Gretna Community Complex aimed at helping Sarpy County city keep pace with growth Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer Aug 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 Updated Aug 12, 2026 0 1 of 3 A look inside the entry area of the future Gretna Community Complex on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD Paula Dennison, Gretna city administrator, gives a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look down a hallway of city offices during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer Overlooking Interstate 80 in western Sarpy County, the 157-acre Gretna Crossing Park will soon house the Gretna Community Complex.kAm{@42E65 2 4@FA=6 @7 >:=6D ?@CE9 @7 }63C2D<2 rC@DD:?8[ E96 Sbb >:==:@?[ fd[___\DBF2C6\7@@E 4@>>F?:EJ 46?E6C H:== AFE r:EJ w2== 2?5 E96 =:3C2CJ F?56C @?6 C@@7 H96? :E @A6?D 2E E96 6?5 @7 u63CF2CJ]k^AmkAm%96 EH@\DE@CJ 4@>A=6I H:== :?4=F56 6G6?E DA246 7@C 7F?4E:@?D DF49 2D 3:CE952J A2CE:6D 2?5 H655:?8 C646AE:@?D[ 2 >2<6CDA246 2?5 2 <:E496?]k^AmkAm“(6 2C6 D@ 6I4:E65 E@ 4@>3:?6 >F=E:A=6 3F:=5:?8 W7F?4E:@?DX :?E@ @?6 E@ D6CG6 E96 4@>>F?:EJ 7@C 86?6C2E:@?D E@ 4@>6[” vC6E?2 r:EJ p5>:?:DEC2E@C !2F=2 s6??:D@? D2:5 5FC:?8 2 4@?DECF4E:@? 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NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at offices inside the future library during a tour of the Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look inside the library area during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at the second floor large room during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look from the second floor onto the entry area during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look out of the large room looking south during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look inside the entry area of the future Gretna Community Complex on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at the city council office during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look down a hallway of city offices during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at offices for the city zoning department during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at a reception area for the city's offices during a tour of the future Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD A look at the future $33 million Gretna Community Complex in Gretna on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. 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Construction continues on new $33 million Gretna Community Complex Construction continues on the new $33 million Gretna Community Complex as seen Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
