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River City Mixed Chorus

By David Koesters

Published December 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM CST

We hear from the River City Mixed Chorus, Omaha's oldest LGBTQ+ vocal choir.

Special thanks to Dr. A. Barron Breland, Katie Kresha, John Porter, and the many RCMC members willing to talk to me and share their stories.

Collage photos curtesy of River City Mixed Chorus.

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David Koesters

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.

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