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Omaha native’s head coaching road brings him home to lead the Omaha Beef

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Mike Bonner wanted to be a head coach for an indoor football team. That journey led him to some interesting places. In the end, the Omaha native fulfilled his dream […]

Local writers share Omaha restaurant history and side of Nebraska attractions

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I’ll have a look at Omaha restaurant history with a side of off-the-beaten path Nebraska attractions, please. A couple of Nebraska authors have created must-read books. Kim Reiner’s look at […]

Husker memories come alive on Memorial Stadium tour

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The University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium becomes the state’s third largest city every home football game. It surpasses Bellevue and Grand Island, each with more than 50,000 residents. It trails […]

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge a walk in nature near Olympia, Washington

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One of the things I’ve grown to love about trips to the Pacific Northwest (besides spending time with my daughter and grand puppy) is that nature seems to be only […]

Red Cedar Lodge offers year round nature escape in Charles City, Iowa

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Nestled near the banks of the Cedar River, the Red Cedar Lodge offers visitors the tranquility of nature, only a few hundred feet from the main road into Charles City, […]

Charles City, Iowa, perfect spot for winter getaway

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With cabin fever reaching its nasty little peak, the opportunity to do a weekend getaway at a luxurious lodge in North Iowa was the perfect remedy. Luxurious lodge? In Iowa? […]

New Dante ‘fast fine dining’ location fires up Omaha’s Blackstone District

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If you’ve ever dined at Dante Ristorante Pizzeria in west Omaha, you know why it’s one of the best places for pizza. It’s also known for great pasta and seasonal […]

Oklahoma City Zoo shows why it’s one of the best in the country

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Oklahoma City’s zoo rocks with the world’s largest elephant exhibit. Covering almost 10 acres, it’s about twice the size of the closest exhibit. Opened in 2011, the exhibit is one […]

Bellevue’s Fontenelle Forest program helps seniors continue learning about history, nature

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If a group of civic-minded people hadn’t pursued their dream, it’s possible that houses overlooking the Missouri River may exist instead of the Omaha area’s forest. The history of how […]

Nebraska’s SAC Museum provides a look at the Tuskegee Airmen

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Dealing with racism and discrimination not only in society but within the Army, African American pilots – known as the Tuskegee Airmen – scored major air victories during World War […]

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