LINCOLN — LOVB Nebraska held a block party in Lincoln on Friday that drew local residents and visitors to hear remarks from Husker volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly and volleyball Olympian Jordan Larson, organizers said.
The event, billed by LOVB Nebraska as a community gathering, took place in Lincoln and included remarks from coach Busboom Kelly and appearances by Larson. Political and civic leaders were also listed among the event’s participants in the news feed that announced the gathering.
Who spoke and what the event emphasized
LOVB Nebraska advertised the gathering as a block party featuring sports figures and public figures. According to the event notices, the following people participated:
- Dani Busboom Kelly — head coach, Nebraska Husker volleyball.
- Jordan Larson — former U.S. national team volleyball player, appearing at the event in Lincoln.
- Kirstin Bernthal Booth — listed as speaking at the same block party in a separate update.
The block party provided a public forum where a mix of sports personalities and statewide figures connected with attendees. Organizers positioned the gathering as outreach to local voters and supporters while providing a community setting for conversation and visibility.
Local context and related headlines
The block party came amid other notable local developments that also drew attention in the same news feed. Those items included a response from University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffery Gold to a request from the governor regarding budget cuts, an announcement by Lincoln-based company Monolith about plans to seek approval for a data center in Hallam, and reporting on the sentencing of a man convicted in a serious assault outside Lincoln’s Das Haus bar in 2025.
| Event | Location | Noted participants |
|---|---|---|
| LOVB Nebraska block party | Lincoln | Dani Busboom Kelly; Jordan Larson; Kirstin Bernthal Booth |
Those concurrent stories highlight why community events such as the LOVB Nebraska block party often dovetail with broader civic conversations in Lincoln and across Nebraska — from higher education funding to local economic development.
What residents should know
Organizers promoted the event as open to the public and oriented toward community engagement. Attendees could expect speakers and a chance to mingle with supporters and local leaders. Local residents tracking policy and campus issues may find the public appearances useful as a chance to observe and hear from high-profile figures in person.
LOVB Nebraska did not provide additional details such as the exact attendance number or a transcript of remarks in the items published with the event notices. News Block will follow up if organizers release statements, videos or schedules of future events.
Coverage of other local developments mentioned alongside the block party — including the University response to proposed budget cuts and the Monolith data center plans in Hallam — remains ongoing. Those items may have more concrete next steps and public comment opportunities in the coming weeks.
Reporting from the event and related local items will continue as organizers and officials share further details.
