Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat

Chamber Bucks are getting a BIG upgrade! Kate and Kat are joined by Wahoo Chamber of Commerce board member Shannon Hauswald to talk about the brand-new Chamber Bucks program coming in October. Say goodbye to the old paper Chamber Bucks and hello to physical gift cards and e-cards designed to make shopping local easier for everyone. Shannon shares how the new program will work, where you'll be...

What does it really mean to be a CASA volunteer and how can just a few hours of your time make a lasting difference in a child’s life? In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Happy Aldana, Executive Director of CASA of the Midlands, to learn more about the work Court Appointed Special Advocates do for children involved in the juvenile court system. Happy walks us thro...

Remember the school book fair? The flyer you studied, the books you circled and — maybe most importantly — the fancy pens, fruity erasers and scratch-and-sniff stickers? That nostalgia is coming back to Wahoo! On this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re joined by Ivie Brigham from Found & Flora for a sneak peek at the upcoming  F&F Book Fair . We’re talking new-release fic...

ArborVentures: What Wahoo Homeowners Need to Know About Their Trees When should you call a tree professional? Can an ash tree still be saved? And what should you plant if you're replacing a tree in your yard? In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re joined by  Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures  for a conversation that might have you looking at the trees in your own ya...

What is a Creative Arts District, and what could becoming one mean for Wahoo? In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we sit down with  Christina Fazel, City Clerk for the City of Wahoo , to talk about the work underway to pursue a Creative Arts District designation for Wahoo. Christina explains how the idea came to Wahoo, the role of the Wahoo Area Arts Council, and why a Creative...

Big changes are coming to downtown Wahoo! In this episode of  Chamber Chat , Kate and Kat sit down with  Paul Sutton , owner of  Saunders County Chiropractic , to talk about his exciting plans to relocate his practice into Wahoo's former Burger King building. Paul shares why he's making the move, what renovations are planned, and how this new location will allow his practice to continue gr...

Building the Future of Downtown Wahoo: Your Voice Matters What if you had the chance to help shape the future of Downtown Wahoo? In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we're joined by  Melissa Harrell , City Administrator for the City of Wahoo, and  Kristin Ohnoutka , planner with JEO Consulting Group, to talk about the exciting Downtown Revitalization Plan currently underway....

What do face painting, pancake breakfasts, baseball, and books all have in common? They're all part of the incredible work the  Wahoo Area Kiwanis Club  does to support kids in our community. In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we're joined by  Lisa Brichacek , secretary of the Wahoo Area Kiwanis Club, to learn more about this volunteer organization whose mission is simp...

What makes  Experience Wahoo  one of the Chamber's most anticipated events of the year? In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we're joined by  Kim Forbes , owner of Husband's Approval Boutique and Wahoo Chamber board member, to give you the inside scoop on  Experience Wahoo 2026 . From shopping and self-care to food, family activities, fitness classes, and free communi...

Public art has the power to tell a community's story, and Wahoo's newest downtown mural is already doing just that! In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we're recording on location in front of Wahoo's newest landmark as we chat with mural artist  Taryn Janke  about the inspiration, creativity, and collaboration behind this colorful community project. Taryn shares...

Wahoo Restaurant Week 2026: 10 Restaurants, Special Menus & Local Flavor Get ready to bring your appetite because Wahoo Restaurant Week is officially happening! In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we share all the details about the very first Wahoo Restaurant Week, happening July 6–12, 2026. Whether you're a longtime local, a visitor looking for a reason to explore Wahoo,...

The countdown is on for one of Wahoo's favorite summer traditions—City-Wide Garage Sales! In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we're joined by Jen Foster from the Wahoo Chamber to talk about everything you need to know before the June 25–27 garage sale weekend. Whether you're planning to host a sale, searching for hidden treasures, or simply wondering where to find the official map...

The Fourth of July is one of Wahoo's favorite traditions, and it takes an entire community to make it happen. In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Wahoo Chamber board member Jill Maly to talk about the annual fireworks show at Lake Wanahoo, how it's funded, and the many ways community members and local businesses help keep this tradition alive. From fundrai...

What do Oscar statues, railroad outhouses, World War I propaganda posters, and 150-year-old graduation photos have in common? You can find them all at the Saunders County Historical Society. In this episode of Chamber Chat, Kate and Kat record from their brand-new "home office" inside the Saunders County Historical Society Museum and sit down with  Erin Hauser, curator of the Saunders Co...

Why is Wahoo growing so quickly — and what actually happens behind the scenes to make that growth possible? This week on Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Theresa Klein from the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Office, and Wahoo Community Foundation to talk about business development, new projects, commercial growth, community investment, and the work happening ever...

Looking for a dentist in Wahoo, Nebraska? This week on Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat, we sit down with Dr. Foland from Wahoo Creek Dental to talk about modern dentistry, dental implants, same-day crowns, clear aligners, and the future of dental care in Wahoo. Dr. Foland shares how Wahoo Creek Dental has grown over the last four and a half years, why personalized patient care matters, and how th...

This week on Chamber Chat, Kate and Kat welcome back Ward 2 City Council representative Chris Rappl for another community update episode all about what’s happening around Wahoo. We chat about: ✨ Updates on the development happening near the new Casey’s along the highway ✨ How Wahoo’s nuisance laws work for both residential properties and the city as a whole ✨ The difference between speaking dur...

This week on  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re joined by Lee Maly—owner of Wahoo’s Branding Iron Café and the new owner of Route 77 Restaurant in Ceresco (formerly the Red Rooster). Lee shares what’s new at Route 77 as she puts her own spin on the space, including a sneak peek at a brand-new summer menu featuring drinks, appetizers, and a must-try: Czech Nachos. We also talk about a local...

We’ve got a Chamber Chat FIRST—and it’s a good one 👏 This week, Kate and Kat sit down with author Rebecca Atanassova and Wahoo’s own illustrator (and Chamber member!) Alissa Hansen of Stone Cottage Studio to talk about their very first book collaboration,  George the Mouse in a Log Pile House  🐭📖 In this episode, we chat about: ✨ How George the mouse came to life 🎨 What it’s like for a Wahoo...

Looking for a job in Wahoo… or trying to hire the right person? We’ve got you 👏 In this week’s episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re answering a Mailbag question all about the  Wahoo Job Board —where to find it, how to use it, and why it’s such a valuable (and easy!) tool for our community. Whether you’re: ✔️ Job hunting ✔️ Hiring for your business ✔️ Or just want to stay in the lo...

Want to know what’s happening in Wahoo without missing a thing? We’ve got you covered 👏 In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re breaking down all the ways you can stay connected to what’s going on in our community from Chamber updates to what your favorite local businesses are up to. Here’s how to stay in the loop: ✨  Wahoo Weekly  – your go-to Monday update straight to your...

Looking for updates on what’s happening in  Wahoo, Nebraska ? 👀 In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we sit down with Joe Wynn, the City of Wahoo’s Street Superintendent, to talk about important city updates that impact YOU. In this episode: ✔️ Wahoo cemetery cleanup updates and future plans ✔️ Rules for using the Wahoo city tree dump (what you can and can’t bring) ✔️ Upcoming s...

In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we sit down with newly elected Chamber President  Julie Lausterer and Vice President  Corby Brigham  to talk about leadership, community, and what’s ahead for the Wahoo Chamber. Julie and Corby share why they chose to step into these roles, what being on the Chamber board really looks like, and why it matters for our local businesses and commu...

In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we sit down with Denise Lawver, Director of the Wahoo Public Library, to talk about the exciting renovations happening right now—and what they mean for the community. From new indoor spaces to unique outdoor features, the Wahoo Library is evolving into even more of a hub for connection, learning, and gathering. Denise shares a behind-the-scene...

In this episode of  Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we sit down with  Mike Sullivan of Lincolnshire Investments  to talk about two development projects that many Wahoo residents have been curious about. First, we discuss the renovation of  Camel Hall , the former dormitory on the old  John F. Kennedy campus , which has now been transformed into  Ivy Suites  — a newly renovated  12-unit apartmen...