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Neal Franklin
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Business Reporter at the Lincoln Journal Star. Story ideas: [email protected]

Business is: restaurants, manufacturing, tech, jobs, aviation, health, vice, ag and economics
My contribution: Tyson's CEO addressed meat industry issues.

“Despite these challenges, we are strengthening our fundamentals by prioritizing efficiency, reducing cost and introducing innovative products,” CEO Donnie King said.

The Lexington plant seems to be one of the cuts.
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It was me. I had to learn 😭
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM
If you have questions about projects in the city reach out here or at [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
* United 2327, Saturday 1:48 p.m., Denver to Omaha
* United 1816, Saturday 5:20 p.m., Omaha to Denver
* United 5827, Sunday 1:50 p.m., Denver to Lincoln
* United 5431, Sunday 5:15 p.m., Lincoln to Denver
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
* United-580, Friday 11:27 a.m., Omaha to Chicago (ORD)
* United 5649, Friday 1:14 p.m., Lincoln to Denver
* Delta 4679, Friday 1:27 p.m., Detroit to Omaha
* Delta 4679, Friday 2:07 p.m., Omaha to Detroit
* Delta 5085, Friday 4:22 p.m., New York (LGA) to Omaha
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
LICC's, in the Meadowlark Shopping Center, is closing Nov. 9. #LNK

The ice cream store had been listed for sale for months.

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Lincoln ice cream store's 'last hurrah' before it closes for good
Lincoln Ice Cream Company announced in a Friday Facebook post that it would be closing its doors.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Storm Cellar, a bar in the Indian Village area, closed suddenly. The bar went out with one last Halloween bash. #LNK

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This Lincoln bar will close after one last Halloween party
A Lincoln bar’s Halloween party will also be its last day in business.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
True Value is hosting a closing sale after finding a new tenant.

The sale will likely last up until the holiday season and close to allow the new occupant to open in spring. #LNK

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Lincoln True Value location hosting closing sale after building finds new tenant
The hardware store True Value is hosting a closing sale at its location on the corner of 70th and Van Dorn streets, which is set to close.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Kencono Bowl is opening next to its sister restaurant Koen.

The restaurant serves poke bowls and has a focus on dietary accommodations. #LNK

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New south Lincoln poke spot marks grand opening with free bowls
A poke bowl restaurant called Kencono Bowl announced that it would hold a Sunday grand opening for its restaurant South Lincoln.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM