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Omaha Meetings Boom: Visit Omaha says planner interest is rising ahead of the CHI Health Center expansion, highlighting hands-on perks like free bra fittings that helped drive strong engagement at MPI’s World Education Congress. Housing Vacancy Puzzle: A new map using Census data shows 14.5 million U.S. homes sit vacant, with high vacancy rates often tied to seasonal properties rather than abandoned housing. Food Safety Watch: Nebraska health officials report cyclosporiasis cases tied to recalled iceberg lettuce are still climbing, with the CDC linking the outbreak to 15 states; meanwhile, salmonella-linked jalapeño recalls keep expanding, with Chipotle and Qdoba pulling the ingredient. Grain Dealer Scrutiny: The Nebraska Public Service Commission filed a complaint against The Andersons over alleged delayed payments for 17 grain deliveries, and urged other producers to report similar issues. UNL Budget Pressure: UNL’s Board of Regents is set to consider cutting ethnic studies due to declining enrollment, while also weighing other program changes and a 2027-29 funding request. Ag Policy Stalls: The Senate Agriculture Committee blocked a new farm bill from advancing, drawing criticism from Nebraska Farm Bureau and lawmakers. Critical Minerals for Defense: Lockheed is in talks to secure scandium and germanium supplies from North American sources, including a Nebraska scandium mine. University Funding Ask: NU regents will consider a 4.25% inflation-based increase in their 2027-29 budget request and targeted funding for research and programs.

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Aug. 3, 2026

Ascend Technologies buys Xamin to expand financial services reach in Chicago

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Jul. 29, 2026

1891 Financial Life names new board after member vote

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Jul. 22, 2026

NHO Revive lands Nebraska’s only prostate cancer Phase 3 trial site

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Jul. 16, 2026

SystemDomain ranks No. 72 on Inc. Midwest fastest-growing private companies list

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State Economic Recovery Grant Supports Salvation Army Expansion in North Omaha

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