On Sunday, Clifton Truman Daniel, a writer and public relations executive, will take part in a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the park’s dedication on June 5, 1948 by his grandfather, former President Harry S. Truman.
Omaha’s Memorial Park will celebrate 75 years in grand style. The city and the Omaha Parks Foundation have planned a rededication, a museum exhibit and several attractions to celebrate the milestone.
The family of a fallen U.S. Marine give back to the Omaha community Sunday with the dedication of the “Corporal Daegan Page Memorial Scoreboard.” Page was one of 13 servicemembers killed in an attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan in 2021. His family said they were overwhelmed by the community’s support after the attack, and they wanted to find a way to give back.
If you’re near the Parkside neighborhood in West Omaha and walk Pine Street and 141st Circle Drive, you probably haven’t noticed a hidden park called Parkside South. As you get up close, it’s not really clear whether it has playground equipment or gym equipment. One woman is on a mission to renovate this underutilized park.
Legendary guitarist Dave Mason has been touring a lot lately. All of his shows have been air-conditioned. That will change Friday when he appears with Grammy Award-winning singer Sheryl Crow at the annual City of Omaha Celebrates America concert in Memorial Park.
KETV Newswatch 7’s Julie Cornell speaks to the Gallagher Family Foundation on their $1.6 million gift to the Omaha Parks Foundation.
The Gallagher Family Foundation has donated $1.2 million to the Omaha Parks Foundation for renovations and improvements to Gallagher Park in Benson.
In Rachel Gallagher’s legacy, family continues advocating for parks with a $1.6 million dollar gift to the Omaha Parks Foundation.
The trio of Tiffany Regan, Matthew Kalcevich and Debra Parsow has years of experience in parks and recreation, and in the past year, all three began new roles serving the public through Omaha’s parks. They bring unique plans and desires to their respective positions.
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