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1950s Benson at Christmas

Posted on February 7, 2012 by
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Photos courtesy Nancy Meyer & family

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New Entrance to Downtown Benson

Posted on January 20, 2012 by
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New Streetlights Coming to Downtown Benson

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

A representative from the Benson Business Improvement District reported Tuesday that Maple Street in downtown Benson will have new streetlights installed, probably in March. The acorn-style glass finial features energy-efficient lighting. More details below: General Description Street lights provide ambient … Continue reading →

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Louis Market Closing

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

City Councilman Pete Festersen shot us this message about Louis Market: I’ve been in contact with a part owner of the property several times in the last few weeks.  The site is for sale and they are interested in redevelopment … Continue reading →

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New Street Lights Coming to Downtown Benson

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

On Tuesday, December 20th the Omaha City Council unanimously approved $45,250.00 for OPPD to install new, brighter, energy-efficient LED streetlights along Maple in downtown Benson. The Benson Business Improvement District will repay the costs (with interest) to the City over … Continue reading →

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Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-Off

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Waiting Room 6212 Maple Street TICKETS: $7 at the door Show your neighborhood pride – eat some chili! December 11th will be the first annual Benson vs. Dundee Chili Cook-off. … Continue reading →

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The Business of Benson

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

I’m a native to Omaha. I grew up “out west” in what is now practically Midtown. When I was a teenager, West O seemed about as interesting as dry toast. Miles of strip malls and a lot of drive thru’s. … Continue reading →

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Paperdoll &The Open Door Mission: $2, One Meal

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

This December Benson’s own Paperdoll is teaming up with the Open Door Mission to help provide meals to some of our Nebraska neighbors. paperdoll. is teaming up with the Open Door Mission this December to help provide meals to some … Continue reading →

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PS Collective Introduces SkullDuggery’s new project “Skull Sketches”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Skull Sketches will be a monthly event performing every second Tuesday at the Pizza Shoppe Collective from 8-9pm starting on December 13th. It will feature a short comedic play and comedic sketches written by local and national comedy writers and … Continue reading →

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