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Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1553623

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Interesting that non-stops keep getting added despite big businesses falling left and right in the metro. Gordman's wipes out another 500 employees. Are there a lot of Gordman's employees flying in and out of Omaha? I know my company takes full advantage of nonstops in/out of Omaha. With West Corp....
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Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1553623

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Interesting that non-stops keep getting added despite big businesses falling left and right in the metro. Gordman's wipes out another 500 employees. Are there a lot of Gordman's employees flying in and out of Omaha? I know my company takes full advantage of nonstops in/out of Omaha. With West Corp....
by choke
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3511
Views: 1553623

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Interesting that non-stops keep getting added despite big businesses falling left and right in the metro. Gordman's wipes out another 500 employees.
by choke
Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Children's Nebraska (84th and Dodge)
Replies: 255
Views: 57920

Re: Children's Hospital Expanding (84th and Dodge)

Omaha_corn_burner wrote:I don't see the new development. Where is it on the OP's photo?

Well. if Medicaid gets cut, there probably won't be any new development. I wonder if Childrens will still buy HDR's office when they move out?
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Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2017 College World Series
Replies: 64
Views: 4591

Re: 2017 College World Series

My brother-in-law has been on the waiting list a couple of decades for CWS season tickets. He was offered them after moving up 600 spots on the list this year. He moved up 600 spots in one year. By not moving in the outfield wall at TD, it's going to cost the city way more in the long run. Any idea...
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Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29363

Re: 20's Showgirl

I feel like this should be on the other side of the river.
by choke
Tue Mar 14, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Children's Nebraska (84th and Dodge)
Replies: 255
Views: 57920

Re: Children's Hospital Expanding (84th and Dodge)

Per Emily Nohr / World-Herald Bureau: Alarm raised over effect of cuts on Medicaid providers Dr. Richard Azizkhan, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center's president and chief executive officer, said the 3 percent Medicaid cut would “greatly impact” his hospital’s ability to grow and expand to mee...
by choke
Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Old 20's Showgirl Spot (73rd & Farnam)
Replies: 129
Views: 29363

Re: 20's Showgirl

My only objection is that he's not renaming it "Porky's"
by choke
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: 2017 Legislature (105th)
Replies: 27
Views: 3421

Re: 2017 Legislature (105th)

Per ASSOCIATED PRESS :
Nebraska senators eye bill to avoid electoral vote-splitting
http://kios.org/post/nebraska-senators- ... -splitting

It makes the Nebraska GOP soooooo mad that the 2nd district electoral vote went to Obama is 2008.
by choke
Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2017 College World Series
Replies: 64
Views: 4591

Re: 2017 College World Series

My brother-in-law has been on the waiting list a couple of decades for CWS season tickets. He was offered them after moving up 600 spots on the list this year. He moved up 600 spots in one year. By not moving in the outfield wall at TD, it's going to cost the city way more in the long run. Any idea...
by choke
Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2017 College World Series
Replies: 64
Views: 4591

Re: 2017 College World Series

My brother-in-law has been on the waiting list a couple of decades for CWS season tickets. He was offered them after moving up 600 spots on the list this year. He moved up 600 spots in one year. By not moving in the outfield wall at TD, it's going to cost the city way more in the long run. Any idea...
by choke
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: 2017 College World Series
Replies: 64
Views: 4591

2017 College World Series

My brother-in-law has been on the waiting list a couple of decades for CWS season tickets. He was offered them after moving up 600 spots on the list this year. He moved up 600 spots in one year. By not moving in the outfield wall at TD, it's going to cost the city way more in the long run.
by choke
Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Capitol District (NWC 10th & Capitol)
Replies: 3037
Views: 486551

Re: Official: Capitol District

Apartment link is now available on Capitol District's web site:


http://www.capitoldistrictapts.com/
by choke
Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: The Crossroads (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 1990
Views: 337767

Re: Crossroads - Redevelopment Plan

HR Paperstacks wrote:I was at the YP Summit today and the mayor said she met with the developer Friday and also hinted at a Nordstroms.
Did you get to hear Ari Shapiro speak? I did not know he was going to be in Omaha. I would have taken the day off. :(
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Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:00 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 16th Street Master Plan
Replies: 436
Views: 77616

Re: 16th Street Master Plan

This project happened way before my time, but I could see how it could have affected 16th up to about Nicholas Street. Could it really have affected north Omaha as a whole, though? Just three blocks away is Florence Boulevard. Did Florence Boulevard become a major road only after 16th was cut off? ...
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Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Baker's stores spruce up
Replies: 50
Views: 7399

Re: Baker's stores spruce up

There's some chatter on the Nextdoor app/site that the 90th & Fort location may be closing. Some posters say they have heard yes and no from their sources. Anyone here hear anything? I work for Baker's and spoke with the Store Manager. They are not closing, but there is talk of taking over the ...
by choke
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Turner Park East (30th & Farnam)
Replies: 119
Views: 16874

Re: Turner Park East

With a boost from city of Omaha, Turner Park East development moves forward near Midtown Crossing http://www.omaha.com/money/with-a-boost-from-city-of-omaha-turner-park-east/article_98a966d4-03aa-11e7-9cfe-032c9ba36848.html A City of Omaha commitment to build a 400-space parking complex has acceler...
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Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
Replies: 89
Views: 18843

Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates

It was more than just CONAgra. It was Gavilon, UP, Gordmans, OPPD, Werner, Valmont and West Corp. Big companies had layoffs and slumping profits. Agriculture is really hurting also. And again, people don't move to Nebraska. Nebraska counts on birth rates and immigrants to grow its population. And i...
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Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro
Replies: 133
Views: 15631

Re: Favorite Breakfast / Brunch in the Omaha Metro

What is the earliest you can get a breakfast in Omaha. I am dropping off a friend for an early flight tomorrow and was wondering if any place opens around 5:00? Not too many places open before 6AM. Ihop or Denny's 24/7. Village Inn maybe that early. Alverado's is open 24 hrs but drive-thru only at ...
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Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Bohemian Cafe Purchased
Replies: 39
Views: 7286

Re: Bohemian Cafe Purchased

Per Cindy Gonzalez / World-Herald staff writer: Developer buys Bohemian Cafe, surrounding buildings as part of effort to boost commercial activity in area The first tenant was just secured. Boho Rice, a new Chinese restaurant, will take half the bumper and auto structure, Mason said. It will be run ...
by choke
Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: HyVee Business News
Replies: 366
Views: 139548

Re: HyVee Growth Plans

Coyote wrote:
choke wrote:
Coyote wrote:
Ryan_Huskers wrote:108th and Fort is as well.
For Sell for $11.5M
For Sale? My wife works there.
Sorry, but it is on the Market... See if she knows anything...
They are in the middle of putting the Market Express Grille in. Wow.
by choke
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Turner Park East (30th & Farnam)
Replies: 119
Views: 16874

Re: Turner Park East

MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote:They don't own that much land do they? Walgreens? Radio Shack? BP? Burger King?
Not the historic Radio Shack! I am going to fight this egregious assault on history.
The historic Radio Shack is having a "Store Closing" sale.
by choke
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Sorenson Park Plaza
Replies: 221
Views: 41662

Re: Sorenson Park Plaza

Coyote wrote:I think the Applebee's in Sorensen has closed its doors.
Those doors have been closed now for over a year.
by choke
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: HyVee Business News
Replies: 366
Views: 139548

Re: HyVee Growth Plans

Coyote wrote:
Ryan_Huskers wrote:108th and Fort is as well.
For Sell for $11.5M
For Sale? My wife works there.
by choke
Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
Replies: 89
Views: 18843

Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates

It was more than just CONAgra. It was Gavilon, UP, Gordmans, OPPD, Werner, Valmont and West Corp. Big companies had layoffs and slumping profits. Agriculture is really hurting also. And again, people don't move to Nebraska. Nebraska counts on birth rates and immigrants to grow its population. And im...
by choke
Sun Mar 05, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Statistics
Topic: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates
Replies: 89
Views: 18843

Re: It's that time of year again- 2016 metro population estimates

Just for fun, here is the Omaha CSA 2015 - 952,018 +10,853 2014 - 941,165 +8,975 2013 - 932,190 +9,813 2012 - 922,377 +8,419 2011 - 913,958 +9,144 2010 - 904,814 ~9440.8 So I am guessing 2016 - 961,459 2017 - 970,900 2018 - 980,341 2019 - 989,782 2020 - 999,223 2021 - 1,008,664 I think for 2016 and...
by choke
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Iowa State Senate
Replies: 0
Views: 895

Iowa State Senate

Per The Washington Post:
Iowa lawmaker's bio touted a business degree, but it was a Sizzler training certificate
http://www.omaha.com/news/politics/iowa ... 8bc58.html
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Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Burlington Station redevelopment by KETV
Replies: 158
Views: 23804

Re: Burlington Station redevelopment by KETV

Douglas County Historical Society at Fort Omaha MCC presents:

Second Sunday Series: History of Burlington Station: March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

KETV general manager will be giving the presentation.

http://www.douglascohistory.org/event/m ... nd-sunday/
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Midtown Crossing
Replies: 2172
Views: 357082

Re: Midtown Crossing

Per KETV Channel 7: Movie theater space at Midtown Crossing is for lease Developers market Marcus Cinema space as office space KETV NewsWatch 7's efforts to reach Midtown Crossing, CBRE and Marcus Theaters have been unsuccessful. http://www.ketv.com/article/movie-theater-space-at-midtown-crossing-is...
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67016

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Per Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff writer: Sheriff Tim Dunning endorses Heath Mello, says he blocks calls from former ally Mayor Jean Stothert Dana Bradford, Michael Yanney, John Gottschalk and Michael Cassling — some of the city’s top GOP businessmen and philanthropists — have donated consider...
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Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
Replies: 143
Views: 28420

Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)

Frankly, I would have liked the name "Avenue Q" better.
by choke
Thu Mar 02, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Baker's stores spruce up
Replies: 50
Views: 7399

Re: Baker's stores spruce up

The Sadlle Creek Baker's now has a Murray's Cheese Kiosk: Picked up some Murray's Flagship Cheddar tonight. It's delicious. But do they have american cheese singles wrapped individually in plastic? Ha. I'm guessing they will at some point. I see that Kroger acquired Murray's here recently so I woul...
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Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:00 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)
Replies: 143
Views: 28420

Re: Avenue One (192nd & Dodge)

Reminds me of another project from a KC developer. Smoke and mirrors.
by choke
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67016

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Per Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff writer: Sheriff Tim Dunning endorses Heath Mello, says he blocks calls from former ally Mayor Jean Stothert Dana Bradford, Michael Yanney, John Gottschalk and Michael Cassling — some of the city’s top GOP businessmen and philanthropists — have donated consider...
by choke
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election
Replies: 328
Views: 67016

Re: 2017 Omaha Mayoral Election

Per Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff writer: Sheriff Tim Dunning endorses Heath Mello, says he blocks calls from former ally Mayor Jean Stothert Dana Bradford, Michael Yanney, John Gottschalk and Michael Cassling — some of the city’s top GOP businessmen and philanthropists — have donated considera...
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Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Civic Square (former Civic Auditorium)
Replies: 1383
Views: 594857

Re: Tetrad Development (Civic Auditorium)

The Place To Be
by choke
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Business
Topic: Baker's stores spruce up
Replies: 50
Views: 7399

Re: Baker's stores spruce up

Coyote wrote:The Sadlle Creek Baker's now has a Murray's Cheese Kiosk:

Picked up some Murray's Flagship Cheddar tonight. It's delicious.
by choke
Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436695

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

I really hope they find a way to get the first phase of this done. If people act like all of Omaha's transportation issues must be solved first along with this first small step, nothing will ever happen. The best things in life are accomplished by taking small steps that accumulate into something r...
by choke
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Streetcar Discussion
Replies: 3463
Views: 436695

Re: Official: Omaha Streetcar Discussion

Meanwhile the new hip cities of the era will have found a way to integrate autonomous pods with street cars and some kind of future bus and all the cool kids will move to those places while Omaha digs itself into a hole of mediocrity and backhanded complement internet lists like Best Places to be a...
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Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Official: North Downtown Discussion
Replies: 1417
Views: 193710

Re: Official: North Downtown Discussion

Coyote wrote:
MTO wrote:And 41 SF for custodial arts. 8)
I will send you an application if you like...
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Reminds me of the Omar Baking Company building off of Cuming Street. The building is split up between small businesses and a church.