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Lincoln Clay Arts Center at the Carnegie Library

The City Council approved a lease on October 13 for the historic Carnegie Library building to become the Lincoln Clay Arts Center. Library services left the Carnegie back in 2011, and budget limits mean no second branch is opening soon — but the Library says it's still working toward a permanent downtown location.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

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Unhoused Services and Population Reduction

City leadership presented data showing a 79% reduction in Lincoln's homeless population since 2020 through a balanced approach of supportive housing trailers, volunteer programs, and code enforcement.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026