Landmarks: Historic and Otherwise
by Rama Tidball In the Star City there are so many things to do and see. Among them are a number of landmarks, historic and otherwise. Below is a list of landmarks which we like...
Category: History
The Cornhusker State Games
by Dave Mlnarik The Cornhusker State Games, held annually in mid-July, is one of the nation’s largest multi-sport athletic festivals with some 70 different sports conducted at more than 50 different venues, primarily in Lincoln...
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...
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...
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