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Sarpy County Economic Development Corp. Rebrands

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 8:41am

The Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation announced a new name last week to reflect its success and mission.

The Sarpy County arm of the Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership is now known as Grow Sarpy, which recognizes the growth and expansion of the business community.

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Stothert Introduces Proposed Budget, Facilities Plan

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:00am

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert presented a general fund budget to the City Council this week that includes a 2% property tax rate reduction.

The proposal would again defer the voter-authorized levy increase that Stothert campaigned for in 2020 to pay for systematic street repairs that promises to finally address Omaha’s perennial pothole problems.

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Topping Off Ceremony Marks Milestone for Justice Center

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 5:00am

A topping-off ceremony was held July 14, 2021, for the new Justice Center. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

Omaha and Douglas County officials were on hand last week to celebrate as the final steel beam was placed on the new Justice Center expansion during a topping-off ceremony.

The new Douglas County Justice Center sits across the street from the current Hall of Justice, which was built in 1912, making the much needed expansion long overdue according to county officials.

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Fareway Grocery Store Coming to Gretna in 2022

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 1:00am

Fareway is opening a new location along Highway 6 in Gretna, marking a significant business investment in one of the fastest growing cities in the fastest growing county in Nebraska.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held last Tuesday at 604 S. Highway 6 for what will become a roughly 21,000-square-foot grocery store, which is expected to be completed in spring 2022.

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Douglas County Officials Meet with SID Presidents

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 12:00am

Douglas County held a listening session for sanitary and improvement district presidents last Thursday, soliciting feedback about concerns on services.

The meeting also provided an overview of Douglas County government and county operations for the SID presidents.

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Sarpy Jail Prompts $41.5 Million in Bonds; Won’t Grow Levy

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 07/19/2021 - 1:00am

Sarpy County will issue $41.5 million in bonds to pay for the new Sarpy County Correctional Center and other county building projects, but officials don’t plan to raise property taxes to pay off the bonds.

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Omaha Lawmaker To Run for Congress

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 12:00am

An Omaha state lawmaker has announced he will run in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District.

Sen. Tony Vargas said in an announcement Tuesday that he will seek the party’s nomination to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a three-term Republican in the district that includes Omaha and parts of its suburban communities.

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Holy Name Breaks Ground on New Housing Development

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 3:00am

Omaha nonprofit Holy Name Housing Corporation recently broke ground on a new affordable housing development, Villa Rows, in North and South Omaha.

The townhouse development is split into two locations and will have a total of 23 new units. Seven units will be built in the Adams Park neighborhood at 34th Avenue and Miami Street, and 16 in Deer Park at 15th and Spring streets.

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MUD Is Suspending Disconnections for 2 Weeks After Storm

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

As homeowners are recovering from the weekend storm that left many thousands without power for days, Metropolitan Utilities District is suspending disconnections for non-payment for two weeks.