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Lincoln is the proud capital of Nebraska, but it’s a college town too — a really big college town. The University of Nebraska’s flagship school has three campuses in the city, but Lincoln has many...
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Good Life Network: Nebraska’s Own Streaming Platform
by Andy Seiler At a time when most streaming services feel distant, crowded with national franchises and algorithms that don’t know our stories, Good Life Network (GLN) offers something refreshingly close to home. It’s a...
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A City Painted with Purpose: Exploring Lincoln’s Public Art Story
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball Lincoln, Nebraska, may be best known for its friendly Midwestern charm and thriving university scene, but walk its streets, parks, or campus paths, and you’ll quickly discover...
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Lincoln After Dark: A City Alive with Music, Flavor, and Surprise
by Jesse Starita • photos by Tom Tidball To some, nightlife in Lincoln may bring to mind cookie-cutter bars and uninspiring entertainment. But the reality on the ground is far different. Like a craft cocktail,...
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The Transformative Power of Teammates Mentoring
by Molly Nance From its roots in Lincoln, Nebraska, the TeamMates Mentoring program offers support and connection for young people and the caring adults who serve as mentors. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Tom Osborne,...
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Vision of Lincoln Public Schools
by Tegan Colton Tucked away in the plains of southeastern Nebraska, there’s a great gem of the Midwest that shines most brightly every year, from August through June: Lincoln Public Schools. With Nebraska being a...
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Exploring Lincoln’s Summer Music and Art Festivals
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball Each summer, Lincoln, Nebraska, transforms into a living soundtrack, where melodies weave through every corner of the city — from lush parks and bustling plazas to cozy...
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Lincoln’s Lakes: Nature’s Calm Close to Home
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball In Lincoln, you don’t have to go far to find water, wildlife, and wide-open skies. Scattered across the city and its outskirts are beautiful lakes; perfect for...
Museum of American Speed
by Bob Mays Voted the Nation’s #1 Motor Racing Museum The Museum of American Speed is more than a museum — it’s an active tribute to America’s love affair with racing and hot rodding. Founded...
Sipping Through Lincoln: A Tour of Local Coffee Gems
Lincoln’s coffee culture is thriving, offering everything from quick drive-thru pick-me-ups to cozy corners where you can linger over a latte and catch up on work. Alongside familiar names like Starbucks and locally owned Scooter’s,...
Theatre Thrives In and Around Lincoln
by Mary Kay Roth Imagine a punk rock version of Romeo and Juliet performed in an outdoor barn setting located smack dab in the middle of Lincoln. That’s the kind of wonder you’ll find from...
Downtown, heart of Lincoln, central library…
by Mary Kay Roth • photos by Tom Tidball Envision a razzle-dazzle library with interactive and dynamic children and teen reading areas — an incredible rooftop community auditorium — a recording studio — a teaching...
Nebraska’s Amazing Unicameral
by Julie Nichols • photo by Tom Tidball “Every act of the legislature and every act of each individual must be transacted in the spotlight of publicity.”—George Norris Among Nebraska’s distinctions is its unicameral legislature,...
Fresh Flavors & Rolling Feasts: Farmers’ Markets & Food Trucks in Lincoln
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball There’s no better way to explore Lincoln’s vibrant local flavor than by wandering through a bustling farmers’ market or grabbing a bite from one of the city’s...
Celebrating Culture & Community: Lincoln’s Diverse Cultural Centers
by Sriyani Tidball • photos by Tom Tidball In the middle of America’s heartland, Lincoln, Nebraska, has become an unlikely — but shining — example of a small city embracing cultural diversity. Over the past...
Lincoln’s Hotel Renaissance: Comfort, Character, and New Arrivals
Lincoln, Nebraska, continues to charm visitors with its blend of Midwestern hospitality, vibrant downtown, and ever-evolving lodging options. Whether you’re here for a business trip, a Husker game, or a family getaway, Lincoln’s hotel scene...
Wine, Food, & Local Flavor: Discovering Lincoln-Area Vineyards
by Jeff Korbelik Jumbo sea scallops in a bacon cream sauce paired with a crisp, semi-dry Nebraska White wine from James Arthur Vineyards. Or bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin medallions with a blackberry sauce paired with Kira,...
More Performing Arts!
by Rayna Collins • photo by Tom Tidball Classical music, jazz, dance, live theatre and comedy grow in Lincoln. The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra has graced Lincoln since 1927 with inspiring programs...
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