South Omaha has long been the melting pot of the area, with immigrants settling in Omaha, Neb., from eastern Europe, Ireland, Germany, and Latin America, in addition to others. In the mid-1880s, Czech immigrants coming to Omaha eventually created a community along 13th Street that became known as Little Bohemia. Businesses, restaurants, and bars sprouted …
With its railroad history dating back to the early 1860s, would you be surprised to learn that Omaha wasn’t the original choice to serve as the eastern terminus of the first transcontinental railroad? President Abraham Lincoln chose Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the eastern edge of the railroad. But, local leaders didn’t want to construct a …
Celebrating Thanksgiving with family is still up in the air, but I’m already thinking about a Plan B. What if we can’t get together? Do I make a whole turkey? And I can’t bake. What are we going to do? Order takeout food? Yes. Maybe. I don’t know. 2020 is just too flipping weird. But, …
Baking is certainly not in my wheelhouse, which is why I buy my pies whenever I’m assigned that item to bring to a potluck. During the holidays this year, I’m making an effort to support local businesses, so instead of going to a well-known chain for a pie, I’m going to an Omaha bakery. Want …
Make Hy-Vee Supermarket your go to stop for some fun Halloween-themed activities and food for the whole family. In true Hy-Vee fashion, shoppers can celebrate this seasonal favorite all while staying on budget. Keep an eye out for the Red the Down Arrow in stores – we all love a great deal and this arrow …
The beauty of indoor water parks is there’s a year-round pool destination you can always count on. If you’re looking for a family-pleasing getaway, hotels with a waterpark are an excellent combination. Here are a few indoor water parks near Omaha, including resorts and aquatic centers in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri to add to your …
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