A Jazzercise class in high school launched a lifelong passion for fitness in Jill Grote. “I looked at that instructor and said I’m going to do that someday,” Jill said. And, she did. She later became certified to teach a variety of group exercise classes and has taught everything from...

Five years ago, Stacey Schoneman was lonely and down on her luck. She had just moved back to Lexington from Omaha as a single mom with a sweet baby boy, and she was seeking friendship, healing and connection. She had survived two rounds of cervical cancer and was trying her best to be...

It took a trip to the emergency room three years ago to prompt Miriam Guedes of Lexington to begin exercising. But, since that day, she hasn’t stopped. With some help of the Orthman Community YMCA, Miriam has lost more than 80 pounds, and she has reclaimed her health.

One year ago, Antonia Mendez and her family were newcomers to Gothenburg trying to meet people and get connected in the community. Today, Antonia is working side-by-side with her friends and neighbors to help other families and children learn, grow and connect through her role as the...

Cozad native Haley Cornelius has spent half her life in a wheelchair. But, she hasn’t let that stop her from living a full and active life. From backpacking in Europe to vacationing in Colorado, Haley is always on the go. Haley, 30, became a paraplegic at age 14 after a jet ski/boating...