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Gretna, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Gretna! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which athletes qualified for state at Gretna’s district track meet
Also on today's calendar: Teen Space (Finals Edition) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• KMAland Girls Track & Field (5/12): East Mills claims Cowgirl Relays, 19 events advance to Nebraska Class B state track (kmaland.com) — Gretna hosted the Nebraska Class B District 1 girls track meet, where several nearby schools punched their tickets to the state championships. Ashland-Greenwood, Syracuse, Auburn, Plattsmouth, and Nebraska City athletes all advanced in multiple events, highlighted by strong sprints, hurdles, and field performances that local fans may see again at the state meet. 
📸 Around Gretna
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kite-Making Workshop at Schramm Treehouse →
Schramm Park State Recreation Area, 21502 NE-31, Gretna
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Girl Scout Troop 48914
Squire John Thomas Elementary Gretna, NE 68028
6:00 pm -
GMS Auxiliary Gym
Gretna Middle School GMS Auxiliary Gym
6:00 pm -
GMS Gym Use
Gretna Middle School GMS Gym
6:00 pm -
Teen Space (Finals Edition) →
Gretna Public Library, 736 South St, Gretna
3:30 pm -
Homeschool Hikes at Schramm →
Schramm Education Center & Schramm Park State Recreation Area, 21502 NE-31, Gretna
9:00 am -
PTO Foam Party PES Playground
Palisades Elementary Gretna, NE 68028
6:00 pm -
PTO Kona Ice
Palisades Elementary Gretna, NE 68028
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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State of the County 2026
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Tiburon Golf Club & Banquet Facility 10302 S 168th Street Omaha, NE 68136
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Cash Mob: The Light House Cafe Olde Towne →
Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce 1243 Golden Gate Dr, Papillion, NE 68046
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Mike McCracken →
Nye Summit, 410 W 5th St, Louisville
3:30 pm -
Travelin' Trivia Night at Lucky Bucket →
La Vista City Council Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. - 11941 Centennial Rd. La Vista N
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you lost a phone in Plum Creek?
If so, contact me and be prepared to identify it. (Nextdoor Plum Creek) - Anyone know why St.
Pat's Catholic Church bells are not going off? (Nextdoor West Plains)
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Gretna. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ashland
- Ashland winery hit by worst frost owners have ever seen, about 30% of crop damaged (3newsnow.com)
Papillion
- Wymore Deck & Fence Builds Custom Pergolas and Outdoor Living in Papillion NE (desmoinesregister.com)
- After slow start, Papillion-La Vista South eyes big finish at state baseball tournament (omaha.com)
- Local Plumbing and Drain Company Highlights What to Look for in a Plumber in Papillion, NE (thecharlottegazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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