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Seward council approves new budget
The City of Seward's budget for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year is set. The Seward City Council approved the budget for the new year at its regular meeting Sept. 7. Under the new budget, the total levy … more
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Four Corners reports COVID cases on the rise
As COVID-19 cases rise in Seward County, a special Seward County community sector briefing was held on Thursday, Sept. 9 to keep community members informed. Laura McDougall, executive director of … more
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Deb Frank, Ryon Blath and Bobbi McVey-Blath are readying to open Good 'Ol Days in Staplehurst.
Good 'Ol Times pays tribute to Staplehurst history
Staplehurst's new restaurant is packed with history and familiar faces. The family team of Deb Frank, Bobbi McVey-Blath and Ryon Blath will open Good 'Ol Days at 330 A Street on Sept. 24. Many … more
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Staplehurst man's arraignment for sex trafficking charges set for later this month
Bail for a Staplehurst man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor has been set at $500,000. more
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Concordia University professor Tobin Beck was working as the executive director for United Press International in Washington, D.C. during the 9-11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. A few days after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, Beck visited Ground Zero, pictured.
Concordia professor reflects on 9-11 experiences
The recent strife and turmoil between the Taliban and the Afghani people brings countless memories back for Tobin Beck. Beck, a journalism and political science professor at Concordia University, was … more
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The new mural for The Alps Bark Park sports a handful of dogs, including depictions of current members. Concordia University associate professor of art Seth Boggs painted the mural. The word "Bark" will soon be covered with the business' full name.
Alps Bark Park mural celebrates man's best friend
Man's best friend is the focus of Seward's newest mural. Recent passersby of The Alps Bark Park, 511 Bradford St., may have noticed a few large eyes staring at them from the west wall of the … more
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A host of young Kunekune pigs gather at a fence at Anchor Meadow Farms in rural Milford. The breed is know for its dark red meat and high-quality lard.
Special pigs, bees call Milford farm home
An acreage in rural Milford is an oasis for unique critters and handmade treats. Visitors to Anchor Meadow Farm, operated by Emely and Matt Hendl, will first notice a special breed of pigs. The … more
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Keith Wyman, left, and Jerry Meyer, right, stand with Afghan Army General Malik. Wyman and Meyer are donning traditional Afghan garb, affectionately known as "man jammies."
Afghan withdrawal brings back memories for Meyer
As American troops leave Afghanistan, veterans of the Afghan war are watching with concern for friends they made while they served in Afghanistan. Gerald “Jerry” Meyer of Seward is one … more
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Early Census numbers show rise in Seward County
Early numbers from the 2020 United States Census show manageable growth in Seward County. According to preliminary results released by the United States Census Bureau in August, the population in … more
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Case numbers skyrocket in Four Corners district
Covid case counts are on the rise, and the needle is back in the red in the Four Corners Health Department. Laura McDougall, executive director of Four Corners, said the last time the district was … more
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New Concordia University President Dr. Bernard Bull, right, was installed as the university's 11th president at a special ceremony Aug. 22 at St. John Lutheran Church. Rev. Richard Snow, President of the Nebraska District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, conducted the installation. Bull will be inaugurated Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at Friedrich Arena.
CU installs Bull as 11th president
Dr. Bernard Bull was installed as Concordia University, Nebraska's 11th president on Aug. 22 during the university's opening service at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Bull was installed by … more
Decrease proposed for county tax levy
The City of Seward is again expecting to maintain its tax levy for the 2021-22 fiscal year.  The proposed budget calls for the total levy to remain at 35.3 cents per $100 of assessed value. … more
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Riley Schranz, 5, sits in the Uribe truck after delivering the weekly treats to the refuse haulers.
Trading treats for trash
Five-year-old Riley Schranz has a secret stash of snacks and treats in her Seward home, but they aren't for her. Every Thursday and Friday, when the garbage and recycling haulers arrive at Riley's … more
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Pictured are the chair of the Board of Education Candi Menze and principal Harlan Anson. Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Staplehurst held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 15 to celebrate the opening of its new school.
Our Redeemer Celebrates a new beginning
The next chapter in Our Redeemer Lutheran School's history began Sunday. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School on Sunday, Aug. 15 celebrated a ribbon cutting and open house for the new Ministry … more
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Seth Ford is the new superintendent at Centennial Public Schools. He and his family, wife Keshia and children Owen (back), Grant and Leah, moved to Utica this summer.
Ford settles into CPS position
Seth Ford always had a passion for education and working with young people. Ford, who graduated from Bertrand in 2005, is the new superintendent at Centennial Public Schools. He said the draw of … more
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District 1 Rep. Jeff Fortenberry talked to the owners of Bottle Rocket and how much he enjoyed the building.
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry visits Seward
After a long overnight trip from the Southern United States border, Nebraska’s first district Rep. Jeff Fortenberry visited Seward and spoke at the Rotary meeting on Aug. 11. Fortenberry … more
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Concordia University's new president Dr. Bernard Bull. Bull has experience in many different types of education, has started his own business and is an applied researcher.
New CUNE president brings diverse background
Seward will have a few new faces around as Dr. Bernard Bull starts his first year as Concordia University’s president. Bull comes to Seward with his wife Joyanna, to whom he has been married … more
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Seward City Council appoints new member
The Seward City Council recently approved the appointment of a new councilman. Matt Stryson was appointed Aug. 3 to fill a vacant seat left by former councilman Chris Schmit, who resigned in July … more
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Area colleges cautious as new school year looms
With another surge in Covid cases in Nebraska, many Nebraska colleges and universities are reexamining their Covid-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. Concordia University will not be … more
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Seward City Council appoints new member
The Seward City Council recently approved the appointment of a new councilman. Matt Stryson was appointed Aug. 3 to fill a vacant seat left by former councilman Chris Schmit, who resigned in July … more
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