Midlands Community Foundation

Thank you to National Inventors Hall of Fame for inviting us to check out Camp Invention this week! This spring we awarded National Inventors Hall of Fame a grant to support this STEM orientated programming at camps in Gretna and Plattsmouth.

Campers harnessed their innovative powers to solve community challenges, sharpen their detective skills, explore entrepreneurship, and blast off into new worlds on galactic missions! We are so grateful for the opportunity to support fun education programs like this in Cass and Sarpy counties and especially thankful to be invited to see all the fun and learning in action!

The grant program that benefitted this camp and many other community initiatives and nonprofits is only possible through MCF supporters, so we want to thank you, too!

It's no surprise to see MCF's 2026 Reflection Award winners shining in the Hometown Hero Spotlight in the Papillion City Lifestyle May issue. We were honored to recognize their positive community impact earlier this year and we're glad to see their story continue to be shared. Congratulations, Tim and Tonee!

𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕: 𝑻𝒊𝒎 & 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒚

This month, we’re recognizing Tim and Tonee Gay, recipients of the 2026 Midlands Community Foundation Reflection Award, for their lifelong dedication and unwavering commitment to serving the Papillion and Sarpy County community.

From leadership roles with the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners, Nebraska Legislature, OPPD Board, Midlands Community Foundation, PLCS Foundation, Papillion Arts Foundation, and many more, Tim and Tonee have spent decades making a lasting impact through quiet service and generosity.

Midlands Community Foundation Executive Director Diane Knicky shared,
“I’ve had a front-row seat to their unwavering dedication and generosity. They have given so much to so many, quietly and selflessly, never seeking recognition, only hoping to make a meaningful difference.”

Thank you, Tim and Tonee, for your dedication to our community and the countless lives you’ve impacted along the way.

📖 Read the full feature in this month’s Papillion City Lifestyle
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There are plenty of reasons to check out Papillion City Lifestyle's May issue, but we're especially excited to see MCF's Reflection Award Recipients, Tonee & Tim Gay, featured as this month's Hometown Heroes!

The Ladies Issue Is Here 💐✨

The May edition of Papillion City Lifestyle has arrived, and this month we’re celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our community. Meet Kira McGahan of Movers & Shakers, redefining leadership in a male-dominated industry, and Closing Deals in Heels Sandy Davis Realtor BHHS Ambassador Real Estate, who is turning real estate into meaningful relationships. Get expert hair care tips from Nancy Jones of Hair by Nancy, and step into creativity with Audelia Orellana of Canvas&Crumbs, sharing her sourdough discard cookie recipe.

Be sure to check out Papillion Moms’ local favorites for the best family spots and ideas for your next girls’ night out.

This month in the Business Monthly section, discover the latest from Prairie Hill Home Care, Mathnasium of Papillion, NE, and the Papillion Community Foundation.

Don’t miss our City Scene photos and May events—everything you need to stay connected this month in Papillion.

Pick up your copy today or check out the link in the comments.