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J.J. Harder is a reporter & former United States diplomat.To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here.To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here.ALSO…* Powell and Harding make final pitches in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from Nebraska Examiner* Kenyan citizen charged in Nebraska ‘ghost student’ aid scheme - from KETV* Omaha man launches umbrella drive to keep students dry after seeing them standing in the pouring rain - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

‘Omaha City Council Approves Agreements To Advance Union Omaha Stadium And Major Downtown Development’ announces Union OmahaALSO…* City of Papillion employee arrested on multiple felony charges, including child abuse - from KETV* What would a proposed $30 million bond do for Tranquility Park? - from KMTV* Four new gates to open at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield next week - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Check out ‘Petition Predicament’ from Nebraska Public Media: ‘From paid circulators to the single-subject rule, a look at Nebraska’s complicated petition history'‘Nebraska’s single-subject rule paves uncertain road for voter initiatives'ALSO…* Douglas County Election Commission sees big rise in in-person early voting, down in mail ballots - from KETV* After a series of drug thefts in four states, nurse from Omaha wins back Iowa license - from Nebraska Examiner* NFL revenue chief shares career lessons with students at Creighton business symposium - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

What is Omaha being for Halloween this year?ALSO…* Suspect in deadly Omaha crash pleads no contest, avoids trial - from WOWT* Mayor: Council Bluffs missed $4.3 million from Google over utilities ordinance that didn’t follow state law - from KMTV* City of Omaha offers free fall yard waste pick up - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust.Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press.To listen to the previous parts of this episode: click here for part one, and here for part two.To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here.ALSO…* Omaha man arrested on suspicion of running over teen on dirt bike - from Omaha World-Herald* Abandoned Westmont Inn torn down after years-long fight: ‘I’m just glad it’s gone’ - from KMTV* Salvation Army seeks volunteers for Omaha Metro Christmas Assistance sign-ups - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe