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‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Downtown Omaha

Join Flatwater Free Press reporters Chris Bowling and Leah Keinama on Oct. 18 at noon or 2 p.m. for a free guided tour of The RiverFront and discussion of “Buried Truth,” a yearlong project investigating the city’s lead cleanup from Flatwater and ProPublica. The mile-long walk, which will last about an hour, features public art displays including portraits by local artist Watie White as well as photos and reporting from Flatwater Free and ProPublica’s project.

A home built through the Pawnee City Community Foundation sits for sale. The house is part of a program in which buyers can qualify for up to $60,000 in down payment assistance. Photo by Lily Smith/Flatwater Free Press

Priced out of The Good Life

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Lincoln, Nebraska

Priced out of the Good Life: Nebraska paychecks are stagnant. Home prices continue to climb. It’s pricing out a generation of buyers. Join the Flatwater Free Press, Lincoln Community Foundation and housing experts for discussions on housing in Lancaster County, and what can be done to make homeownership more attainable for Nebraskans.