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KIOS Profiles: Kountze Commons

By David Koesters

Published November 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM CST

We visit Kountze Commons, a community outreach center dedicated to providing for those dealing with food insecurity, or in need of medications and medical care.

Special thanks to Toby Rees for showing me around, and all the folks there working to aid and strengthen the Omaha community.

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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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