Rachel George

Omaha

Editor at Gretna Breeze

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Metabolic Niches and Plasticity of Sand-Dune Plant Communities Along a Trans-European Gradient

Mar 23, 2025 | mdpi.com | Matthew Davey |Rachel George |Mike Burrell |Robert P. Freckleton

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Masks will be optional for GPS students returning this fall

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

Gretna Public Schools will open the 2021–22 school year Aug. 12 with masks optional. The announcement was to be made to parents by email July 21. The decision — made with the help of health department officials — comes at a time when local mask mandates have expired and people are getting vaccinated, said Assistant Superintendent Travis Lightle.
Auxiliary holds another great blood drive

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

The July 12 blood drive hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 216 collected 74 units of blood. The goal was 63units. Receiving gallon awards were: Steve Moore, 1 gallon; Sharon Laughlin, 5 gallons; Kent Johansen, 5 gallons; Janice Wear, 12 gallons; and Wayne Gundvaldson, 13 gallons. Their lifetime donations have benefited 864 patients. Congratulations donors; good job.
Annexation officially moving forward after court denies county's appeal

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

The Nebraska Supreme Court and Nebraska Court of Appeals announced Tuesday its overruling of Sarpy County’s appeal for a rehearing regarding the years-long legal battle over the City of Gretna’s annexation package. Proposed in late 2017, the annexation includes nearly 3,000 acres and thousands of new residents. Landmarks like Sapp Bros. and Vala’s Pumpkin Patch will officially be inside city limits, as will subdivisions such as Standing Stone and Lincoln Place.
Fourth graders get blast from the past

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

Fourth graders at Gretna Elementary School always study Nebraska history, but this year was made special as a time capsule from a former class was uncovered in their classroom. Following summer renovations in 2019, fourth-grade teacher Chris Vos returned to his classroom, where a construction worker let him know they had found something in his classroom ceiling during construction.
Sarpy County to issue $41.5 million in bonds

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue $41.5 million in bonds to help pay for the new Sarpy County Correctional Center and other county building projects. “Thanks to years of fiscally conservative budgeting, we’re well positioned to issue these bonds without raising the tax levy,” Sarpy County Board Vice Chair David Klug said.
City to work with contractor on influx of inspections

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

At its July 20 meeting, the Gretna City Council approved a contract with JDW Midwest LLC for building code inspections services and plan review services. The Building Department is looking at temporary help for at least the remainder of the fiscal year. Because of the pending annexation, the city is often maxing out with number of inspections on most days. Contract services will be used for overload days and to provide time off or sick days for current staff.
Nicholas named national High School Esports Player of the Year

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

Jared Nicholas — a 2021 Gretna High School graduate — is putting Gretna on the map. The former GHS esports “Overwatch” team captain was named the 2020–2021 High School Esports Player of the Year by the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors in June. Founded in 2019, the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors said it is the primary professional organization for competitive esports coaches and directors at all levels of competitive play.
PHOTOS: GPS welcomes new teachers

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

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50 Mile March fundraiser for veterans organizations to stop Sunday at McKinney's

Feb 28, 2025 | omaha.com | Rachel George

More than 30 walkers will embark on the 50 Mile March from Lincoln to Omaha on Saturday. A fundraiser in support of two area veterans organizations — Guitars 4 Vets and Moving Veterans Forward — the 50 Mile March will leave the State Capitol in Lincoln on Saturday at 5 p.m.McKinney’s Food Center in Gretna will serve as a stop for walkers on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The grocer has donated water, Gatorade and protein bars to provide a breakfast for walkers and volunteers.