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by EastCB
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Airports in Omaha, dam, kc
Replies: 16
Views: 2920

Re: Airports in Omaha, dam, kc

Stargazer wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:48 pm I seriously hope they never remove the 'Airfield' moniker.. it's unique, I love it.
I agree.
by EastCB
Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: The Marketplace: S. 24th St and I-80
Replies: 120
Views: 36686

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

nativeomahan wrote: Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:39 pm At Home should be open in the coming days, if it is not already.
It opened Wednesday.
by EastCB
Fri May 25, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 836
Views: 184188

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri May 25, 2018 5:28 pm Actually I think the rendering is mostly accurate still. The condo towers are still planned in that same area and everything else except the 2nd office building is already under construction.
Yes, it is accurate.
by EastCB
Fri May 18, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Replies: 3
Views: 2447

Re: Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Well, it will be gp. The cardio, ortho,
will still be in the existing building , And expanding, Yes, we in CB do need health care!!
by EastCB
Fri May 18, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Ameritrade Business News
Replies: 209
Views: 60139

Re: Ameritrade Business News

Alaska
by EastCB
Thu May 10, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Voodoo Tacos
Replies: 170
Views: 29431

Re: Voodoo Tacos

I wasn't impressed. My son is a friend of his. Not worth spending my money there.
by EastCB
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)
Replies: 154
Views: 26135

Re: Aksarben Pointe (former Venice Inn Site)

I believe Le Peep is also going into this site. That would be nice. It would be a lot closer for us than 117th and Blondo. Give First Watch a try. Way better than Le Peep. I tried First Watch. I didn’t think it was as good. Guess I never found something that made me want to get it again. I've tried...
by EastCB
Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha
Replies: 25
Views: 1851

Re: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha

I love the Facebook page. It’s a great collection of yesteryear photos, along with historic perspective for the city. They often feature news clips from exactly 50 or 100 years ago. Where else are we going to see these? If you don’t understand the past you will never get anywhere in the future. Wel...
by EastCB
Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Three Light (KC P and L)
Replies: 37
Views: 7997

Re: Three Light (KC P and L)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by EastCB
Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha
Replies: 25
Views: 1851

Re: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha

Lol. I know what you mean, it almost makes you feel like Omaha's "best times" were all back then. I've enjoyed its featured historic pics in some ways, but that was quite awhile back. I'm surprised it is still going strong... I haven't looked at it for years. (I have to say, there is a si...
by EastCB
Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha
Replies: 25
Views: 1851

Re: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha

Lol. I know what you mean, it almost makes you feel like Omaha's "best times" were all back then. I've enjoyed its featured historic pics in some ways, but that was quite awhile back. I'm surprised it is still going strong... I haven't looked at it for years. (I have to say, there is a si...
by EastCB
Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha
Replies: 25
Views: 1851

Re: Facebook's Forgotten Omaha

Stargazer wrote: Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:23 pm Is this not the most depressing collection of people on the internet? It's like an army of Grandpaa's all reuniting from retirement communities from around the country to reminisce and share how horrible they think Omaha has become.
talking about yourself?
by EastCB
Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 130479

Re: Westroads Development

An article in the World Herald said General Growth did not own the Westroads property. It said the owners were taking care of it.It sounded like it would be split up,
by EastCB
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Macy's envy - where do they fit.
Replies: 53
Views: 3278

Re: Westroads Development

Ummmm, I wouldn’t call Dillard’s in CB a store. It’s a clearance center with very little in it. Most of the building is empty.
by EastCB
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2018 Sandhill Crane Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 2970

Re: 2018 Sandhill Crane Thread

Nancy is a good friend of mine too.
by EastCB
Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2018 Sandhill Crane Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 2970

Re: 2018 Sandhill Crane Thread

Yeah, that is where we saw Bob too, this weekend.
by EastCB
Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: CHI Valley View Location
Replies: 3
Views: 2159

Re: CHI Valley View Location

It is between the mall and Frontier Bank.
by EastCB
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Westroads Development
Replies: 966
Views: 130479

Re: Westroads Development

Owned by Von Maur
by EastCB
Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:49 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Alvine Building (13th and Cass)
Replies: 179
Views: 25193

Re: Alvine Building (13th and Cass)

Quick photo while walking into the Creighton game on Saturday: The building looks very nice, but I don't know why there are so many buildings with that exact same design or very similar. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/25352926917_6cc5315365_k.jpg Is there a name for the style? Its been quite p...
by EastCB
Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:13 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)
Replies: 370
Views: 267369

Re: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)

skinzfan23 wrote:That is pretty typical of news lately....huge headlines that have nothing to do with the story, spelling and grammer mistakes throughout.
Grammer mistakes??? lol. Grammar.
by EastCB
Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)
Replies: 370
Views: 267369

Re: MECA Business News (CLCO/TDAPO)

Ralston Arena, Omaha. lol
by EastCB
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 318
Views: 165295

Re: Birthdays

Coyote wrote:Happy Birthday EastCB! 69 today?
Yep. And my youngest son in Seattle is 30 today too. And my oldest granddaughter in Omaha is 18 today.
by EastCB
Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3543
Views: 1828392

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

NovakOmaha wrote:November numbers are out.

+6.3% for the month, +6% for the year.

The only downside was United, down 6.2% for the month but still up 10% for the year.

My last projection of 2017: 4,650,000
Very good!!!
by EastCB
Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: New Police HQ
Replies: 21
Views: 6038

Re: New Police HQ

Brad wrote:
skinzfan23 wrote:The last steel beam is almost ready and the topping off ceremony is going to be held on December 12th.
Visible from Interstate 80 near the Madison Ave exit.
I think it will very visible when it is done,
by EastCB
Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Omaha Local News Channels
Replies: 1844
Views: 600243

Re: Omaha Local News Channels

I record every 6am and 10pm newscast of 3NewsNow because I find their goof ups hilarious. Local news is always so low quality compared to watching Sportscenter, or something on CNN. I also record "Omaha Sunday Morning" on CBS which is Jennifer Griswold being corny as heck, talking about t...
by EastCB
Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: New Kiewit HQ
Replies: 278
Views: 49351

Re: New Kiewit HQ

I’d say they’re out of luck for th long terms too. I only have three problems with this and of course it’s an asinine low rise, it shortens the list of this famed GLM head piece and we are losing another street. I think it’s OCD but our downtown street grid is already looking like a Cadillac grill ...
by EastCB
Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3543
Views: 1828392

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

If the demand is high enough would there ever be any more international destinations like Cancun and would this require an upgrade of Customs? Also are there already plans to upgrade customs once that 5 mil is hit or were international flights never expected at Eppley? Actually, there are internati...
by EastCB
Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3543
Views: 1828392

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

If the demand is high enough would there ever be any more international destinations like Cancun and would this require an upgrade of Customs? Also are there already plans to upgrade customs once that 5 mil is hit or were international flights never expected at Eppley? Actually, there are internati...
by EastCB
Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Saltgrass Steak House @ VP (Mimi's / Stroud's)
Replies: 237
Views: 36001

Re: Restaurants Hot Seat

Strouds. I have been there 3 times and its been almost dead. Whatever magic they had in Kansas City does not seem to translate here. I see them closing in 2018. I have no complaints. Firebirds next door is always packed. If your track record holds, Strouds will be here in Omaha for at least a centu...
by EastCB
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 400682

Re: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)

NEDodger wrote:Interesting that, between the two maps, there is so much space dedicated to "Event Space" when that was among one of the LEAST-wanted things in that long list of items...
I agree!
by EastCB
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Gene Leahy Mall Remodel
Replies: 2062
Views: 450724

Re: Official: Gene Leahy Mall

Why did the Omaha Riverfront Revitalization committee have to bring the Gene Leahy Mall in to this? The City just dumped a bunch of money in to improving the park, and now they want to fill it in again. The GLM is great as it is. It could use a couple minor improvements, but not this. There are so ...
by EastCB
Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Ponca Tribe Casino -- Carter Lake
Replies: 25
Views: 5377

Re: Ponca Tribe Casino -- Carter Lake

Potentially big legal decision allowing a casino in Carter Lake. Mentions of 2000 slot machines and 50 tables along with a 150 room hotel. I haven't done a ton of digging, but it looks like it may be planned for the empty lot next to the new Casey's. The lot next to Casey's is owned by the Omaha tr...
by EastCB
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Annexation
Replies: 55
Views: 9802

Re: 2017 Annexation

Either way Annexation should be a high priority. Why? The amount of land a city controls doesn't correlate to its success or financial prosperity. Yes it does. If Omaha were to let Bennington annex all of west Douglas County outside of Omaha, or let Valley and Waterloo merge and take the trans-Elkh...
by EastCB
Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 2017 Fall Color Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 6664

Re: 2017 Fall Color Thread

There is a very nice second or third wave of fall color moving into the Omaha metro area right now. Lots of oranges and deep reds. The burning bushes are just on fire right now. Yes, have noticed that. I went to North Platte Monday and after Lincoln, no color. I have to go to southern Iowa for work...
by EastCB
Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 2017 Fall Color Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 6664

Re: 2017 Fall Color Thread

Went south today. Pony Creek Lake in Glenwood, Iowa was spectacular. Took friends from Omaha and they were in awe. Then went to Waubonsie State Park in Sidney. Very cool, so much better than last year. We all agreed that around Glenwood the colors were so much better.
by EastCB
Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Council Bluffs Development
Topic: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)
Replies: 836
Views: 184188

Re: River's Edge Development (Playland Park)

skinzfan23 wrote:
NovakOmaha wrote:Third picture....University of Nebraska? United Nations? The UN Cola?
Yeah I have no idea. Doesn't make any sense what the UN stands for.
It's the un from Council Bluffs' logo.
by EastCB
Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 2017 Fall Color Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 6664

Re: 2017 Fall Color Thread

Take county road l34 north of cb. Awesome views. and the head west towards Crescent.
by EastCB
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 2017 Fall Color Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 6664

Re: 2017 Fall Color Thread

I've been all around town the past few days and there are some absolutely beautiful pockets a brilliant colors! Yes. This is the best I have seen it in many years! Went up north of CB today. It was awesome. Also went to Lake Manawa. Haven't seen the colors ever looking so good. In my neighborhood, ...
by EastCB
Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Photography and Videos
Topic: 2017 Fall Color Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 6664

Re: 2017 Fall Color Thread

What a joke. Was on Lake Superior last weekend, in Grand Marias, Mn . and there was no fall color yet. A little color in NW Ontario. On the way back some color between Park Rapids Mn and Detroit lakes.