The Cornhuskers
by Tyler A. Thomas When most people think about Nebraska, they usually conjure up two things: corn and the Cornhuskers. And that makes sense. Corn is the most widely grown crop in the state, and...
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The Nebraska State Capitol
An American Wonder by Julie Nichols Nebraska’s iconic Capitol is visible from 20 miles away, and was the first in the nation to incorporate a functional tower in its design. At the top of this...
Enjoying a Saltdogs Game… On and Off the Field
By Rama Tidball The Lincoln Saltdogs are the Star City’s very own professional baseball team. They are the defending champions of the Central Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, an independent minor...
Dancing in the Streets
by Catharine Huddle Mavis Staples rocked the street in front of the Zoo Bar during its 46th anniversary in July 2019, bringing her legendary rhythm and blues and gospel to a street full of hot...
Downtown Lincoln, Still Growing, Changing
by Catharine Huddle A mere six years ago, downtown Lincoln had some things to offer, but it was not what anyone would call hopping. Plenty of bars and restaurants and a few retail shops were...
So Many Beautiful Trails
By Judy Shutts Lincoln trails help make a healthy city. Lincoln’s trails entice and tempt people to go outside, contribute to the city’s quality of life and provide ecological connections and corridors for other species...
Independent Bookstores of Lincoln
by Aja Martin Lincoln has two independent (non-chain) stores for new books and three for used books. These are the stores that are for Lincolnites, by Lincolnites, and whose profits stay in the community. Each...
Get Some Culture in Your Life: Diversity in the Star City
The impacts of globalization on our day to day lives cannot be denied. We use phones from Korea, drive cars from Japan, speak English and plan our summer backpacking trips in Europe. Frequently, however, we...
10 Memorable Walks in Lincoln
If you love to walk for exercise or pleasure, Lincoln offers seemingly endless options that are not just beautiful, but also a great workout. A variety of scenic locations dot the city, most with great walking...
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