Nebraska 250

06/18/2026

The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band will perform five free community concerts this summer, including a show in Glenwood and two others in the metro area. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

See you August 8-9, 2026 at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

What will America learn about Nebraska in 250 years? Below are pictured some of the items included in America's Time Capsule to be buried in Philadelphia at Independence Mall on July 4th.

Learn more on the Time Capsule itself at https://america250.org/time-capsule/

and specifically what was included to represent Nebraska to the people who open it in 250 years at https://america250.org/time-capsule/contents/

So many stories to tell... so many challenges to preserve the integrity of the items for the next 250 years... it was a real challenge!

06/16/2026

Union Pacific's new commemorative locomotive honoring Donald Trump and the nation's 250th anniversary drew admiration, curiosity and a sidewalk chalk protest from College World Series crowds in Omaha. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Thanks Governor Jim Pillen
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D6FrHzAWQ/

06/15/2026