4 myths about community engagement
Democratic engagement can be messy work, but it’s worth the effort in the long run.
TROVE: A closer look at Lancaster County
Poverty, median income, housing tenure, and education correlated more strongly in Lancaster County with voter turnout than at the state level.
Putting TROVE to work: examining Nebraska voter turnout
Civic Nebraska will host a webinar at noon CDT (11 am MDT) on June 15 to introduce TROVE, discuss best practices and potential applications, and answer any questions about the new tool.
Introducing TROVE, the Nebraska voter turnout tool
TROVE is a map-based, data-rich interactive resource that highlights the state’s voter participation rates.
‘Crossing Divides’ shows media consumption habits, concerns
The project highlighted perceptions about trustworthy news source characteristics and concerns about media, and how those perceptions and concerns influence Nebraskans’ news habits.
Views on the news? Share them Oct. 29.
The conversation will take place this Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Lincoln Community Foundation building, 215 Centennial Mall South, in downtown Lincoln.
Do you have views on the news? Join ‘Crossing Divides’
Civic Nebraska is looking for residents of Scotts Bluff County and the city of Lincoln to participate in a short interview about their views on news and who they trust for information.
‘Food Truck Days’ spur community connection in Pierce County
Here are five tips for hosting your own.
Kicking off Community Heart & Soul
The resident-driven process engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.
Revitalizing downtown, beyond the facade
For small towns and big cities, the benefits of strong civic health range from achieving success on community priorities to increased wellness to greater economic prosperity.
