Nebraska’s Kid Governor to be inaugurated Jan. 13 at State Capitol

Following a statewide student election, Charlie Couch will be inaugurated with her cabinet in a ceremony highlighting youth voice and civic education.
Our shared civic future starts today

Civic Nebraska enters 2026 focused on community, innovation, and people-powered democracy. Join us.
Local focus, shared power, stronger Nebraska: Our year in review

With your support, we protected, sustained, and expanded democracy across our state in 2025.
The State of Civic Life in 2026

This State of Civic Life Conference on May 19 invites catalysts, educators, leaders, neighborhood advocates, and all Nebraskans who care about strengthening our shared civic fabric to come together.
The Bill of Rights Super-Quiz II

Here’s a brand-new, 10-question sequel exploring how these amendments operate in practice today.
We’re closing in: Help us top $25K!

Reaching this goal allows us to start 2026 with as much force as possible – and not a moment too soon.
‘Baskets for Sudan’ tops $1,200 for humanitarian relief

Our New Americans Youth Leadership Academy brought the community together for the common good.
(Re)introducing Kieran Kissler, director of public policy

An experienced advocate for opportunity and justice, Kieran returned to Civic Nebraska on Dec. 1.
18 Nebraskans chosen to lead local change

The statewide Apiary initiative is designed to strengthen Nebraska’s democracy from the ground up.
From buying to belonging: Giving Tuesday

On Dec. 2, let’s invest in the Nebraska we build together.