Dr. Eileen Wirth is a professor emeritus of journalism at Creighton University and is an author specializing in Omaha history. Her books include The Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Historic Omaha Houses of Worship and From Society Page to Front Page. She is on the board of History Nebraska and is a member of the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame, the Nebraska Women's Journalism Hall of Fame and the Omaha Press Club Hall of Fame. She also has been active in numerous groups, particularly the Omaha Public Library.

Carol McCabe has worked in all areas of photography, including owning a traditional photo lab, running a photography gallery in Omaha's Old Market district, working in photographic archives and serving as photo editor for various publications.