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Hey Lincoln, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Pershing mural restoration, meet olympian Bryce Hoppel, and Great Plains Futures with Danielle Boyer + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lincoln protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

NHTSA-backed state safety initiative: NDOT Highway Safety Office is accepting traffic safety grant proposals to tackle serious and fatal crashes across Nebraska. Projects should be data driven. Proposals are due March 31 — see deadline and key details.

Ideas to shape the heartland: UNL’s Center for Great Plains Studies will host Great Plains Futures March 31 to April 2, celebrating 50 years with inventor Danielle Boyer on environment, rural innovation and Indigenous futures — get all the details.

A public treasure revived: In Lincoln, crews are painstakingly restoring the iconic Pershing mural tile by tile. Cleaned pieces reveal vivid patterns and figures as the beloved artwork nears reinstallation — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Explore Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras together
• Support Norris PTO at Panda Express
• Indulge in Paul Hobbs’ international wine dinner
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Twirl-worthy comfort: Whether you’re craving a bright marinara moment or something creamy and garlicky, Vincenzo’s Ristorante in the Haymarket delivers cozy, weeknight Italian comfort. Keep it on your don’t-overthink-it dinner list, spin up a plate, and let your fork do the talking.

Sneakers + vintage fix: Exclusive Hype simplifies your closet refresh with original vintage tees, hard-to-find sneakers, and high-end streetwear. Bring a trade pile or just browse… the buy/sell/trade scene keeps it lively, and the crew helps you find pieces you’ll actually wear.

Three-minute chill fix: Sore legs, foggy brain, or winter blahs? Lost in Float’s whole-body cryotherapy is a brisk three-minute reset… endorphins up, inflammation down, and you back to doing-you faster. Stack it with a sauna, cold plunge, or float for extra feel-goods.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🦃 Ladies Hunting Cohort: Turkey Hunting Skills @ Turpin Outdoor Education Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re turkey-curious or shaking off the rust, this women’s cohort teaches shotgun patterning and calling, free to attend, maybe a small range fee. Bring your shotgun and turkey loads, or try theirs, and join in Lincoln or northeast of Kearney. YouTube can rest.

🎶 Music Bingo Wednesdays @ Backswing Brewing Co. | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:00 PM – Trade your Wednesday doomscrolling for Music Bingo at Lincoln’s Backswing Brewing, a free mashup of song clips, cold beer, and lighthearted bragging rights. You listen, mark your card, maybe score cool prizes. It’s easy, surprisingly addictive, and blissfully screen-free.

🏃 Meet & Greet with Bryce Hoppel @ Fleet Feet | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Meet Olympian and 800m American record holder Bryce Hoppel at Fleet Feet for a free meet-and-greet, questions, photos, and autographs. It kicks off Adidas Track Nights with spike discounts, gifts, and snacks, even if your fastest split is to the snack table.

🎺 Doane Concert Band @ Kimball Recital Hall | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – NSBA convention week means one thing, Doane Concert Band is flexing. Free and open to the public, this set jumps from Cesarini’s fanfare to de Meij’s Aquarium, with a Karl King strut, Boysen’s Symphony 4, a tender hymn, and Michelle Fernandez for bragging rights.

📖 AAC with Alma and Me @ Bee Me Sensory Gym | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid who chats with buttons, signs, or a grin? Hit Bee Me Sensory Gym for an adapted storytime with Elyse Moore, SLP, then free open gym play, hands-on low-tech AAC to try, and conversation with grownups; all kids welcome, AAC or not.

🎨 First Friday @ Great Plains Art Museum | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – First Friday means art, light bites, and the kind of smart crowd that can pronounce interdisciplinary without rolling their eyes. At the Great Plains Art Museum, twenty Fellows, from biologists to historians, put fresh spins on the collection, exhibitions open late, and admission free.

🏛 Wilder Seasons @ Nebraska History Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Trade screen time for prairie time at the museum lobby’s free Wilder Seasons meetup, where the local author-illustrator duo debuts a Lincoln guide and kid-friendly, hands-on activities. Grab a signed copy, wander the exhibits, and feel smug you planned something wholesome, and indoors.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Lincoln report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 51°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 34%

A chance of drizzle and patchy fog before noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 31%

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

This to-be-built modern farmhouse ranch by Erickson Homes sits on a large, deep lot in South Lincoln’s Hillcrest Country Club area. The 6-bed, 4-bath design spans over 4,100 square feet with heated tile floors, a beamed vaulted ceiling, enlarged windows, granite counters, a large pantry, and an open plan. Golf, tennis, swimming, and the Mopac Trail sit moments away.

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