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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird
State of the City Address
September 17, 2019
Gameday Traffic Information
October
Portion of Van Dorn Street to Close Monday
Parks and Recreation Hosts Halloween Events
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events October 21 Through 27
ALLO Communications Partners With City to Provide Free Internet to 75 Lincoln Nonprofits
Health Department Reminds the Public That Flu Season is Here
Fire Chief Despain to Retire in March
Portion of West "A" Street to Close October 16
City Kicks Off "Bin Buddies" Program on America Recycles Day
Rokeby Road Now Open
Lincoln Fire and Rescue Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Station 12 Tuesday
Public Invited to Plant Trees at Mahoney Park October 19
Mayor Urges Support for Third Diaper Drive
City Receives Benton Sculpture for Trago Park
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events October 14 Through 20
Public Invited to "Put the Beds to Bed" at Sunken Gardens November 2
South Folsom and North 27 Streets Now Open
Winter Youth Basketball Camp and Leagues Begin October 19
StarTran Ridership Increase Highest in Region
Public Meeting on Affordable Housing Action Plan Set for October 17
Bennet Senior Center Moving to New Location This Week
21st Street Closure to Begin October 7
Survey on Street Projects Ends October 14
Mayor Gaylor Baird Selected for Leadership Position With U.S. Conference of Mayors
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events October 7 Through 13
Nature Center Offers Day Camp During LPS Fall Break
Streets to Close Friday for Homecoming Parade
City Completes Project to Convert Street Lights to LED Technology
Lincoln Continues its National Bike Challenge Championship Streak
Lincoln City Libraries Hosts Educator Events in October
September
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 12
Street Closures Planned Sunday for Running Event
Streets to Close Monday for Asphalt Sealing Test
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events September 30 Through October 6
Seniors Invited to UNMC/Aging Partners Health Fairs
Mayor Unveils Steps to Prevent Gun Violence
Portion of South 70th Street to Reopen Today
Public Invited to Reception for New Music Librarian
LTU Director Esposito Accepts Private Sector Position
Two Open Houses on Streets Set for This Week
Portion of Fletcher Avenue Project Rescheduled
Mayor to Present August Award of Excellence
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events September 23 Through 29
Sales Tax for Streets Goes Into Effect October 1
South Folsom Street Closure to Begin September 25
State Poet and UNL Professor Featured in Poetry Event
Volunteers Needed Saturday for Pollinator Planting
Portion of East "A" Street Now Open
Mayor Encourages Public to Attend Big Weekend of Events in Capital City
Mayor Outlines Vision, Values and Initiatives at State of the City Event
Two Open Houses on Streets Set for This Week
Electric Fans Still Available at Aging Partners
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events September 16 Through 22
Nature Center Hosts September Programs
First of Five Open Houses on Streets Set for Thursday
Temporary Downtown Street Closures Begin Friday
MoPac Trail Reopens Wednesday
City Receives National Recognition for Promoting Solar Energy
Portion of Adams Street to Close Wednesday
Mayor to Present July Award of Excellence
Polley Music Library Hosts September Music Events
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events September 9 Through 15
Controlled Prairie Burn Set for Friday
Advisory Committee on Transportation Open Houses Set for September
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Village of Denton, September 6
West Van Dorn Street Closure Begins September 9
Public Invited to Patriot Day Ceremony September 11
Public Hearing on Feedlot Special Permit Delayed to October 2
Read to a Dog Fall Session Begins October 8
September is "National Preparedness Month"
Lincoln City Libraries Announces 2019 One Book–One Lincoln Title
August
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events September 2 Through 8
South 70th Street and Rokeby Road Intersection to Close September 3
Parks and Recreation Fall Program Guide Now Available
Lincoln City Libraries Offers Free Giveaway During September
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Star City Shores Saturday September 7th
Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Board to Meet Thursday
Open House on West "O" Improvement Project Set for September 5
Capital City Ready for Gameday Traffic
Portion of North 14th Street to Remain Closed Through September 13
City Committed to Maintaining HandiVan Service
North 33rd Street Closure Begins Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events August 26 Through September 1
Portion of Rock Island Trail Near Zoo to Close Friday
Portions of "A" Street and MoPac Trail to Close Wednesday
Lincoln City Golf Offers Program for Veterans
Adams Street Closure Begins Monday
Wilderness Park Restoration Work to Start Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events August 19 Through August 25
Mayor Gaylor Baird Proposes Plan to Fill Budget Gap and Maintain Services
Volunteers Needed for Staining Project Saturday
Open House This Evening on South Haymarket Improvements
South 27th Street Now Reopen, Four Days Ahead of Schedule
Free Fall Prevention Workshops Begin September 4
Lincoln City Libraries Offering Classroom Loan Bags for Teachers
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events August 12 Through 18
North 14th Closure Begins Wednesday
Advisory Committee on Transportation Begins Work
Yankee Hill Closure Begins Thursday
Full Closure on East "A" Street Begins Thursday
Safety Improvements Planned for 17th and Washington
Public Invited to Complete Survey on Wilderness Park
Public Hearing on Feedlot Special Permit Delayed to September 4
Temporary Closures on North 27th Begin Monday
Lincoln City Libraries New Educational Book Collections Cover the Basics
Free Preschool Program Now Available at "F" Street Community Center
Celebrate National Night Out With Free Events August 6
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events August 5 Through August 11
Temporary Closure on "N" Street Begins Monday
Temporary Closures on North 14th Street Begin Monday
Public Invited to Herb Garden Class and Tour
Northwest 48th Street Now Open
July
Mayor Gaylor Baird's Statement on Death of Crete Mayor Roger Foster
Mayor to Present State of the City Address in September
Havelock Avenue at 84th Now Open
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events July 29 Through August 4
Temporary Lane Closures on South 27th Street Begin Monday
Lucile Drive Closure Begins Monday
Public Invited to Rural Senior Center Performances
Streets Near Holmes Lake Closed Sunday
Waverly Senior Center Hosts August Events
Stiefel/Johnson Trailhead Dedicated on Prairie Corridor
Railroad Crossing Repairs Will Cause Street Closures
Federal Grant to Help Fund Six Electric Buses
Portion of "A" Street to Close Wednesday
Lancaster Event Center Recycle Site to Close July 29
Lane Closure on "O" Street Starts Tuesday
Mayor to Present June Award of Excellence
Beal Slough Sanitary Sewer Project Begins Monday
North 27th Street Closure Extended to July 26
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events July 22 Through July 28
ZooFest Downtown Street Closures Begin Today
Portion of Northbound North 48th Street Now Reduced to One Lane
Heat Warning Extended to July 20
Officials Urge Caution During Heat Warning
Mayor Gaylor Baird Chosen for Leadership Initiative
Officials Urge Caution During Heat Watch
Portion of North 27th Street to Close Tuesday
Sheridan Boulevard Closures Start Tuesday
Portions of Two Streets to Close Starting Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events July 15 Through July 21
Volunteers Needed for Holmes Lake Park Cleanup July 20
Mayor Announces New Initiative to Develop Climate Action Plan
Public Invited to Aging Partners Lincoln History Lunch Series
Animal Control Urges Safety Around Pets
Mayor Nominates Four to Serve on Planning Commission and LES Board
Evening Lane Closures on South 84th Street Begin July 15
Temporary Lane Closure on Portion of North 27th Street Begins Monday
Public Input Sought on West "O" Streetscape Project
Firearms/Safe Storage Task Force Releases Final Report
All Lanes of Rosa Parks Way Now Open
Public Urged to Take Survey on South Haymarket Park
Aging Partners Art Show Series Begins July 17
Citywide Asphalt Rejuvenation Project Begins Today
Portion of Rock Island Trail Now Closed
One Book-One Lincoln Book Discussions Begin July 10
Mayor Announces Advisory Transportation Committee Members
Temporary Closure on "R" Street Begins Monday
Temporary Closure on Northwest 48th Street Begins Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events July 8 Through July 14
Health Advisory Issued Due to Fireworks Smoke
Public Urged to Take Survey on Cascade Fountain
Public Reminded to Clean Up Fireworks Debris
City Budget Receives Top National Award
Aging Partners Invites Public to Donate Electric Fans
Nature Center Butterfly Count Set for July 6
June
Officials Urge Caution During Heat Advisory
Aging Partners Fall Prevention Classes Begin July 12
Temporary Closure on West Fletcher and Highway 34 Begins Tuesday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events July 1 Through July 7
Temporary Lane Closures on "O" Street Downtown Begin Saturday
Uncle Sam Jam Features Soul Dawg, Family Activities, Food, and Fireworks
Lincoln City Libraries Starts July With Dairy Queen Coupons
Nature Center Fundraising Event Set for Saturday
Parks and Recreation Adds Two New Fall Softball Leagues
Three Temporary Cardboard Recycling Sites to Close Wednesday
Portion of "O" Street Now Closed
Open House Set for Safety Project in N. 33rd and Cornhusker Area
Make Reservations Now for "Dinner and a Show" Events
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events June 24 Through June 30
Temporary Lane Closure Begins Monday on North 70th Street
Temporary Lane Closure Begins Monday on Cornhusker Highway
Mayor Announces Plans to Add Police Officers
Public Invited to Juneteenth Celebration Saturday
Temporary Closures on Randolph Street Start June 18
Waverly Senior Center Closed June 26 and July 3
Temporary Closure on Yankee Hill Road Starts June 17
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events June 17 Through June 23
Portion of "O" Street Temporarily Closed Sunday
Movies in the Parks Start Friday
Nature Center Hosts Summer Programs
Mayor Congratulates Washington on Appointment to City Council
Mayor to Present May Award of Excellence
Council to Vote on Appointment of Sändra Washington to Fill Vacancy
Public Invited to Bricks of Honor Event Saturday
Mayor's Statement on Death of Lausterer
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events June 10 Through June 16
Temporary Lane Closures on Randolph Street Begin June 10
Applicants Sought for Library Board Vacancy
Cary Will Continue to Lead Planning Department
Public Encouraged to Take City Golf Survey
Mayor to Present April Award of Excellence
May
Nebraska Task Force 1 to Participate in Mock Disaster
Lane Closure on Superior Street Starts June 3
Temporary Lane Closure on Randolph Street Starts June 3
Portion of "Q" Street to Close June 3
Portion of 8th Street to Temporarily Close June 3
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events June 3-9
Lincoln City Libraries Offers Book Group for Spanish-Speaking Families
Public Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality
Library Offers Book Group for Autistic Young Adults
Portion of Billy Wolff Trail to Close Today
City Council Vote on At-Large Seat Delayed to June 10
Wednesday Canoeing Event Cancelled
City Pools to Open Today
23 Residents Apply for City Council At-Large Seat
Finalists Announced for One Book-One Lincoln
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events May 27 Through June 2
City Pools Delay Opening Due to Cool Weather
Mayor Moves Forward on Improving Lincoln Streets
Mayor Names Pat Lopez Interim Director at Health Department
Aging Partners Senior Centers Relocating in June
Mayor Gaylor Baird Assembles Team
City Council Seeks Applicants for At-Large Seat
Public Pools Open May 25
Williams Branch Library Announces New Summer Hours
Mayor and New City Council Members to Be Sworn in Monday
Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events May 20 Through 26
Lincoln Community Foundation Gives $200,000 for New South Haymarket Park
Temporary Downtown Lane Closures Begin Monday
Aging Partners Offers Free "Feeling Fit" Classes
StarTran Launches New BUSLNK App
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events May 31 and June 1
Public Reminded to Avoid Storm-Damaged Parks
Party on the Plaza Set for Saturday
One-Third of Fundraising Goal Reached on Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch Project
Parks and Recreation Seeks Two Students for Advisory Board
Start Time Changed for Storytimes
Traffic Signal Damaged at 40th and South Street Intersection
Parks and Recreation Releases Annual Report and Summer Program Guide
Volunteers Needed for Pollinator Planting May 18
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events May 13 Through 19
Temporary Downtown Lane Closures Begin Monday
Temporary Lane Closures on Westbound "O" Street Begin Monday
Portion of South 33rd Street to Temporarily Close Saturday
City Announces Latest Green Light Lincoln Results
Portion of N. 10th Street Downtown to Temporarily Close Tomorrow
Nature Center Hosts Mother's Day Event
Public Invited to Aging Partners Picnic May 21
City Advises Residents on Tree Debris
Portion of Vine Street on UNL City Campus to Close Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events May 6 Through 12
Youth Track and Field Meet Set for May 11
Prairie Corridor Celebration Set for May 14
Residents' Use of UPLNK Ranks City Third in Nation
Seniors Invited to Attend Aging Partners' Fishing Trips in May
April
Voters to Decide City Charter Changes
Portion of Billy Wolff Trail to Temporarily Close April 30
May is National Bike Month
Detour on Rosa Parks Way Bridge Begins Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events April 29 Through May 5
Bethany Branch Library to Reopen Thursday
Libraries Host Free Stop the Bleed Classes in May
City Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Central Lincoln
Lincoln City Libraries to Host Author Visit
City Arbor Day Celebration Set for April 27
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for April 27
Reservation Deadline Extended for Mayor's Arts Awards
Golf Clubhouse to Be Named for Clancy Woolman
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events April 22 Through April 28
Nature Center Hosts Spring Programs
Affordable Housing and New Park Part of New South Haymarket Development
Bethany Branch Library Closed Until Further Notice
Lincoln City Libraries Hosts Theatrical Performances April 19
Bethany Branch Library Closed Today
Mayor to Present Annual Award of Excellence for 2018
Portion of Saltillo Road to Temporarily Close April 15
City Crews Stop Wastewater Sewer Line Overflow
Portions of North 27th Street to Periodically Close Monday
Portion of "P" Street Downtown to Close Monday
Portion of South Street to Close Today
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events April 15 Through April 21
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Star City Shores Saturday April 27th
Volunteers Needed Saturday for Lewis Ballfields Area Cleanup
Low-Income Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Farmers Market Coupons
City Urges Safe Driving in Work Zones
Temporary Street Closures at Railroad Crossings in Southwest Lincoln to Continue April 9
Portion of "P" Street Downtown to Close Wednesday
Mayor Presents March Award of Excellence
Health Department Issues Air Quality Advisory
Lincoln Welcomes Spring Game Visitors
Temporary Street Closures at Railroad Crossings in Southwest Lincoln to Begin April 8
Board of Health Presents Awards
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events April 8 Through April 14
Portion of "P" Street Downtown Closed Saturday
Volunteers Needed for Rose Garden Maintenance April 13
Civil Rights Conference Set for April 17
March
Meet Peg the Goose Dog at Golf Open House April 6
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events April 1 Through April 7
StarTran "Stuff the Bus" Event is April 6 and 7
Ager Golf Course Wins 2018 Facility of the Year
City Job Fair Set for April 4
Sections of Wilderness Park Now Open
Beutler Says Neighborhood Leader Would Co-Chair Sales Tax Committee;
Neighborhood Streets to Be Focus
Portion of Fallbrook Trail to Close Thursday
Separation of Yard Waste Begins April 1
Rickman's Run Parking Lot to Temporarily Close Wednesday
"K" Street Lane Closures Start Wednesday
Pine Lake Road Ballfields and Park Closed During Road Construction
Public Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality
Nature Center Hosts Spring Festival Saturday
Aging Partners Senior Centers to Host Magic Show
Mayor Thanks Community for Response During Water Supply Emergency
Mayor Lifts Voluntary Water Restrictions
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events March 25 Through March 31
Repairs Continue on Flood Damaged City Wells
Portion of South 48th Street to Temporarily Close Friday
Winners Announced for Mayor's Arts Awards
Portion of N. 66th Street Temporarily Closed
City Moves From Mandatory to Voluntary Water Restrictions
Portion of Tower Square to Close Friday
Progress Continues on Repairs to City Water Production Facilities
Dog Run Parking Lot Maintenance Starts Wednesday
Mandatory Water Restrictions Are Evaluated on Daily Basis
Lincoln City Libraries Hiring Summer Interns
City Taking Action to Hasten Repairs of Water Production Facilities
Mayor Announces Mandatory Water Restrictions
Mayor Calls for Voluntary Water Conservation
Lincoln Water Supply Unaffected by Flooding
Mayor Signs Emergency Order to Further Safeguard City Wellfields Near Ashland
Lincoln Fire and Rescue Announces Accreditation
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events March 18 Through March 24
Portion of Pine Lake Road to Close March 18
Portion of "A" Street Temporarily Closed
Dementia Care Presentation Set for April 10
Portion of Huntington and Leighton Avenues to Temporarily Close Friday
Some City Parks and Recreation Areas Closed Due to Wet Conditions
Pool Passes and Swim Lesson Registration Now Available Online
Mayor Presents February Award of Excellence
Saturday's Volunteer in Parks Event Cancelled
City Deploys Additional Crews for Pothole Repair Surge
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events March 11-17
Snowfall Exceeds Forecast
Lincoln City Libraries Hosts Special Needs Storytimes
Library Discussion Series Continues in March
Aging Partners Senior Centers Closed Today
LFR Receives Innovation Award
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Earns National Accreditation
Mayor to Present January Award of Excellence
Evaluation Process to Continue for N. 33rd and Cornhusker Area Transportation Project
Public Invited to Apply for Water Quality Landscape Funding
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events March 4 Through March 10
February
Portion of "A" Street Temporarily Closed
Summer Swim and Dive Team Registration Begins March 4
Lincoln City Libraries Victorious in Winter Reading Challenge
Libraries, Nature Center and Recreation Centers Closed Saturday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events February 25 Through March 3
Libraries to Host Activity Series in March
ALLO Announces Completion of Major Construction on State-of-the-Art Fiber Network in Lincoln
Open Houses Part of Plan to Educate Residents on Sales Tax Ballot Issue
Read to a Dog Spring Session Begins March 5
Most Lincoln City Libraries Open Today
Aging Partners Senior Centers Closed Today
Mayor's Statement on Casady Retirement
Parks and Recreation Offers Lifeguarding Courses in March
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events February 18-24
South of Downtown Annual Gathering Set for February 21
Portion of Arbor Road to Close Wednesday
Aging Partners to Offer Roundtrip Transportation to Hickman Senior Center
Fletcher Avenue Bridge to Close February 11
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events February 11 Through February 17
African-American Read-Ins Set for February 7 and 20
Parks Seeks Vendors to Provide Inflatables for Events
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events February 4 Through 10
Nature Center Hosts February Programs
January
All Lanes on South 10th Street Now Open
Lincoln Municipal Band to Perform at Annual Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration
Food Vendors Needed for Uncle Sam Jam and Party in the Park Events
Lincoln City Libraries Eliminates Late Fees on Youth Materials
Aging Partners Senior Centers Closed Today
One Book-One Lincoln Nomination Deadline is Thursday
Parks and Recreation Releases Spring Program Guide
Task Force to Study Safe Storage of Firearms
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events January 28 Through February 3
Portion of "O" Street to Temporarily Close Sunday
February 6 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled
Friends of Pioneers Park Nature Center to Hold Annual Meeting Saturday
Portion of North 48th Street Closed
Nature Center Preschool Meeting is Jan. 29
City Recreation Centers to Close at 5 P.M. Today
Lincoln City Libraries to Close at 5 P.M. Today
Registration Now Open for Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
Aging Partners Senior Centers Closed Today
Final Draft of Bike Plan Available for Review
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events January 21 Through 27
Diabetes Workshop Series Begins February 5
Melvin the Explorer to Visit Lincoln City Libraries
Sales Tax Increase Would Generate $78 Million for Streets
Lincoln City Libraries to Host Author Visit
Public Invited to Submit Nominations for One Book-One Lincoln Reading Program
Mayor to Present December Award of Excellence
Portion of Adams Street to Close Monday
Public Input Sought on Plans for N. 33rd and Cornhusker Area
Public Invited to View Lunar Eclipse at Hyde Memorial Observatory
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events January 14 Through 20
Aging Partners Health and Fitness Classes Begin Soon
Lincoln City Libraries Launches Monthly Discussion Series in January
Party in the Parks Participants Sought
Survey on Cable TV and Internet Service Ends Monday
Seniors Invited to Participate in Aging Partners Events January 7 Through 13
Vapor Product Sales to Minors Decrease in 2018
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