Weekend Forum from KIOS Joshua LaBure, Todd Hatton

Aaron W. HansonDouglas County Sheriff

Welcome to The Omaha Forum, a production of KIOS.This series explores the significant topics and issues of our region with leaders, thinkers, and influencers from around Omaha and throughout Nebraska.Today’s presentation features Cate Folsom, Editor in Chief of Nebraska Examiner & Matt Wynn, Executive Director of Flatwater Free Press.The event was recorded live at the Omaha Press Club on Tuesday June 16th 2023 and has been edited for time.

Nebraska 2nd District Democratic Debate: Tony Vargas vs. Alisha Shelton.Sponsored by the Omaha Press Club and the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha.Weekend Forum features leaders, academics, journalists, and other leaders and influencers from around Omaha and all over Nebraska speaking at the Omaha Press Club each month. Presentations cover a wide range of community-related issues, from history and culture to social issues and policy.Episodes are produced in conjunction with the Omaha Press Club.Listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple & Spotify.

Kristyna Engdahl, Director of Communications for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA), will provide an overview and update of The Riverfront Revitalization Project on Thursday, March 17.MECA is a non-profit organization that builds and maintains public venues in Omaha. The organization manages the operation of CHI Health Center Omaha, Charles Schwab Field of Omaha, and The Riverfront Revitalization Project.The project includes the Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing and is a successful public/private partnership that will transform downtown Omaha. Gene Leahy Mall is scheduled to reopen in 2022, with Lewis & Clark Landing and Heartland of America Park following in 2023.Recorded at the Omaha Press Club on March 17th.

Weekend Forum with Kelly Hunter, New Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at Nebraska. Recorded at The Omaha Press Club on Feb. 17th 2022