Smart Business

When Dr. Patrick Moore returned to his Nebraskan roots in 1998 after a podiatry residency in Michigan, his goal was to serve the healthcare needs of the bustling town of Kearney. “We live in a very active community, and foot problems are common and can limit people from leading their daily lives,” says Dr. Moore. […]

Originally built in 1926 as Kearney Junior High School, the Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center is a renovated, 768-seat, historic auditorium in Kearney, Nebraska—and now one of the largest performing art centers between Denver and Lincoln. In 2006, hundreds of donors from Kearney and around the United States came together to imagine the possibilities, raising […]

When Bob Meyer was 20 years old, he was laid off from his job at the feed yard during the winter. As luck would have it, he then happened to see a job posting for car sales––no experience necessary. Bob knew he was qualified. Jim Earp, the owner of the car business, hired Bob fresh […]

When the ladies of Superior, NE need the right accessory to top off an outfit or a dress for a special occasion, they know where to go: Carmen’s Style Shoppe. For the past 45 years, Carmen Bruening and her staff have helped hundreds of women select clothes that make them look great and feel great, too.  Years before Carmen’s Style Shoppe became a favorite […]

Shannon McCord began working at Ideal Market as a young boy, first helping his grandfather, who opened the grocery store in 1949, and later his father. He learned many valuable lessons from both, including to always look for ways to improve the world around you––something Shannon strives to do in his store and his community. […]

After graduating from college, Jim Katz decided working at a factory or a body shop was not the answer to extra income. Instead, he returned to his family farm, located east of Jansen, which was a smart move for he and his wife Shirley. In 1983, the husband-and-wife team decided to try custom forage harvesting […]

A wrecked vehicle can be the start of a bumpy ride to get your repairs done––but not at locally-owned Wreckonciled Collision Center in Milford. It’s the mission of owners, Russ and Terri Roth, to provide you with a “Smooth and Painless” repair process. With a degree from Southeast Community College in Auto Mechanics, Russ turned […]

With a focus on holistic health, Carli Israelson serves the people of Wilber and the surrounding area at Circle of Life Health Specialties, LLC. Less than a year after opening, her business is operating with a waiting list. Carli’s philosophy is that mind and body wellness work together. Her business not only offers wellness services […]