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SCCDP announces Leadership Academy

On May 12, the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership unveiled a new countywide leadership development program, Seward County Leadership Academy, which begins in September 2025. …

“Color Our World” at the Seward Memorial Library this summer

Looking for something to do this summer? Something     to keep the kids occupied while not worrying about sun   burn? How about the summer reading program and     …

Peer support groups beginning in Seward

Like fashion, diets and tires, wellness and recovery programs are seldom one-size-fits-all. The support and techniques that may help one person who is recovering from substance abuse may not be …
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Seward County Gives finishes fourth year, looks forward to more

Note: The May 7 paper reported a total of nearly $99,000 raised for 2025, but online donations were still rolling in at the time.   Four years ago, County Commissioner Chair Misty …

County to consider cell phone policies

Conversations about county employee reimbursement claims for cell phone usage have spurred the Seward County Commissioners to revisit the county’s cell phone policy and procedures. Seward …

Seward to step up its curb appeal

Out with the old signs, in with a new shine! Seward’s First Impressions Working Group is rolling out new sign and trash can projects designed to give residents and visitors alike an …
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Local Sports
Seward's Grace Brees won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes at districts.

SHS boys win, girls second in B4 district meet

The Seward boys were the B4 district track and field champion and the girls were the runner-up at Crete May 13. The Jays saw multiple athletes earn spots at the state meet next week. For the …
Cash Martin of Milford clears the bar in the pole vault at districts May 13. Martin won the meet at 14-6.

Eagles fly at district meet

Milford's track and field team had a good showing at the District B4 meet May 13. The boys' team scored 56 points to finish fourth behind Seward, Norris and Lincoln Pius X. In a fast 3,200-meter …
Christopher Burbach of Malcolm leads off second in the district semifinals against Centennial May 8.

Clippers win district, back to defend title

‘Dominate the details.’ When the Malcolm baseball team chose that as its motto for the 2025 season, it was all about doing the little things well and never overlooking an opponent. The …
Cooper Stelling moves into place under a pop fly against Tekamah-Herman May 8.

Broncos get win in districts

The Centennial baseball team ended its season May 8 on a high note, getting its first win of the year before falling to Malcolm in the tournament semifinals. CHS held off Tekamah-Herman 2-1 in …
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Devin Slawnyk of Centennial delivers a pitch against Tekamah-Herman May 8 during district baseball at Malcolm.
Devin Slawnyk of Centennial delivers a pitch against Tekamah-Herman May 8 during district baseball at Malcolm.
Devin Slawnyk of Centennial delivers a pitch against Tekamah-Herman May 8 during district baseball at Malcolm.
Devin Slawnyk of Centennial delivers a pitch against Tekamah-Herman May 8 during district baseball at Malcolm.
Devin Slawnyk of Centennial delivers a pitch against Tekamah-Herman May 8 during district baseball at Malcolm.
Celebrations
Birthdays
Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family members include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …
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) …
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