Hola Nebraska: For the LOVB of the Game
¡Hola, Nebraska! Hola Nebraska! Your source for stories that inform, inspire, and connect our Latino communities of Nebraska.
In this edition, we bring you a thrilling recap of LOVB Omaha’s volleyball team making a powerful debut in Houston. A firsthand account of evacuating during the devastating Los Angeles fires, an exploration of Nebraska’s workers' concerns about tariffs and immigration policies, and inspiring stories of performers returning home to uplift the next generation of actors.
Stay tuned for stories that celebrate resilience, passion, and community.
Please share this newsletter with your friends and family. For the articles in Spanish, you can visit this link.
Por favor, comparte este boletín con tus amigos y familiares. Para los artículos en español, puedes visitar este enlace.
Strong Net Game Powers LOVB Omaha to Win in Debut
By Lee Feinswog for League One Volleyball
Fort Bend County,TX- Balance? There’s plenty in League One Volleyball’s pro league as after the first week of play, there are just two unbeaten teams left. LOVB Omaha made sure of that Friday night with a 25-19, 25-20, 28-26 sweep of LOVB Houston.
Omaha was led by former Creighton standout Jaali Winters, who had 13 kills, two blocks and five digs.
¡Lea el artículo en español aquí!
Hola Nebraska was at the season opener for LOVB Omaha Volleyball in Houston
Check out these images by our Editor-In-Chief, Christina Fernández-Morrow, from the LOVB Omaha debut with a big win in Houston. And don't miss our exclusive interviews with players Lexi Rodriguez and Candelaria Herrera in our upcoming newsletters. Their next game is this Saturday in Madison, WI. This match will be broadcast on ESPNU and available for streaming at plus.espn.com or via the ESPN app. And don't miss their first homestand on January 24 & 25.
LOVB Omaha debut win at Houston. Photos by Christina Fernández-Morrow / Hola Nebraska
Check out more photos of the many events from the Latino communities of Nebraska on our Facebook page Hola America News and our Instagram @holaamerica
Nebraska couple shares story of evacuating during Los Angeles fires
By Jolie Peal, Nebraska Public Media News
Altadena, CA-Nancy and Paul Jelinek were staying at a family home in Altadena, California — which is about 30 minutes from Los Angeles — when tragedy struck.
The couple had just returned from a vacation in Hawaii and were taking time to recuperate before returning to Omaha when they had to evacuate Tuesday night.
¡Lea el artículo en español aquí!
Come back to give back: Nebraskans on Broadway return home to inspire the next generation of actors
By Leo Adam Biga, Flatwater Free Press
Omaha, NE- Samara Follette encountered something unexpected on the path to New York City last year for a prestigious high school theater program: fellow Nebraskans with Broadway chops.
While in the Big Apple, the 2024 Lincoln Northeast graduate received coaching from two Broadway veterans from her home state. For Follette, it proved transformational.
¡Lea el artículo en español aquí!
Congratulations to the Spanish Networking Group from the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce on another successful gathering. Read more about this amazing group here!
Felicitaciones al grupo de networking en español de la Cámara de Comercio del Área de Fremont por otra reunión exitosa. ¡Lea más sobre este increíble grupo aquí!
Nebraska’s construction workers are concerned about potential tariffs and deportations
By Kassidy Arena, Nebraska Public Media News
Nebraska-Construction workers have expressed concern over potential tariff increases and workforce shortages in 2025.
Nebraska firms surveyed in the annual report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said the biggest worries are around an expected economic slowdown, lack of skilled labor, high financing and material costs.
¡Lea el artículo en español aquí!
Nebraska Evolving: Somalis band together to aid new refugees in South Sioux, a ‘place of opportunity’
By Natalia Alamdari, Flatwater Free Press
South Sioux City, NE- In a small office, Abdikadir Moalim translates work documents from English to Somali, helping a Tyson employee who needs to take off work to visit her sick mother in Africa.
Tacked to the wall is a poster of the Somali coat of arms – two leopards on either side of the country’s flag. A dry erase board breaking down English vowel sounds is propped against a shelf.
Across the room, Katie Hagen checks the status of someone’s refugee application. A phoned-in relative helps translate between English and Oromo, the official language of Ethiopia.
¡Lea el artículo en español aquí!
Upcoming events in 2025:
- LOVB Madison vs LOVB Omaha on January 24 in Omaha at Liberty First Credit Union Arena
- LOVB Austin vs LOVB Omaha on January 25 in Omaha at Liberty First Credit Union Arena
- Los Inquietos del Norte on February 7 in Omaha at Liberty First Credit Union Arena
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana on March 13 in Omaha at Liberty First Credit Union Arena
- 15th Annual Women Conference on March 21 in Bellevue.
