Grow Omaha Radio Covers Omaha's Rapid Growth and Development

The latest episode highlights downtown apartment conversions, metro population gains, and restaurant updates.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:25pm

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The Grow Omaha Radio Show this week covered a wide range of business, development, and restaurant news from across the Omaha metro area. Hosts Jeff Beals and Trenton Magid discussed the planned conversion of the former FNBO building into 300 apartments, new U.S. Census data showing continued population growth in the Omaha metro, and Mutual of Omaha's topping-out ceremony on its new downtown tower. The episode also included updates on restaurant and retail openings around the city.

Why it matters

As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest, Omaha is undergoing significant changes in its urban core and surrounding suburbs. The Grow Omaha Radio Show provides a comprehensive look at the pace of development, business momentum, and evolving food scene that is transforming the city.

The details

The former FNBO bank building in downtown Omaha will be converted into 300 apartments, continuing a trend of repurposing older office and commercial spaces into residential units. Meanwhile, new U.S. Census data shows the Omaha metro area has grown by over 50,000 residents in the past five years, driven by job growth and an influx of new residents. Mutual of Omaha also celebrated a major milestone with the topping-out ceremony for its new 44-story downtown tower, one of the largest construction projects in the city's history.

  • The Grow Omaha Radio Show aired on March 28, 2026.
  • The former FNBO building conversion is a planned future project.
  • The latest U.S. Census data reflects population changes over the past five years.

The players

Jeff Beals

Co-host of the Grow Omaha Radio Show.

Trenton Magid

Co-host of the Grow Omaha Radio Show.

Mutual of Omaha

A major insurance company building a new 44-story tower in downtown Omaha.

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What they’re saying

“Omaha's growth shows no signs of slowing down, with new residents and businesses continuing to flock to the metro area.”

— Jeff Beals, Co-host, Grow Omaha Radio Show

What’s next

The Grow Omaha Radio Show will continue to provide updates on Omaha's development, business, and restaurant news in future episodes.

The takeaway

Omaha is experiencing a period of rapid growth and transformation, with major projects reshaping the city's downtown core and outlying suburbs. The Grow Omaha Radio Show serves as a valuable resource for staying informed on the pace of change across the metro area.