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by nebrwesleyan
Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:51 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: National store to enter Old Market
Replies: 86
Views: 14522

I don't beleive that national retail will ever take over the OM, given the hold that the assoc., or whatever you officially want to call it, has down there. However, one or two national retailers would not be a bad thing, and I myself am pretty optimistic. I don't think, in any capacity, a couple of...
by nebrwesleyan
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:08 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: National store to enter Old Market
Replies: 86
Views: 14522

I heard from a VERY reliable source that the new retailer is Banana Republic.
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Remember the college baseball hall of fame idea?
Replies: 16
Views: 2451

Here is the response I recieved after writting the Omaha Sports Commission... "Mr. Hartfield: Thanks for your inquiry regarding the College Baseball Hall of Fame. While at first glance this seems like a "natural" for Omaha, I'd like to provide you with some of the rationale as to why ...
by nebrwesleyan
Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

That is what I said. I meant that if you are a Republican then you might feel out of place.
by nebrwesleyan
Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

Sorry for the short notice, but I am having my campaign kick-oof this Thursday, March 9th from 5-7pm at Boston's Pizza and Rest. off of 84th and Giles. It is pretty informal(business casual), just a meet and greet and maybe a short speach. I would love to meet all of you and have you there. Hope to ...
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

Just an update about my campaign. I am running against Tim Gay from Papillion. He is a Republican and has served as a Sarpy County Comm. for 11 years or so. I really need all of you guys on my side, even if you can't vote for me. I need volunteers like crazy to run the phones, put up signs, and send...
by nebrwesleyan
Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437312

What I was getting at is that streetcars would make tourist attractions we already have more visable and accessable and more importantly allow for the inclusion of MORE tourist destinations being developed for the future. You just can't explain that in the small amount of space allowed for the publi...
by nebrwesleyan
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:13 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3464
Views: 437312

Here is my letter as printed in the OWH today... "Get on board Regarding the criticisms from some Pulse writers about the proposed north downtown baseball stadium and the streetcar system, since when do we not want to improve our city by pursuing first-class improvements? The benefits of a stre...
by nebrwesleyan
Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Downtown Stadium/ORoyals ownership change...????
Replies: 142
Views: 26340

Downtown Stadium/ORoyals ownership change...????

Finally, someone is taking the lead on this project. Hope they can aquire financing for the new stadium.

http://www.ketv.com/news/6055802/detail.html
by nebrwesleyan
Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Just think what it would look like with a tall Marriot just due east of WSO!
by nebrwesleyan
Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Beloved Scrooge takes his final bow.
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Just got back from the show tonight...amazing as always. THey announced that this Thursday, Good Morning America will be at the playhouse broadcasting live on Dick Boyd and the Christmas Carol. What great press he and the city is getting. Bravo Scrooge, Bravo!
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

You bet I am in favor of Light Rail! It is time that the leaders of our community and our state wake up and smell the roses. Light Rail is the future and we will be left behind if we do not start planning, researching, and allocating funds for it now. Even though I am running from district 14(Papill...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

Sorry guys, I totally forgot to give you my name. I was in a rush to write this before I had to leave for work. My Name is Ian Hartfield. I am Democrat. Sorry about the spelling mistakes...that never happens usually. What issues do you want to know where I stand. I will be happy to discuss them with...
by nebrwesleyan
Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!
Replies: 28
Views: 4143

Candidate for District 14 Legislature seat...!!

Hello all! I am in the early stages of running for Nancy Thompson's term limited seat in the state legislature. I just met with her today and went over some basics. I am meeting with the Democratic Party leadership later this week. I NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT! First, I should tell you a little abou...
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yet another example of stupidity....
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Yet another example of stupidity....

Here is what someone wrote in the OWH today... http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=610 go down to the last pulse letter by Lois Ernc....How dumd is that so here is what I wrote to the OWH in response: "In response to Lois Ernc's letter (Nov 3, 2005). How can you make the connection between the ...
by nebrwesleyan
Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:39 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Two new 'electronic stores'....?????
Replies: 1
Views: 898

Two new 'electronic stores'....?????

I work at a certain electronics store in town and I was told that they plan on adding two more, one in papillion and one on fort st. out west, but they will be the small versions. Can you guess? Email me if you want more info.....
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Streets, maybe they really liked it or something. We will have to wait and see if they edit it any.
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Send it to the city council as well as the planning, finance, law, parks, and public works. Those are the departments listed in the OWH article that will be on the selection committee. You can find their emails on the city's website under each department. Also, the OWH called me earlier today and sa...
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:18 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Lynn Meyer(Planning Dept.): "Thanks for your comments on the proposals for the UP site. I myself am not on the selection committee for that project. I will be glad to see that a representative of that committee gets your comments. Thanks for your interest in the project." Allen Herink(Fina...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:06 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Is there some way we could file like none profit status..Eomaha INC. or something. Then we could write up a mission statement and goals and then go from there.
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:23 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Agreed. I know much of our talk is most likely premature. My intent with the letter that I sent was to get the people involved at least thinking about how things might be different with EACH proposal. It was to spark discussion and to let the public officials know that people in Omaha really care ab...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Finn, I beleive you need to go back and read my letter again. I delt with height, design, and amenities. All of which were in the city's request. However, the city's request itself dealt with height at least two times and I know for a fact that people including city officials have been seeking to bu...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:55 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

Here are the responses thus far from my letter... Councilman Gernandt: "Thanks for sharing your thoughts." Councilman Brown: "Thank you for your ideas." Councilman Vokal: " I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY . I just got copies of both, but unfortunately, the Mayor is establishing ...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:50 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

I wrote everyone in the city about these proposals...mayor...city council...all the departments and dept. heads listed on the committe in the World Herald article. I received "I will keep your thoughts in mind" responses from Brown and Gernandt, but Vokal agreed with me. No one from the co...
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:25 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cheesecake Factory - Westroads
Replies: 508
Views: 78852

I have a wonderful source in a local 'utility company' in town and he informed me yesterday that infact Cheesecake Factory will soon be calling westroads home. The 'utility company' is meeting with westroads officails this week as the mall generates their own 'power' and the 'utility company' wants ...
by nebrwesleyan
Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Livestock Exchange Building?
Replies: 1
Views: 545

Livestock Exchange Building?

What is the website to this place?
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Notes From Bellevue
Replies: 11
Views: 2733

Bellevue U is expanding into that site. Today was the kick off day for HDR's weeklong public forum on fort crook road. They are doing a massive study on the area to revitalize it. We pretty much gave suggestions, nothing major, but every other day this week from 6-8pm their large team from all over ...
by nebrwesleyan
Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:43 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Cheesecake Factory - Westroads
Replies: 508
Views: 78852

Drove past westroads today and noticed they were tearing up some of the parking lot closest to the food court and also had it blocked off. Maybe this is the beginning????

Also, I noticed they are building a gas station where tony roma's was. A GAS STATION. Come on, this is so stupid.
by nebrwesleyan
Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:48 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

My source at OPPD, which is very reliable said he has no knowledge of this project. He usually knows about major projects way before we do. EX: the amusmant park by mahoney. Anyway, I really want this project to happen, but I am thinking that there will not be that much of a power need change at the...
by nebrwesleyan
Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Official: West Dodge Expressway
Replies: 975
Views: 83635

Does anyone know how many lanes each bridge will have. I would suppose they would have three like the rest of dodge, but shouldn't they plan for more growth?
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: I80 JFK interchange
Replies: 32
Views: 3529

could someone post a picture of the proposed changes, I can't seem to open the document on the NDOR site. Thanks!
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:42 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Paul McCartney @ QCO (10/30/05)
Replies: 26
Views: 3829

Well, tickets sold out in 14 minutes, a record for the Q. I had my mom in line in Omaha, my fiance online, my dad online, and me on the phone and in line in Lincoln.....the only one to get tickets......my fiance and she only got two over the computer!! She only got two. I feel real lucky today. How ...
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Paul McCartney @ QCO (10/30/05)
Replies: 26
Views: 3829

Well, tickets sold out in 14 minutes, a record for the Q. I had my mom in line in Omaha, my fiance online, my dad online, and me on the phone and in line in Lincoln.....the only one to get tickets......my fiance and she only got two over the computer!! She only got two. I feel real lucky today. How ...
by nebrwesleyan
Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:39 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 319030

You should send that to the mayor's office so he knows what we want and NEED downtown!!!!!!!!!!!
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Target at Crossroads
Replies: 42
Views: 8045

This is great news. A little off topic, but in the same section there is a permit for "Oak View Plaza North, 3103 Oak View Drive, interior remodel, $500,000". Where is this? Is this the old best buy?
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newbie Poster here! Need advice!
Replies: 13
Views: 1574

Well, I can't give you advice on what to do about your current tenants, but I would like to know what you are charging for rent and about the property. Is it listed on a website. I am getting married in June and am looking for a place to rent. I can guarantee you, I won't be late on a payment, never...
by nebrwesleyan
Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:20 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: UP building fate contemplated
Replies: 63
Views: 11508

Here is something interesting on theomahachannel.com....Sounds like at least one person in city govt. wants to add to the skyline.

http://www.theomahachannel.com/news/4330466/detail.html
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: New Hi-Rise!!
Replies: 174
Views: 34879

Here is link a I found. Look at the current and proposed and you can see new buldings on the site that finn was talking about, although not 25 stories...I wonder if this was just a goal of theirs or what? We shall see. http://www.livelyomaha.org/whatsnew/11th_Street_New_Vision/11thStreet_New_Vision....
by nebrwesleyan
Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:36 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: New Hi-Rise!!
Replies: 174
Views: 34879

here is the type of building we need its the silver and round one on the left. Something different. I know the Bat building is nice, but I like the other one. THis is in nashville.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=123015