Decoding the Ballot: 2019 Lincoln election edition

In less than a week, Lincolnites will choose a new mayor, several new city council and school board members, as well as weigh in on other leadership positions and changes […]
Meet Margaret Marsh, Greater Nebraska voting rights field organizer

Margaret Marsh, a native of Hastings with an accomplished background in education, advocacy, and community engagement, is Civic Nebraska’s new voting rights field organizer for Greater Nebraska. She began her […]
Strengthening Democracy: Keziah McIntosh and Matviy Yarmolyuk

Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are educators, administrators, students, and everyday Nebraskans. We officially honor the winners […]
We’re counting on you, Nebraska

Next year is going to be a big year in national and presidential politics. But 2020 is an enormous year that will shape the future of the country long after […]
Strengthening Democracy: Nola Derby-Bennett and Charity Iromuanya

Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are educators, administrators, students, and everyday Nebraskans. We officially honor the […]
Collective Impact Lincoln awards neighborhood mini-grants

Collective Impact Lincoln has awarded its first two mini-grants to improve the quality of life in the city’s core neighborhoods. The grants of up to $500 are available to projects […]
Strengthening Democracy: Bryan Seck and Beth Menhusen

Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are educators, administrators, students, and everyday Nebraskans. We officially […]
Meet Mike Forsythe, voting rights field organizer

Mike Forsythe, a lifelong Nebraskan with a skill for listening to, communicating with, and understanding people of all backgrounds, is Civic Nebraska’s new voting rights field organizer. He began his […]
Strengthening Democracy: Edison McDonald and Robin Vodehnal

Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are educators, administrators, students and everyday Nebraskans. We officially […]
Building Young Leaders: Marjan Vasaji

To Civic Nebraska’s students in Lincoln’s Campbell Elementary Community Learning Center, Marjan Vasaji is a daily dose of kindness and generosity. As a new American who came to the United […]