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The Seward County drug task force has collected a number of awards for its efforts to remove drugs from county roadways.
County benefits from interdiction
It’s been almost three years since a federal drug task force was created in Seward County. Since January 2019, the group has confiscated hundreds of pounds of drugs, seized millions of … more
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Seward's Christmas Festival returns Saturday
The holiday season will be in full swing in Seward Saturday. Seward's Annual Christmas Festival returns to downtown Seward Nov. 27 with a host of festive events. The day begins with the … more
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Pledges sought for wellness center project
The Seward Wellness Center committee is taking a new approach to bring a wellness center to the city. Jana Hughes, committee member, said this effort differs from previous, unsuccessful attempts … more
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Seward scores additional downtown revitalization funding
The City of Seward recently received an additional boost towards its downtown revitalization goals. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced the latest recipients of the Community … more
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Georgia Hackworth holds a certificate next to a bouquet of flowers she received for 47 years of service with the Seward County Housing Authority.
A life dedicated to living local
Since joining the Seward County Housing Authority Board in 1974, Georgia Hackworth has seen countless lives changed by board programs and housing developments. The board's efforts, she said, … more
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Joe Ruzicka, Seward American Legion Post 33, salutes the flag during the National Anthem at Seward High School's Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11.
Seward County salutes veterans
The Seward High band performs at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association state competition to close the 2021 marching season.
Band achieves perfection in marching season
Five competitions. Five superior ratings. Perfection. The Seward High marching band finished its 2021 season with a perfect record, earning superior ratings in all five of its … more
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Maggie Bittinger works on one of several features at the Magical Lights of Seward display in Centennial Park. The light show returns for its second year in Seward on Nov. 26.
Seward light show packed with even more holiday cheer
Vinny and Maggie Bittinger are hard at work in Centennial Park in Seward ensuring that the second annual Magical Lights of Seward is bigger and brighter than ever. “We have added more … more
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Nathan Pence, a senior at Seward High, is a member of the Nebraska National Guard and will join the airborne unit after graduation in December.
Senior looks ahead to service
Nathan Pence hasn’t graduated from high school yet, but he knows what he’s going to do afterward. The Seward High senior, who is already a member of the Nebraska National Guard, will … more
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Four Corners offers new vaccine schedule
Four Corners Health Department has a new COVID Vaccine Clinic schedule, beginning the week of Nov. 1. Vaccine clinics will be every week on Tuesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Four Corners … more
The Nebraska Department of Transportation was on hand Oct. 26 to answer questions from Milford citizens regarding a reconstruction project of Highway 6 through town.
Forum gathers input on Highway 6 project
Work to reconstruct a mile stretch of Highway 6 through Milford will require adjustment for area home and business owners, but Mayor Patrick Kelley believes the finished project will benefit the … more
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Mark, Brian and Laurie Rolfsmeyer stand by Brian's candy machines in the Seward home. The candy machines will soon be placed in area businesses to allow Brian more chances to be out in the community and to teach him life skills.
Teaching through treats
Candy machines filled with Hot Tamales, M&Ms and other favorite treats will soon appear in Seward businesses.  Behind the eight machines will be 17-year-old Brian Rolfsmeyer, who has … more
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New Concordia University president Dr. Bernard Bull address the crowd at his inauguration Oct. 22 at Friedrich Arena.
Bull pledges to lead with conviction at inauguration
Wearing the presidential’s medallion newly placed around his neck, Dr. Bernard Bull promised to lead Concordia University in reflection of its Lutheran values while looking towards the … more
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Seward wellness center project takes step forward
The effort to bring a new wellness center to the community recently moved forward.  The Seward City Council at its Oct. 19 regular meeting authorized a letter of intent to the Seward Wellness … more
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Hughes Brothers Inc. employs 275 people. Staff gathered Oct. 14 for a photo commemorating the 100th anniversary of the company.
A century in business: Hughes Brothers hits 100th year
The Hughes family had a rough year in 1918. Brothers John, Harley, Ben and Ted had just experienced the death of their father. World War I was raging, the economy was in shambles, and their inherited … more
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Ravenna native Kirk Zeller presented #MyCorona at the Flatwater Film Festival at the Rivoli Theatre Oct. 16. The festival celebrated Nebraska filmmakers and actors.
Flatwater Film Festival impresses first year in Seward
Ravenna native Kirk Zeller has seen the recent rise of Nebraska filmmaking up close.  As a filmmaker, he’s made connections throughout the country and has taken it upon himself to … more
The City of Seward and pickleball enthusiasts gathered Oct. 14 to celebrate the dedication of the new pickleball courts at Moffitt Park in Seward.
Seward celebrates pickleball's new home
by Greg Forbes editor@sewardindependent.com One of the fastest growing sports in the United States now has a permanent home in Seward.  The City of Seward and pickle ball enthusiasts … more
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Hughes announces candidacy for Nebraska Legislature 
Jana Hughes, a Seward school board member and Seward community leader, announced Oct. 19 that she will run for the District 24 seat in the Nebraska … more
Two men were killed in a head-on collision between two semis near mile marker 371 on Interstate 80 Oct. 19.
Names released in fatal I-80 crash
The Nebraska State Patrol has identified two men killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 80 near Goehner Tuesday morning. more
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Brenda, Tait and Tom Rief stand in front of Spare Time Lounge in Seward, which the family owns. Tait was severely injured in a crash involving a Seward school bus that killed four and injured several more on Oct. 13, 2001. Tait has since used his experience to motivate others to never give up.
“Push through the hard times” Tait Rief strives to inspire through loss, tragedy
Tait Rief was a freshman at Seward High School in the fall of 2001 and had the whole world in front of him.  He was already turning heads as a football player early into his high school … more
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