Blog Entries http://www.welcome2town.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.welcome2town.com/Precious-Treasures-moves-from-Gretna-to-Fremont.html Precious Treasures, a scrapbooking store owned by Amy Stewart, has moved from its Gretna location in the Gretna Outlet Mall to Main St. in Fremont. This new location will afford the opportunity for over night crops which is a popular activity for devoted scrapbookers. The transition to the new location has begun and the new store will open shortly. elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 scrapbooking hobby http://www.welcome2town.com/Streetcars-Then-and-Now.html <p>In the mid 1800's street cars operated in Omaha Nebraska and Council Bluffs Iowa. When the Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge was built in 1888 he two cites were connected and operated under the title Omaha and Council Bluffs Railway. The street cars took passengers to work but also to keisure activities at Fairmont, Lake Manawa and Peony Parks.</p> <p>The rail system stayed in place until September 1948. Although a trolley operated in the Omaha metro, no rail system exists although there is talk of developin [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Street Cars Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Airline-Baggage-Fees.html Still one of the most popular way to travel from your old home to your new home is by plane, but there have been significant pricing increases which makes this option more costly. Although we can't save you money traveling, we can give you useful information on fees and charges. One of the 'new' fees which varies airline to airline is baggage fees. To calculate these charges by airline, here is a useful link: http://cms.bcdtravelinmotion.com/static/99/Airline_baggage_fees_chart.pdf elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Moving to Nebraska Moving to Iowa Airports http://www.welcome2town.com/Yard-Waste-Collection-To-Begin-in-April.html <p>Yard waste collection in Omaha will begin the week of April 6-10. Yardwaste collection has steadily increased which results in less going to the land fill. There is a catch though. If there is too much brown waste, which is leaves, to green waste, the excess needs to go to the land fill anyway. Unfortunately 4000 tons of yeard waste had to go to the land fill due to this imbalance. For more information on yard waste call 402-444-4500 which is the Public Works Department for the city of Omaha. [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Moving to Nebraska Garbage Collection Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Dodge-County-Nebraska-Fremont.html <p>In the mid 1800s, when Nebraska was referred to as &quot;The Great American Desert,&quot; the area now known as Dodge County - nestled in a valley between the Platte and the Elkhorn rivers - offered an ideal location for settlers and railroad developers. Today, the area still attracts residents, visitors and businesses with its natural resources, beauty and convenience. Located only 20 minutes from Omaha and 1 hour from Lincoln, the county prides itself for its &quot;small town friendliness w [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Fremont, Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Plattsmouth-Cass-County-Seat.html Twenty miles south of Omaha and just minutes from Bellevue, Cass County is comprised of small towns that attract visitors from the entire area.&nbsp; The county is named after Lewis Cass, a brigadier general in the War of 1812 who also served in several political offices, including governor of the Michigan territory, the US Secretary of War, and the US Secretary of State. <img src="http://welcome2town.com/images/stories/casscounty.png" alt="Cass County Court House" width="211" height="200" align [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Cass County http://www.welcome2town.com/Bellevue-Sarpy-County-Nebraskas-Largest-City.html <p>Sarpy County bills itself as &quot;Omaha's friendly neighbor.&quot; Situated just south of Omaha, the county is a prime location for commuters to Omaha, as well as for those who live and work within its boundaries. Sarpy is rich with history, and it boasts many historic sites, including some of the oldest buildings in the state of Nebraska. In fact, the Sarpy county seat of Bellevue, founded in 1822, is the oldest community in the state. It was also - briefly - the state's first capitol</p><p [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Bellevue,Nebraska, Sarpy County, http://www.welcome2town.com/Discover-Douglas-County-Nebraska-Omaha.html <p>Discover Omaha! Home to Nebraska's largest city, Omaha, and nearly half a million people, Douglas County truly has something for everyone. </p><p>Despite its bustling economy and recent growth, the county remains a welcoming and convenient place to live and work. In fact,<img src="http://www.atyourservicemarketinginc.com/old/Your%20Town/Nebraska/Resources/omaha_small.jpg" border="0" alt="omahasmall" width="200" height="150" /> Forbes recently named Omaha as one of the top ten places in the U. [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Washington-County-Nebraska.html <p class="style5">Washington County sits just north of the Omaha metro area. It is a thriving bedroom community with strong historical and agricultural roots. In addition to being convenient to downtown Omaha, the county also houses several cutting-edge businesses of its own, including telecommunications firms and wet corn processing plants.</p> <p class="style5">For history buffs, especially those following the Lewis and Clark expedition, this area is historically significant. Fort Calhoun, the [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Washington County http://www.welcome2town.com/Newcomers-Make-Great-Customers.html <p>Newcomers make Great customers. Newcomers spend more in their first year than established residents spend in five! 83% of new homebuyers plan to make major home improvements. They also need the basic services to run their home, their car, and provide for children and pets.</p> <p><br />Your offer on welcome2town gets seen by new residents who specifically indicate a need for the service . Your printable offer is downloaded and redeemed by you, tangible proof that you&rsquo;ve just earned a ne [...] elizabeth@ayswelcome.com Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Customers http://www.welcome2town.com/Bank-of-Nebraska.html The Bank of Nebraska would like to welcome you with the many banking features that we can provide for all of your banking needs. We have been in business since 1974 and have all the experience needed to full fill what ever your requirements are as you get situated in a new state. The Bank of Nebraska will proudly welcome you to our state and make settling in and setting up your new accounts with us as simple as can be for your convenience.<br /> <br /> Perhaps you are looking for a friendly bank [...] admin@welcome2town.com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Bank Of Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Nebraska-Courts.html The Nebraska courts system is a multi-tiered system involving both general and specific focus courts. The state has an historical interest in maintaining law and order and meting out justice as it is warranted. The courts have evolved over time and are committed to addressing the ever-changing legal issues in our society.<br /><br /> There are several courts that Nebraska residents may find themselves involved with. They are courts of public record and the results of their proceedings are open [...] admin@welcome2town.com Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska Courts http://www.welcome2town.com/Lincoln-Municipal-Airport-Nebraska.html <p>Welcome to Lincoln, Nebraska! We want to help you get acquainted quickly and easily! When most people make a move, they are so busy that they find something great out about their town only after already being there months and sometimes even years! Lincoln has a ton of great services, fun places to visit, and terrific activities, and we do not want that to happen to you. We will start out by giving you a little information about the local Lincoln Municipal Airport; you might be surprised about [...] admin@welcome2town.com Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Lincoln Airport Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Welcome-to-the-Nebraska-Humane-Society-Omaha.html The Nebraska Humane Society Omaha is a no-suffering shelter that promotes responsible pet ownership, provides education, gives sanctuary to lost or abandoned animals, and facilitates pet adoptions.<br /> <br /> The shelter was founded in 1875 and is the fifth oldest Humane Society in the country. It is a private, non-profit organization that is funded by private donations and run by a professional staff and a corps of volunteers. Every animal that comes to the shelter is cared for, given medical [...] admin@welcome2town.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska Humane Society Omaha http://www.welcome2town.com/Map-of-Nebraska-Cities.html <p>Looking at a Nebraska map reveals a state with many unique and interesting cities. Nicknamed the Cornhusker State, it is the 16th largest state in the Union but ranks 38th in population and there is not one single, large metropolis but, rather, many smaller sized cities. Located on the Great Plains, the map reveals a state that is rectangular in shape with a small square cut out of its’ southwestern corner. Although it is completely land locked, it contains more miles of rivers than in any [...] admin@welcome2town.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Map of Nebraska Cities http://www.welcome2town.com/Nebraska-Department-of-Motor-Vehicles-A-Guide-for-New-Residents.html When moving to a new state, it's important to make sure that your vehicle is re-registered and a new driver's license is obtained. The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has several locations to assist new residents with this important task.<br /> <br /> Time is of the essence at the Nebraska DMV, as new residents have 30 days to obtain a new resident Driver's License, Title, and Registration for all applicable vehicles brought into the State of Nebraska. In addition, certain vehicles are req [...] admin@welcome2town.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska DMV Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles http://www.welcome2town.com/Nebraska-Deer-Hunting.html <p>Welcome to Nebraska! We hope that you enjoy it here whether you are a new resident or a visitor to our beautiful state. If you like to hunt, the deer hunting in Nebraska is excellant! Nebraska deer hunting usually attracts people from all over the country to come and take advantage of getting the excellant hunting experiance that Nebraska has to offer.</p> <p><br /> The deer hunting in Nebraska offers two types of species that one may hunt for. The white tail deer, which is more often than no [...] admin@welcome2town.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska Deer Hunting Deer Hunting http://www.welcome2town.com/Getting-Your-Nebraska-Drivers-License.html Welcome to the great state of Nebraska, where the possibilities are endless! As a new resident, you are no doubt anxious to make Nebraska your home. One of the important steps in that process is acquiring a Nebraska Driver's License.<br /> <br /> All new drivers in Nebraska have thirty (30) days to acquire a Nebraska Driver's License. The first step in the process is to find your nearest driver license office. To find the nearest Nebraska Driver's License office, you can visit http://www.dmv.sta [...] admin@welcome2town.com Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska Driver's License Moving to Nebraska http://www.welcome2town.com/Restaurants-in-Lincoln-Nebraska.html If you have recently moved to the wonderful state of Nebraska, you are in for an exciting time while familiarizing yourself with your new home and the many great things that it has to offer. One of the largest cities in the state of Nebraska is Lincoln. If you are fortunate enough to be moving or relocating to Lincoln, Nebraska, one thing you are certainly curious about is restaurants in Lincoln.<br /> <br /> Restaurants in Lincoln, Nebraska run the full gamut in terms of cuisine, pricing and st [...] admin@welcome2town.com Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Restaurants in Lincoln Nebraska Nebraska Businesses http://www.welcome2town.com/Nebraska-Humane-Society.html <p>Nebraska's Humane Society bills itself as &quot;Nebraska's Voice for Animals,&quot; and the society welcomes new residents to the area, and invites you to tour the facilities and adopt a new pet today.<br /> <br /> Location and Hours<br /> <br /> The Nebraska Humane Society is located at 8929 Fort Street in Omaha. Its adoption hours are Noon-7pm Tuesdays through Fridays, 10am-4pm Saturdays, and Noon-4pm Sundays, and you need to start your adoption at least 1/2 hour before closing. The Humane [...] admin@welcome2town.com Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Nebraska Humane Society