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Category: Meetups

Political Pulse at the Pachyderm Luncheon
Meetups Omaha

Political Pulse at the Pachyderm Luncheon

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

If you miss one Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha, you miss a lot. At this afternoon’s luncheon, I heard some late-breaking news in local politics. First,

Ro Khanna comes to Nebraska
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) shakes hands with political director Ron Rivera outside the Nebraska Democratic Party office in Omaha.
Meetups

Ro Khanna comes to Nebraska

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is traveling through Nebraska today, one of several states he’s visiting in what could be preparation for a Presidential run in

The Lectern Guy Visits Nebraska During Tour of 50 State Capitols
Adam Johnson AKA the "Lectern Guy" (right) speaks to guests at a meet-in-greet in Omaha on Monday.
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The Lectern Guy Visits Nebraska During Tour of 50 State Capitols

April 15, 2025April 17, 2025

A Monday evening hanging out with friends, having a few drinks, and talking about politics wouldn’t normally get coverage in the local newspaper. This time

Mike McDonnell and Kathleen Kauth talk Property Taxes, Knocking Doors, and Switching Parties at Pachyderm Luncheon
Sen. Mike McDonnell (left) answers a question during Q&A with Sen. Kathleen Kauth and Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine.
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Mike McDonnell and Kathleen Kauth talk Property Taxes, Knocking Doors, and Switching Parties at Pachyderm Luncheon

June 12, 2024July 16, 2024

The guest speakers at Monday’s Pachyderm Luncheon in Omaha were state senators Mike McDonnell and Kathleen Kauth. McDonnell was elected to the Nebraska legislature in

K-Von comes to Campus
K-Von during his comedy act at an event with Turning Point USA on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
College Meetups

K-Von comes to Campus

April 13, 2023May 29, 2024

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln chapter of Turning Point USA hosted a comedy night at the Student Center on Friday, March 31, with a comedian named K-Von, who tours

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and the State of the City
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert speaks to guests at the River City Republican luncheon in Omaha, Neb.
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Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and the State of the City

February 4, 2023May 29, 2024

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert stopped by the Pizza Ranch on Thursday to give a lunchtime “state of the city” address to the River City Republicans,

Mike Hilgers and Marion Miner on Life in the Post-Roe Era
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers speaks to guests at the Business and Professional People for Life luncheon at the German American Society in Omaha, Neb.
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Mike Hilgers and Marion Miner on Life in the Post-Roe Era

January 31, 2023May 29, 2024

Business and Professional People for Life had two guests to speak on forthcoming legislation and action in a post-Roe era — Nebraska’s new Attorney General

Jim Rose, Joe Jordan, Randall Atkins speak on panel on the Future of the Republican Party
Jim Rose, Joe Jordan, Randall Atkins speak in a panel discussion at Ahmad's Persian Cuisine in Omaha, Neb.
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Jim Rose, Joe Jordan, Randall Atkins speak on panel on the Future of the Republican Party

January 25, 2023May 29, 2024

After an underwhelming midterm election and political infighting within the party, the topic of “The Future of the Republican Party” was timely for this week

Suzanne Geist, Pete Ricketts speak on Lincoln Mayoral Race
Suzanne Geist speaks via Theresa Thibodeau's mobile phone, as Pete Ricketts (bottom left) and guests listen in.
Elections Meetups

Suzanne Geist, Pete Ricketts speak on Lincoln Mayoral Race

January 10, 2023May 29, 2024

Suzanne Geist, a Nebraska State Senator who is now running for Mayor of Lincoln, was the guest speaker at the Pachyderm luncheon at Ahmad’s Persian

Aimee Melton talks Affordable Housing, Streetcar Project
Meetups Omaha

Aimee Melton talks Affordable Housing, Streetcar Project

January 5, 2023May 29, 2024

Aimee Melton, an Omaha city council member first elected nearly ten years ago, spoke to guests at the Pizza Ranch today about an affordable housing

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