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by gisbuxfan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 93847

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

I’ve heard they are looking at bringing the Orlando flight back as well as a Chicago flight. I was looking at data between LNK and GRI. Grand Island is right on the heals of LNK enplanements. In November 2023 they were 9k vs 5k accordingly. I am guessing Lincoln loses out on passengers to both Omaha...
by gisbuxfan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 93847

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

I was looking at data between LNK and GRI. Grand Island is right on the heals of LNK enplanements. In November 2023 they were 9k vs 5k accordingly. I am guessing Lincoln loses out on passengers to both Omaha and Grand Island. Considering the size of markets, LNK should be much higher than it is. The...
by gisbuxfan
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 93847

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

The headline I want to see is...
Eppley changes course on remodel and bulldozes airport. Lincoln airport bulldozed as well. Officials decide to build a big airport between the two cities.
by gisbuxfan
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

If I remember right and from the way it looks when I drive by, the north end of the mall area should be opening up soon.
by gisbuxfan
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

This is attributed to a number of sources including the revitalization of downtown GI, Woodsonia and the mall redevelopment, industry, and the medical community as well.

GI is setting itself up for a lot of growth in the years to come. The biggest thing in the way is property taxes.
by gisbuxfan
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Grand Island ranks 22nd overall nationally in Area Development study of leading metro locations in 2023 https://www.areadevelopment.com/Leading-Locations/Q4-2023/leading-metro-locations-full-results-2023.shtml?utm_source=Area%20Development%20Site%20%26%20Facility%20Planning%20Newsletters&utm_ca...
by gisbuxfan
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Be looking for several announcements in 2024 for the new Prairie Commons in Grand Island such as a coffee shop, a corporate headquarters and more. Spring Hill Marriot Hotel is under construction now.
by gisbuxfan
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1297
Views: 418291

Re: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)

Over the last couple months, Sears has been quietly reopening stores they closed around the country. Maybe they'll reopen their former Oak View location? Or at Gateway Mall in Lincoln? Maybe even Conestoga Mall in Grand Island? Probably not. But I wouldn't be surprised if that actually happened. Th...
by gisbuxfan
Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

I just heard on the news today about budget cuts that GIPS are dealing with. One of the biggest cuts is the old Principal Financial building. This is dead weight IMO. They don't use it and with the value of property right now, it could go to someone that would. The big question is.. who? It's a nice...
by gisbuxfan
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

That area is all owned by Titan Machinery. I have wondered if they are putting a warehouse or plant there. We will see. Anyone know what's going on over there right by hwy 281, near Riverbend apartments? They've cleared the trees and now are flattening the land. This is a separate project from the L...
by gisbuxfan
Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Anyone know what's moving into the old Bed Bath & Beyond? Looks like work has begun on renovating the interior.
by gisbuxfan
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island/Columbus/S Sioux and Hastings Casino updates
Replies: 9
Views: 2099

Re: Grand Island/Columbus/S Sioux and Hastings Casino updates

Ground breaking on the permanent casino in Grand Island. https://theindependent.com/life-entertainment/local/officials-break-ground-on-permanent-grand-island-casino-resort/article_828eb316-78d0-11ee-b68f-9bacff27a16a.html?utm_source=theindependent.com&utm_campaign=news-alerts&utm_medium=cio&...
by gisbuxfan
Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Nebraska Housing Crisis
Replies: 9
Views: 1305

Re: Nebraska Housing Crisis

Definitely more housing would help. That comes down to simple supply and demand. Im in Grand Island and the issue here is the 1-2 builders capable of doing large developments are already overbooked and simply cannot keep up. For at least 3 years now there have been more realtors than homes on the ma...
by gisbuxfan
Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Nebraska Housing Crisis
Replies: 9
Views: 1305

Re: Nebraska Housing Crisis

If you're talking about affordable, that is going to start with home values and taxes. Of the 6 bordering states (south dakota, wyoming, colorado, kansas, missouri, iowa) Nebraska has the highest property taxes. This has to be fixed first. This article from the Nebraska Examiner digs into data to lo...
by gisbuxfan
Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: FNBO Building - 114th and Dodge
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: FNBO Building - 114th and Dodge

This was the original “west Omaha” sky rise before the business park at 144th and Dodge and the TD building. Anyone know when it first went up?
by gisbuxfan
Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Memorial Stadium
Replies: 250
Views: 86771

Re: Memorial Stadium

That’s a big surprise. I wonder what the thinking behind that was?
Garrett wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:04 pm
gisbuxfan wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:51 pm I haven’t listened to the podcast posted earlier, but is there talk in this expansion about the capacity increase for games?
The capacity is actually dropping about 10-12%
by gisbuxfan
Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

One of Grand Islands (and confusing) reopens Friday as a two lane roundabout.

https://nebraska.tv/amp/news/local/fiv ... roundabout
by gisbuxfan
Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Memorial Stadium
Replies: 250
Views: 86771

Re: Memorial Stadium

I haven’t listened to the podcast posted earlier, but is there talk in this expansion about the capacity increase for games?
by gisbuxfan
Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Brownville, NE
Replies: 10
Views: 1895

Re: Brownville

Just got back from Indian Cave SP. First time there in about 30 years. The new boardwalk looks great!
by gisbuxfan
Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Kearney Rumor Mill
Replies: 103
Views: 22138

Re: Kearney Rumor Mill

This definitely feels like a (deserved) jab at Grand Island. Dreams of their own sports plex have fizzled out. Unfortunately, this seems to happen often with Grand Island, but hey, they have a casino. At 209,000 square feet, the $30 million structure at the south edge of Kearney is a family-oriented...
by gisbuxfan
Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Kearney Rumor Mill
Replies: 103
Views: 22138

Re: Kearney Rumor Mill

Breaking ground today!

'The biggest project in Kearney’s 150-year history': Kearney breaks ground on $30M SportsPlex

https://t.co/2VnWBw7Ydc
by gisbuxfan
Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Kearney
Replies: 15
Views: 3738

Re: Kearney

Paul Younes is an amazing entrepreneur and a man absolutely in love with his city. Just spent an evening with my kids at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Younes has done an amazing job developing the hospitality industry in Kearney. Coming from GI just down the road, Kearney is light years ahead in this aren...
by gisbuxfan
Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Next year when you pull into GI from I-80, you’ll have a new place to fuel up. Fat Dogs is putting up a new truck stop on the northwest corner of I-80 and Hwy 281. Here is a look at the site plan:
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3301-P ... /22660608/
by gisbuxfan
Tue May 30, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Welcome back to GI! Yes, lots of work is being done all around town. As for the Panera, they did not relocate. From what I heard their rent at that site went way up and they opted to move out completely. Very sad. Though, I wouldn’t be surprised if they moved back into town once Target is in.
by gisbuxfan
Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

The former Panera Bread looks to be under renovation. Anyone know what is moving in? Also, Office Max will be closing and from the sounds of it the building already has a lease with a new tenant. I do NOT know how the Office Max/Office Depot places stay open. The footage required for the buildings ...
by gisbuxfan
Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

The former Panera Bread looks to be under renovation. Anyone know what is moving in?

Also, Office Max will be closing and from the sounds of it the building already has a lease with a new tenant.
by gisbuxfan
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

JoAnn files suit against Conestoga Mall owners in Grand Island https://theindependent.com/news/local/joann-files-suit-against-conestoga-mall-owners-in-grand-island/article_486a0ef4-d972-11ed-be0c-aba51f68b15f.html#tracking-source=home-top-story Before the ground breaking of the mall redevelopment e...
by gisbuxfan
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2023 Nebraska State Fair
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: 2023 Nebraska State Fair

You are right, not a great lineup, however, its a huge step up from 2022. Probably the best line up post Covid-19. They have struggled with leadership, but the new president of the fair board will be good for the future.
by gisbuxfan
Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Grand Island Veterans Home moves forward with redevelopment

https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2023/03/08/ ... velopment/
by gisbuxfan
Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

In no surprise to the Connestoga Mall development Target has been officially announced.

https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2023/03/08/ ... utType=amp
by gisbuxfan
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

I was reminded of a development that was supposed to have happened in 2022. Anyone know what happened with the Family Fun Center that was planned for the corner of Claude and Faidley by KER Enterprises LLC? They received a unanimous vote for TIF funds back in October but it seems the project never b...
by gisbuxfan
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Another big retailer is shutting down operations in Grand Island. Bed Bath and Beyond is closing its doors. https://theindependent.com/news/local/bed-bath-beyond-heading-into-great-beyond/article_c5b9007e-a73e-11ed-b25e-2bae03c0ae00.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_sourc...
by gisbuxfan
Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island/Columbus/S Sioux and Hastings Casino updates
Replies: 9
Views: 2099

Re: Grand Island/Columbus/S Sioux and Hastings Casino updates

Big day for Fonner Park as temporary gaming application approved

https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2022/12/21/ ... jq2atljq88

Opening day will be December 27th.
by gisbuxfan
Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Noticed fencing up around a property on the southeast corner or Hwy 281 and Capital Ave. next to Axe Holes and Harbor Freight. Any ideas what is happening here?
by gisbuxfan
Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

The story doesn’t give the reader a clue what on earth they are talking about doing. From what I understand they will be tearing down a huge section of the mall for the purpose of redevelopment. The rumor is the developers are wanting to put a Target into this space. It's all been hinging on declar...
by gisbuxfan
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Despite your personal opinions on the use of TIF funds, this is a big move. New Grand Island Conestoga Mall managers plan $150 million development https://theindependent.com/news/local/new-grand-island-conestoga-mall-managers-plan-150-million-development/article_926b4f7c-3459-11ed-86e0-07dcd87ca798....
by gisbuxfan
Tue Sep 06, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2022 Nebraska State Fair
Replies: 6
Views: 847

Re: 2022 Nebraska State Fair

I had to look up from a previous post what the numbers are year to year. 2022 was a big improvement considering several roadblocks along the way. They still have a long way to go though. Nebraska State Fair: 2022: 287,347 2021: 266,245 2020: 50,232 2019: 283,468 2018: 314,805 2017: 379,108 2016: 361...
by gisbuxfan
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

I'm surprised that Allegiant hasn't added more destinations from GRI CNRA is planning an expansion. I’m wondering if this will attract new flights. Kearney can’t seem to pull in the contracts it needs to keep up. Seriously? An expansion so quick after opening the new terminal? Wow. I just think the...
by gisbuxfan
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

NovakOmaha wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:46 pm I'm surprised that Allegiant hasn't added more destinations from GRI
CNRA is planning an expansion. I’m wondering if this will attract new flights. Kearney can’t seem to pull in the contracts it needs to keep up.
by gisbuxfan
Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158280

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Just heard a whopper of a rumor.. BIG changes coming to Conestoga Mall. Sounds like the north part of the mall is in for some major renovation and south part of the mall will be torn down. Dillards which is the only remaining large box store at the mall besides Best Buy will either move to the north...