New at the Zoo!
by Erin Lenz Lincoln Children’s Zoo welcomed two new spotted residents in 2023. Two female cheetah cubs, Sasha and Zuri, arrived at the Zoo on June 19 at six weeks old. Sasha and Zuri...
Category: Community
Powering Lincoln’s memorable moments
by Amy Svoboda Since 1966, Lincoln Electric System has powered Lincoln’s memorable moments. From illuminating the city’s skyline to broadcasting the replay of the winning touchdown, LES is proud to be here for the community...
Downtown Lincoln’s Thriving Transformation
by Cynthia S. Peterson ‘By leaps and bounds’ continues to describe Downtown Lincoln’s growth, development and reimaging. A lot has changed and the changes are good, with more to come. In the early 1980s, except...
Discover Lincoln’s Vibrant Public Art Scene
Lincoln has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a haven for art enthusiasts. This metamorphosis is owed to decades of generous public and private funding, culminating in an extraordinary public art collection spread across the city....
A magnificent structure
by Patty Beutler Driving toward Lincoln from the west on I-80, a tiny but recognizable image in the distance rises above the Plains. Even from miles away, the State Capitol makes its presence known. After...
South Haymarket Park: An Emerald Gem for the Capital City
by Molly Nance One of the things that makes a great city is a great park. New York has Central Park, San Francisco has Golden Gate Park, Chicago has Grant Park, and within two or...
History and Art & QUILTS
by Jackson Wilde Hung on gallery walls at the International Quilt Museum, quilts made during World War I show the loss, sacrifice and patriotism of an era punctuated with conflict. With traditional patterns and repurposed...
The Legendary Zoo Bar
by Julie Nichols Since 1973, iconic artists have rocked, rattled, snarled and sweat upon a dark, unremarkable stage in downtown Lincoln—Albert Collins, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Koko Taylor, Jay McShann, Pinetop Perkins, Son Seals, Buddy Guy,...
A New Youth Baseball Mecca
by Ken Hambleton The idea is simple and often repeated. As W.P. Kinsella wrote in Field of Dreams, Build it and they will come, Jeff Maul and a host of partners are going to live...
Vitality Lincoln
A Strategic Plan for Lincoln’s Economic Future The future is exceptionally bright for Lincoln. Last year, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, two top consulting firms, a 42-member steering committee of business leaders and nearly 3,500...
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