Parades, Murals, and Local Pride | Omaha News

In Council Bluffs, the Cochran family revived their beloved 90s neighborhood parade—now a full-blown block party celebrating America’s 250th birthday—with grown kids and grandkids joining in. Meanwhile, in Oakland, artist Zack Jones unveiled a stunning mural honoring local service members near Freedom Rock, featuring a Revolutionary War soldier modeled after a real Pottawattamie County fifer who lived to 80. These heartfelt community projects remind us that small towns can spark big celebrations, weaving history into present-day pride through art and tradition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59456a3e2c3d07c6