Mayor Highlights Success of Inaugural Local Food Challenge Published on November 20, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today thanked community organizations for contributing to the success of the inaugural Mayor’s Local Food Challenge, which encouraged businesses, schools, restaurants and institutions to source food from local producers. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Resilient Lincoln
Local Food Challenge Seeks Participants Through October Published on September 26, 2025 The City today encouraged businesses, schools, restaurants and institutions to participate in the Mayor’s Local Food Challenge that runs through October 31. The program challenges Lincoln organizations to source food from local producers. Tagged as: , Resilient Lincoln
City Announces Latest Heat Pump Incentives Available September 1 Published on August 28, 2025 The City of Lincoln today announced that beginning Monday, September 1, Heat Pump Incentives will again be available to help Lincoln homeowners save on energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tagged as: , Resilient Lincoln
Ribbon Cutting for Wilderness Park Bridge set for May 28 Published on May 28, 2025 The Parks and Recreation Department and the Great Plains Trails Network (GPTN) invite community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. Attendees are asked to meet on the on the GPTN Connector Bridge at the intersection of the Rock Island Trail and Jamaica North Trail. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Tagged as: , Parks, Resilient Lincoln
Lincoln Transit Announces Summer Discounts for Young Riders Published on May 23, 2025 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities today announced that passes for the StarTran summer youth bus discount program are now available for purchase at designated outlets in Lincoln. StarPass offers riders ages 5 through 18 unlimited bus rides from May 23 through August 31 for $20. Tagged as: , LTU, Resilient Lincoln, Transit
Mayor Invites Organizations to Join Local Food Challenge Published on May 22, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced a program that challenges Lincoln organizations to source food from local producers. The Mayor’s Local Food Challenge runs from July 1 through October 31 and will celebrate businesses, schools, restaurants and others that meet food sourcing commitment levels. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Resilient Lincoln
City Updates Urban Garden Policy Published on May 13, 2025 The City of Lincoln today announced that municipal codes now allow onsite sales of produce grown at individual residences and community gardens. The City Council approved the changes to the Urban Garden Policy at its meeting May 12. Tagged as: , Resilient Lincoln
Mayor, Local Officials Outline New Heat Response Plan Published on May 08, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) Director Kerry Kernen today said a new Heat Response Plan is designed to improve coordination among community partners and ensures residents will have timely, equitable access to cooling and health resources. See the plan at lincoln.ne.gov/Heat. Tagged as: , Health, Mayor's Office, Resilient Lincoln
Lincoln Hosts Several Cycling Events in May and June Published on April 28, 2025 To celebrate National Bike Month in May, the City encourages area cyclists to visit Lincoln’s trail system and participate in a variety of local cycling events. Riders can track their miles and find more information about the National Bike Month Challenge in May at lovetoride.net. Tagged as: , Bicycling, Resilient Lincoln
StarTran Seeks Community Input on Proposed Route Change Published on April 10, 2025 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities invites residents to review and comment on proposed changes to StarTran Route 46 – Arnold Heights. The proposal would shift service from some residential streets in Arnold Heights and redirect them to the Air Park area where increased service needs have been identified. Tagged as: , LTU, Resilient Lincoln, Transit