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Monday, March 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Lincoln. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Family Services in Lincoln is helping refugee women learn to drive using a new simulator funded by a $46,280 grant from the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation. Instructor Tariq Qasim teaches lessons at 2301 O St.—the three-week course will give students practical training before they begin road instruction. Lincoln Journal Star
- ➤ Eastmont Retirement Community in Lincoln held Monopoly for the Monarch on Sunday where residents played 55 minute rounds of Monopoly to raise funds for its charity hospice care fund. The fund provided about $90,000 of support over the past four years to help pay for hospice care that costs more than $400 a day (the event aimed to ease financial burdens for families). KOLN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln G.O.L.D. hosted its 10th annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday to raise funds for scholarships that help local students attend colleges plus offer career path classes and mentorship opportunities. The event featured live and silent auctions with proceeds supporting the scholarship program that has provided 311 awards and mentoring for 242 girls over the past decade. KOLN
- ➤ Farmer Paula Peterson uses her Facebook page to share her 'Watch Me Grow' series that documents baby calf Lil' Beauty's growth, which started on Jan. 14th. About 20 to 25 classrooms from Lincoln to Omaha have sent letters thanking her for bringing farming lessons to students + the series aims to inspire the next generation of farmers. Nebraska Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska’s pending state budget shows a projected $289M deficit and proposes significant service cuts—such as a 38% reduction in state aid to local health departments that support suicide prevention programs. Critics claim the short-sighted tax cuts and heavy general fund transfers have strained state finances—raising fears of future tax hikes and further service reductions. Lincoln Journal Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska defeated fifth-ranked Oregon State 16—7 in an eight-inning game on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, marking its first weekend series win over a top-five foe since 2011. The Huskers will host Creighton on Tuesday at 6 p.m. KNOP
- ➤ The No. 20 Nebraska softball team won its sixth straight game on Sunday by shutting out Purdue 6-0 at Bowlin Stadium — Olivia DiNardo and Ava Kuszak each had two hits to help move the Huskers ahead in the series. Game three is set for Monday with first pitch at 4:00 p.m. Nebraska Now
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4x4 Challenge 2025
April 1st – April 30th — Cooper YMCA — Fun and prizes await — A team-based challenge open to everyone for a month of friendly competition.
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Spring Golf Clinic for Youth
4:30-5:30 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Cost: Included golf shirt and rounds — Learn from City of Lincoln Golf Professionals in this exciting four-week golf clinic for ages 5-14.
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Jeremy Pinnell Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Cost TBD — Experience a night of captivating Americana music from acclaimed artist Jeremy Pinnell.
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First Friday Art Walk Featuring Kinsee Hillis
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Francie & Finch Bookshop — Free entry — Explore the whimsical artwork of Kinsee Hillis during Downtown Lincoln's monthly art walk.
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Lincoln Gem and Mineral Club Gem Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Sandhills Global Event Center — Free entry — Discover gems, minerals, and family fun with hands-on activities and exhibits.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball
12:05-4:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Ticket prices vary — Witness college baseball action as the Scarlet Knights take on the Cornhuskers in Lincoln.
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Chris O'Leary Band Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues artist Chris O'Leary.
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Open Coffee at Crescent Moon
8-9:30 a.m. — Crescent Moon Coffee — Free entry — Share a coffee and connect with Lincoln's vibrant startup community.
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Spring Girls Golf Clinic
5:30-7 p.m. — YMCA Youth Sports Administrative Office — Registration required — A one-day golf clinic for girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade at Jim Ager Golf Course.
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Return to Dust Concert
6-10 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the karmic saga of Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock band Return to Dust.
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