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I'm loving the new LED street lights. In fact I got my entire street switched over from the old lights to the new LED lights and I've noticed quite the difference in brightness and the ability to see. I wish OPPD would move faster on replacing these bulbs though. They really need to focus on the int...

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Thank you I didn’t see this thread.

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What’s your views on the current proposal?

I think it’s a great idea and should make it happen. Anyone have design pics?

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Notice Bellevue is getting annexation fever. Does anyone know of these annexation plans?

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It's that time of year again to speculate on what the City of Omaha will annex and how many more resident's we can add to this great city. Any idea's or rumors?

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So two Google data centers in the Omaha metro. That's pretty cool. My guess of why they are building a new one instead of adding onto the CB one is for redundancy purposes. That way if something happens at the CB site, they still have another one in the center of the country. They actually have 3 S...

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Google is coming to Omaha! It’s amazing they have 3 sites together. Truly great for Omaha and for Jobs that support these buildings.

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I just know the CB Data center off I-29 is growing bigger with way more in store for the site itself. Then again Google is trying to catch up with Amazon with Data center capacity since Amazon is currently the leader. So is it possible sure anything is possible but they already have 2 data center’s ...

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I find it really hard to believe that it would be Google Building this Data center and especially if they switched construction constractors to do so that would be quite major buzz. The site near I-29 S is expanding. I can see it being Amazon or even Apple but definitely not Google. They have way to...

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If it’s Amazon then they will be in good company in Sarpy County. I hope this gets others such as Microsoft and Apple to invest in major Data centers here. We already have Facebook and Google. That Google Site is getting way bigger it looks like as well. Major construction going on. Be nice if they ...

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Does anyone have info on this project in Sarpy County.

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I'm happy Omaha has annexed the following places but I think Omaha should think long term growth and possible expansion of Douglas county or at least the ability to Annex across county lines. I hope the census shows Omaha's growth and I also hope Omaha continues to do aggressive annexation. Also I h...

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That building has a lot of history attached to it. So I can't just say tear down the entire building and possibly build a skyscraper but they could do that at the Civic site. I was reading in the Omaha world herald that they are more interested in the site that they are currently at. Which I underst...

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We could be growing further if we can attract the mass exodus that's happening in California. Most of them are moving to Texas though. Let's grow our population. We surely need more people to fill these vacant jobs that we have.

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Why not demolish the buildings and build something better?

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I'd vote for a street car. I think it would help Omaha economically. Also would help UNMC expand further. I could imagine a Street car someday for Omaha.

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It's slowly but surely getting there lol

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I'm surprised this hasn't been updated. They are currently building another Data center apparently in AL. I really wish they focused on this plant at CBF instead. Also I sure do like the mural they recently put up. Neat painting in my opinion.

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I'm curious what the City of Omaha's bond measure is for. I know what the OPS bond measure is for and I probably will vote yes for both. Just curious what they are planning with that huge sum of cash.

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I think the current location for the Omaha police helicopter is suitable. What I really want to see the police department do though is look into getting a new headquarters they could technically look at the Civic center site. Great place to build a state of the art police HQ and they could add busin...

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I'm proud to announce that after reading a article in the OWH that OPPD will be going full speed ahead with replacing Omaha's aging light system with LEDS! Apparently it will cost $39 Million to replace the entire network of street light's at once instead of waiting on old light's to burn out.

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I still think Omaha needs to keep aggressive annexation. Only way to expand the city and grow it.

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Saw this on the KCRag site. They actually announced a route to Omaha, put the name Omaha in the list, and moved Omaha to where Kansas City is on the map...whoever did the map doesn't fly the planes, does he/she? http://i67.tinypic.com/iqa1oo.jpg LOL. That is hilarious... Ciao..LiO...Peace I find th...

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Does anyone know the annexation plans for the City of Omaha this year? Just little Annexation's?

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I think its dead in the water but who knows?

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This could be big news for Omaha if this deal goes through. Warren buffet , Amazon and JP Morgan will be looking into the Health Insurance business and creating a new company. The kicker is where to HQ this new company. I think Omaha is strong here since we have some pretty well known Insurance comp...

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Regardless of the history of OPS, the amount of territory they controlled didn't matter, it was the choices they made (or were forced upon them?). If you create a city (or school district) people want to be in and a part of in the present, you'll achieve prosperity regardless of history. If you loo...

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Really excited that we have our first international flight. Even though its from Canada it's still international which is a plus for Omaha, Eppley and the surrounding area's. What we need now is a couple more international flights to be started and I think that is coming down the pipeline in the fut...

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You know I'm happy Council Bluffs is building a New HQ but we should really talk about Omaha's aging Police HQ.

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Omaha mayor says future annexation of Waterloo is 'under consideration' Omaha city limits come within a mile of Waterloo, which covers the area roughly from the Elkhorn River to 240th Street, and West Maple Road to Blondo Street. Annexing Waterloo would put Omaha nearly at the doorstep of the large...

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That’s the Headache you get when you have 3 cities in one small area. Elk horn tried to do that with Omaha. Thankfully Omaha saw what was happening and stopped it.

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I think Nebraska and the surrounding counties neighboring Omaha need to collaborate and find a piece of land where They can buy up 1,000 acres to build in sewage ,electric and other components to make the site ready to build on. It would be very enticing for company to come along and see thag. They ...

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Your answer is faulty any town or city with a population of 10,000 or more would need to vote on annexation by the city of Omaha. It wouldn’t simply just annex it. Secondly Gretna would be a great addition to Omaha and would give it access to the vital I-80 corridor. Thirdly this is premature and al...

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Omaha can’t annex sadly across county lines like the others have said but if Gretna really wanted to stick it to Papillion and Sarpy county they should start something in the legislature or make a ballot issue to be Annexed into the city of Omaha. That would surely freak out Papillion I’d think. Jus...

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Omaha has thankfully submitted a very long shot big for the HQ. What’s your thoughts on it and how do you think we can land such a deal? Also I was reading in the Omaha world Herald that Nebraska got passed up simply because we didn’t have a Mega site ready to go (1,000 acres). So any ideas how we l...

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Sorry for the late reply. I recently have switched to a position where I’m not near a computer that much. As for annexation I see Gretna and Papillion are having a battle. Any idea why Gretna thinks papillion is bullying them?

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I was recently reading a article that the FBI is looking to build there new HQ's somewhere. I was wondering why Omaha wouldn't be on there radar since it's centrally located and what not. Also why not move a couple of government agencies out here? Such as the VA and stuff.

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I'm happy to see the Growth of Eppley Airfield. This reflects that Omaha is growing and growing stronger! I hope they keep adding flights and passengers!

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Maybe the Nebraska Governor and the Iowa governor can work out a deal and Omaha can annex over State lines and just make it part of Omaha. Though I don't think that has ever been done before. My idea is that the Omaha City Govt would take over by Council Bluffs wouldn't be annex into the State of N...

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