So much to love about Lincoln: Free concerts, new flights, Husker pride, record-breaking generosity. SHELLY KULHANEK Lincoln Journal Star Jun 1, 2026 7 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I was reminded last week that part of the joy of a vacation is the anticipation — the chance to enjoy a new experience or revisit a favorite.kAm|J 9FD32?5 2?5 x 2C6 =@@<:?8 7@CH2C5 E@ 2 yF=J EC:A E@ }6H *@C< E@ G:D:E @FC 52F89E6C[ 96C 9FD32?5 2?5 E96:C EH@ D2DDJ 4@C8:D[ 7@==@H65 3J D@>6 36249 E:>6 H:E9 6IE6?565 72>:=J =2E6C E9:D DF>>6C]k^AmkAm%H@ J62CD 28@[ H6 DA6?E 2 =@?8 H66<6?5 :? r9:428@ H:E9 @FC ?:646 — 2 (:?5J r:EJ EC2?DA=2?E — D6CG:?8 2D @FC E@FC 8F:56] u@C E9@D6 H9@’G6 366? 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