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Rise and shine, Omaha! An airport cybersecurity hunt, a zoo title defense, a colossal trolls exhibit, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Boost for agricultural freight: The Nebraska Department of Transportation was awarded $5 million to replace the 38th Street viaduct on U.S. 275, improving a South Omaha connection with safer travel for drivers and pedestrians — read the full story.
New procurement opportunity posted: Omaha Airport Authority is seeking cybersecurity firms for a NIST CSF 2.0 assessment at Eppley Airfield. Sealed qualifications will be accepted until March 5 at 2 p.m. Central — read the full RFQ notice.
Project approval stirs debate: On Feb. 3, Omaha City Council approved the Saddle Creek Marketplace plan with 138 living units and three commercial bays, amid questions about TIF eligibility and lack of affordable housing — see what else was approved.
Park staffing and tree grants: Improvements at Elkhorn’s Calarosa Park were approved by the Omaha Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and will go to City Council, with swimming lessons planned for April — learn more about park updates.
Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. American Hartford has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to $25,000 of free silver on qualified accounts – check it out here.
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Compare car insurance rates (it’s free): The average car insurance bill is roughly $175/month. I was paying more until I took a few minutes to compare quotes where I live. I ended up switching and cut my premium in half. Even if you’re not ready to switch, it’s worth checking – this comparison tool makes it easy.
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🫶 We got your back
Community pride on the line: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is up for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards again, aiming to keep its #1 in the nation title. Voting is open through March 9, once per day. It has topped the list three years running, with categories like best exhibit and membership. Get all the voting details.
Action needed to stay open: Today is the deadline for Omaha restaurants to renew food and drink permits with the Douglas County Health Department. Officials say 196 permits are still delinquent and immediate payment is required. Businesses that fail to renew risk being shut down by the department. See the deadline and details.
Pastry mood this week: Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop is rolling out cinnamon rolls that vanish faster than meetings, plus the famed Brown Sugar Cardamom cake. With two Omaha spots in Midtown and Millwork Commons, everything’s made from scratch and by hand, perfect for morale boosts or a treat-yourself Saturday.
Fresh cut, less fuss: Winter hair misbehaving? Trios Salon brings sharp color, tidy cuts, and a zero-waste mindset that keeps your conscience as light as your layers. Whether you want fresh dimension or a clean trim, the pros handle the frizz so you step out smooth, polished, and low-maintenance.
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Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Around town this week
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👹 Thomas Dambo’s Trolls: Save the Humans @ Lauritzen Gardens | Monday (2/16) at 9:00 AM – Turns out the garden has new residents, and they are very into recycling. Hunt down six colossal trolls, all crafted from reclaimed wood, as they sprinkle cheeky wisdom about sustainability while you wander the paths, spot the giant footprints, and put that membership to work.
📚 Second Annual Galentines Book Swap @ Clothes Mentor | Monday (2/16) at 4:00 PM – Back for round two, a low-drama Galentines book swap with bubbles and a chocolate charcuterie board beats prix fixe. Bring a book, take a book, build your bouquet, and browse romance or horror with Sarah from Pop Fiction, champagne or NA in hand, conscience clear.
🍔 Slider Fight @ Block 16 | Tuesday (2/17) at 4:00 PM – Remember Wing Fight? The chefs are back, pairing up, and duking it out over mini buns in a Slider Fight where any protein is fair game. Your ticket nets four unique sliders with fries, you play judge on Facebook, and bragging rights get settled politely.
🎭 Botanical Design: Mardi Gras @ Lauritzen Gardens | Tuesday (2/17) at 6:00 PM – Trade beads for begonias at a Mardi Gras-themed botanical design class that dresses up a plant with French Quarter flair, a ceramic pot, and all the festive trimmings. No flights to NOLA, no parade cleanup. $75, and Garden members snag 20% off.
👭 100 Women Who Care Q1 Meeting @ Corner Kick Millard | Wednesday (2/18) at 6:00 PM – A quarterly giving circle at Corner Kick where three members pitch local charities, we vote, and one cause gets the whole pot. Come for a quick mingle, stay for the rare joy of decisive giving, then be home before the dog misses you.
🚤 Omaha International Boat, Sports & Travel Show @ CHI Health Center Omaha | Thursday (2/19) at 5:00 PM – CHI Health Center turns into an outdoorsy toy aisle, with boats, RVs, travel gear, and more temptations than your garage has room for. Stroll, kick tires, compare cup holders, and plot your great escape, then go home feeling prepared to do nothing but dream.
🏷 Estate Sale @ Starkhouse Collectables & Antiques | Thursday (2/19) at 5:00 PM – In Leawood, an estate sale usually means two things, tasteful treasures and competitive parking. This Southwest Spectacular is a lifetime’s worth of quality pieces looking for new homes, so bring your tape measure, your negotiating charm, and the trunk space you swore you wouldn’t need.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Omaha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. South wind around 7 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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