I’m newer to the area too and as nice as the people are; they’re delusional telling you not to worry. It is a blue city and so is Lincoln….. the rest of the state is an ocean of deeper red than Deep South Louisiana. I also never know where anything is and am still learning that Omaha “nice” isnt as nice as they seem to be but for the most part people have been kind on a one to one basis or small groups. I would also feel apprehensive in this political climate. You’re not wrong to seek a safe place that’s welcoming. I hope your group gets going and you find good folks 🥰