by Judy Shutts Nebraska’s one house legislature—still serving the citizens of the state, and serving them well. Nebraska’s Unicameral has the distinction of being the only one-house legislature in the nation. But it wasn’t always...
by Drew Guiney Nebraska’s breakup with Bo Pelini was ugly, as most one-sided breakups often are. Words were said—bad words—feelings were hurt, and tough decisions were made. When the dust settled, our head football coach...
by Ed Zimmer The population of Lincoln, Nebraska’s capital city, quadrupled in the 1880s, rising from 13,000 to 55,000. The boomtown drew ambitious young men eager to establish themselves like William Jennings Bryan and John...
by Roxanne Smith, Tourism Supervisor, Nebraska State Capitol “Wow, I didn’t expect this,” is one of the many comments heard almost daily by the tour staff at the Nebraska State Capitol. Every day, except Thanksgiving...
by Paige Cornwell Lincoln’s buildings provide a look into the city’s past as well as a vision of where the city is going. With a skyline featuring both old and new buildings, the architecture of...
By Ed Zimmer It does not take visitors or new residents very long to notice that the name Woods can be found throughout Lincoln, Nebraska. Within a few months of my arrival in 1985, a...
by Donna Joy Brakenhoff Today, more than ever before, the variety of Hotels in Lincoln, Nebraska is vast. No matter where your interests lie—an autumn football weekend, a romantic getaway, or a nice place for the...
by Sriyani Tidball People of color, including those of multiracial and multiethnic heritage represent an increasing proportion of the U.S. population, and today according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 40 percent of the nation’s population...
by Drew Guiney As the adage goes, whenever one door closes, another one opens. And adds more room for fans. At least that seems to be the theme for two Nebraska women’s sports teams. Both the Husker...
The year was 1870. Nebraska had been a state for three years and the newly named city of Lincoln had just welcomed the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad into the new capital. Over the next...
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