City of Ralston

A new and exciting Sports and Entertainment Center is being proposed for the city. Currently, the City is in the preliminary stages of this project. As more information becomes available, the City wants to pass that information on to the public. For information regarding meetings, proposals, contact information, etc., please click on the Sports and Entertainment Center link.

National Night Out on Monday, August 2

The Ralston Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs on Monday, August 2. National Night Out is an opportunity for Ralston to join over 34 million people in more than 11,000 communities in banding together to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug, and violence prevention; safety; and neighborhood unity.

Ralston’s National Night Out has provided a fun evening to approximately 1,000 people each year. It is a family-friendly event that has activities for everyone to enjoy. This year’s event will feature free food, rides, games, displays, and more. In addition, the Omaha Police Department’s helicopter is scheduled to land during the event, the La Vista Police Department will have police motorcycles on display, Ralston’s K-9 will be available, and other area law enforcement agencies will be participating as well. Nebraska State Patrol will display their Seatbelt Convincer.

This is a premier opportunity for citizens to meet members of the law enforcement community, interact with their neighbors and civic leaders, and enjoy a free family evening. Please join us on Monday, August 2, from 6 pm until 9 pm, in downtown Ralston at 77th and Main St in Independence Square.

Tunes in Independence Square, June 3-August 19

The popular Tunes in Independence Square are being held on Thursday evenings, from 6:30-8:30 pm, from June 3 through August 19. The bands will set up in downtown Ralston at the Gazebo at 77th & Main Streets. Each week will feature a different band with a different style of music, including big band, jazz, country, and polka. During the intermission, poetry will be read.

Join us for music, poetry, and food! The first 200 attendees will receive free refreshments, each week hosted by a different sponsor. These outdoor summer concerts are sponsored by the City of Ralston, the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Omaha Musicians Association. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening of live music!

Help Ralston celebrate its 100th birthday in 2012!

The City of Ralston is looking for volunteers and contributors to help make 2012 a year to remember in Ralston. To coordinate the historical remembrances and special events celebrating the City's 100th birthday, the Mayor and City Council have created a Centennial Celebration Committee. This committee will plan a variety of events intended to remember and honor Ralston's fascinating history, its family-proactive present day, and its exciting future! All members of our community are encouraged to get involved and celebrate. If you have Ralston information or memorabilia you could share, please do! If you know someone who grew up in Ralston and/or is familiar with community history, call Ralston City Hall at 331-6677. Let's celebrate Ralston's milestones together!

Our Mission - Who We Are Today

The City of Ralston is a dedicated and caring team of volunteers, staff, and officials who provide high-quality, equitably priced services to sustain a safe and progressive community that supports family values.

Vision - Our Preferred Future

The City of Ralston will deliver economic, creative, cultural, and community development strategies to generate a quality of life that is a beacon of dynamic and independent small town culture within the metro area.

Read the City of Ralston's Strategic Plan.

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Last updated 7/27/2010