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Holiday Events in Omaha

The holiday season in Omaha is a festive time of year, and there are plenty of events in the area that you won’t want to miss. Here are a couple holiday events that the staff at McMullen Ford recommend to help get you in the holiday spirit.

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14th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Village Pointe

On November 24th, bundle up and come out on the night after Thanksgiving for the Santa Parade…

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Trick-or-Treat History

Trick-Or-Treat History 

The team at McMullen Ford loves to go trick-or-treating with their families. Believe it or not, trick-or-treating was not always a Halloween tradition! In fact, America’s trick-or-treating has its roots in many different cultures. Here’s a little bit on trick-or-treat history.

The tradition of trick-or-treating began as far back as the middle ages. Children and adults alike would dress up either as demons or ghouls, performing tricks or other forms of entertainment to…

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Top Road Trips in Iowa

Long summer days mean that you can spend more time enjoying the open road and the great outdoors. Lucky for us, there are plenty of great road trips in Iowa waiting to be explored. Check out one of these must-see destinations.

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The Iowa Great Lakes

It’s an easy, three-hour drive north from McMullen Ford in Council Bluffs, Iowa to arrive at the Iowa Great Lakes. The trio of Big Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake make for a delightful weekend getaway, and offer plenty of fun swimming at beaches, boating or fishing in the water, or…

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Ford Celebrates Winter in a Different Way

When you think “winter” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Ice, sleet, snow? Bad driving conditions? Or exploring the winter countryside by skiing, snowmobiling or ice skating?

Winter festivals are popular this time of the year and one that we’d love to get to is the Plymouth Ice Festival, held in Plymouth, Michigan. This annual festival offers a wealth of popular winter activities and some of the most beautiful and unique ice sculpture anywhere.

Ford recently polled individuals on social media to ask which Ford vehicle they’d most like to see sculpted in ice. The…

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The 2016 Ford Focus Gets You Charged Up

With countless ways for you to improve efficiency, including MyView, SmartGuage, and EcoGuide monitoring systems, the Ford Focus Electric brings you even further into the 21st century. Regenerative braking allows you to maximize your charge, recovering ninety percent of the kinetic energy you would have otherwise lost due to friction -- all while releasing zero CO2 emissions. Learn more about Ford's efforts to stay at the forefront of the electric movement when you check out the link below!

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