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Liz McCue is a Lincoln-based photographer and writer. She grew up in Omaha, attended Hastings College, and has worked at the Hastings Tribune, the Omaha World-Herald and the North Platte Telegraph. She currently does marketing and communications at Doane University. Outside of her full-time and freelance work, Liz likes to go on adventures with her spouse, snuggle with their cat, read comics and carry her camera everywhere in case there's good light.

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‘Come for the swords, stay for the people’: How a Lincoln nonprofit grew from hobbyist group to ‘a community’

by Liz McCueApril 16, 2025May 14, 2025

Jess Auffert showed up at the Willard Community Center in Lincoln ready for a workout. She had no expectations other than fun with her friend, Sophie Weinert, who had suggested the day-long class. How often do you get to learn how to sword fight, Auffert thought.   But she quickly realized it was more than that. […]

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Under the stars: Special school provides prom night experience for Nebraska teens

by Liz McCueJune 2, 2022July 1, 2022
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