July 7, 2007
Mayor Beutler was among those speaking at the July 6 announcement that Lincoln will host the 2010 Special Olympics U.S. National Summer Games. Also pictured are, from the left, Jason Gieshen, Special Olympian and board member of Special Olympics Nebraska (SONE); Governor Dave Heineman; Grep Epperson of Special Olympics North America; Chuck Cooper, President and CEO of SONE; and UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman.

A crowd gathered at the UNL Visitors Center for the announcement.

Jason Gieshen, Special Olympian and board member of Special Olympics Nebraska, spoke at the announcement.

July 19, 2007
In anticipation of the July 21st release of the last Harry Potter book, Mayor Beuter July 19 donated certificates for ten of the new books to the Lincoln City Libraries to use as prizes at the Library's Harry Potter parties.