What Is The Worst Town In Nebraska? (Omaha, Lincoln: homes, rent)

[Dave1215]

Originally Posted by mattpoulsen

It is its own city. But it has merged with the southern edge of Omaha. So when you're driving from Omaha to Papillion you don't necessarily notice much of a change. Omaha bleeds into Ralston, Ralston bleeds in to La Vista, and La Vista bleeds into Papillion. There definitely isn't a disconnect. When I said "independent" I meant like a free standing separate city that was disconnected geographically from Omaha. At any rate, it is still its own city with its own government and etc.

Here is a nice summary of Papillion History from the Sarpy County Tourism also a great history of Sarpy County and each of its towns. "Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska: Sarpy County"

This specific discussion has occured before and I know folks in Omaha generally disagree with this, but those in Papillion, Lavista and Ralston feel this way. They are seperate identities.

Folks in Papillion, LaVista, and Ralston (and Gretna) generally identify themselves with their town first and not Omaha. If I am asked where I am from I respond Papillion, not Omaha. If folks are not familiar with the area I might do a follow-up qualification that its on the southern edge of Omaha's metro area. I don't thinki I'm unusual in that.

Folks in these outlying towns maintain a pride in those town and identify with those towns. Omaha is a place to go, not their home. Omaha is in Douglas County, we are all (except Ralston) in Sarpy County. The identity is seperate both at the city and the county levels.

This holds true even now that the physical areas have blended with no rural seperation between them.

As previously mentioned, Papillion specifically was singled out by CNN/Money Magazine as the 6th Best Place in the Nation to Live in 2007. Omaha was not named, Papillion was. In 2005 it was named the 23rd Best Place in the Nation to Live. Omaha was not named either year. They did indicate Omaha was a nearby City.

Also, to the original vs planned question - others are correct in that it is historical - just as old as Omaha. It has a great history and the little downtown area is starting to revive and 2 years ago the city did some reinvestment in it. They have also saved an old school house and moved it downtown by city hall/library so kids can tour it. When they did that work to downtown they also indicated it was just the first phase. The original housing areas are also well maintained and not run down. The original park of the town has been expanded and has a great little fishing pond for kids.

Papillion is a growing town (actually I think Sarpy County is the fastest growing county in the state), so some of the new areas of it are more planned. There is a fantastic new planned outdoor mall that also has an extension that is more of a planned housing area. Here is the link to the Shadow Lake Towne Center mall. It is built to have a downtown feel with a courtyard and outdoor amphitheatre. Here is the link to the expanded Shadow Lake housing.

Papillion also just completed an outdoor regional amphitheatre (like a bowl) next to a great little lake and outdoor natural area. Amphitheatre and Walnut Creek Recreational are a one of a kind in the regional area. Here is a nice article on it from the Omaha World Hearld.

For those of us that live in these great little towns that are connected to Omaha we take pride in them. They are each unique and have their own identitity.

Papillion: "Gateway to Opportunity"
Ralston: "Independence City, USA"
LaVista: "Community Pride Progressive Vision"

[Katiana]

Originally Posted by ColeSD

Trolls are a nomadic tribe out of Mexico. They practice Islam, are all Gay, and wear "Hillary in 08" shirts... and they're all out to getcha.

They break into your house, tie you up, and force you to eat hummus and pita bread while watching old episodes of the George Lopez show and the Dancing with the Stars episodes featuring Leila Ali. To add insult to injury, they rearrange all your furniture.

If you complain, they give you highlights and force you to say "Fabulous!" in Spanish and Arabic.

And they're ALL OVER Grand Island... which they found using a map developed by liberal college professors that actually contains Grand Island.


I apologize to matt, nurse, lois, chris, etc. for my immaturity moment.

Apology accepted. Actually, I thought it was funny.

Thanks for all the links, Dave1215. I'm a history buff, will enjoy reading them.

P.S. Here is why Omaha was not named by Money Magazine:

For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.

My town, Louisville, CO was ranked #3, so they obviously know what they're talking about, LOL!

[Dave1215]

Originally Posted by pittnurse70

Thanks for all the links, Dave1215. I'm a history buff, will enjoy reading them.

Well it was off-topic, but the subject came up by more than one so I figured I would give a "short" response.

[Carter McCann]

run by crooks for crooks

[aerahrtlu]

Trolls are a nomadic tribe out of Mexico. They practice Islam, are all Gay, and wear "Hillary in 08" shirts... and they're all out to getcha.

They break into your house, tie you up, and force you to eat hummus and pita bread while watching old episodes of the George Lopez show and the Dancing with the Stars episodes featuring Leila Ali. To add insult to injury, they rearrange all your furniture.

If you complain, they give you highlights and force you to say "Fabulous!" in Spanish and Arabic.

And they're ALL OVER Grand Island... which they found using a map developed by liberal college professors that actually contains Grand Island.


I apologize to matt, nurse, lois, chris, etc. for my immaturity moment.

LMOA! Thanks! I really needed a laugh this morning!!

[ColeSD]

Originally Posted by aerahrtlu

LMOA! Thanks! I really needed a laugh this morning!!

Glad I could help.

[treiss]

It would have to be holdrege, nebraska. I grew up around there in wilcox nebraska.
And Holdreg, Nebraska has there own rules and laws.
For example, you can still smoke in church. And If they (law) think your guilty, when pulled over, they will make you guilty.
% people, were sent to prison, on bogus allegations, and the law said so. Andthe judges go out and drink coffee, with farmers and to help farmers, with debt, they find someone to go to jail, and or prison.

[mattpoulsen]

Ok Treiss.

[ldelizabeth]

Originally Posted by Nitin

Wow dawgs, you are all straight trippin! A little sumthin, sumthin on my history. I was born and raised and run the streets of west O-town all my life, so I've seen some things. Anyway, me an my boyz were cruzin 80 on the way to Denver. We stop in at Boss-zizzles at the Grand Island exit. We had on SUM ice, but it was really not that much. Anyway, we go over to talk to some local honeys and you could tell they were thinking "dayum...they boyz got it goin on>" Just then whitey farmer rolls up and starts talkin sh*t. My boyz held me back. We jumped in the ride and never looked back.

Please!!! STop talking like a hood boy and start growing up. You want to be respected, then start talking like a mature person instead of a tough "hood".

[itsMeFred]

Uh... The stop at "Boss-zizzles" makes me think Nitin was being a bit facetious.