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In An Era Of Corporate Radio, A Nebraska Station Bet Big On Local DJs. It’s Paying Off.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:00am

Jack Swanda mans the afternoon drivetime slot on Boomer Radio. Swanda, a longtime local DJ, has formed the kind of relationships with his listeners that Boomer Radio prizes. Listeners call in from around the country, each with their own on-air nickname.
(Juwan Walton / Flatwater Free Press)

Listening to the radio, an old familiar voice comes on the air. He spins the hits of yesteryear, sparking trips down memory lane to the days of cruising Dodge Street or driving the Square in Fremont.

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Cocoa Beans Are In Short Supply: What This Means For Farmers, Businesses And Chocolate Lovers

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 4:00am

A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the two countries responsible for 60% of global production. With chocolate makers around the world reliant on west Africa for cocoa, there is significant concern about the impact on the prices of chocolate and the livelihood of farmers. Cocoa researcher Michael Odijie explains the reasons for the shortage.

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Need To 'Borrow' Miles From Your Kid To Get That Free Flight? A Big Airline Will Let You Do That

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 3:00am

CHICAGO (AP) — Don't have enough airline miles for that free flight? United Airlines is now letting people pool and share their frequent-flyer points with family and friends, a feature currently offered by some smaller carriers.

United said Thursday that a “pool leader” can pick up to four other people to set up a joint account in its MileagePlus program.

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Wendy’s ‘Surge Pricing’ Mess Looks Like A Case Study In Stakeholder Conflict

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 2:00am

Just two words created a publicity nightmare for fast-food giant Wendy’s: dynamic pricing.

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Businesses Are Ready For April’s Total Solar Eclipse With Celestial-Themed Doughnuts And Beer

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:09pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun’s disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting

With April 8’s total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies along a generous path across North America.

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Breeding Boom: Casino Gaming Has Helped Reverse Decline In Nebraska-Bred Horses

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:06pm

David Anderson greets one of his horses on his farm near Ashland on March 5, 2024.
(Joseph Saaid / Flatwater Free Press)

Nebraska Thoroughbred Hall of Fame member David C. Anderson has been talking about retirement for years.

The longtime trainer and breeder was looking forward to cutting back on his farm near Ashland, enjoying the grandkids and doing all the things retired people do.

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Understanding Credit Scores

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 5:00am

March is National Credit Education Month, a time to learn about credit scores and what they mean for you.

In the simplest terms, a credit score is the way businesses can predict the likelihood that you will pay them back in time. Using a complex mathematical formula, they decide if you are a safe or high risk, and whether or not they can trust you with a loan of any kind.

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Top Cities For Maintaining A Healthy Work, Life Balance

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 5:00am

A new study by Coworking Cafe – an information hub that works to find the best coworking spaces across the country – has rated the top cities for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Evaluating 100 cities, all with populations of 200,000 or higher, they split their metrics into 4 categories: Mental Heath, Affordability, Remote Work, and Commute.

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Nebraska Ranks 10th in States That Offer The Best Elder Care

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 5:00am

A study by SonderCare, a home hospital bed provider, looked into the states offering the best elder care. Using the number of nursing homes and respite facilities per 100,000 citizens, occupancy rates in the last year, private and semi-private nursing home monthly costs, and the percent of nursing homes with 0 deficiencies, all 50 states were compared.

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Metro Residents Comment On Streetcar Project

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 5:00am

For the last six months, The Daily Record’s Kai Van Ginkel has been working to bring attention to the Streetcar Project that has been started by Mayor Jean Stothert and the Omaha Streetcar Authority (OSA). As the final part of this series, we spoke directly to citizens to get their thoughts on the project and how it will affect them.