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Douglas County Public Notices 8/9/2024
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Douglas County Board of Equalization, the Douglas County Board of Corrections, and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will meet consecutively beginning at 9:00 a.m. The meetings will be held at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam, Legislative Chamber, Omaha, NE. The meetings will be open to the general public.
Power restored to nearly all OPPD customers
Eight days after a strong windstorm knocked out power to more than 220,000 Omaha Public Power District customers, nearly all customers have their electricity back. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. As of a little...
Nebraska early voting applications hitting mailboxes this week
LINCOLN — Nebraskans, check the mail this week if you regularly vote early in Nebraska elections and filed a standing request with your county election commissioner to do so again. Election commissioners in Douglas, Lancaster and many other Nebraska counties recently mailed ballot request cards to people on their regular early voter lists. Douglas County […]
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert updates city's clean-up efforts after destructive storm
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert signed a disaster proclamation to the state on behalf of the city and Douglas County last Friday as clean-up efforts continue. A line of severe thunderstorms produced destructive wind gusts on July 31 across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa, especially around Lincoln and the Omaha metro.
City of Omaha Public Notices 8/8/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the governing body will meet on the 13th day of August 2024, at 6:30 o’clock P.M., at Omaha/Douglas Civic Center LC, 1819 Farnam St for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the following proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours.
Douglas County Public Notices 8/8/2024
You are hereby notified that the Douglas County Planning Commission will meet at 6:00. p.m. on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 in the Douglas Room, first floor, 15335 West. Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68116. 1. Discussion on updates to the subdivision regulations of the Douglas County zoning regulations. This is a...
Valley Days and Beer Barrel Days provide a time for music, food, cars and more
Two area community celebrations highlight this weekend’s entertainment opportunities. Both Valley and Prague have three-day events planned as the summer festival season begins to wind down. Live music, a large variety of food and drinks, games and parades will be among the activities at both festivals. Here’s a more...
Young 4-H stars shine in Sarpy County Fair Bucket Calf Show
Amidst a sea of pig pens, goats, rabbits, boots, and cowboy hats, local teens and kids proudly showcased their "bucket calves," which they have raised into healthy, hooved cattle. The Sarpy and Douglas County 4-H groups gathered to present their bucket calves at the Sarpy County Fair on Aug. 2...
City of Omaha/Douglas County Notice Inviting Bids 8/7/2024
Douglas County is requesting Qualifications/ Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk Services for Douglas County Department of Community Mental Health Center for New Construction. Project locations for this work be will on the Douglas County Midtown Campus located at 1101 south 42nd St, Omaha, Ne 68105. Interested firms must submit...
Douglas County West Community School District Public Notices 8/7/2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DOUGLAS COUNTY WEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL, DISTRICT #15, will meet in Regular Session at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 12, 2024. The meeting will be open to the public. The agenda, listing items for consideration by the Board, is on file...
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