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A nationwide ground stop delayed Eppley flights Friday, and some Saturday departures are canceled

If you're flying out of Omaha today, check with your airline before you head to Eppley Airfield. A nationwide ground stop stranded travelers Friday afternoon. The FAA halted departures at all U.S.

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Friday's ground stop hit Nebraska flights

About 12
Eppley departures delayed Friday
3
flights delayed at Lincoln Airport
After 3 p.m.
when the nationwide ground stop took effect

Sources: KMTV 3 News Now Omaha, Nebraska Public Media

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Good Day Council Bluffsto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Nationwide ground stop disrupts Eppley flights, and some Saturday departures are canceled

Plus, Council Bluffs elevators led Friday's cash grain bids for corn and beans.

The TLDR

  1. Friday's nationwide ground stop delayed flights at Eppley
  2. Some Saturday morning departures from Omaha are canceled
  3. Council Bluffs elevators led Friday's corn and bean bids
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