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Uncle Sam Jam Activities in Haymarket Park Canceled Due to Weather

Published on July 03, 2026

The City of Lincoln today canceled the Uncle Sam Jam activities scheduled for inside Haymarket Park Friday, July 3, due to lightning strikes in the area and possible severe thunderstorms.

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Uncle Sam Jam Start Time Changed to 7 p.m.

Published on July 03, 2026

The City of Lincoln today announced that the start time for Uncle Sam Jam has been changed from 6 to 7 p.m. due to possible severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. for Lancaster County. Wind gusts up to 80 mph are possible.

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City Monitoring Possible Severe Weather for Uncle Sam Jam

Published on July 03, 2026

The City of Lincoln today announced that Uncle Sam Jam organizers are monitoring the potential for severe thunderstorms Friday, July 3, that may impact the event schedule.

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Uncle Sam Jam Start Time Changed Due to Expected High Heat

Published on July 01, 2026

The City of Lincoln today announced that the start time for Uncle Sam Jam has been changed from 5 to 6 p.m. due to expected high heat Friday, July 3. Friday’s high temperature is expected to be around 96 degrees.

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City Launches New Waste Diversion Education Campaign

Published on June 25, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today introduced Lincoln residents to Land Phil, the city’s new waste diversion ambassador, who through the “Love Your Land Phil” education campaign, will encourage the community to divert materials from the landfill by wasting less and recycling more. Get to know Land Phil at lovelandphil.com.

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City Offer Pension & Retirement Plan Enhancements to First Responders

Published on June 18, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said pension and retirement plan enhancements offered to Lincoln’s first responders demonstrate her administration’s prioritization of public safety and the City’s commitment to compensate police and fire personnel for the critical service they provide to the community.

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Lincoln’s Uncle Sam Jam Returns to Haymarket Park July 3

Published on June 17, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today invited community members to the City’s free Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 3, at Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle. The ballpark opens at 5 p.m., live music starts at 6:15 p.m., the flag lowering ceremony is at 8:20 p.m., and the fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m.

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City and County Partner on Property Agreements

Published on June 16, 2026

City of Lincoln and Lancaster County officials today announced multiple agreements to exchange key downtown properties that would advance plans for StarTran’s new Multi-modal Transportation Center and for Lancaster County’s proposed convention center, pending approval by the City Council.

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City Announces Acquisition of Property for Prairie Corridor Project

Published on June 11, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director, today announced the acquisition of nearly 100 acres of land southwest of Pioneers Park, which advances plans for the Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch project, a continuous trail and conservation area stretching from Pioneers Park Nature Center to Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.

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MusicBox Announces James Valentine Scholarships

Published on June 09, 2026

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and community representatives today announced that the MusicBox Artist Development Program will offer $35,000 in James Valentine Scholarships, provided by the Maroon 5 lead guitarist and Lincoln native.

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Uncle Sam Jam Activities in Haymarket Park Canceled Due to Weather

Uncle Sam Jam Start Time Changed to 7 p.m.

City Monitoring Possible Severe Weather for Uncle Sam Jam

Uncle Sam Jam Start Time Changed Due to Expected High Heat

City Launches New Waste Diversion Education Campaign

City Offer Pension & Retirement Plan Enhancements to First Responders

Lincoln’s Uncle Sam Jam Returns to Haymarket Park July 3

City and County Partner on Property Agreements

City Announces Acquisition of Property for Prairie Corridor Project

MusicBox Announces James Valentine Scholarships

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