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Meat Pods could be a processing option for rural communities, producers
A group of ranchers in Nebraska is working on bringing meat processing and sales back to local communities in order to improve profitability on the family ranch. Through their new project Meat Pods the Nebraska Farmers Network is offering ranchers an opportunity to have an on-site beef processing station, a Meat Pod, that would allow them to process their beef into wholes, halves and quarters before being sent to a regional packing house.
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Lundgren: power, REAP, and a case for open — not open-ended — developmen
Ben Lundgren, on KCSI this week, caught listeners up after a skipped month. The Red Oak native, who took over as MCDC executive director in August 2025, spent the visit on three threads: a revived county REAP committee, a Southwest Iowa Rural Summit in Oakland, and the organization’s newly adopted stance on economic development.
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Omaha’s planned indoor public market names first director
Organizers of Omaha’s planned year-round, indoor public market introduced its first executive director Tuesday and unveiled designs for the building, which is expected to open in summer 2028. Jerrica Marshall was introduced as the nonprofit market’s inaugural executive director at an event overlooking the future site at Eighth and...
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Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame: Seldin’s Cindy Powers
Cindy Powers has played a key role in shaping the growth and reach of Omaha, Nebraska-based Seldin, LLC. She has been an ambassador for the company and the industry through her dedication to committees and associations in commercial and multifamily real estate. Active during her career with SHRM, BBB, Business...
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McIntosh Plumbing Expands Its Commitment to Omaha Homeowners
McIntosh Plumbing is a paid advertiser of Omaha Extra!. Plumbing problems have a way of arriving at the worst possible time. Whether it’s a leaky faucet, a burst pipe or a water heater that needs to be replaced, Omaha-area homeowners want a plumbing company that will respond quickly, explain the options clearly and stand behind its work.
growomaha.com
The October 3rd Lightning Round
Hy-Vee has purchased a 9.5-acre lot for $5 million in the Hanover Falls commercial development northwest of 156th and State Street. The property is presumed to be intended for a future grocery store, but Grow Omaha notes that Hy-Vee has a history of securing land well before construction and opening, so the purchase does not mean a new store is imminent.
westerniowatoday.com
Western Iowa Big Deals NEW BUSINESS – Christian’s Rise Donuts
Christian’s Rise Donuts is a hometown bakery located on the north side of Harlan’s town square. The shop specializes in fresh, handmade potato-dough donuts, offering everything from classic glazed and cinnamon-sugar varieties to specialty creations such as maple bacon, Turtle, Peanut Butter Cup and other rotating flavors. The menu also includes cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, puff pastries, mini pies and coffee, giving customers plenty of reasons to stop in for breakfast or a sweet treat.
WOWT
Insurance gaps leave many Omaha flood victims without coverage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Metro homeowners cleaning up flood damage are also dealing with insurance questions, after some say their policies do not cover the losses. Leah Casanave, an Omaha homeowner, said she discovered water in her basement. “As I walked down the stairs, I could just see a shadow...
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Local Entrepreneur Brings Lapels Cleaners to Growing West Omaha Community
New Omaha location marks the first of three Lapels Cleaners stores planned for the growing West Omaha area. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lapels® Cleaners is expanding its presence in Nebraska with the opening of a new location in West Omaha. After years of watching West Omaha and its surrounding communities grow, local resident and business owner Erin Batt saw something missing: convenient, high-quality garment care closer to home.
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Boots in the Barn Beef Series Starts Nov. 17 in Malvern
Beef producers in southwest Iowa have a four-week course coming this fall. Boots in the Barn is a partnership of the Montgomery, Mills, Fremont, and Page County offices of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The series meets on four Tuesdays: Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8....
westerniowatoday.com
Western Iowa Big Deals NEW BUSINESS ALERT
Blossoms Inc in Oakland is more than just a florist—it’s a local flower and gift shop with plenty to browse. Blossoms creates fresh floral arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, sympathy, and everyday occasions, with delivery available in the Oakland area. The shop also carries seasonal plants, hanging baskets, houseplants, clothing, jewelry, home décor, wine and other unique gift ideas, making it an easy stop when you’re looking for something special. Whether you need flowers for an important occasion or simply want to find a great local gift, Blossoms offers plenty of choices and friendly, personal service.
nebraskanewsservice.net
Local filmmaker’s documentary highlights Omaha coal plant dangers, OPPD shortcomings
On Monday evening, about 140 individuals sat in Mary Theater 1 of the Ruth Sokolof Theater in Omaha to watch a documentary made by Omaha filmmaker and former engineer Joe Giitter. The film “Broken Promises” tells the story of the Omaha Public Power District’s 2014 decision to retire a coal-fired...
Pacific Northwest Ag Network
Agricultural Lenders Brace For Tough Months Ahead Amid Cost Pressures And Trade Uncertainty
Farm country is feeling the squeeze. Rural bankers report their agricultural customers are getting hit hard by skyrocketing fertilizer and fuel costs, pushing the regional economy into contraction territory.
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BNSF buys Iowa line from grain-shipper consortium (10/2/2002)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe recently purchased about 100 track miles between Council Bluffs and Bayard, Iowa, from Shipper Consortium Inc. Terms weren't disclosed. Since 1982, BNSF has leased and operated the former Milwaukee Road line, which connects with railroad's mainline at Council Bluffs, and serves a grain shuttle in Templeton and ethanol plant in Coon Rapids.
strictlybusinessomaha.com
Introducing New Start Cleaning LLC to the Omaha Community
New Start Cleaning LLC (newstartcleaningllc.com) is excited to introduce their company and services to the Omaha community. What began as a family cleaning business has grown into a professional commercial cleaning company serving businesses, apartment communities, offices, organizations, and other commercial properties throughout Nebraska. They are proud to be a...
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This Nebraska Vintage Store Looks Small Outside But Hides Aisles Of Antique Dressers And Porcelain Dolls
From the sidewalk, it looks like just another old brick building you would drive past on the way to somewhere else in Nebraska. Then the door swings open, and the room keeps going, and going, past dressers, frames, lamps, and shelves of porcelain dolls staring back at you. It is...
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Omaha funeral home put on probation for illegal cremations
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office put Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremations on a two-year probation last week for 15 separate violations. In May 2025, the funeral home illegally cremated the remains of three unclaimed bodies as part of a training exercise. It was operating without a license when the cremations were carried out and did not have any of the required cremation authorizations or permits.