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🌱 How a $50M road project could reshape Gretna’s growth corridor

And check out Night Hike at Schramm Park on the Gretna Patch calendar

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Good day Gretna! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $50M road project could reshape Gretna’s growth corridor

Also on today's calendar: Modern Calligraphy and Ornament Lettering for Beginners at Stories Coffee Co. (Gretna) and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Gretnafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Gretnafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Remaining cloudy and colder, with a high of 16 and low of 2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $50 million road improvement project in Sarpy County aims to support industrial growth (3newsnow.com) — A $50 million Sarpy County road project starting in spring 2026 will upgrade roads and add roundabouts near 156th Street, with Gretna helping fund the work alongside Springfield and Papillion. For Gretna residents, these changes aim to support nearby industrial growth, including the Facebook data centers, and could significantly affect traffic patterns and future development over the next several years.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Christmas Crafts
    La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
    4:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Little Makers
    La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
    9:00 am
  • Business Builders
    Dayspring Bank , 5370 South 72nd Street , Ralston
    9:00 am
  • Connection Crew TIPS Group
    Outlook Enrichment , 4125 South 72nd Street , Omaha
    9:00 am
  • Music and Movement
    La Vista Public Library , 9110 Giles Road , La Vista
    9:30 am
  • 2025 NITE Annual Meeting
    Parker's Smokehouse , 16880 US-6 , Ashland
    11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update as of 1 p.
    m. on Dec. 10: Power has been restored at the 1102 Building and Sarpy County Courthouse. The normal County Court schedule has resumed. District… (Nextdoor )
  • Found in our front yard.
    Near Peterson Park. If you are missing it shoot me a PM and we'll get it back to you! (Nextdoor West Plains)
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Gretna. Apply here.
  • Gretna Public Schools posted a job opening for CLASSIFIED_Night Substitute Custodian in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

  • Basketball Game Preview: Lincoln Northwest Falcons vs. Hastings Tigers + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Papillion

  • Papillion officials warn residents of fake city invoice scam (3newsnow.com)
  • Central wins Omaha Public Schools boys title, Benson captures girls championship (omaha.com)

Ok Gretna! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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