Seward County’s food pantries are filling up faster than ever – not with food, but with families suddenly left hungry. Due to the federal government shutdown, the Nebraska Department …
With a $4 million federal allocation nixed and the possibility of receiving the $1 million since appropriated seeming unlikely, Seward County Commissioners are looking for another way to finish the …
They say every quilt tells a story. So if the Endless Chain patterned quilt at this year’s Seward United Methodist Church Bazaar were a book, it would be shelved with the mysteries. The …
Most Seward County farmers are now finished or wrapping up their corn and soybean harvests in a year that has posed several obstacles. Seward County Extension Educator Jennifer Brhel said the …
It began as a retirement hobby and has grown into a fall staple. Audrey Allen of Elkhorn said she started growing giant pumpkins when she moved back to Nebraska from Oklahoma five years ago. Her …
When the sky darkens over Seward, Concordia University’s Osten Observatory comes to life for all. Reuben Osten, a 1933 alumnus, loved astronomy. He donated funds for the telescope and the …
Pending an itemized list of expenses within report categories, the Seward County Commissioners will likely sign off on the Seward County Drug Interdiction Task Force’s Equitable Sharing …
Citing safety and costs, Seward County Roads Department Superintendent Jon Regnier is asking rural property owners to make sure they have mowed their rights of way and removed any hedges or trees …
A year ago, Shana Glover was fighting for her life. Today, she is a cancer survivor who inspires those walking the same difficult road. Glover is the administrative assistant for nursing …
After more than four decades serving his community as an insurance agent, lifelong Seward resident Mark Suhr stepped into a national leadership role as president of the National Association of …
The Seward County Commissioners on Oct. 14 split 3-2 on a resolution related to the Seward County Sheriff’s Office staffing levels, which had been discussed during the department’s budget …
Seward County residents may not feel a big impact from the shut down of federal offices as part of the budget stalemate in Washington, D.C. But people are watching what may happen if it …
The recent closing of Seward’s Bright Beginnings Child Development Center and Kozy Kidyz Daycare forced some area families to find new childcare arrangements, but the overall impact on the …
Life was looking good for Kacey Danielson. Her youngest daughter Kortlyn was coming up on her first birthday. Her husband Drew had taken a new job and the family was preparing to move. Then, on …
High above Seward, one man and his paintbrush will turn the town’s new water tower into a patriotic work of art. Jim Kelly of Mississippi started drawing at five years old. Growing up, he …
As planned in the city’s recently adopted 2025-26 budget plans, Seward utility customers will see electric, water and sewer rates increase 3% with their October billing cycle. City …
For a ghastly good time, head to Southeast Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocates’ annual Scare at the Fair fundraiser. The family-friendly event will be Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Seward …
Two recurring topics related to the Seward County Sheriff’s Department were deliberated at the Seward County Commissioners’ Oct. 7 meeting – inventory and the number of deputies the …
Brandy Johnson, Seward County Deputy Clerk for the past nine years, has been appointed to complete the term of Sherry Schweitzer, who retired Oct. 3. The Seward County Commissioners on Oct. 7 …
When the Lincoln insurance company he worked at for two decades was sold and many jobs were eliminated in 2013, Gerald Homp decided to make a change. He was looking to end his daily commute to …