Published June 1, 2009 in the Omaha World Herald
By Emily Babay
It's already popular with workday walkers, curious tourists and families seeking fitness. And now that the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge boasts the new Omaha Plaza, officials hope the 3,000-foot span will become an even bigger attraction. The $1.8 million plaza - featuring a spray ...
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Bridge Gets Added Drawing Power
June 3rd, 2009Downtown Living Tour
June 2nd, 2009Downtown Living Tour allows Riverfront Place to open its doors
By Connie Seastedt
OMAHA - For anyone who has ever wanted to live downtown; or for those who even just like to imagine themselves near the riverfront and Old Market area, the Downtown Living Tour was the place to be Saturday, May 30 as twelve prime downtown ...
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Omaha Farmers Market
May 27th, 2009Omaha Farmers Market draws large crowds
By Connie Seastedt
Where else can you go to get fresh vegetables, bread, pies, eggs and even enchiladas to name a few? The downtown Omaha Farmers Market, which runs every Saturday from May 2 to October 10 and continues to grow; bringing in large crowds to the Old Market every weekend.
For ...
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River Ride ’09 Draws Cyclists Despite Weather
May 8th, 2009With a visual of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge as the unofficial start of the first ever River Ride ‘09, a dozen cyclists took over the trails on a bike ride through parts of Nebraska and Iowa.
Despite the heavy rain and chilly temperatures providing the backdrop for the event, many area residents didn’t miss the ...
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