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by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 180481

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

Any progress pics? It's a bummer not living in Omaha anymore ...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Dec 13, 2017 12:05 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357080

Re: Midtown Crossing

We went skating here and left after 10 minutes to the rink at Capital. Synthetic is no where near real ice. We were told upon leaving that the company states it will feel like real ice after 2-3 weeks of continued use
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Abbott Drive Development - Omaha
Replies: 16
Views: 1760

Re: Abbott Drive Development - Omaha

As most travelers rely on shuttles and such, it seems a fast food restaurant with a quick delivery would help. JJ's, picklemans,etc
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jul 19, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357080

Re: Midtown Crossing

Highlights – midtown Omaha - $1050/unit average rent I know what they're trying to say, but I do find it funny. "Highlights include apartments that cost more than most home mortgages in the city" FYI : A loan for $220,000 at 4% for 30 years comes out to be about $1050 per month. Before th...
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486527

Re: Official: Capitol District

I wonder how close to complete the Marriott will be by CWS time in 3 weeks.. As Maxwell Smart would say- "missed it by THAT much"... Ciao..LiO...Peace I checked the Marriott website last week and they are not taking reservations until the end of September. the website always takes reserva...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue May 30, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 119893

Re: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)

GRANDPASMUCKER wrote:
Omaha_Gabe wrote:Kansas City BBQ is now closed
That building has the hex on it and anyone that cant see it is drunk on optimistic koolaid. Best thing they can do now is make that building into a dentist office or anything but another restaurant.
It could do well as a Twin Peaks :)
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue May 16, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 119893

Re: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)

Kansas City BBQ is now closed
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu May 11, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Riding to fight kids' cancer
Replies: 4
Views: 2252

Re: Riding to fight kids' cancer

Thank you all for your generosity! As you may now, this June, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. I have a goal to ride 300miles within the month and raise $750. If I surpass my fundraising goal, I will increase the amount of miles ridden. https://greatcyclechallenge...
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon May 01, 2017 8:56 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2020 US Olympic Swim Trials - CLink
Replies: 29
Views: 2664

2020 US Olympic Swim Trials - CLink

Any Clue?
WOWT 6 News
MECA will be making what it calls a "major sports announcement" Monday at 11:30 am. Any guesses as to what it might be?
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 100 Block Broadway
Replies: 98
Views: 26812

Re: 100 Block Broadway

it appears this has begun. area had been fenced and ground dug up
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Harvester Building (Sixth Street and 10th Avenue)
Replies: 18
Views: 6777

Re: Harvester Building (Sixth Street and 10th Avenue)

Plans for the PACE arts and cultural center in Council Bluffs took a major step forward with the announcement on Monday of a $2 million lead gift from Ted and Polly Hoff of Council Bluffs. The estimated renovation cost for the building is $18.5 million, with the Pottawattamie County Development Cor...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Riding to fight kids' cancer
Replies: 4
Views: 2252

Re: Riding to fight kids' cancer

https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Files/Files/GCC-FB-profile-3.png Hi All! It's that time of year again! I have registered for the Great Cycle Challenge and my goal is to pedal 300 miles miles this June to fight kids' cancer! Please support my challenge and join me in the fight to save little lives b...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 66994

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

I sure hope no one has hackers trying to edge this election :)
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Loessfest 2017
Replies: 1
Views: 535

Loessfest 2017

2 Free concerts!

Friday, May 26 - KC and the Sunshine Band
Saturday, May 27th - Trent Harmon (American Idol Winner)
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337719

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

Schmitt's Music across the street is apparently for sale. I don't know if they are moving (wasn't this a Hospe's back in the day?) or if their land in now too valuable to keep and expect an offer they can't refuse... I would assume that they are still in business as they provide (rent) the instrume...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357080

Re: Midtown Crossing

We used to go there quite often, but like most have said the food went down hill. The seats were comfortable unless you were on the upper level. The issue with that was there was a small TV Tray-like area that barely fit a plate. As for movies, they did not show many of the new release. (mostly kid ...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337719

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

Darn, why did they allow that nice Target to be built there? Ugh... (I like Target and I shop there sometimes, but a large parking lot & 1-story Target is not good enough for 72nd & Dodge, imo. How boring... Saddle Creek? Maybe Best Buy painted the old building as a requirement from their l...
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Marketplace: S. 24th St and I-80
Replies: 120
Views: 36597

Re: The Marketplace: S. 24th St and I-80

Jo-Ann fabrics coming soon (by jcp)
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Meta (Facebook) Data Center (Hwy 50 & Capehart)
Replies: 133
Views: 23689

Re: Facebook Data Center

Facebook also likes to be Carbon Neutral on everything they do. In Iowa they had wind farms built by a utility so the electricity they purchased could be considered Carbon Neutral. A wind farm running running a data center sounds kind of risky. Does the Iowa site have some kind of energy storage sy...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lady GAGA
Replies: 8
Views: 1134

Re: Lady GAGA

Within 10 minutes it was sold out! Some of these same posters were the same ones telling us all that Trump had no chance! :roll: Come on people how are we supposed to hold a good conversation if you are going to be so out of touch with the real world? I'm willing to double down here. Many of those ...
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Lady GAGA
Replies: 8
Views: 1134

Re: Lady GAGA

Within 10 minutes it was sold out!
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:36 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Lot B Development
Replies: 276
Views: 41244

Re: Lot B Development

FIRST IN THE WORLD-HERALD
Omaha civic leaders plan $125 million mixed-use development on lot across from CenturyLink Center

http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/omaha-c ... a471d.html
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594679

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

based on the amount of let downs in high rises and DT headquarters I am not surprised at all it appears the city demand appears currntly to build mini sub-areas such as MTC, Aksarben,etc although the Capitol district was long delayed I feel this will be our last large scale project for at least 5 ye...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Omaha Hotel Boom
Replies: 46
Views: 7372

Re: Omaha Hotel Boom

Guests slept 2.98 million nights in Omaha last year... I have a few questions on this metric if anyone knows how this works: Is this Metro or Omaha proper? Is this guests or rooms? Or some other formula? (A family of 5 for example in two rooms, does this count as 5 nights or 2 per night? Any number...
by Omaha_Gabe
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Manawa Power Center
Replies: 28
Views: 7854

Re: Manawa Power Center

Shopko is closing Thursday
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 347991

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

I feel we lack in museums and exploration centers.
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: New YMCA
Replies: 25
Views: 7494

Re: New YMCA

Foundation seems complete. there are about a dozen columns up!
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Manawa Power Center
Replies: 28
Views: 7854

Re: Manawa Power Center

rail road tracks are being removed along the expressway today - in front of the McDonald's/ red lobster
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 347991

Re: Riverfront Development (Rick's & Storz area)

Late to the party as well but as iv'e stated before I think it would be great to create a "family" area. A small park, explora science center, great wolf lodge, move the childrens museum, and perhaps a rain forest cafe.
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 119893

Re: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)

Brad wrote:
Omaha_Gabe wrote:looks like famous Dave's failed - it will now be Kansas City BBQ
This? http://kcbbq.net/

I am not sure. All the FD signs are down. Only the marquee says "Now Open Kansas City BBQ" no other signs or information was up yet.
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 119893

Re: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)

looks like famous Dave's failed - it will now be Kansas City BBQ
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brad Paisley - Free concert in Lincoln
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Re: Brad Paisley - Free concert in Lincoln

Clink just announced Ariana Grande which I'm sure will sell out as well. My daughter was already begging me. Lincoln is no where near blowing Omaha out of the water. Yes, they have had a few good concerts but i'm sure its not blowing Clink out of the water. Also there are artists such as Jason Aldee...
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Brad Paisley - Free concert in Lincoln
Replies: 6
Views: 820

Brad Paisley - Free concert in Lincoln

Country star Brad Paisley will perform a free concert at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Oct. 13. The Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications will roll into Lincoln for an on-campus show in parking lot 8 near Memorial Stadium. Country artist Brett Young will be the op...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?
Replies: 50
Views: 13148

Re: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?

From their FB page THE BIG REVEAL! What is that big yellow barn? It's the centerpiece of our new chicken-themed area at Vala's, our biggest addition ever, The Egg Scramble. This family-friendly dodge-ball egg-straveganza is what everyone is going to be clucking about this fall! https://scontent-dft4...
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?
Replies: 50
Views: 13148

Re: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?

Per their Facebook: Our 32-Hour Ticket SALE is going on NOW! This is our best admission ticket sale for 2016, and we're offering one-day admission tickets and season passes! From Aug. 25th at 9am through Aug. 26th at 5pm, you will be able to buy admission tickets online for $13.49 + tax (That's $4.5...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486527

Re: Official: Capitol District

What's Storz still doing in that pic? :D
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?
Replies: 50
Views: 13148

Re: pooley's pumpkin patch or valas?

Prices went up again! (But in all fairness they did add a Candy cannon this year :lol: ) 2016 Prices General Admission on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October: $17.99 per person + tax September Weekend Discount Tickets: $13.99 per person + tax Discount Admission, Mondays - Thursdays, all seas...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2015 Iowa State Fair
Replies: 22
Views: 2158

Re: 2015 Iowa State Fair

Wow I had no idea ours was so low on the list and I had no idea Iowa's was so high. :( I have never been to the NE state fair but have gone to the IA state fair several times. I think the main issue is that the entertainment announcements are not as great in NE. The other key factor is that when we...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: T L C Coffee
Replies: 3
Views: 2167

Re: T L C Coffee

this will be a scooters
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Carol Hotel
Replies: 29
Views: 5601

Re: Carol Hotel

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