The Bright Side: Meet people making a difference in our community
The Lincoln Journal Star wants to highlight people who uplift and inspire, who make our community brighter, and whose stories deserves to be told. Email ideas to citydesk@journalstar.com.
Hadi Pir was still navigating the early days of his life in Lincoln when genocide began. He knew he needed to act quickly to save the lives of fellow Yazidis.
Tune into the Golf Channel on Sunday, April 5, to watch a Lincoln 12-year-old compete in the national junior golf competition ahead of the 90th Masters.
Inspired by Boys Town youth, Jake Albanez hopes to become the fastest man to ever run a marathon in a cap and gown when he takes to Lincoln's streets Sunday.
For decades, Mimi and Gary Kuebler have quietly shaped the atmosphere at Lincoln athletic events — from concessions and scoreboards to crisis management and Legion baseball.
Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1.
Every Wednesday morning, the Copple Family YMCA's coffee club convenes, gathering a group of all ages and abilities to talk sports, share stories and check in on each other.
The Bright Side highlights uplifting stories and people from our community. Visit JournalStar.com to read more and suggest stories we should feature by emailing citydesk@journalstar.com.