Vanessa Daves, Lincoln Journal Star

Vanessa Daves

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Past articles by Vanessa:

The tie that binds: Soccer, the universal language

More than 40 students surround three flatscreen TVs in the northwest corner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln student union. → Read More

Raising Canes gives away 120 Strider Bikes to Lincoln toddlers

Justin and Jennifer Jones, owners of Raising Canes restaurants in Lincoln and Grand Island, knew Strider Bikes were something special when both of their kids transitioned easily to riding a → Read More

Out of the Darkness walk shines light on mental illness

Shelby Williby has always been passionate about raising awareness for mental illness. → Read More

Extra Mile Walk raises $143,500 to help feed kids on weekends

Doris Kruse estimates that three-quarters of her classroom needs the BackPack program. → Read More

Nebraskans celebrate Czech roots with sixth annual History Harvest

Pat Stogdill is full of stories. → Read More

Firespring celebrates merger anniversary with volunteer work

About 140 Firespring employees walked out on their jobs Friday. → Read More

Student redefines 'perfect' with daily planner business

Marissa Eltiste’s planner design business aims to deconstruct society’s definition of perfect. → Read More

Nebraskans hooked on ice fishing

Two BNSF Railroad engineers from Nebraska started ice fishing together about a decade ago. → Read More

Nelnet diversifying with acquisitions, development projects

From the beginning, Nelnet has always wanted to give back to the community. → Read More

Former secretary of state remembers warm-hearted Scalia

Allen Beermann considers himself lucky to have known Justice Antonin Scalia. → Read More

Burglar arrested after breaking in to Enterprise

Police arrested a man who broke into Enterprise Car Rental early Saturday morning. → Read More

Twin wins spelling bee, besting brother

Can you spell W-O-W? → Read More

Home, sweet home: After 40 hours on the road, students back in Lincoln

Waves of Catholic high school and college students have started arriving back in Lincoln on Sunday and more on the way Monday after more than 40 hours of travel. → Read More

Man in critical condition after tree branch fell on him

Several construction workers were trimming trees on Friday when a branch fell and hit one of them. → Read More

Snow, low wind chill to hit Lincoln

It’s been a mild winter so far — but not for long. → Read More

'Star Wars' characters go to Madonna

The Force was strong at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital on Saturday. → Read More