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Also on today's calendar: Local Baker Pop-Up withNiko's Bakery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Construction at Eppley Airfield 60% complete as holiday travel picks up (wowt.com) — If you're flying out of Omaha's Eppley Airfield this Labor Day weekend, expect construction detours but also signs of progress, with the terminal project already 60% complete. Airport officials urge travelers to arrive at least two hours early, know which temporary terminal their airline uses, and watch for new gates, amenities, and a centralized terminal opening over the next few years.
2. Freedomtainment hosts fifth annual Level Up Job, Housing and Resource Fair in downtown Omaha (3newsnow.com) — Hundreds of Omaha residents are gathering downtown at Gene Leahy Mall today for Freedomtainment's fifth annual Level Up Job, Housing and Resource Fair, offering connections to employers, education, and financial help. With free food, haircuts, live entertainment, and even a donated car to ease transportation barriers, the event is designed to help families stabilize and move forward.
3. Rally on the Route block party supports small businesses affected by streetcar construction (3newsnow.com) — Downtown Omaha businesses along the streetcar route are getting a boost today from a Rally on the Route block party on 16th Street, with special $1 garage and free nearby street parking from Park Omaha. Neighbors are encouraged to come for music, food, and family activities while seeing firsthand that construction hasn't made the area inaccessible for regular visits and shopping.
4. Reminisce on the life and times of Malcolm X (omaha.com) — Malcolm X's Omaha roots take center stage in this photo-rich look at his birthplace, neighborhood, and the local movements that have honored him for decades. From the Pinkney Street home and Malcolm X Avenue to rallies, parades, and the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, the piece traces how North Omaha residents have preserved his legacy and turned the site into a community landmark.
5. Trinity Shadd-Ceres leads Creighton volleyball past Pepperdine with another strong match (omaha.com) — Creighton volleyball fans in Omaha can celebrate another big night from Trinity Shadd-Ceres, who powered the No. 10 Bluejays past Pepperdine with 14 kills after a 29-kill performance Friday. The team, now 4-1, never trailed in the final two sets and will finish the Bluejay Invitational against Tulsa at 3 p.m. Sunday, giving locals another chance to see them in action.
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