Let’s end this year with a look back at 2023. I launched the Facebook page on August 9th and this website shortly thereafter. Since then I’ve posted 94 stories documenting the history of local restaurants, bars, grocery stores, sporting venues, parks and many other places. Below are the 10 that were viwed by the most people.

10. Little King Deli & Subs

Sid Wertheim’s Little King Deli & Subs

9. Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizza

Alfonso Orsi’s Italian Bakery & Pizzeria

8. Time Out Foods

History of Time Out Take Out

7. Ruth Anne Dode Memorial

Audrey Munson and the Black Angel

6. Old Mill Lounge

Sam Vacanti’s Old Mill Lounge

5. Heron Haven

History of Heron Haven

4. Josephine’s Cozy Corner Lounge

Josephine’s Cozy Corner Lounge

3. Linoma Beach

Linoma Beach

2. Jim’s Rib Haven

Jim’s Rib Haven from Rock Island to Omaha

1. Runza

Runza: From Russia to Lincoln and beyond

What set many of these posts apart is the actual business sharing them on their own Facebook pages. None more so than Runza which absolutely exploded after they shared it.

I am thankful for the businesses that have supported and shared my work. I am also thankful to all of you that have joned me on this exploration over the last four months. I’d love to know whether you visited any of these places as a result of my posts. Looking ahead to 2024, let me know what you’d like me to write about.

Please feel free to comment to share your thoughts and memories.

Until next time, keep exploring! I hope that you all have a wonderful new year!

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