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Indoor Entertainment Option Comes to Omaha
The Fōwling Warehouse has opened its first Nebraska or Iowa location at 5585 North 90th Street in the Plaza North Shopping Center in Omaha. The indoor recreation and sporting-entertainment business combines elements of bowling and football inside a 50,000 sq. ft. space. In addition to 30 fōwling lanes, the space has 27 televisions and two full bars. The Fōwling Warehouse started in Detroit and now has nine locations in seven states. – Grow Omaha staff
Steakhouse Opens in Ashland
Ruhlman’s Steakhouse has officially opened in Ashland at 603 Highway 6 next to K.C.’s Eastside Saloon. Led by Partner Willy Thiesen and executive chef John Benton, the business is part of the OxBow Crossing development, which also includes Runza and a Bryan Health clinic. Reservations are not being accepted at this time. – Nicole Buntgen
Burger Restaurant Opens Tomorrow
Burger Detour plans to hold a grand opening Monday, August 5th for its second location southeast of 204th & Pacific Street. The original Burger Detour opened earlier this year at 183rd & West Maple Road. – Nicole Buntgen
Dodge Partners Insurance Moves West
Dodge Partners Insurance is moving its office from 8701 West Dodge Road to 13321 California Street, Suite 305 effective Tuesday. The company is an independent insurance agency offers business and personal insurance. – Grow Omaha staff
New Bodega Coming to Downtown Dundee
La Bo, a new bodega in Dundee, will open soon below Ooh De Lally at 4916 Underwood Avenue. The business will offer small bites, pintxos, wine, and cocktails to-go. A soft opening will begin next week, with a temporary opening this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring drink and pintxo specials from 5 to 7 p.m. during Benson First Friday. – Nicole Buntgen
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Local Attractions
Open Omaha, the annual city-wide open house of some of the metro’s most prominent venues, will be held this weekend, August 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Omaha by Design organizes the event, and more than 70 venues will participate, including Benson Theatre, Charles Schwab Field and the Davis Global Center at UNMC. For a full list of the venues, click HERE. – Isaiah Ang
Speakeasy Bar Opening Soon in Regency
The Vault Craft Cocktails, a new speakeasy-themed bar, will open soon inside The Collective and under Regency Landing at 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 020. Hours and opening date have yet to be announced. The bar features original wood detailing in tribute to the former Omaha National Bank. – Nicole Buntgen
New Office for Luxury Home Builder
Echelon Homes, an Omaha-based custom/luxury home builder, is getting a new office at 20121 P Street, part of its new 10,901 sq. ft. building with six spaces. The new building is located within The Streams development near the future Ziggi’s Coffee Drive Thru near 201st & Q Street. – Nicole Buntgen
Creighton Business Index Shows Lackluster Performance
For only the fourth time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, was above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold. The July reading declined to 50.7 from 51.3 in June and represents the seventh time in 2024 that the index bounced around growth neutral. – Grow Omaha staff
3 Million People Visit Riverfront Parks
Three million people have visited the renovated Riverfront parks since the Gene Leahy Mall reopened a little over two years ago, according to Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority. Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing both reopened about a year ago. The three parks went through a $3 million renovation. Approximately 45,000 people visited the parks over the 4th of July weekend alone.
New Medical Practice Focuses on Anti-Aging
Dr. Jeffrey Passer has opened a new division of his medical practice dedicated to anti-aging medicine. Passer Restorative Medicine focuses on biological age assessment and risk factor reduction to prolong health span and potentially life span. The office is located at 10020 Nicholas Street, Suite 105. – Grow Omaha staff
Kansas City Ice Cream Shop Expands to Omaha
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream will open its first Nebraska location near Aksarben Village at 6307 Center Street in early September. All of Betty Rae’s 26 core flavors are hand-made and hand-scooped. The award-winning ice cream company has five existing locations all in the Kansas City area. – Grow Omaha staff
Physical Therapy Clinic Coming to La Vista
Doctors of Physical Therapy, a physical therapy clinic, plans to open its third Omaha-area location August 19th at 8124 South 84th Street in La Vista, according to Phil Davidson, director of operations. The Plainfield, Illinois-based organization has 83 locations in six states.
Renovation Starts on Historic Downtown Building
Clarity Development Company has begun work on the historic Service Life Building on the northwest corner of 19th & Farnam Street, according to KMTV. The $25 million project will convert the 7-story building into 54 affordable housing units with street-level commercial space. Completion is planned for fall of 2025.
Omaha Gets New “Sister City”
Mayor Jean Stothert and Omaha’s Sister City Association will sign the Sister City agreement with Carlentini, Sicily Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The Durham, 801 S. 10th Street. A delegation from Carlentini will arrive in Omaha tonight. In 2021, the cities signed a Friendship Agreement, the first step to establish a sister city. The Carlentini group will stay in town for the Santa Lucia’s 100th anniversary festival on Thursday.
Southwest Plans Seasonal Nonstop Flights
Southwest Airlines has three nonstop flight routes from Eppley Airfield scheduled to begin in a next few months. Seasonal nonstop service to Austin, Tex. on select Saturdays begins November 23rd. Southwest will resume seasonal nonstops to both Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on January 11th, according to the Omaha Airport Authority.
Omaha Company Will Operate Joslyn Cafe
Joslyn Art Museum has selected Omaha-based Clean Slate Food Co. as its partner in the on-site Durham Cafe. The museum reopens September 10, following a two-year expansion and renovation. The new dining area features seasonal outdoor seating and a coffee bar serving Archetype Coffee. The café will be open for breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner will be served on the Museum’s late nights. - Grow Omaha staff
Burger Detour to Open August 5th
Burger Detour plans to hold a grand opening Monday, August 5th for its second location southeast of 204th & Pacific Street. The original Burger Detour opened earlier this year at 183rd & West Maple Road. – Nicole Buntgen
A Temporary Relocation In Aksarben
Roll-N-Sweetz, a Thai rolled ice cream and dessert shop, has opened an express location at the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village at 1911 South 67th Street. The business will operate at Inner Rail while its flagship store is currently under construction, according to the shop’s social media. – Nicole Buntgen
MAPA Seeks Public Input on Safe Streets
The Metropolitan Area Planning Agency is reaching out to those in the Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs area for input on identifying unsafe areas on roads and streets as part of its Safe Streets for All project. This community-driven initiative aims to improve traffic safety through direct feedback from the public. To participate in the survey, visit www.mapacog.org/projects/ss4a
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New Grow O Construction Video Now Available
Brad Williams has released his August 2024 Grow Omaha Construction Update video. Some of the featured projects this month include the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn, Mutual of Omaha tower, Boho Flats, a 9-story building in the Blackstone District and much more. See the video HERE.
Levi Carter Sports Complex Status Update
The planned Levi Carter Sports Complex is on target for construction to begin early next year and open by the end of 2026. The $45 million complex will be located near Eppley Airfield and will have 10 basketball courts, four synthetic-turf soccer fields, a wrestling room, community room, computer lab, fitness center and classrooms. The City Council will vote on the construction management Request-for-Proposal later this month.
City of Omaha Launches Public Survey for Comprehensive Plan
The City of Omaha Planning Department has officially launched its first public engagement opportunity, an opening survey. The survey is available HERE. The survey, which takes less than 10 minutes to complete, asks participants their perspective of Omaha now and in the future, as well as their preferred ways to engage in the comprehensive plan process. The survey closes August 26.
Rally House Plans to Open August 23rd at Westroads
Rally House is planning to open its Westroads store August 23rd next to Von Maur. The Kansas City-based retailer specializes in local sports apparel for pro and collegiate teams and has three existing Omaha-area locations. - Grow Omaha staff
Two More Auto Dealerships Planned Near Village Pointe
Woodhouse Auto Group plans to build two new dealerships at West Dodge Pointe. The Omaha Planning Board approved a major amendment to the West Dodge Pointe Mixed Use District Development Agreement allowing automotive sales on land southeast of Burt Street & Old Lincoln Highway across the street from Audi Omaha. The two new buildings total more than 45,000 sq. ft. and will have 113 parking stalls. The brands are Cadillac and Genesis. The latter is Hyundai's premium line of automobiles. - Isaiah Ang
Regional Rural Economy Remains Sluggish
For a 12th straight month, Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral, according to the August survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. The region’s overall reading for August sank to 40.9 from 41.3 in July. It was the lowest reading since November of last year. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral.
Menswear Store Opening Next Month at Westroads
MARCEL, a men’s formalwear store, plans to open in early September at Westroads Mall. The locally owned retailer will be located on the first floor between DSW and Journeys. The store’s tagline is “the flavor of elegance” and will offer “European style and couture.”
SHARE Omaha Releases Five-Year Generosity Report
SHARE Omaha's newly released Five Year Generosity Report highlights key trends in local volunteerism and giving. The report reveals that 67 percent of volunteers are female, nearly 80 percent are over age 45, and the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49. There's a growing demand for group volunteer opportunities as more companies offer Volunteer Time Off in employee benefit packages. – Darcie Willie
Housing Project Planned in Bellevue
The Bellevue City Council is considering a rezoning application submitted by the Bellevue Housing Authority for a vacant lot southeast of 9th & Childs Road. The authority plans to build a 7-plex, consisting of six 3-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit. The project is not being built with low income tax credits but will be affordable housing targeted for families who make up to 80 percent of the area’s median income. – Isaiah Ang
City of Omaha Updates Debris Site Status
Three of the storm debris drop-off locations will remain open through Sunday August 18, weather permitting. Al Veys Field at 60th & Harrison Street, Hefflinger Park at 112th & Maple and Levi Carter Park will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both Greenbriar Park in Elkhorn and the 156th & F Street sites are full and will not reopen. NOTE: The Levi Carter Park location won't be open today, because last night's rains made the area too wet.