Capitol Update
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Memorial Day Proclamation May 5, 1868
Built after the end of the first world war, Nebraska’s Capitol is dedicated to those who fell in service of their country. It is important to recall, however, another act of remembrance which the Nebraskans who…
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What’s fluffy and white and here?
One Peregrine falcon chick. This morning the sighting of a small white fluffy object in the Capitol’s Peregrine falcon nest was reported. Watch the falcon cam and confirm for yourself. Hopefully the little eyas, as the…
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Nebraska Passport Adventure Begins
The Nebraska Tourism Commission launched the 2013 Nebraska Passport adventure with a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda. Tourism Executive Director Kathy McKillip, along with State Senator Ken Schilz and representatives from the Nebraska tourism industry,…
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A Capitol Arbor Day with First Lady Sally Ganem
First Lady Sally Ganem, ReTree Nebraska Honorary Chair, was the featured speaker and official tree planter at the 2013 Capitol Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the west lawn of the Capitol. Students from St. Mary’s…
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Happy Arbor Day from the Capitol
While the Capitol is closed on Arbor Day for a planned maintenance power outage, the Office of the Capitol Commission will hold an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the west lawn at 9:30 a.m. Many…
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14th Floor and Observation Decks CLOSED
Due to work associated with the tower elevator renovation project, the 14th floor and observation decks will not be accessible until the end of April or early May. Please contact the Tourism Supervisor at (402)471-0449 if…
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Custodial Spotlight
The Office of the Capitol Commission custodial program was featured in a segment on Lincoln’s CBS Channel 10/11. The segment presents an after hours look at the custodians and some of the work they do. Additional…
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Capitol Volunteer Recognized
Capitol Volunteer Norma Cochran received a special thank you from Governor Dave Heineman on March 8, 2011. Norma, seen here at the information desk she has staffed for 13 years as a volunteer with the Retired…
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Arts in the Capitol
March brings much celebration to the Nebraska State Capitol. Not only does Nebraska have a birthday to celebrate on March 1st, but March is the month when the Capitol hosts celebrations recognizing Nebraska’s young artists. The…
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Centennial Mall Update
The Nebraska Centennial Mall Cabinet will have a program in the Capitol’s 2nd floor rotunda at 8:30 a.m. on Statehood Day March 1, 2013 to provide an update on the renovation of Centennial Mall. Built in…