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Hi Lincoln, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Pershing mural restored tile by tile, an Emmy-winning Beatles tribute, and 5,000 free beds for families + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
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.
Decisions reshape development and transit: Lincoln City Council approved a southeast Lincoln development despite neighbor objections and cleared the way for the first Mill coffee drive-through, plus updates to StarTran’s fare system — read the full story.
From kindness to citywide impact: Lincoln advocate Bryan Seck, executive director of Lincoln Literacy, has delivered 5,000 free beds to Lincoln families, rallying partners like Spreetail. The effort grew and includes ways neighbors can help — learn how you can help.
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.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 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.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
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.
Small plates, big flavor: Copal Mexican Cuisine turns snacking into a sport with shareable antojitos like molotes, memelitas, and taquitos, plus bright ceviche and warm house-made tortillas. Craving tapas energy without a flight? This Lincoln standby invites you to graze, sip, and linger with friends.
Sauce roulette, anyone? At Cappy’s, jumbo wings land crispy and meaty, ready to match your mood with 28 house sauces and rubs, or go grilled if you’re feeling virtuous. Pair with homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch and call it dinner, game night, or a very justified craving.
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.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐰 Spring Rabbit Show @ Sandhills Global Event Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Bring the kids or grandkids to the Spring Rabbit Show at SGEC, South Hall, for ages 5 to 18 to practice showmanship, flex rabbit trivia, and ask 4-H’ers about picking a bunny. No 4-H enrollment needed, and the rabbit quiz and breed ID are free.
🛍 Spring Collection Release & Hilary + Co. Pop-up @ Copper & Wax Co. | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring Collection is dropping at the storefront, with Hilary & Co. popping up for easy home upgrades without lifting a mop. Sniff limited-run Verdant, La Fleur, and Garden Party, think ivy and moss, mandarin and peony, lilac and citrus, and act like you planned this.
🥚 Pen & Ink Egg Decorating Workshop @ Pioneers Park Nature Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Swap dye cups for pen, ink, and pencil at an egg workshop at Pioneers Park’s Lynn Johnson building, by the bison. Learn crisp black-and-white designs with artist Donna Hendrickson, bring blown-out eggs or use their plastic stand-ins, and feel absurdly accomplished for $15.
🆓 Community Free Market – March @ Loren Corey Eiseley Library | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Think yard sale, but the price tags are all zero, and the small talk is premium. Bring those perfectly good extras, take what you need, register to vote if you like, then toast 14 years of free culture, goodwill, and lightly used crockpots.
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch @ Annabell Gardens | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – It’s back, a community brunch raising breast cancer awareness with good food, real talk, and neighbors you actually like. Clink mimosas with meaning, support survivors, and show up with your appetite, your generosity, and your best pink. Do some good, then snag seconds.
🎸 The Fab Four @ Lied Center for Performing Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Take a break and relive your vinyl years with The Fab Four, a freakishly spot-on Beatles tribute with an Emmy to prove it. Expect record-perfect hits, from Yesterday to Hey Jude, and a crowd ready for la-la-las, nostalgia, and mild chair dancing.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. (7300 Husker Cir, Lincoln, NE) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:30 PM – Strawberry season is rolling into the Tractor Supply lot, a blink-and-you-miss-it half-hour pop-up with sun-ripened Florida berries by the truckload. Snag an 8-pound box for $30, plus Elliot pecans and South Dakota honey, first come, cash or card, no checks. Bring Tupperware-level enthusiasm.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Lincoln report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
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.
Most popular house this week
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