OMAHA- January 7th has been set as the date for Governor-Elect Jim Pillen's inaugural ball. The ball will be in Omaha at the CHI Health Center.

“Time for us to celebrate all the incredible things the state has done and what together we can do in the future years," Pillen said. The theme is "Nebraska: Day by day, better and better," which Pillen said he picked up from his playing days under then-coach Tom Osborne. “That comes from the Husker Football prayer of 'Day by day, we get better and better. We can't be beat,'" he said.

Pillen’s wife, Suzanne, talked about why they decided to hold it in Omaha instead of in Lincoln. “We wanted a space large enough that all our guests can dine together in one room and on one floor," she said. "We think that's really important because we want to celebrate with everyone." The Pillens said they don’t want anyone to think the occasion is just for the movers and shakers, and that it’s welcome to anyone.

“Some people might think that an inaugural ball just isn't for them," Suzanne said. "There is a perception it's only for business and political leaders. That couldn't be farther from the truth."

The event will include dinner and dancing along to music from a live band. Who will the performer be? The Pillens said that’s a surprise.

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