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by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 829
Views: 180525

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

It seems this project is taking a vary long time. Seem as if the capital project will be mostly completed before this one even begins to go vertical.....
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Manawa Power Center
Replies: 28
Views: 7856

Re: Manawa Power Center

The Council Bluffs Best Buy store will close Oct. 30.
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.
Replies: 178
Views: 21882

Re: Fast Food Restaurants Remodeling Everywhere.

Hardees in CB closed for total remodel as well.
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: West Broadway Corridor Plan
Replies: 102
Views: 25118

Re: West Broadway Corridor Plan

The shell of Raising Canes is up! Going really fast.

The new Scooters is also up and open.
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Carol Hotel
Replies: 29
Views: 5602

Re: Carol Hotel

Wrecking ball has arrived!
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357099

Re: Midtown Crossing

Pana 88 has closed In its place will be Ugly Duck (a ramen place) opening in late sept Per their FB: To our Loyal fans, we would like to apologize but we will be closing for a couple months and heading in a different direction. We have chosen to pursue an exciting new opportunity and will be reopeni...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:57 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 120024

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

hawksfan87 wrote:Supposedly its going to be the new building for Cox Communications and the building on McPherson that they currently are in will be sold.

Confirmed this will be a Cox solutions store
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Metro Crossing: I-80 and I-29 (east)
Replies: 299
Views: 120024

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

Does anyone know what they are building in front of Dicks/target?
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 534362

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

Brandi Petersen is leaving KETV which likely somewhat explains the sudden seemingly random re-appearance of Julie Cornell. At the very least she allows them more time to search. With Melissa Fry moving to the mornings they really don't have anyone at KETV right now that you'd think would step up to...
by Omaha_Gabe
Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Mid-America Center
Replies: 132
Views: 44758

Re: Mid-America Center

Steel is going up!
by Omaha_Gabe
Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: CWS and the Old Market
Replies: 17
Views: 2130

Re: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha

There were plenty of places offering shuttles and coupons. Some of the Bars were running 25 cent shuttle rides to and from CWS.
by Omaha_Gabe
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Via Farina (Blue Barn)
Replies: 13
Views: 2776

Re: Via Farina (Blue Barn)

over the past week we have attempted to go twice. the last time we arrived at 5:45 and were told without a reservation it would be after 10 pm that we'd be seated
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 596306

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

as per Stotherts facebook:

The fence is going up around the Civic Auditorium. We expect demolition to begin on the north side of the building next week. On track to be completed by the end of this year.
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: 24 Hour Fitness - Cass, NE
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

24 Hour Fitness - Cass, NE

To our valued members: we’ve made the difficult decision to exit the Omaha market effective June 15, 2016, but we are pleased to announce that Genesis Health Clubs (genesishealthclubs.com) is acquiring this club’s assets and will honor your active membership and/or personal training agreements. We’r...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 419526

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

It would need to be a destination ares for people it used to be arcades but that is long gone. What a mall needs is not only locals to visit the mall but out of town folks. It is not too far from baseball fields for state tournaments and sure there are many more events Perhaps a destination hotel, c...
by Omaha_Gabe
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)
Replies: 945
Views: 276971

Re: Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall(Gretna)

Wouldn't this be Locals 3rd location? I thought one was opening at millard lumber yard
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Manawa Power Center
Replies: 28
Views: 7856

Re: Manawa Power Center

Has anyone heard what, if anything, is going into the empty Bank Of The West building? Wsa in the area at noon today and there was a roll off dumpster sitting by the main doors and there were a few vehicles in the lot that looked to be contractor type vehicles but none of them that I saw had any co...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Carol Hotel
Replies: 29
Views: 5602

Re: Carol Hotel

Greg S wrote:My understanding is that it was bought by Farm Credit.

Greg

Correct - they are to build a parking lot. They also bought some of the land from Mosaic.
by Omaha_Gabe
Fri May 27, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: West Broadway Corridor Plan
Replies: 102
Views: 25118

Re: West Broadway Corridor Plan

The old house and apartment complex have been demolished (next to krispy kreme)

Work on Raising Canes should start soon
by Omaha_Gabe
Fri May 27, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Riding to fight kids' cancer
Replies: 4
Views: 2255

Re: Riding to fight kids' cancer

Thank you for your donations! Only $265 shy of my goal! If i reach my goal i will increase to 300 miles or more!
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu May 26, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Carol Hotel
Replies: 29
Views: 5602

Carol Hotel

Property was bought and will be demoed soon
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed May 25, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: Riding to fight kids' cancer
Replies: 4
Views: 2255

Riding to fight kids' cancer

Hi All, I don't mean to fish for donations but it is for a great cause if any of you feel inclined to sponsor me :) https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/GabeMyers I am riding in the 2016 Great Cycle Challenge this June to fight kids' cancer! Because right now, cancer is the largest killer of child...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed May 18, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: 2016 Area Fireworks Shows
Replies: 9
Views: 815

Re: 2016 Area Fireworks Shows

Omaha Symphony and Fireworks - Loessfest (Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park)
Monday, May 30, 8 pm
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed May 11, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We need a 'beautification' project in this cities streets...
Replies: 8
Views: 777

Re: We need a 'beautification' project in this cities streets...

Seems like CB is a bit better in that aspect Veterans Memorial hwy, road to mall, upcoming Broadway project, and a few other area, just need south expressway
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Loessfest 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Loessfest 2016

EVENTS AND SCHEDULE Saturday, May 28 Run Loess 1/2 Marathon and 5 K Saturday, May 28 Riverfront Block Party Sunday, May 29 Kool and the Gang Monday, May 30 Omaha Symphony and Fireworks Tuesday, May 31 Bike the Bluffs Wednesday, June 1 Movie in the Park: Raiders of the Lost Ark Thursday, June 2 Throw...
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Loessfest 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Loessfest 2016

Kool and the Gang
Sunday, May 29, 7 pm
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:03 am
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: West Broadway Corridor Plan
Replies: 102
Views: 25118

Re: West Broadway Corridor Plan

Here is the rendering released by Council Bluffs Monday night showing the reconstruction of West Broadway. Not sure how all the business owners are going to like it with a median like that since it won't allow for easy turns into businesses. I think it looks great, but wondering how the public will...
by Omaha_Gabe
Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486780

Re: Official: Shamrock Development (10th and Capitol)

Is it me or just unknown usually elevator shafts are the first to rise it doesn't seem to be the case in this scenario
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters
Replies: 982
Views: 111480

Re: New HDR Corporate Headquarters

http://www.omaha.com/money/hdr-scraps-plans-for-downtown-omaha-headquarters/article_a68b281e-fcf8-11e5-858d-4795bd591029.html HDR Chairman and CEO George A. Little said: "Regrettably, since the project did not develop as originally proposed, it is no longer in the best interests of our employee...
by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters
Replies: 982
Views: 111480

Re: New HDR Corporate Headquarters

HDR Scrapped their plans to build downtown!!!!
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: The Hive (Formerly Vincenzo's)
Replies: 45
Views: 6498

Re: The Hive (Formerly Vincenzo's)

Uh oh .... The owner of the Hive messed up a bit. Apparently a a transgender Male to Female was going to use the women's restroom but was told he needed to use the men's, then kicked out of the bar. After that he posted the below on facebook. The negative comments on their facebook has spread like w...
by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Manawa Power Center
Replies: 28
Views: 7856

Re: Manawa Power Center

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New Red Roof Inn (previously settle inn)

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by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: 100 Block Broadway
Replies: 98
Views: 26851

Re: 100 Block Broadway

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by Omaha_Gabe
Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: TS Bank
Replies: 15
Views: 4774

Re: TS Bank

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by Omaha_Gabe
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Bank of the West Celebrates America 7/1/2016
Replies: 10
Views: 1161

Re: Bank of the West Celebrates America 7/1/2016

Brad wrote:Headliner is Kenny Loggins
Also - Omaha cover band Finest Hour and Lincoln country rock group Dylan Bloom Band.
by Omaha_Gabe
Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: ConAgra Campus?
Replies: 115
Views: 21726

Re: ConAgra Campus?

It would be much easier to sell the idea of a riverfront boardwalk or similar along the river, however, with the railroad taking up a major portion it would be tough to have such a great area I wish those tracks could be moved, but don't see that ever happening