Civic Nebraska

10/13/2026

🗳️ Friday, October 16, is the last day to register online to vote in Nebraska!

Make sure you’re registered before the deadline, so you can vote in the general election on November, 3.

Check your registration status and register to at votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/.

10/12/2026

Anyway… the search for a new work bestie starts now. 👀

We’re hiring a Civic Health Community Organizer! If you love bringing people together, strengthening civic engagement, and working alongside a passionate crew, come join us. Potential work besties are waiting. 💛

Apply by October 19: https://civicnebraska.org/job/civic-health-community-organizer/!

10/09/2026

Every voter has a reason. Every voice matters!

Across Nebraska, people are getting ready to vote and thinking about what showing up means to them. In a new video series, Civic Nebraska is asking Nebraskans how they plan to vote and why. We hope their stories inspire you to make your own plan and make your voice heard.

🏆 First up: Sarah Mitchell from Omaha! Sarah plans to vote in person at her polling place. For her, voting is a way to be a voice for the voiceless, and she wants to see communities show up and be heard.

Let Sarah’s story inspire your next step: Make your plan to vote and help your community be heard. 🗳️

10/07/2026

Ready to hear what’s happening at Civic Nebraska? We’re on the air! 🎤

Our Executive Director Nancy Petitto, along with Lily and Juan, joined David Koesters on the NPR KIOS - Omaha Public Radio’s Profiles to share what keeps us inspired: helping young people become civic leaders, bringing communities together, and helping Nebraskans make their voices heard at the ballot box.

We’re excited to share our story and grateful to David and the KIOS team for the opportunity to connect with more Nebraskans!

To our volunteers, supporters, and community partners: you help make this story possible!

🎧 Listen to the five-minute conversation on KIOS Profiles, and share it with someone who cares about Nebraska’s future: https://www.kios.org/show/profiles/2026-10-07/kios-profiles-civic-nebraska.

We learn about Civic Nebraska and the work they're doing to promote civics education and access to voting across the state.

10/06/2026

One year of thoughtful connections and countless details brought together. Happy Civic Nebraska anniversary, Rachel! 🎉

As our Development & Operations Coordinator, Rachel brings care to donor communications, skill to event planning, and a thoughtful approach to keeping our fundraising efforts organized. She combines her knowledge of donor relations with a talent for making information clear and useful, helping our team build lasting connections with the people who support our mission.

From coordinating event details to keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly, Rachel strengthens the work that makes our work possible.

Thank you, Rachel, for all you contribute to Civic Nebraska and our mission to build a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans. Happy one-year anniversary!

10/05/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Civic Nebraska is looking for a Civic Health Community Organizer to join our team and help build stronger, more connected communities across Nebraska.

This role is all about working alongside community members, building relationships, supporting local leaders, and helping turn ideas into action.

If you’re a people person who believes communities are stronger when everyone has a chance to participate, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more about the position and apply: https://civicnebraska.org/job/civic-health-community-organizer/

10/02/2026

At Civic Nebraska, we believe investing in leadership development helps our staff grow and our communities thrive.

That’s why we’re proud to share that our grant manager, Scott Schrage, has been selected to join Leadership Lincoln, Inc.’s 2026–2027 Flagship cohort!

The program brings local leaders together to explore the issues shaping Lincoln, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen their ability to serve the community. We’re excited for Scott to learn alongside fellow leaders and bring fresh perspectives to our work.

We appreciate Leadership Lincoln’s collaboration and commitment to leadership development, and we look forward to seeing how Scott’s experience inspires new ideas and connections that strengthen our team and community.

09/29/2026

Nebraska, keep an eye on your mailbox! 📬

Early voting ballots for the 2026 General Election are starting to go out. If you’ve already requested a ballot by mail, watch for it in the coming days.

Haven’t requested yours yet but still want to vote by mail? There’s still time! Your county election office must receive your request by the close of business on Friday, October 23.

Find more information about the General Election on: https://civicnebraska.org/election-2026/.

09/25/2026

This blog is guest-written by Nathan Hé, Director of Communications, Civic NebraskaA neighbor helps a family find information they can trust. An organizer makes local government easier to understand. A couple helps their hometown address a shortage of child care.These acts strengthen the connection...