Omaha Royals Become an Issue in the Omaha Mayor's Race

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i just want them somewhere close

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by doublestix on Feb 9, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions

They will be.

Sarpy county will get their proposal for the ice rink and stadium done. The Lancers and Royals will become Sarpy county fixtures for years. I’ll add this bet to anyone who wants to take it. Might be a little unfair as I am friends with someone who is actually dealing with it but if there are any takers please name the bet.

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on Feb 9, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions

i hope you are right

sarpy county would be a shorter drive too. much closer than the east side of Omaha

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by doublestix on Feb 9, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions

I'm glad for you guys

I guess, but I’m guessing that minor league stadiums/etc. are about as much of an “economic benefit” as major league sports facilities.

I wish I could start a business and then get the taxpayers to fund it.

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by Matt Klaassen on Feb 9, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions

Lancers

just signed an agreement with Omaha and MECA to play in Omaha’s Civic auditorium at least for the 2009-2010 season. I know that an ice rink in Sarpy could still be a possibility, but it will be tougher to bring the Lancers out there.

by Tubmin on Feb 9, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions

Not really

Lancers played near 72nd street so moving them out to Sarpy wouldn’t be that big of a stretch plus a new ice arena would probably be more inviting than the Civic.

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by kcscoliny on Feb 9, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

I like the Civic for hockey

I am still cranky UNO moved to the Qwest. The Civic has great lighting and good sight lines. I think with the money they are talking about pumping into renovating it, it would still be better for UNO than that cavern called the Qwest Center.

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by buddyball on Feb 9, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions