The Papillion Podcast

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Ep. 7 - Tower District with Jesse Calabretto Oct 18, 2026

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What goes into bringing a development like the Tower District to life? In this episode of The Papillion Podcast, developer Jesse Calabretto shares the vision, planning, and strategy behind the project, along with how thoughtful development can help shape a sustainable future for the area.

0:00 Intro

0:50 How Jesse Got Started

5:05 Finding Good Workers

06:49 Purchasing the Property

8:46 Long Term Vision

12:52 Development Process

15:25 Next Phases

18:41 Challenges in Development

20:55 Residential Sales

23:58 Leaving a Legacy

28:25 Parks & Rec Amenities

31:47 Conclusion

Ep. 6 - Behind-the-Scenes of Apartment Construction & Design with Jerry Reimer Sep 28, 2026

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In this episode of The Papillion Podcast, Jerry Reimer joins us to discuss the behind-the-scenes of apartment construction & design. Listen in to learn Jerry's background as a developer, progress on "missing middle" housing, and what makes his developments unique.

0:00 Intro

0:37 Urban Waters Beginnings

10:05 Prairie Queen & Downtown Developments

15:46 Special Amenities

18:08 Missing Middle Housing

24:31 Walkable Neighborhoods

26:39 How can city government assist?

30:41 Old Papillion Public Works Building Renovation

32:20 Future Downtown Developments

34:15 Life in Urban Waters Neighborhoods

36:12 What's next for developments?

38:27 Job or Hobby? Love for Development

39:58 Bidets in Apartments

43:12 Conclusion

Ep. 5 - Owners of Kajoma's Boutique & Sauced by Alfaro discuss small business ownership Sep 14, 2026

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Learn what it's like owning a small business in downtown Papillion in this episode of The Papillion Podcast. Hear from Kim Ahlers, owner of Kajoma's Boutique, and Chef Michelle Alfaro, owner of Sauced by Alfaro, as they discuss their experiences as small business owners in the community.

Ep. 4 - Tallgrass Neighborhood to Provide Affordable Housing Aug 17, 2026

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The recently constructed Tallgrass neighborhood is set to provide affordable housing and will be assisted by a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. In this episode of the #PapillionPodcast, learn about the project timeline, what amenities the development will offer and how the community can support similar future projects.

Ep. 3 - Brent Pohlman Discusses Midwest Labs Expansion and Business Ethos Jul 26, 2026

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Midwest Labs CEO Brent Pohlman joins new Papillion Podcast host Mike'l Severe to discuss the renovation and ongoing construction of the old Infogroup building at First Street and American Parkway. Listen in as they chat about the project timeline, as well as Brent's business ethos when it comes to retaining skilled employees.

Ep. 2 - Papillion City Lifestyle Magazine Origins & Development Apr 13, 2026

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Publisher of the Papillion City Lifestyle magazine Kyler Hendrickson joins us to discuss the origins of the publication, the essential role of local business partnerships, and the heart behind storytelling in our community. We dive into the realities of launching a family-owned business, the importance of honoring local Veterans, and why preserving Papillion's unique culture and small-town feel is vital for its future.
Full podcast episodes can be found on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and other major streaming platforms.
To learn more about Papillion City Lifestyle, visit: https://citylifestyle.com/papillion

Ep. 1 - Mayor David Black Discusses Legacy Projects & Years of Service Feb 17, 2026

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The Papillion Podcast kicks off with an inside look at community leadership. Mayor David Black joins hosts Michelle Andahl and Trent Albers to explore community development, revisit key legacy projects, and reflect on his years serving the City of Papillion. Check out the first episode now. #Papillion #Podcast #CommunityDevelopment

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