Our 2019 Strengthening Democracy honorees are …
On May 2, Civic Nebraska will honor Nebraskans of all ages whose efforts ensure a more modern and robust democracy in the Cornhusker State. The 2019 Strengthening Democracy Awards honorees […]
Create a culture of giving in your community
Nebraska: The Good Life. This state highway sign slogan sticks in my head as a good descriptor of the place I call home. People attribute this “good life” to a […]
Help us observe Lincoln’s May 7 city election
All politics is local, as the saying goes. And local politics in Nebraska’s Capital City will have a big day May 7 as Lincoln voters choose a mayor, city council […]
Meet Daniel Bennett, rural civic health program manager
Daniel Bennett, a community planner who has worked with dozens of Nebraska towns and cities to build and carry out development strategies for their communities, is Civic Nebraska’s new rural […]
Core neighborhoods’ key issues: Housing, transportation, employment
Residents of a half-dozen historic Lincoln neighborhoods say they enjoy the quality of life in their communities, have a firm sense of place and access to educational opportunities. But they […]
Civic service in the sharing of grief (and pie)
As a child, Diane Jansky knew almost immediately when someone in her hometown passed away. Word would reach her grandmother and her grandmother would be in the kitchen at once, […]
Have a conversation and defend democracy
We often say that American democracy is a discussion – born from an argument, sustained by debate and compromise, the United States is an example to the world regarding the […]
Lincoln city primary goes well; election observers needed for May 7
The April 9 municipal primary election in Lincoln ran relatively smoothly, with short wait times at polling places and few problems reported. Calls to Civic Nebraska’s Election Protection Hotline, which […]
Navigating Nebraska’s future: grit, tenacity and imagination
Last December, the New York Times wrote rural America’s obituary. Citing three decades of population growth in tech hubs like Boston and Silicon Valley, the message was clear: As middle […]
Decoding the ballot: Lincoln primary election edition
Like you, we believe that democracy is strongest when our society is engaged and informed. That’s never truer than when we make our way to the ballot box. During a […]