offer 18 miles of dirt trails; Omaha to find out when 1,400 acres of conserved forest, prairie and marshland; 1-mile riverview Lewis and Clark Landing provides a peaceful walk along the Missouri Mount Vernon Gardens provides a panoramic view of the boardwalk (wheelchair/stroller River, and the perfect venue for several outdoor concerts and events. Missouri River, and its beautiful location provides a perfect setting accessible); and regular programs for all for weddings. ages. Memorial Park features monuments honoring men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service. A beautiful Neale Woods Nature Center includes nine miles of dirt trails, 600 Gene Leahy Mall is a beautiful 10-acre rose garden highlights the expansive grounds which are perfect for acres of conserved forest and prairie land, a nature center building park in downtown Omaha that features sledding in the winter, or concerts and games in the summer. open seasonally, and the Millard Observatory, which is open a lagoon, walking paths, gardens, picnic during scheduled Astronomy Nights. areas, and really fun slides

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS The Old Market is an historic area in downtown Omaha featuring shopping, restaurants, boutiques, nightlife, galleries, horse-drawn carriages, street musicians, all surrounded by cobblestone streets. It is a favorite among locals and visitors. First Friday Old Market, held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9pm, is a free event celebrating local creativity.

Omaha Childrens Museum is a childrens paradise with permanent and travelling exhibits, educational programs, and summer camps.

Omaha Community Centers offer many classes for people of all ages. You can learn a new craft, take swim lessons, get some exercise, play in a sports league, or participate in the many special events they host throughout the year or special camps while the kids are off of school. You can also enjoy open gym time with your little ones for as little as $1/adult

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best family attractions in the United States, and we are lucky enough to have it right here in Omaha You can visit all year long since many of the special attractions are located inside. The zoo pass is a fantastic deal – you get admission to the zoo AND the IMAX theater, and new this year – you can add a season pass to the Wildlife Safari Park for only $25 You also receive reciprocal privileges (free or reduced admission) to over 100 zoos nationwide. I always feel like I am on vacation when I visit the zoo

Omaha Stormchasers are Omahas own Minor League Baseball team. Many special events are held including Canned Food Sunday, Giveaways, and Fireworks.

Strategic Air and Space Museum has many permanent and travelling exhibits and an extensive display of military aircraft.

Sumtur Amphitheater at Walnut Creek in Papillion, NE, is a multi-use venue that shows free movies, hosts a free summer concert series, offers several ticketed music and theater events, and much more.

Wildlife Safari Park (operated by Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo) is a four mile, drive through wildlife adventure. There are also a couple places where you can get out of your car and walk or hike, or enjoy a picnic lunch. New this year is a Hands-On Corral. Add on a season pass for only $25 to any Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo membership.

30 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 Heartland of America Park central feature is the spectacular park fountain with its 300 ft. water jet and accompanying light show. Walking trails, gondola rides, and picnic areas also available.

Joslyn Art Museums Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden is Fertile Ground Mural is an amazing open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm each day, and admission is free. 32,500 square-foot mural located on the east and north exterior walls of the Kenefick Park displays two of the greatest locomotives ever to power Energy Systems building at 13th and Union Pacific Railroad, highly visible to drivers passing on I-80. Free Mike Fahey Street. admission to the park, and free parking at Lauritzen Gardens.

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Lauritzen Gardens, Omahas Botanical Center, has 100 acres of provides a place where people can beautiful outdoor gardens. They occasionally offer free or reduced experience and enjoy the quiet wild of admission at special times during the year - follow Family Fun in nature. They offer 18 miles of dirt trails; Omaha to find out when 1,400 acres of conserved forest, prairie and marshland; 1-mile riverview Lewis and Clark Landing provides a peaceful walk along the Missouri Mount Vernon Gardens provides a panoramic view of the boardwalk (wheelchair/stroller River, and the perfect venue for several outdoor concerts and events. Missouri River, and its beautiful location provides a perfect setting accessible); and regular programs for all for weddings. ages. Memorial Park features monuments honoring men and women of the armed forces who were killed or missing during service. A beautiful Neale Woods Nature Center includes nine miles of dirt trails, 600 Gene Leahy Mall is a beautiful 10-acre rose garden highlights the expansive grounds which are perfect for acres of conserved forest and prairie land, a nature center building park in downtown Omaha that features sledding in the winter, or concerts and games in the summer. open seasonally, and the Millard Observatory, which is open a lagoon, walking paths, gardens, picnic during scheduled Astronomy Nights. areas, and really fun slides

Omaha Childrens Museum is a childrens paradise with permanent and travelling exhibits, educational programs, and summer camps.

Omaha Stormchasers are Omahas own Minor League Baseball team. Many special events are held including Canned Food Sunday, Giveaways, and Fireworks.

Strategic Air and Space Museum has many permanent and travelling exhibits and an extensive display of military aircraft.

Sumtur Amphitheater at Walnut Creek in Papillion, NE, is a multi-use venue that shows free movies, hosts a free summer concert series, offers several ticketed music and theater events, and much more.

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 31 32 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 33 OMAHA SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Omaha Public Schools, is the largest school district in the state of Nebraska. This public school district serves a diverse community of nearly 51,000 Indian Hill Elementary Masters Elementary Prairie Wind Elementary Sunny Slope Elementary students at over 80 elementary and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska. K-6 K-6 K-6 PK-6 3121 U St 5505 N 99 St 10908 Ellison Ave 10828 Old Maple Rd Omaha Public Schools operates most public schools in Omaha, with the exception of Westside Community Schools and Millard Public Schools. 68107-2378 68134-1599 68164-1518 68164-2800 (402)734-7574 (402)572-1027 (402)491-0859 (402)496-1810 Its district offices are located in the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming Streets. Jackson Elementary Miller Park Elementary Rose Hill Elementary Wakonda Elementary K - 6 PK-6 K-6 PK-6 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 620 S 31 St 5625 N 28 Ave 5605 Corby St 4845 Curtis Ave Adams Elementary 68134-4267 Dodge Elementary 68104-2999 68105-1474 68111-1799 68104-4127 68104-1300 K-6 (402)572-8928 K-6 (402)457-5905 (402)344-7484 (402)457-5620 (402)554-6797 (402)457-6737 3420 N 78 St 3520 Maplewood Blvd 68134-5099 Castelar Elementary 68134-4562 Franklin Elementary Jefferson Elementary Minne Lusa Elementary Saddlebrook Elementary Walnut Hill Elementary (402)572-9072 PK-6 (402)572-9005 K-6 K-6 PK-6 K-4 PK-6 2316 S 18 St 3506 Franklin St 4065 Vinton St 2728 Ida St 14850 Laurel Ave 4355 Charles St Ashland Park-Robbins 68108-3952 Druid Hill Elementary 68111-4198 68105-3895 68112-3299 68116-4510 68131-1023 PK-6 (402)344-7794 PK-6 (402)554-8508 (402)554-6590 (402)457-5611 (402)933-3915 (402)554-8644 5050 S 51 St 4020 N 30 ST 68117-1955 Catlin Arts Magnet 68111-2975 Fullerton Magnet Center Joslyn Elementary Mount View Elementary Saratoga Elementary Washington Elementary (402)734-6001 PK-6 (402)451-8225 K-4 PK-6 PK-6 PK-6 K-6 12736 Marinda St 4711 N 138 St 11220 Blondo St 5322 N 52 St 2504 Meredith Ave 5519 Mayberry St Bancroft Elementary 68144-2648 Dundee Elementary 68164-6047 68164-3820 68104-2271 68111-2390 68106-1636 PK-6 (402)697-0414 K-6 (402)498-2787 (402)496-5322 (402)457-5117 (402)457-6427 (402)554-8690 2724 Riverview Blvd 310 N 51 St Sherman Elementary 68108-1699 Central Park Elementary 68132-2846 Gateway Elementary Kellom Elementary Oak Valley Elementary PK-6 Western Hills Elementary (402)344-7505 PK-6 (402)554-8424 PK - 6 PK-6 K-6 5618 N 14 Ave K-6 4904 N 42 St 5610 South 42nd Street 1311 N 24 St 3109 Pedersen Dr 68110-1134 6523 Western Ave Beals Elementary 68111-1898 Edison Elementary 68107 68102-4098 68144-3985 (402)457-6711 68132-1299 PK-6 (402)457-5277 K-6 (402)561-6030 (402)344-0441 (402)697-0690 (402)554-1510 1720 S 48 St 2303 N 97 St Pawnee Elementary Skinner Magnet Center 68106-2597 Chandler View Elementary 68134-5609 Gilder Elementary Kennedy Elementary K-6 K-6 Wilson Focus School (402)554-8570 K-6 (402)392-7310 K-6 K-6 7310 S 48 St 4304 N 33 St 6-Mar 7800 S 25 St 3705 Chandler Rd 2906 N 30 St 68157-2299 68111-2748 5141 F Street Belle Ryan Elementary 68147-2125 Edward Babe Gomez Heritage Elem 68147-1199 68111-3101 (402)734-5011 (402)453-6857 68117-2807 K-6 (402)734-5705 PK-4 (402)734-7334 (402)457-5520 1807 S 60 St 5101 S 17 St Picotte Elementary Spring Lake Magnet Center 68106-2166 Columbian Elementary 68107-3047 Harrison Elementary King Elementary K-6 PK-4 (402)554-8582 K-6 (402)898-2801 K-6 PK-6 14506 Ohio St 4215 S 20 St 330 S 127 St 5304 Hamilton St 3706 Maple St 68116-4192 68107-2098 Belvedere Elementary 68154-2300 Field Club Elementary 68132-1300 68111-3195 (402)496-8401 (402)734-1833 PK-6 (402)697-1433 K-6 (402)554-8535 (402)457-5723 3775 Curtis Ave 3512 Walnut St Hartman Elementary Pinewood Elementary Springville Elementary 68111-1169 Conestoga Elementary 68105-2400 PK-6 Liberty Elementary PK-6 K-6 (402)457-6630 K-6 (402)344-7226 5530 N 66 St PK-6 6717 N 63 St 7400 N 60 ST 2115 Burdette St Florence Elementary 68104-1599 2021 St. Mary's Ave 68152-2210 68152-2013 Benson West Elementary 68110-2365 K-6 (402)572-1966 68102-2415 (402)561-6000 (402)572-0130 K-6 (402)344-7147 7902 N 36 St (402)898-1697 6652 Maple St Crestridge International Studies 68112-2099 Highland Elementary Ponca Elementary Standing Bear Elementary 68104-3995 K-6 (402)457-5818 PK-6 Lothrop Magnet K-6 PRE-K to 4 (402)554-8633 818 Crestridge Rd 2625 Jefferson St PK-4 11300 North Post Rd 15860 Taylor Street Boyd Elementary 68154-3400 Fontenelle Elementary 68107-2378 3300 N 22 St 68112-1299 68116-2473 K - 6 (402)697-1185 PK-6 (402)734-5711 68110-1988 (402)457-6415 (402)827-4362 8314 Boyd St 3905 N 52 St (402)457-5704

34 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 OMAHA SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Omaha Public Schools, is the largest school district in the state of Nebraska. This public school district serves a diverse community of nearly 51,000 Indian Hill Elementary Masters Elementary Prairie Wind Elementary Sunny Slope Elementary students at over 80 elementary and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska. K-6 K-6 K-6 PK-6 3121 U St 5505 N 99 St 10908 Ellison Ave 10828 Old Maple Rd Omaha Public Schools operates most public schools in Omaha, with the exception of Westside Community Schools and Millard Public Schools. 68107-2378 68134-1599 68164-1518 68164-2800 (402)734-7574 (402)572-1027 (402)491-0859 (402)496-1810 Its district offices are located in the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming Streets. Jackson Elementary Miller Park Elementary Rose Hill Elementary Wakonda Elementary K - 6 PK-6 K-6 PK-6 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 620 S 31 St 5625 N 28 Ave 5605 Corby St 4845 Curtis Ave Adams Elementary 68134-4267 Dodge Elementary 68104-2999 68105-1474 68111-1799 68104-4127 68104-1300 K-6 (402)572-8928 K-6 (402)457-5905 (402)344-7484 (402)457-5620 (402)554-6797 (402)457-6737 3420 N 78 St 3520 Maplewood Blvd 68134-5099 Castelar Elementary 68134-4562 Franklin Elementary Jefferson Elementary Minne Lusa Elementary Saddlebrook Elementary Walnut Hill Elementary (402)572-9072 PK-6 (402)572-9005 K-6 K-6 PK-6 K-4 PK-6 2316 S 18 St 3506 Franklin St 4065 Vinton St 2728 Ida St 14850 Laurel Ave 4355 Charles St Ashland Park-Robbins 68108-3952 Druid Hill Elementary 68111-4198 68105-3895 68112-3299 68116-4510 68131-1023 PK-6 (402)344-7794 PK-6 (402)554-8508 (402)554-6590 (402)457-5611 (402)933-3915 (402)554-8644 5050 S 51 St 4020 N 30 ST 68117-1955 Catlin Arts Magnet 68111-2975 Fullerton Magnet Center Joslyn Elementary Mount View Elementary Saratoga Elementary Washington Elementary (402)734-6001 PK-6 (402)451-8225 K-4 PK-6 PK-6 PK-6 K-6 12736 Marinda St 4711 N 138 St 11220 Blondo St 5322 N 52 St 2504 Meredith Ave 5519 Mayberry St Bancroft Elementary 68144-2648 Dundee Elementary 68164-6047 68164-3820 68104-2271 68111-2390 68106-1636 PK-6 (402)697-0414 K-6 (402)498-2787 (402)496-5322 (402)457-5117 (402)457-6427 (402)554-8690 2724 Riverview Blvd 310 N 51 St Sherman Elementary 68108-1699 Central Park Elementary 68132-2846 Gateway Elementary Kellom Elementary Oak Valley Elementary PK-6 Western Hills Elementary (402)344-7505 PK-6 (402)554-8424 PK - 6 PK-6 K-6 5618 N 14 Ave K-6 4904 N 42 St 5610 South 42nd Street 1311 N 24 St 3109 Pedersen Dr 68110-1134 6523 Western Ave Beals Elementary 68111-1898 Edison Elementary 68107 68102-4098 68144-3985 (402)457-6711 68132-1299 PK-6 (402)457-5277 K-6 (402)561-6030 (402)344-0441 (402)697-0690 (402)554-1510 1720 S 48 St 2303 N 97 St Pawnee Elementary Skinner Magnet Center 68106-2597 Chandler View Elementary 68134-5609 Gilder Elementary Kennedy Elementary K-6 K-6 Wilson Focus School (402)554-8570 K-6 (402)392-7310 K-6 K-6 7310 S 48 St 4304 N 33 St 6-Mar 7800 S 25 St 3705 Chandler Rd 2906 N 30 St 68157-2299 68111-2748 5141 F Street Belle Ryan Elementary 68147-2125 Edward Babe Gomez Heritage Elem 68147-1199 68111-3101 (402)734-5011 (402)453-6857 68117-2807 K-6 (402)734-5705 PK-4 (402)734-7334 (402)457-5520 1807 S 60 St 5101 S 17 St Picotte Elementary Spring Lake Magnet Center 68106-2166 Columbian Elementary 68107-3047 Harrison Elementary King Elementary K-6 PK-4 (402)554-8582 K-6 (402)898-2801 K-6 PK-6 14506 Ohio St 4215 S 20 St 330 S 127 St 5304 Hamilton St 3706 Maple St 68116-4192 68107-2098 Belvedere Elementary 68154-2300 Field Club Elementary 68132-1300 68111-3195 (402)496-8401 (402)734-1833 PK-6 (402)697-1433 K-6 (402)554-8535 (402)457-5723 3775 Curtis Ave 3512 Walnut St Hartman Elementary Pinewood Elementary Springville Elementary 68111-1169 Conestoga Elementary 68105-2400 PK-6 Liberty Elementary PK-6 K-6 (402)457-6630 K-6 (402)344-7226 5530 N 66 St PK-6 6717 N 63 St 7400 N 60 ST 2115 Burdette St Florence Elementary 68104-1599 2021 St. Mary's Ave 68152-2210 68152-2013 Benson West Elementary 68110-2365 K-6 (402)572-1966 68102-2415 (402)561-6000 (402)572-0130 K-6 (402)344-7147 7902 N 36 St (402)898-1697 6652 Maple St Crestridge International Studies 68112-2099 Highland Elementary Ponca Elementary Standing Bear Elementary 68104-3995 K-6 (402)457-5818 PK-6 Lothrop Magnet K-6 PRE-K to 4 (402)554-8633 818 Crestridge Rd 2625 Jefferson St PK-4 11300 North Post Rd 15860 Taylor Street Boyd Elementary 68154-3400 Fontenelle Elementary 68107-2378 3300 N 22 St 68112-1299 68116-2473 K - 6 (402)697-1185 PK-6 (402)734-5711 68110-1988 (402)457-6415 (402)827-4362 8314 Boyd St 3905 N 52 St (402)457-5704

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Bellevue Public Schools Ralston Public Schools MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL Bellevue Public Schools operates 14 elementary schools (K-6--some Ralston Public Schools has six elementary schools, one middle school, Alfonza W. Davis Middle School Monroe Middle School 12200 Burke Blvd 68154-2399 schools also offer prekindergarten programs), three middle schools and one high school. Located on the south-central edge of the Omaha 6th, 7th, and 8th 7 - 8 (402)557-3200 (7-8), and two high schools (9-12) in Bellevue in the U.S. state of metropolitan area, the Ralston School District includes the city of 8050 N 129th Avenue 68142 5105 Bedford Ave 68104-3598 Nebraska. The district has 574 teachers (FTEs) serving 8,886 students. Ralston and parts of southwest suburban Omaha. The district serves (402)561-6130 (402)557-4600 Central High between 3,000 and 3,200 students every year in six elementary 9 - 12 http://www.bellevuepublicschools.org/ buildings, one middle school, one high school, and one senior high Alice Buffett Magnet Mid Morton Magnet Middle Sch 124 N 20 St 68102-4895 alternative center. 5 - 6 5 - 6 (402)557-3300 Elkhorn Public Schools 14101 Larimore Ave 68164-5135 4606 Terrace Dr 68134-3099 Elkhorn Public Schools is a rapidly growing suburban school district Ralston employs 271 full-time teachers and maintains a (402)561-6160 (402)557-4700 North High Magnet located on the west edge of the Omaha Metro area. Our enrollment teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 22 to 1. 82% of our teachers 9 - 12 continues to climb by more than six percent each year, and we have earned college credits beyond their Bachelor©s degree, while 61 % Alice Buffett Magnet Mid Morton Magnet Middle Sch 4410 N 36 St 68111-2217 continue to add facilities to accommodate our growing student of our teachers hold at least one Master©s degree. Our teaching staff 7 - 8 7 - 8 (402)557-3400 population. The District offers the cultural, educational and retail consists of a combination of new and veteran educators who have an 14101 Larimore Ave 68164-5135 4606 Terrace Dr 68134-3099 (402)561-6160 (402)557-4700 Northwest High Magnet School advantage of the city, while still maintaining the qualities of a smaller average of 10 years of experience in the district. 9 - 12 community. We pride ourselves on the achievement of our students Beveridge Magnet School Norris Middle School 8204 Crown Point Ave 68134-1999 and the dedication of our staff. All schools within our district are accredited by the Nebraska 7 - 8 7 - 8 (402)557-3500 Department of Education and AdvancED. We have clearly defined 1616 S 120 St 68144-1687 2235 S 46 St 68106-3399 http://www.elkhornweb.org/ outcomes for student achievement, a comprehensive plan for training (402)557-4000 (402)557-4800 South High Magnet our staff in new instructional approaches, and a rigorous assessment 9 - 12 Millard Public Schools system that is easy for parents to understand. Bryan Middle School R.M. Marrs Magnet Center 4519 S 24 St 68107-1894 Thirteen Millard schools have earned the Blue Ribbon Award from the 7 - 8 5 - 6 (402)557-3600 U.S. Department of Education.[citation needed] Kiplinger's Magazine http://ralstonschools.org/ 8210 S 42 St 68147-1705 5619 S 19 St 68107-3699 cited the "top-rated, nationally recognized" Millard School District as (402)557-4100 (402)557-4400 one of the reasons Omaha rates No. 3 in the list of the Top 10 Best Cities for 2008. Hale Middle School R.M. Marrs Magnet Center Westside Community Schools ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Westside Community Schools, also known locally as District 66, is 7 - 8 7 - 8 6143 Whitmore St 68152-2260 5619 S 19 St 68107-3699 Blackburn High School Parrish School http://www.mpsomaha.org/ Omaha's 3rd largest school district. The district has one high school, (402)557-4200 (402)557-4400 12-Sep 12-Jul one middle school, ten elementary schools, and one alternative high 2606 Hamilton St 4469 Farnam St Papillion-La Vista Public Schools school. The district is in the center-west part of Omaha, between the 68131-2797 The Papillion-La Vista School District is headquartered in Papillion, Omaha Public Schools district and the Millard Public Schools district. King Science & Tech Magn HIGH SCHOOL 68131-1640 5 - 6 (402)344-3385 (402)554-8460 Nebraska. The school district covers all of Papillion, La Vista, and a Westside also has over 2,000 "opt-in" students, with most coming from 3720 Florence Blvd 68111-1794 Accelere small portion of Bellevue. OPS. (402)557-3720 9 - 12 Independent Studies 2606 Hamilton St 68131-1640 K-12 The school district serves nearly 10,500 students. The District has two The high school, Westside High School, has purchased about 2,000 King Science & Tech Magn (402)898-1568 3230 Burt Street, Room 468a high schools (Papillion-La Vista South High School, and Papillion La MacBook computers in the "1:1 Initiative". Each high school student is 7 - 8 68131-2014 Vista Senior High School). It is also home to two junior high schools issued one at the beginning of the year. They are used by the student 3720 Florence Blvd 68110-1794 Benson High Magnet (402)561-6108 (Papillion Junior High and La Vista Junior High). Most students from throughout the school year, and then returned at the end of this time. (402)557-3720 9 - 12 Papillion Junior High graduate to Papillion-La Vista South High 5120 Maple St 68104-3599 Integrated Learning Program at DHC School, while students from La Vista Junior High move on to attend The Middle School has followed in the footsteps of the high school and Lewis & Clark Middle School (402)557-3000 K-12 7 - 8 3030 Spaulding St Papillion La Vista High School. Papillion La Vista High School is has bought about 500 computers for the 8th graders with the same 6901 Burt St 68132-2694 Bryan Sr High 68111-2966 sometimes colloquially referred to as "North", even though the word rules and constraints as the high schoolers. (402)557-4300 9 - 12 (402)344-7895 "north" is not in its name. There are 14 elementary schools: Anderson 4700 Giles Rd 68157-2699 Grove, Bell, Carriage Hill. G. Stanley Hall, Golden Hills, Hickory Hill, http://www.westside66.org/ McMillan Magnet Center (402)557-3100 Lord, J.P. La Vista West, Rumsey Station, Parkview Heights, Patriot, Portal, Tara 7 - 8 K-12 Heights, Trumble Park, and Walnut Creek. 3802 Redick Ave 68112-2966 Burke High 330 S 44 St (402)557-4500 9 - 12 68131-3782 http://www.paplv.org/Pages/Default.aspx (402)554-6771

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Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 37 HIGHER EDUCATION University of Nebraska Omaha Creighton University School of The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a four-year state Medicine university located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1908 as Omaha Creighton University is a comprehensive Catholic, University, the institution became the public Municipal University of Jesuit university founded in 1878 in Omaha, Omaha in 1931. It assumed its current name in 1968 following a Nebraska. The universitys School of Medicine opened merger into the University of Nebraska. The institution has a strong in 1892, and is committed to educating physicians in tradition of serving commuter students from within Omaha, but in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of caring for the whole recent years has developed student housing. On October 8, 2008, the person – mind, body and spirit. The school has two University of Nebraska Omaha celebrated its 100th year anniversary. regional campuses, in Omaha and at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, a http://www.unomaha.edu/ member of Catholic Healthcare West. The School of Medicine is committed to preparing future doctors for the medical challenges and opportunities that lie University of Nebraska Medical Center ahead in patient care, teaching, research and service. As Nebraskas only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is Graduates of the Creighton University School of committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to Medicine practice in all 50 states and are recognized finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the nationally for their extraordinary clinical skills, best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities communication, empathy, cultural competence and through award-winning outreach. UNMC also is committed to commitment to service. embracing the richness of diversity, and is a major economic engine for the state of Nebraska. http://medschool.creighton.edu/

Led by Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC has six colleges and two institutes, serving about 3,700 students in more than two dozen Bellevue University programs. Our primary care program was recently ranked sixth in the Bellevue University is a private, non-profit university nation by U.S. News & World Report, and our rural medicine program located in Bellevue, Nebraska. It opened in 1966 and was ranked ninth. Our physician assistant program tied for 16th. The from the outset has focused on providing adult universitys physical therapy, pharmacy and nursing master's education and educational outreach. As of 2011, 80% programs continue to be ranked among the top in the country. of their undergraduates were aged 25 and over. The university has over 10,000 students enrolled in a http://www.unmc.edu/ variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

http://www.bellevue.edu/ Creighton University Creighton University, located in Omaha, Neb., offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit tradition for people who want to contribute Clarkson College something meaningful to the world. Its where students, faculty and Clarkson College is a private college located in staff thrive in a supportive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic Omaha, Nebraska that offers undergraduate and values and traditions. And, its where students learn to become leaders graduate degrees in the health sciences. Areas of study through service to others. include nursing, medical imaging, imaging informatics, radiologic technology, health care Creightons nine schools and college deliver powerful education that business, physical therapist assistant and professional connects arts and sciences, law and business with health science development. It is affiliated with the Episcopal programs in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and Church and the Nebraska Medical Center. Total physical therapy, public health and emergency medical services. student enrollment was more than 1,200. http://www.creighton.edu/ http://www.clarksoncollege.edu/

38 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 HIGHER EDUCATION University of Nebraska Omaha Creighton University School of The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a four-year state Medicine university located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1908 as Omaha Creighton University is a comprehensive Catholic, University, the institution became the public Municipal University of Jesuit university founded in 1878 in Omaha, Omaha in 1931. It assumed its current name in 1968 following a Nebraska. The universitys School of Medicine opened merger into the University of Nebraska. The institution has a strong in 1892, and is committed to educating physicians in tradition of serving commuter students from within Omaha, but in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of caring for the whole recent years has developed student housing. On October 8, 2008, the person – mind, body and spirit. The school has two University of Nebraska Omaha celebrated its 100th year anniversary. regional campuses, in Omaha and at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, a http://www.unomaha.edu/ member of Catholic Healthcare West. The School of Medicine is committed to preparing future doctors for the medical challenges and opportunities that lie University of Nebraska Medical Center ahead in patient care, teaching, research and service. As Nebraskas only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is Graduates of the Creighton University School of committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to Medicine practice in all 50 states and are recognized finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the nationally for their extraordinary clinical skills, best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities communication, empathy, cultural competence and through award-winning outreach. UNMC also is committed to commitment to service. embracing the richness of diversity, and is a major economic engine for the state of Nebraska. http://medschool.creighton.edu/

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 39 College of Saint Mary Metropolitan Community College College of Saint Mary is a Catholic women's college located in Omaha, Nebraska Metropolitan Community College (MCC) serves residents of Dodge, Douglas, with over 1000 students. Sarpy and Washington counties in Nebraska. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, MCC is the largest postsecondary The academic programs at Saint Mary are primarily career-focused, with majors institution in Nebraska. offered in fields such as medical technology, business administration, and nursing. Courses of study in the liberal arts are also available, including English. MCC offers more than 100 one- and two-year career programs in business Students can receive an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree, or Doctor of administration, computer and office technologies, culinary arts, industrial and Education upon graduation. construction technologies, nursing and allied health, social sciences and services, and visual and electronic technologies, as well as academic transfer programs. Visit: http://www.csm.edu/ http://www.mccneb.edu/ Grace University Nebraska Methodist College Grace University is an American private Christian University located in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The university includes three separate colleges: Grace University, Nebraska. The college is a coed, private, baccalaureate college which is regionally Grace University College of Professional and Graduate Studies, and EXCEL. accredited.

Grace has grown to offer more than 40 undergraduate degrees and four graduate Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of degrees. Popular programs include business, intercultural studies, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some of the school's communication, pastoral ministries, psychology, music, and teacher education. programs are accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Approximately 500 students currently attend. Facilities include a state of the art Health Education Programs, the American Association of Medical Assistants and library, a new gym, a newly remodeled teacher education wing, and wifi across the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. campus. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards Licensure The teacher education program is one of the biggest programs offered at Grace Examinations. University. http://www.methodistcollege.edu/ http://www.graceuniversity.edu/

40 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 College of Saint Mary Metropolitan Community College College of Saint Mary is a Catholic women's college located in Omaha, Nebraska Metropolitan Community College (MCC) serves residents of Dodge, Douglas, with over 1000 students. Sarpy and Washington counties in Nebraska. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, MCC is the largest postsecondary The academic programs at Saint Mary are primarily career-focused, with majors institution in Nebraska. offered in fields such as medical technology, business administration, and nursing. Courses of study in the liberal arts are also available, including English. MCC offers more than 100 one- and two-year career programs in business Students can receive an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree, or Doctor of administration, computer and office technologies, culinary arts, industrial and Education upon graduation. construction technologies, nursing and allied health, social sciences and services, and visual and electronic technologies, as well as academic transfer programs. Visit: http://www.csm.edu/ http://www.mccneb.edu/ Grace University Nebraska Methodist College Grace University is an American private Christian University located in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The university includes three separate colleges: Grace University, Nebraska. The college is a coed, private, baccalaureate college which is regionally Grace University College of Professional and Graduate Studies, and EXCEL. accredited.

Visit WWW.DERICKLEWIN.COM for the newest Omaha Area property listings. 41 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Business Information Public Safety Medical Reference Telephone, Television, Internet Better Business Bureau (402) 391 - 7612 Neighborhood Watch Program (402) 444 - 5772 Bergan Mercy Medical Center (402) 398 - 6060 CenturyLink (402) 431 - 4000 Greater Omaha Chamber (402) 346 - 5000 Fire Dept. Public Affairs (402) 444 - 3847 Charles Drew Health Center (402) 451 - 3553 Cox Communications (402) 534 - 0785 Small Business Association (402) 221 - 4691 Non-Emergency "Crime Report over the Phone" (402) 444 - 4877 Children's Hospital & Medical Center (402) 955 - 5400 Dish Network (402) 972-8614 NE Department of Revenue (402) 471 - 5729 Non-Emergency Police Department (402) 444 - 5600 Douglas County Health Center (402) 594 - 5550 DIRECTV (402) 333 - 4757 Greater Omaha Economic Development (800) 852 - 2622 Vehicle Already Towed (402) 444 - 5982 Immanuel Medical Center (402) 572 - 2121 Omaha Economic Development (402) 346 - 2300 Jennie Edmundson Hospital (712) 328 - 6000 Pets Lakeside Hospital (402) 717 - 8000 City & Government Animal Control (402) 444 - 7800 Methodist Hospital (Omaha) (402) 354 - 4800 Air Quality/Odor Control (402) 444 - 6015 REGISTERING YOUR CAR Nebraska Humane Society (402) 444 - 7800 Midlands Hospital (402) 593 - 3000 Alley Maintenance (402) 444 - 4919 If you choose to call Omaha your home, changing your license and Town & Country Humane Society (402) 339 - 5355 Nebraska Medical Center (402) 559 - 4000 Assessors Office (402) 444 - 7060 registering your vehicle are one of the first chores to take care of. Before Council Bluffs Animal Shelter (712) 328 - 4656 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital (402) 609 - 1600 Before You Dig (402) 644 - 3565 taking a trip down to the local Division of Motor Vehicles, visit here so Omaha Veterans Administration Hospital (402) 346 - 8800 Chuck Holes, Debris, Curb Repairs (402) 444 - 4919 that you can become familiar with the city and state's licensing rules. But Utilities Saint Joseph Hospital (714) 633 - 9111 City Parks (402) 444 - 5900 Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 do not delay since a new resident only has 30 days to register for a Community Support / Energy Assistance Programs (402) 636 - 3654 Omaha Public Power District (402) 536 - 4131 Nebraska title and registration. Compost (402) 444 - 6665 Gas & Propane County Parks (402) 444 - 6362 Nebraska requires that new residents supply at least one form of Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 County Parks and Trails Maintenance (402) 444 - 6362 identification with their name and birth date and two forms ID that show Northern Natural Gas (402) 398 - 7200 Douglas County Switchboard (402) 444 - 7000 their current, local address to obtain a license. The required forms of Ferrellgas Propane (402) 895 - 2344 Events HOTLINE (402) 444 - 6800 identification needed to obtain a new Nebraska license can be found on Gas Leaks, Water Line Braks or Fire Hydrants (402) 504 - 7777 the noted website. Water Service Handicap Parking Stickers (402) 444 - 7103 Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 Health Department Information / Directory (402) 444 - 7476 Department of Licensing Historic Preservation (402) 444 - 5770 Website: dmv.state.ne.us Trash Service Homestead Exemption from Property Taxes (402) 444 - 7185 7425 Dodge Street (402) 595 - 2038 Deffenbaugh Industries ( 402) 444 - 5238 Keep Omaha Beautiful (402) 444 - 7774 2411 O Street (402) 595 - 2039 Trash collection fees are covered through your property taxes. Just put Landfill Office and Information (402) 238 - 2970 7414 N. 30th Street (402) 595 - 2040 your trash on your pick up day. No Parking or other signs (402) 444 - 5160 2918 N. 108th Street (402) 595 - 3106 Poison Control Center (800) 222 - 1222 5306 S. 136th Street (402) 595 - 2424 Household waste should be bagged before being placed in approved carts Property Taxes (402) 444 - 7272 provided by Deffenbaugh. It should be placed at the curb or in front of Register of Deeds / Property Ownership (402) 444 - 7194 your house by 6 a.m. and should be unobstructed in order for crews to Sanitation (Wells and Septic Systems) (402) 444 - 7485 safely and effectively remove the waste. Sewer Problems (402) 444 - 5332 Sheriff's Vehicle Inspection Station (402) 444 - 7532 The trash should be placed in clear, plastic trash bags that weigh no Sidewalks Broken or Obstructed (402) 444 - 5283 more than 30 lbs and placed inside the cart provided. Containers can be Snow Removal Complaints (24hr line) (402) 444 - 4919 no larger than 32 gallons and no heavier than 45 lbs. The solid waste Speed Bumps (402) 444 - 5250 limit includes up to five items: any overage must be disposed of by the Tenant / Landlord Legal Issues (402) 348 - 1060 resident at their own cost. Pick up outside of city limits is limited to six Tenant-Landlord Discrimination (402) 444 - 5055 solid waste items. Tree Limbs / Hedges Blocking View of Traffic (402) 444 - 5925 Trees / Downed Limbs on City Right-of-Way (402) 444 - 4919 Unlimited recycling service is available for Omaha residents. Yard waste Trees Marked with an "X" (402) 444 - 5925 is available from the first Monday of April through the week following Weeds Over 12" / Yard Litter (402) 444 - 5910 Thanksgiving. If packaged properly, there is no limit to the amount of Zoning Enforcement (402) 444 - 5371 waste. Please visit Wasteline.org for more information on how to Zoning Information (402) 444 - 3426 package your yard waste.

42 2015 Greater Omaha Relocation Guide - Call DERICK LEWIN with P.J. Morgan Real Estate at (402) 651 - 1830 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Business Information Public Safety Medical Reference Telephone, Television, Internet Better Business Bureau (402) 391 - 7612 Neighborhood Watch Program (402) 444 - 5772 Bergan Mercy Medical Center (402) 398 - 6060 CenturyLink (402) 431 - 4000 Greater Omaha Chamber (402) 346 - 5000 Fire Dept. Public Affairs (402) 444 - 3847 Charles Drew Health Center (402) 451 - 3553 Cox Communications (402) 534 - 0785 Small Business Association (402) 221 - 4691 Non-Emergency "Crime Report over the Phone" (402) 444 - 4877 Children's Hospital & Medical Center (402) 955 - 5400 Dish Network (402) 972-8614 NE Department of Revenue (402) 471 - 5729 Non-Emergency Police Department (402) 444 - 5600 Douglas County Health Center (402) 594 - 5550 DIRECTV (402) 333 - 4757 Greater Omaha Economic Development (800) 852 - 2622 Vehicle Already Towed (402) 444 - 5982 Immanuel Medical Center (402) 572 - 2121 Omaha Economic Development (402) 346 - 2300 Jennie Edmundson Hospital (712) 328 - 6000 Pets Lakeside Hospital (402) 717 - 8000 City & Government Animal Control (402) 444 - 7800 Methodist Hospital (Omaha) (402) 354 - 4800 Air Quality/Odor Control (402) 444 - 6015 REGISTERING YOUR CAR Nebraska Humane Society (402) 444 - 7800 Midlands Hospital (402) 593 - 3000 Alley Maintenance (402) 444 - 4919 If you choose to call Omaha your home, changing your license and Town & Country Humane Society (402) 339 - 5355 Nebraska Medical Center (402) 559 - 4000 Assessors Office (402) 444 - 7060 registering your vehicle are one of the first chores to take care of. Before Council Bluffs Animal Shelter (712) 328 - 4656 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital (402) 609 - 1600 Before You Dig (402) 644 - 3565 taking a trip down to the local Division of Motor Vehicles, visit here so Omaha Veterans Administration Hospital (402) 346 - 8800 Chuck Holes, Debris, Curb Repairs (402) 444 - 4919 that you can become familiar with the city and state's licensing rules. But Utilities Saint Joseph Hospital (714) 633 - 9111 City Parks (402) 444 - 5900 Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 do not delay since a new resident only has 30 days to register for a Community Support / Energy Assistance Programs (402) 636 - 3654 Omaha Public Power District (402) 536 - 4131 Nebraska title and registration. Compost (402) 444 - 6665 Gas & Propane County Parks (402) 444 - 6362 Nebraska requires that new residents supply at least one form of Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 County Parks and Trails Maintenance (402) 444 - 6362 identification with their name and birth date and two forms ID that show Northern Natural Gas (402) 398 - 7200 Douglas County Switchboard (402) 444 - 7000 their current, local address to obtain a license. The required forms of Ferrellgas Propane (402) 895 - 2344 Events HOTLINE (402) 444 - 6800 identification needed to obtain a new Nebraska license can be found on Gas Leaks, Water Line Braks or Fire Hydrants (402) 504 - 7777 the noted website. Water Service Handicap Parking Stickers (402) 444 - 7103 Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554 - 6666 Health Department Information / Directory (402) 444 - 7476 Department of Licensing Historic Preservation (402) 444 - 5770 Website: dmv.state.ne.us Trash Service Homestead Exemption from Property Taxes (402) 444 - 7185 7425 Dodge Street (402) 595 - 2038 Deffenbaugh Industries ( 402) 444 - 5238 Keep Omaha Beautiful (402) 444 - 7774 2411 O Street (402) 595 - 2039 Trash collection fees are covered through your property taxes. Just put Landfill Office and Information (402) 238 - 2970 7414 N. 30th Street (402) 595 - 2040 your trash on your pick up day. No Parking or other signs (402) 444 - 5160 2918 N. 108th Street (402) 595 - 3106 Poison Control Center (800) 222 - 1222 5306 S. 136th Street (402) 595 - 2424 Household waste should be bagged before being placed in approved carts Property Taxes (402) 444 - 7272 provided by Deffenbaugh. It should be placed at the curb or in front of Register of Deeds / Property Ownership (402) 444 - 7194 your house by 6 a.m. and should be unobstructed in order for crews to Sanitation (Wells and Septic Systems) (402) 444 - 7485 safely and effectively remove the waste. Sewer Problems (402) 444 - 5332 Sheriff's Vehicle Inspection Station (402) 444 - 7532 The trash should be placed in clear, plastic trash bags that weigh no Sidewalks Broken or Obstructed (402) 444 - 5283 more than 30 lbs and placed inside the cart provided. Containers can be Snow Removal Complaints (24hr line) (402) 444 - 4919 no larger than 32 gallons and no heavier than 45 lbs. The solid waste Speed Bumps (402) 444 - 5250 limit includes up to five items: any overage must be disposed of by the Tenant / Landlord Legal Issues (402) 348 - 1060 resident at their own cost. Pick up outside of city limits is limited to six Tenant-Landlord Discrimination (402) 444 - 5055 solid waste items. Tree Limbs / Hedges Blocking View of Traffic (402) 444 - 5925 Trees / Downed Limbs on City Right-of-Way (402) 444 - 4919 Unlimited recycling service is available for Omaha residents. Yard waste Trees Marked with an "X" (402) 444 - 5925 is available from the first Monday of April through the week following Weeds Over 12" / Yard Litter (402) 444 - 5910 Thanksgiving. If packaged properly, there is no limit to the amount of Zoning Enforcement (402) 444 - 5371 waste. Please visit Wasteline.org for more information on how to Zoning Information (402) 444 - 3426 package your yard waste.

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