Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame
by Sriyani Tidball When we think of sports in Nebraska, the first thing that comes to mind is Husker football. But there is so much more, especially when it comes to high school athletics. It...
Category: History
Capitol Beach: Rich in History
by Julie Nichols A mile or so west of the Haymarket on the west edge of downtown Lincoln, Capitol Beach is a quiet neighborhood bordered by restored saline wetlands—its colorful history invisible. No evidence remains...
College Town
Lincoln is a college town. From the flagship campus of Nebraska’s state university to our smaller private and public institutions, Lincoln offers a variety of higher education opportunities to expand knowledge, skills and career opportunities. ...
Public art abounds in Lincoln
by Sriyani Tidball Walking around Lincoln, one is reminded that the city is full of wonderful art we can all enjoy. Art in the city goes back more than a century, when in 1912 Nebraska’s...
Celebrating 150 years of bringing events to Lincoln
Lancaster’s County Fairgrounds Attract National Events to Lincoln by Amy Dickerson How it happened The Lancaster County Agricultural Society was established in 1870 under Nebraska state law to support youth and community involvement in agriculture....
I Live Here
by Rayna Collins Young families, students, new Americans, government workers, tradespeople, professionals and entrepreneurs—so many different people call Lincoln their home. And there is a neighborhood just right for every one. Whether you’re visiting or...
The Historic Haymarket
by Sriyani Tidball The Haymarket District is a historic section of downtown Lincoln that has become one of the main tourist attractions for both visitors and locals. The area is home to the Haymarket...
The Lincoln Community Foundation — All of Lincoln benefits
by Jenny Chapin There’s a lot to cheer about this year at the newly expanded Lincoln Children’s Zoo, including a giraffe-feeding experience, up-close tiger encounters, a splash pad, and an indoor adventure center. Donors to...
Honest Abe Enjoys ‘His’ City
by redthread & the Lincoln CVB Four score and seven years ago, I began planning. I wanted to have the best summer ever and explore Lincoln while doing it. That summer finally came in 2019,...
Quilts and the World
by Laura Chapman The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln boasts the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection. The pieces on display at 1523 N. 33rd St. represent five centuries, more than 50...
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