Local Omaha with Ken and Kelsey

06/12/2026

It's Baseball time in Omaha, Nebraska! With the College World Series just around the corner, Ken and Kelsey are excited to shine the light on some local baseball history with Professor Emeritas John Shorey in this week's episode.

John Shorey is a historian who taught a nationally recognized elective course on Baseball and American Culture, has written articles and book chapters on a variety of baseball topics for various publications, including being a regular contributor to Baseball Digest. John has even presented his research at the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture along with other baseball conferences.

Most recently Mr. Shorey has received a grant from the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) to install a historical marker where a ballpark on the west end of Council Bluffs once stood. Over a five decade period the ballpark was the host of 25 Major League Baseball Hall of Famers and countless other ballplayers. Community members, fellow SABR members and friends are invited to the ceremony.

Join John THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2026 at 4:30PM one block south of 35th Street and West Broadway in Council Bluffs for a historical baseball exhibit and the dedication ceremony. More information can be found online at https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2627/21421/Historic-Ballpark-Site?activeLiveTab=widgets
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It's Baseball season in Omaha, Nebraska! With the College World Se...

06/06/2026

The latest episode of Local Omaha is out now! This week we're joined by Jenni Haan PA-C, Health Provider and Owner of Aspire Healthbased out of Papillion, NE.

Jenni walks us through business ownership in a constantly changing arena while also being a health practitioner for telemedicine. In this episode she also addresses questions about GLPs for weight management, peptides, hormones, functional medicine, and more!

Join Ken Bartholomew and Kelsey Wiedel as they interview local busi...

06/05/2026

We had a great time talking with Jenni Haan PA-C from Aspire Health ! New Episode loading soon !

04/30/2026

This week's guest is making an impact across local communities through his non-profit Adaptive Crossroads as well as Adaptive Physical Fitness . Find out more about these incredible and inclusive local programs

-with Brandon Herring, Ken Bartholomew Real Estate Agent and Kelsey Wiedel with Sprocket Small Business Solutions

Ken and Kelsey with Brandon Herring - Founder of Adaptive Fitness & Adaptive Crossroads in Omaha, Ne

04/02/2026

🤩New Episode 🎉
Ken Bartholomew and Kelsey Wiedel are excited to welcome this week's guest Nina Rongisch of Omaha nonprofit Outlook Enrichment!

Outlook Enrichment is a wonderful nonprofit organization in Omaha, Nebraska who's mission is empowering people living with vision loss with the skills and tools to achieve their goals.

Ken, Kelsey, and Nina talk about Outlook Enrichment's wonderful work in the local Omaha community as well as the services they offer outside of Nebraska.

Tune in to learn more about Nina, Outlook Enrichment, and the Omaha community.

Ken Bartholomew and Kelsey Wiedel are excited to welcome this week's guest Nina Rongisch of Omaha nonprofit Outlook Enrichment!Outlook Enrichment is a wonder...

03/19/2026

Join us for the latest episode with Jeff Beals, Co-Host of Grow Omaha, Public Speaker, and Commercial Realtor. Thanks for joining us to talk all things Omaha Jeff!

Ken Bartholomewwww.kenworksforyou.comKelsey Wiedelwww.sprocketsbs.comJeff Bealswww.jeffbeals.com

03/03/2026

A topic near and dear to Ken & Kelsey - Our newest episode features guest Todd Sears, president of a great local organization the First Responders Foundation.
The foundation offers support to First Responders through its many programs as well as hosts the upcoming Omaha Guns & Hoses Challenge at Baxter Arena Sunday March 15th!

In this powerful episode of Local Omaha, hosts entrepreneurs Ken Bartholomew and Kelsey Wiedel sit down with Todd Sears, President of the First Responders Fo...

03/02/2026

Tonights episode features a great Omaha non-profit! Any guesses on our guest? Come back at 7pm to see⏰

02/20/2026

We are so excited to welcome this week's guest Sara Hoogeveen with The Hoogeveen Homestead 🏡🫑🦋

Learn all about Sara's unique business right here in Omaha, Nebraska!

In this episode of Local Omaha hosts Ken and Kelsey sit down with Omaha entrepreneur and homesteader Sara Hoogeveen , the founder of Hoogeveen Homestead. A u...

01/30/2026

🎉New Episode!🎉

Today's Local Omaha episode features Dr. Bob Franzese PhD and his new business Dr. Bob College Consulting.

Dr. Bob talks about starting a college consulting business that utilizes his experience teaching in nationally recognized universities, private colleges and community colleges, as well as his almost 20 years experience as a college administrator

We spoke with Bob about his passion behind helping students and parents navigate the college application process including;
✅His knowledge of hard to find college grants and scholarships
✅ Finding which school is the best fit for you
✅ Turning his passion into his first business
✅ The variety of services he offers

Join us weekly for episodes where Ken Bartholomew and Kelsey Wiedel interview local area business owners, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. We discuss everything Omaha, entrepreneurship, community involvement, and more.

Ken Bartholomew is an experienced business leader, owner, entrepreneur, community leader, and current real estate agent in Omaha, Nebraska. He can be found online at www.KenWorksForYou.com or reached via email at [email protected]

Kelsey Wiedel is a local business owner of Sprocket Small Business Solutions, built with the goal of helping local businesses build their brand and community. Kelsey can be reached via email at [email protected] and her Omaha based business can be found online at www.SprocketSBS.com

More about Dr. Bob Franzese and his college consulting business can be found at www.DrBobCollegeConsulting.com

Thanks for joining us on Local Omaha!

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Today's Local Omaha episode features Dr. Bob Franzese PhD and his new business Dr. Bob College Consulting. Dr. Bob talks about starting a college consulting...