Kelly: Temple Israel’s ‘moment’ arrives

Temple Israel, Omaha’s Reform Jewish congregation, has formally decided to build a new synagogue, the first house of worship on Omaha’s unique “tri-faith campus.” Rabbi Aryeh Azriel said the temple has received pledges for $21 million of the required $25...

The pain, then the planting

Most of the things that made Ironwood Country Club a golf course are gone now. The golf carts and groundskeeping machines were sold at auction. The clubhouse was emptied and used for training operations by firefighters, who cut through the roof with axes. The...

Michael Kelly: Interfaith capital?

Heavenly happenings along Hell Creek bring hope to the planned site of a church, a temple and a mosque. Omaha’s unique tri-faith campus plan is taking early steps toward reality at the former Ironwood Golf Course. Ironically enough, the creek running through the...

Ironwood neighbors seek changes

Neighbors of a $200 million development proposed to replace the former Ironwood Country Club have organized to push for further changes to the plans. But developer Chip James said he has made enough concessions, and City Councilman Franklin Thompson, who represents...

Ironwood plan drops apartments

A $200 million development to replace the former Ironwood Country Club still hasn’t satisfied its potential neighbors but won the support Wednesday of the Omaha Planning Board. Since being proposed in July, the developer has stripped an apartment complex from the...