Gretna Guide & News

05/10/2026

Sixty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students earned undergraduate certificates in sales excellence this spring and were recognized during an April 17 luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence. Students from the Gretna, Elkhorn, Valley and Waterloo areas were among those honored.

LINCOLN — Sixty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students earned undergraduate certificates in sales excellence this spring and were recognized during an April 17 luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence. Students from the Gretna, Elkhorn, Valley and Waterloo areas were among those ho...

05/09/2026

Gretna, Elkhorn and Bennington teams delivered strong performances at the EMC Track and Field tournament:

ELKHORN – The Bennington Badgers girls team won the team title at the Eastern Midlands Conference track and field championships on Tuesday, May 5. Of the 11 teams in the EMC, the defending state champion Badgers finished with a meet high 132 points on the girls side thanks to numerous athletes. Sp...

05/09/2026

Spring rains and warm nights make for excellent mushroom hunting conditions.

DOUGLAS, SARPY COUNTY - Spring rains and warm nights don’t just wake up Nebraska’s trees and grasses — they bring mushrooms to life. Across the eastern half of the state, mushroom hunting has grown into a seasonal pastime, drawing people into river bottoms, wooded parks and quiet creek beds in...

05/09/2026

What started as a small, scrappy vintage market on a rented farm has grown into one of the Midwest’s most recognizable festivals, and this spring, Junkstock is marking 15 years of junk.

WATERLOO — What started as a small, scrappy vintage market on a rented farm has grown into one of the Midwest’s most recognizable festivals, and this spring, Junkstock is marking 15 years of junk. Set at historic Sycamore Farm, this season’s event – themed “The Secret Garden” – blends ...

05/08/2026

With plans for major retailers, restaurants and consumer-focused businesses, developers broke ground on the Gretna Crossing shopping center May 1. Covering 80 acres, the 500,000 square-foot outdoor center will be located at 192nd Street and Highway 370.

GRETNA - With plans for major retailers, restaurants and consumer-focused businesses, developers broke ground on the Gretna Crossing shopping center May 1. Covering 80 acres, the 500,000 square-foot outdoor center will be located at 192nd Street and Highway 370. Only Westroads Mall in Omaha (1 milli...

05/08/2026

With the season on the line, the Gretna East Griffins dominated Ralston 4-0 in the B-4 District Semifinal on Tuesday, May 5.

GRETNA – With the season on the line, the Gretna East Griffins dominated Ralston 4-0 in the B-4 District Semifinal on Tuesday, May 5. The Griffins (7-6) held a slim 1-0 lead over the Rams (7-8) at halftime. Ralston’s defense was tested on numerous occasions in the first half, but it held firm ou...

05/08/2026

The Gretna East Griffins girls’ soccer team dominated Crete 10-0 to advance to the B-7 district final on Tuesday, May 5. The defending state champions entered the district tournaments as the top two seed in any of the seven brackets.

GRETNA – The Gretna East Griffins girls’ soccer team dominated Crete 10-0 to advance to the B-7 district final on Tuesday, May 5. The defending state champions entered the district tournaments as the top two seed in any of the seven brackets. Tuesday night the Griffins (9-6) showed why they had ...

05/08/2026

Tammy Tisdall was recognized by the Gretna City Council Tuesday after being named "Clerk of the Year" for first class cities by the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association. Tisdall, who has been the city clerk since 2011, began her public service career in Gretna as a part-time receptionist in 2007.

GRETNA - Tammy Tisdall was recognized by the Gretna City Council Tuesday after being named "Clerk of the Year" for first class cities by the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association. Tisdall, who has been the city clerk since 2011, began her public service career in Gretna as a part-time receptionist i...

05/08/2026

05/05/2026

The Gretna High and Gretna East boys and girls competed at the Dennis Smith Track and Field Invite at Papillion-La Vista on April 23 that ended up being cut short due to the weather.

PAPILLION – The Gretna High and Gretna East boys and girls competed at the Dennis Smith Track and Field Invite at Papillion-La Vista on April 23 that ended up being cut short due to the weather. BOYS In the 100, Abe Crosby of Gretna East placed sixth in 10.95 and Connor Sams of Gretna East was eig...

05/04/2026

Elijah Fulton’s first half goal proved to be decisive in the Gretna Dragons 1-0 Eastern Midlands Conference final win over the Elkhorn North Wolves on Wednesday, April 22.

GRETNA – Elijah Fulton’s first half goal proved to be decisive in the Gretna Dragons 1-0 Eastern Midlands Conference final win over the Elkhorn North Wolves on Wednesday, April 22. The Dragons (10-1) have now won six straight games as they picked up a conference championship over a tough Wolves ...