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Council Bluffs woman to compete in Iowa State Fair lottery game show
Des Moines, Iowa — Twenty lucky people will get the chance to win up to $5 million at a live lottery game show at the Iowa State Fair this year. One of the contestants is Tamara McMahon, from Council Bluffs. The Iowa Lottery said there were over 67,000 entries for its Fair Fever promotion. This will be the first lottery game show at the Fair since 2012. Contestants were chosen through the Iowa Lottery and Iowa State Fair’s scratch game that was released earlier this year. Those who didn’t win instant prizes on their tickets could enter them into the Fair Fever promotion for a chance to compete in the show or win a Grandstand concert prize package.
Best Deli Restaurants in Omaha, NE
We highlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Omaha: Phyl’s Deli, McAlister’s Deli, and Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe. Known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Omaha, these eateries showcase the rich culinary traditions and innovative flavors that make Omaha’s food scene so exciting. Omaha’s deli scene is as vibrant and diverse as the city itself, with numerous establishments offering delicious and unique sandwich creations. They are known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Omaha.
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 1: Route, things to do Sunday from Glenwood to Red Oak
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during Sunday's...
Riders Traveling for RAGBRAI Faced Cancellations and Flight Delays Due to Global IT Outage
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Effects from last week’s global IT outage are impacting the travel plans of RAGBRAI riders, KCCI’s Pepper Purpura reported. Hundreds of travelers tried to find their way to the Midwest for the start of the event on Sunday morning in Glenwood. Airlines reported...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo anticipating millionth visitor of 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you are planning a trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo, you may want to act fast. Guests are encouraged to visit the zoo on Monday, July 22 for a chance to become the millionth visitor for this year. Their Facebook announcement also promotes the newly...
Annual PETFEST announces 2024 lineup, including over 20 artists on two stages
OMAHA, Neb. — Over 20 musicians, bands and performers will take over two stages at the 2024 PETFEST music festival and fundraiser. Related coverage in the video above: KETV Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. The festival will take place at the Petshop Gallery just off 62nd and Maple streets on...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 2: Route, things to do from Red Oak to Atlantic
RED OAK, Iowa — The 2024 edition of RAGBRAI marks the 51st anniversary of the first ride in 1973. This year's ride will go 434 miles, starting in Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ending in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. Here's what riders can look forward to during...
Omaha's higher-than-average temperatures with high rainfall creates perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha area has seen a rise in so-called mosquito weather, and KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained why that's the case. The summer season has been warm and damp on average, which might be good for some gardens, but it's also good for mosquitoes. On average,...
Meet Eden, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Eden is 9 years old and doesn’t want to spend her golden years at a shelter. Can she come home with you?. She still has plenty of love to...
Slash Brings his S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival Tour to Astro
WORDS BY DAVID TAYLOR AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT A CHADWICK | Go Venue Magazine. The blues were alive on Friday, July 19 at The Astro in La Vista as Slash‘s. Slash is taking a page from the Clapton playbook and started his own blues festival, titled S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival aka Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality, N’, Tolerance. Not many can say that, but Slash has had a long career and this was the perfect time to do this in between GNR and Conspirators recording and touring.
Week of July 22nd Local Bandwidth Bands Live
Check out these Local Bandwidth bands live this week. Gravestone at Bourbon Theatre opening for Texas Hippie Coalition. Till Hell at Bourbon Theatre opening for Texas Hippie Coalition. Red Cities at Zoo Bar. Trillion Ton Beryllium Ships at Zoo Bar. Public Figure in Council Bluffs. Alyeska in Council Bluffs. Twisted...
Omaha theatre students to perform original musical at famous festival in Scotland
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Taking a vision from the classroom to the stage. “That was originally a seventh-grade drama assignment from Ms. Morgan,” said Sammy Dodd, Brownell Talbot student. Jennifer Morgan is Brownell Talbot’s director of theatre. Three years ago, she saw Sammy Dodd’s talent for script writing and...
Style Thief Fashion Show 2024
The Style Thief Fashion Show 2024 hosted by Erin Stoll will be at the Benson Theatre, August 2024. “Style Thief Fashion Show is a bold exploration of individuality, creativity and breaking fashion rules. Created by renowned stylist Erin Stoll, the show blends practical fashion tips with lively discussions about personal style. Erin will guide you on a journey through the impact of fashion on personal identity, encourage you to share your own style stories and inspire you to turn fashion “rules” into empowering tools. This interactive show is designed to entertain and motivate, while making fashion accessible and fun for all!” [The Omaha Series]
“Always…Patsy Cline” is PART Theatre’s First Show in New Venue, Actress Kellyn Wooten Chats About This New Chapter
Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART Theatre) was formerly at the Crossroads Mall for a five year run. They now have a new home and are christening it with a wonderful production of ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Their new home is at Duchesne Academy, 3601 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. The play is...
Katrina’s Beautiful Music
A smile. A kind word. A beautiful piece of music. You never know when something you put into the world might be the very thing someone else needs in that moment. Whether over the airways or in a shopping mall. If you’re ever up late and tuned to KVNO, you’ve...
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