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Happy Friday Ledgers,

We hope you enjoyed the weather this week; it’s about to get a whole lot colder this weekend. 🥶

In this week’s issue:

• Development: Lincoln announces multiple grant wins

• What To Do: Pianos, pickles, and Piedmont Bistro

• Sportz: Cricket is the 2nd most popular sport in the world

• Neighborhood Watch: An MCM family ranch 🐮

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- Landon

CASH MONEY

Lincoln’s big week in grants and development 📈

There’s a classic saying in business: it’s always better to be part of a growing company. While a city isn’t a company, if Lincoln were traded on the stock market (NASDAQ: LNK), its shares would be skyrocketing—faster than a meme coin (DOODOO COIN) hyped by crypto bros on Reddit. This week, Lincoln had plenty to celebrate, from major grant wins to exciting new development openings, giving us all a reminder that this city’s future is trending up and to the right. 🚀

Monday: Lincoln announces EV charging grant
The week began with the announcement of a $640,000 grant from the Department of Transportation to fund the installation of 20 electric vehicle charging ports in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods. As part of Lincoln’s Climate Action Plan, which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, the $800,000 project will be largely covered by the grant, with the city contributing an additional $160,000. This initiative highlights Lincoln’s dedication to sustainability while improving EV accessibility in underserved areas.

Tuesday: Lincoln announces $66.7M grant to fund intersection project
On Tuesday, Lincoln officials announced a historic $66.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the $120 million 33rd and Cornhusker Intersection Improvement Project. The largest competitive grant in city (and county) history, this effort is designed to ease congestion and enhance safety with a new bridge over the rail corridor and elevated roundabouts at N. 33rd, Huntington, and Adams Streets, promising smoother traffic flow for the area.

Wednesday: SCC Sandhills Global Technology Center opens
Lincoln’s week of wins continued with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southeast Community College’s $37 million Sandhills Global Technology Center. The 65,000 sq-ft facility, located at 84th and O Street, is designed to bridge the region’s skills gap and train the next generation of workers. Programs in biotechnology, design and drafting, and information technology will now have a cutting-edge home, enabling SCC to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields.

In short... It was a big week for Lincoln, showcasing progress on multiple fronts: sustainability, infrastructure, and workforce development. With ambitious projects and historic investments, the moves have us going into the weekend feeling optimistic. 🎉

WHAT TO DO

Pianos, pickles, and Piedmont Bistro.

🎹 Dueling Pianos
Tonight, we’ll enjoy the last of this unseasonably warm weather with a progressive dinner in the Haymarket. You’ll do a high ($$$), medium ($$), low ($) — starting with a cocktail at Kate Martin ($$$), then proceeding to dinner at LeadBelly ($$), and finally making your way to Brewsky’s for dueling pianos ($). You'll sit mouth agape as piano players shred through hundreds of songs and make you wonder why you ever quit piano classes as a kid (as a reminder, it was because you had undiagnosed ADHD).

🥒 Let’s Pickle Bar
On Saturday, put your game face on — it's time to pickle (ball that is). Grab your favorite headband, do your stretches, and prepare yourself for a raucous game of pickleball. You'll recruit your sportiest friends with the best moves and reserve a court in advance at Let's Pickle Bar. Work up a sweat playing the fastest-growing game in America and wash it down with an ice-cold one. And don't be afraid to let your competitive side show a bit - after all, loser is buying dinner...

🍳 Piedmont Bistro Brunching
Sunday calls for mimosas and indulgence, and Piedmont Bistro is the perfect place to make it happen. Roll out of bed, throw on something brunch-worthy, and embrace the judgement-free ordering of a hungover brunch. Translation? Three mimosas (minimum), eggs benny, a solid gallon of coffee, and yes—a breakfast dessert, because why not?

Pro tip: Make a reservation to secure your spot. Afterward, head home for a well-earned nap, fully guilt-free. It’s the Sunday reset you deserve.

SPORTZ

Sporting headlines from around the capital.

• ❤️ Team Jack: Jack Hoffman passed away at the age of 19

• ⛹️ NCAAMB: Nebrasketball’s win streak at home ended following a loss to Rutgers (82-85)

• 🏀 NCAAWB: Husker women’s basketball delivered a big win in overtime against Iowa on the road (87-82)

• 🎟️ Draft: Husker tight end Thomas Fidone is entering the NFL Draft

• 🤼‍♂️ Wrestling: Nebraska hosts #1 Penn State at home tonight (starts at 8:00PM)

• ⚾️ Baseball: Nebraska was ranked #24 in preseason top 25 rankings

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

915 Piedmont Rd, Lincoln, NE 68510

An MCM family ranch 🐮

We’re living for a mid-century moment this week, and this Piedmont ranch is absolutely serving. Spacious and inviting, 915 Piedmont is everything you want in a family home. Whether it’s kids racing through the halls, hosting gatherings that bring everyone together, or enjoying quiet moments by the fire, this home feels like the perfect backdrop for all of life’s milestones.

Set on over a half-acre of lush, park-like grounds in the heart of Lincoln, this home offers the kind of indoor-outdoor living that makes you want to stay forever. And while it’s designed for making memories, it’s equally ready to be your retreat. With sprawling spaces and plenty of opportunities for personalization, this ranch has everything you need to grow, settle, and enjoy the good life.

The Details:

• 3 beds, 3 baths

• 3,123 sq/ft

• Built in 1952

• The Nebraskan version of the White Tree of Gondor

❤️ KEEP: The office/den area, the four seasons room, the patio space built around the tree, the primary bathroom skylight (lovely touch), and the beautiful landscaping.

🗑️ TOSS: The carpet in the rec room, the kitchen, a fresh coat of paint in most of the rooms, the Aquafresh tile, and the rec room (we can elevate this a bit). We also don’t mind the kitchen cabinets, but it might make sense to update them with a new stain.

CHECKLIST

An over-ambitious weekend to-do list.

• Clear out the remaining gift boxes that now call your garage home

• Order a new set of pillows as part of your better sleep resolution for 2025

• Cancel that streaming subscription that you really only wanted for the holidays

• Pick up a new pair of mittens to keep those beans warm

• Purchase a ring light to elevate your at-home office setup

HEADLINES

More news from around the capital.

• Avian Flu: Avian influenza was detected in Lincoln wastewater

• Trolley: The construction bid for the $26.7M Omaha Streetcar maintenance shop project was won by Lincoln-based Sampson Construction

🐯 Weekly Wildcard:
One headline (or post) we never saw coming.

• 🏐 Pro Volleyball: The Omaha Supernovas will join a new league next year— Major League Volleyball