I-80 Art Sculptures and More

I-80 Art Sculptures As part of the nation’s Bicentennial, Nebraska transformed Interstate 80 rest areas into cultural gateways installing now-iconic sculptures through a partnership between the Nebraska Department of Transportation and artists. Commissioned amid a national push for public art, these large-scale works reflect the state’s landscapes, history, and identity and turn rest stops into open-air galleries for travelers crossing Nebraska. Legacy on the Lanes Omaha is home to the nation’s oldest sanctioned women’s bowling league, founded in 1924. It also claims 2022 U.S. Women’s Open champion Erin McCarthy, a Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour competitor whose career began in high school and peaked with a 2009 NCAA title at the University of Nebraska. Today’s game is far more technical, driven by precision, analytics, and elite training, and Nebraska continues to shape its future through powerhouse collegiate and high school programs. Swift Fox It’s the size of a cat, but a member of the dog family and Nebraska’s most elusive wildlife. It’s also on the endangered species list. Go in the field with UNL student researcher Lucia Corral to learn how scientists are trying to save an important member of the Great Plains ecosystem known as the swift fox.