What do you think? Take our one-question survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/qcw95642 18-wheels rumbling on brick. It’s got a sound that tells you somethings coming and you’ll want to step aside. And, increasingly you’ll hear it before you see it on Lincoln and Grant streets here in Blair. This was something our prior Mayor, Rich Hansen, warned about….
Blair, Nebraska: Where The Tigris, Euphrates, and Missouri Valleys Meet
Our tale begins in two distinct corners of human civilization, around 3500 BC. The first is the arid, dusty plains of Mesopotamia, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers breathed life into the land. The second is the fertile floodplains of the Nile river in Egypt. It was in these cradles of civilization that humans made…
They Got Him! Elijah Logan Behind Bars!
Blair, our serene small town, was shattered by an unforeseen act of violence last week. Our town’s tranquility has been replaced by the aftershocks of tragedy and an intense manhunt that ended in the arrest of Elijah Logan, a 22-year-old Council Bluffs resident. The quiet morning of May 12th was shattered when Logan allegedly broke…
Blair Braces for Bad Tick Season
As spring blooms in Nebraska, it brings with it the start of the 2023 tick season. This year, Nebraskans should be particularly vigilant due to a spike in tick activity following a milder winter, which means more of these pests are emerging from hibernation. If you live in the Blair area, you’ve probably seen a…
Blair’s Tragic Morning: A Deeper Look into the Crime That Shook Our Town
(This is an evolving story and facts may change. We will update as more information is known). Also, this crime comes just weeks after our survey of Blair residents on gun-control, and our interview with school board officials about gun violence in school. We believe it is vital for all Blair residents to consider the…
Blair City Council Meeting Highlights Urban Governance and Infrastructure Advancements
The recent Blair City Council meeting on May 9, 2023, showcased significant developments in urban governance and infrastructure under the leadership of City Administrator Phil Green. The meeting addressed key issues such as housing, law enforcement, tax increment financing, infrastructure projects, and administrative concerns. These discussions reflect the council’s commitment to promoting community welfare and…
Blair Food Truck Schedule
This is the officially-unofficial Blair Food Truck Schedule page. These dates and times could change depending on the food truck’s schedules and other commitments. Monday – Linda’s Tacos (O’Reilly’s) 11AM – 9PM Tuesday – Linda’s Tacos (O’Reilly’s) 11AM – 9PM, Amigos (Speedee Mart Across from Pizza Hut) 11AM – 7PM Wednesday – Linda’s Tacos (O’Reilly’s)…
Blair’s Best Food Truck for 2023
Blair, Nebraska is home to some of the coolest food trucks around. Last week, we had a fun survey where people voted for their favorite food truck and shared why they loved it. With 175 votes in, we’ve got the scoop on the top three food trucks that folks can’t stop talking about. Linda’s Tacos,…
Blair Cruise Night 2023: “It Was Huge!”
Any time you host an outdoor, public event in early May, you walk a tightrope without a net. The weather can be hot, cold, rainy, or thunderstormy (a word I made up for this article, but I like and plan to use again.) Every day Matt Saunders promoted the Blair Cruise Night for 2023 –…
BLAIR’S BEST FOOD TRUCK
Click this link to tell us which is your FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK IN BLAIR! Blair, Nebraska may have more great food truck options per capita than any other city in Nebraska. And, which one if your favorite? Tell us which food truck that comes to Blair is your favorite. Enter your email address and you’ll…