Restoring Pollinators
by Julie Nichols Pollinators don’t just make flowers bloom. Over 150 crops in the U.S. require pollination for seed or food production. Most pollination is accomplished through the services of a wide variety of creatures....
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Lincoln Trails Are Calling Us to Enjoy the Outdoors
by Judy Shutts Runners, walkers and cyclists can connect with places, friends and nature on Lincoln trails. The network of trails winds from the far corners of the city to the heart of downtown. The...
Lincoln Growing the Beautiful Game at All Levels
by Matthew Anderson Like many mid-sized American cities, soccer has long been one of the most popular sports among Lincoln’s youth. Some never play beyond the age of 10; others, such as Lincoln East grad...
Water for Food Global Institute Expanding its Mission Locally & Globally
by Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute One in nine people in our world go to bed hungry each night, according to the U.N. World Food Program. That’s 795 million people on the planet who...
It’s All Downtown
by Cynthia S. Peterson As recently as 2003, downtown Lincoln was described as “OK” but certainly not as “vibrant” and “energetic.” The Pinnacle Bank Arena was still on the drawing board. The burst of development in...
Public Gardens Splash the City with Color
by Judy Shutts The Sunken Gardens—a hidden oasis in the heart of Lincoln. The Rotary Pavilion with its lacy domed top greets visitors as they enter the gardens. The dome is made of individual laser...
A Legislative Branch Like No Other
The Unicameral Serves Nebraska’s Citizens by Judy Shutts Nebraska’s Unicameral has been written about, discussed, and analyzed, but it continues to serve the state. Unicameral has the distinction of being the only one-house legislature in...
The Neighborhoods
So many different people make Lincoln their home—young families, college students, new Americans, government workers, tradespeople, professionals and entrepreneurs. And there is a neighborhood just right for everyone. Whether you’re visiting or living here full...
Many Cultures Call Lincoln Home
by Sriyani Tidball “Now we’re one of the top twenty cities in America for new arrivals from abroad. Our supermarkets and schools are bursting with refugees from Russia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Hungary, and Ethiopia. Our...
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