This partial list of city nicknames in Nebraska compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Nebraska are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.Muench, David "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts" , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007
Some unofficial nicknames are positive, while others are derisive. The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Arcadia - If you Lived Here, You'd be Home Bellevue - We Influence the World Bellwood - A Great Community Columbus - City of Power and Progress Cozad – Alfalfa Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Agriculture, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Crawford – Deer Capital of NebraskaClaims to Fame - Animals , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Dannebrog – Danish Capital of NebraskaClaims to Fame - Ethnic Groups , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Elgin - Some Bigger, Some Smaller, None Better Eustis – Sausage Capital of NebraskaClaims to Fame - Food , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Falls City - City of the Arts Gibbon - Smile City Hastings Queen City of the PlainsHastings: The Queen City of the Plains, Nebraska (Images of America Series), accessed April 8, 2007. Birthplace of Kool-Aid.Claims to Fame - Favorites , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Kearney K-Town DobytownKearney, Nebraska Lincoln Hartford of the WestTed Widmer, Kennedy's Voice, Book review, The Washington Post, May 18, 2008, Page BW03. "[Lincoln in 1928] was a provincial enough place that it called itself 'the Hartford of the West.'" Husker City, JournalStar.com, August 16, 2018 The Star CityCampus Guide: Lincoln lexicon, JournalStar.com, August 22, 2011 Steak Capital of the World Loup City – Polish Capital of Nebraska Petersburg, Nebraska - A Great Place for a Home Town North Loup – Popcorn Capital North Platte Little Chicago. North Platte Traveler, Spring/Summer 2005. Retrieved 2008-02-14. Flat RockNumerous businesses and organizations, including Flat Rock Plumbing & Heating, Flat Rock Riders OHV Park , Flat Rock Irregulars, and Flat Rock Glass Oakland – Swedish Capital of Nebraska O'Neill – Nebraska's Irish Capital Omaha Big "O"Big O Sizzling: National attention continues to pour in for Omaha , Omaha City Weekly, accessed April 8, 2007. "Also, some city rankings use in-city numbers instead of MSA populations. When that happens, it's good for the Big O. As of July 2005, Omaha's MSA has 813,000 people, making it only the 60th largest in America, but the city of Omaha had 415,000 residents, making it the nation's 43rd largest municipality. " River CitySeveral businesses and organizations, including River City Heating & Cooling, River City Star cruises, River City Obedience Training, and the Omaha River City Bass Club Gateway to the WestMullens, P.A. (1901) Biographical Sketches of Edward Creighton and John A. Creighton. Creighton University. p. 24. Randolph – Honey Capital of the Nation Saint Paul - Baseball Capital of Nebraska Seward – Nebraska's 4th of July CityCity of Seward, Nebraska. Retrieved 2009-06-16. South Omaha – The Magic City Valentine – Nebraska's Heart City Valparaiso - Valley of Paradise Unadilla – Groundhog Capital of Nebraska Waverly, Nebraska - A Great Place to Grow
See also History of Nebraska List of city nicknames in the United States
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