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22nd and Lake 4 way stop signs installed

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     This spring, an accident where a child riding a scooter to school was struck by a vehicle at the 22nd and Lake Street intersection. At a meeting held by the Country Club neighborhood, numerous community members came forward with ideas and calls for action. Many residents have been asking for a 4 way stop at this intersection, but the city has been unable to install one due to design standards. Irvingdale, Country Club, and Indian Village wrote letters to the city regarding the interaction and the desired outcomes.

     After working with the city, a traffic study was performed at the request of our community, which has led to the installation of additional stop signs at this intersection. The Irvingdale neighborhood association will continue to keep an eye out for improvements to our community, and advocate for those changes to the City!

Climate Up Close

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Climate Up Close is a group of 4 climate scientists from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and major universities committed to making the essentials of climate science accessible to a broad audience. They equip Americans to reach their own judgments about climate science by seeing the evidence for themselves and putting their questions directly to climate scientists. Climate Up Close is non-partisan and non-prescriptive.

Details for the Lincoln events below: 

  • June 27th | 7:00 PM | Saint Paul Methodist Church
  • June 28th | 10:30 AM | Unitarian Church
  • June 28th | 1:30 PM | Pioneers Park Nature Center 
  • June 28th | 8:00 PM | Branched Oak Observatory 

4th of July Festivities

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On July 4th, at 10 AM, there will be a bike parade along Sewell Street. Bike decorations will start at 9:30 at 2119 Sewell Street. All are invited to participate, or attend to watch as the parade goes by!

As for the more explosive celebrations, here are a number of reminders regarding firework safety and cleanup.

Air Quality Advisory Issued by Lincoln Health Department
Keep Lincoln Clean and Clean up your Fireworks
Proper management and disposal of fireworks

The Irvingdale Neighborhood wishes everyone a Happy 4th of July!

Snow Day Reminders

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A fairly decent amount of snow had blanketed the City of Lincoln, between 4-5” worth over the last two days. With that amount of snow, it’s good to refresh our memory on how to handle winter weather.

Parking Bans

Parking band allow snow plows easier access to roads and streets. Parking is banned on odd sides of the street in odd years (2025) and on even sides of the street in even years (2024).

Parking is also banned in snow removal districts and on emergency snow routes.

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU/Transportation/Maintenance-Operations/Winter-Operations/Parking-Bans

Snow Angels Program

For residents where removing snow is not feasible, or a health risk, a request to the snow angels program can be submitted to the City.

This is a volunteer program for residents willing to help their neighbors in removing snow from sidewalks and driveways.

To request a snow angel, or to volunteer, you can sign up at the link below:

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU/Transportation/Maintenance-Operations/Winter-Operations/Snow-Angels

General Winter Safety

  • If you find fallen power lines, make sure to call LES as soon as possible.
  • Make sure you dress warmly enough, and limit exposure to the cold.
  • All wheel drive doesn’t mean all wheel stop, maintain safe following distances in the road, and travel at a slower rate of speed.
  • As the snow thaws and refreezes, walk carefully to avoid slips and falls, especially when walking to and from your car.

Free Ash Tree Removal

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Do you have an Ash tree within your property lines that potentially could be heathy, dying, or dead? Removing mature or hazardous trees can be costly and beyond the means of many homeowners. The City Parks and Recreation Department, the Urban Development Department, and the Nebraska Forest Service are providing funding in the form of a grant to remove Ash tree/s and re-plant a new tree. This service is completely FREE.

If you’re interested in this service, the form can be accessed using the link below:
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/urban-development/housing/tree-removal/2023-ash-tree-application.pdf

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