Memorial Day Proclamation May 5, 1868

By Roxanne Smith | May 24, 2013

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 … Continued

What’s fluffy and white and here?

By Roxanne Smith | May 21, 2013

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.  … Continued

Nebraska Passport Adventure Begins

By Roxanne Smith | May 6, 2013

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 … Continued

A Capitol Arbor Day with First Lady Sally Ganem

By Roxanne Smith | April 29, 2013

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 … Continued

Happy Arbor Day from the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | April 25, 2013

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 … Continued

14th Floor and Observation Decks CLOSED

By Roxanne Smith | April 16, 2013

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 … Continued

Custodial Spotlight

By Roxanne Smith | April 2, 2013

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 … Continued

Capitol Volunteer Recognized

By Roxanne Smith | March 28, 2013

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 … Continued

Arts in the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | March 4, 2013

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 … Continued

Centennial Mall Update

By Roxanne Smith | February 28, 2013

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 … Continued