Build Up Omaha, 2020, and sustaining democracy
Thank you to more than 200 Nebraskans for joining us on Friday, Nov. 15, for Build Up Omaha 2019 at Empire Room Omaha. It was our honor to celebrate seven outstanding Omahans […]
When one of us rises, we ALL RISE.
Dear Friends, One short year from now, Nebraskans will cast their ballots in the 2020 election. It will be an exciting time for our democracy – but at the same […]
Some early-morning civic engagement
Breakfast, as the saying goes, is the most important meal of the day. That rang true for Nebraskans on Aug. 27 as they gathered in Lincoln to learn about Civic […]
Democracy: A crisis of confidence?
Regardless of who you voted for or what political party you with which you identify, I think we all agree that we can all do more to strengthen our democracy […]
Q&A: Elizabeth Everett
Elizabeth Everett joined Civic Nebraska’s Board of Directors in June. A native of Colorado who grew up in Fort Collins, Everett was among the staff of Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) and […]
5 big ways we build democracy in Lincoln
Thursday, May 30, is Give To Lincoln Day. This annual 24-hour display of community spirit benefits Lincoln nonprofits, many of whom we’ll join at downtown’s Tower Plaza from 10 am […]
Meet Sarah Cohen, development associate
Sarah Cohen, a recent University of Nebraska graduate, is putting her writing skills and commitment to advocacy to use as our new development associate. She officially joined the Civic Nebraska […]
Building Up Omaha: Erik Omar Servellon
Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Build Up Omaha awards recognize Omahans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are community advocates, neighbors, leaders, students, and […]
Building Up Omaha: Chase and Rob Vanderveen
Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Build Up Omaha awards recognize Omahans whose work embodies the spirit of a modern, robust democracy. Among our 2019 honorees are community advocates, neighbors, leaders, students, and […]
Our 2019 Build Up Omaha honorees are …
Civic Nebraska will honor nine Omahans at Build Up Omaha on Jan. 24 who have made a positive difference in Omaha’s civic life. This year’s Build Up Omaha honorees include […]