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CPS considers upgrades, expansion

Centennial Public School is considering a bond issue to pay for upgrades to its building. The $7.9 million bond will include modernizing the kitchen and cafeteria, adding a multi-use gymnasium …

New marker honors hero

The story had been in the family for decades, Donna Rios said. Her great-grandfather, Marion Lux, risked his life to save 18-month-old Gladys Dixon from being hit by a train. On Sept. 29, 1907, …
Ken and Cheryl Schmieding cut a special cake to honor Ken Schmieding’s record of 50 years’ perfect attendance.

Schmieding reaches 50 years in Rotary

Ken Schmieding celebrated his 50th year of “Perfect Attendance” at the weekly Seward Rotary Club.
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Two times gold for CHS junior

Last year, the state speech tournament was new and unfamiliar to Luke Hoffschneider. This year, he treated it as just another tournament.

Meeting a major need

Sam Patterson, childcare director at the newly opened Seward Wellness Center, knows the challenges childcare providers face when staff members need a sick day or a vacation.

Inspector to watch over Seward water tower painting project

After a few months’ delay the protective “technical” and decorative painting of Seward’s new water tower is set to begin – but with a few changes in the process.
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Malcolm wins first conference title

With the last two state championship trophies in the case at Malcolm High School, you might think adding a conference title plaque might not be that big of a deal for the Clippers’ baseball …
Brodie Roth of Milford resets his ball on the green and eyes the line to the hole April 16 during the Milford Invitational.

Milford wins second at home golf invite

A tough tournament at Thornridge Golf Course in Milford ended with Milford second in the team standings. “EMF got us again,” Coach Dalton Mogul said, adding that the dry weather made …
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Winkelman near record in first try

A near-perfect day gave the Centennial track and field team a chance to set good marks in the running events at Heartland April 15. Coach Rob Johansen said Camden Winkelman took advantage of the …
Brianna Potratz of Seward keeps her eyes on the runner in front of her during the girls 4X800m relay on April 11.

Seward runner-up in boys’ competition

The Seward boys’ track team finished as the runner-up and the girls were fifth at the Waverly Invitational April 11, setting personal best marks along the way. “Both teams competed …
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Seward's Tessa Greisen of Seward, right, battles with York's Annah Perdue for first place on the final lap of the 3200m run on April 11. Greisen got the win over Perdue.
Seward's Tessa Greisen of Seward, right, battles with York's Annah Perdue for first place on the final lap of the 3200m run on April 11. Greisen got the win over Perdue.
Seward's Tessa Greisen of Seward, right, battles with York's Annah Perdue for first place on the final lap of the 3200m run on April 11. Greisen got the win over Perdue.
Seward's Tessa Greisen of Seward, right, battles with York's Annah Perdue for first place on the final lap of the 3200m run on April 11. Greisen got the win over Perdue.
Seward's Tessa Greisen of Seward, right, battles with York's Annah Perdue for first place on the final lap of the 3200m run on April 11. Greisen got the win over Perdue.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Fran Loftis of Lincoln will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born May 2, 1935. Her family members include children, Nancy Loftis, Sandy (Larry) Weihs, Karen (Eric) …
Kay Schroeder of Seward will celebrate her 90th birthday this week. She was born March 27, 1935, in Seward. Her family members include Alicia (Jim) Sevcik, Patricia Schroeder (Mark Leydig), …
Births
Delvon Joseph Gremel was born March 10, 2025, to Joe and Marissa (O’Grady) Gremel of Seward. “Del” was born at Bryan Health in Lincoln. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 …
Judd Parker Johnson was born to Heidi (Weber) Johnson and Josh Johnson of Seward on Dec. 31, 2024, at Bryan Birth Place in Lincoln. He weighed 7 lb., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. …
Anniversaries
Terry and Connie Hackbart will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Seward VFW Club. The couple asks for no gifts.
Allen and Karen Hoffbauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Nov. 2, 1974. To help Allen and Karen celebrate, cards may be sent to 2936 Agnew Rd. …
Weddings
Grace Miller of Marysville, Kansas, and Joshua Hendrickson of Seward were married July 13 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The bride’s parents are Rev. Philip and Monique …
Engagements