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The newest Seward County Commissioner for District One, Misty Ahmic, attends her first official meeting Nov. 17. Also pictured are Commissioners Bob Vrbka and John Culver.
Board welcomes new commissioner, talks nepotism
The Seward County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 17 with its newest District One commissioner, Misty Ahmic. more
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'Choices you make affect not just you'
From Sept. 21 through Nov. 18 the county has accounted for 881 cases. That's 77% of the county's cases happening in 25% of the time elapsed since the pandemic's beginning. more
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Van Siang Mawi prepares a sushi roll at the new sushi restaurant inside Pac 'N' Save on Nov. 18 in Seward.
Sushi spot finds warm welcome at Pac'N'Save
When Van Siang Mawi and his team of sushi chefs first approached Paul Mueller about opening a location inside the Seward Pac 'N' Save, Mueller balked. It just didn't seem worth it at the time. more
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What does a new administration mean for ag?
Members of the agriculture community have started speculating on members of president-elect Joe Biden's administration. more
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From left, Tyler Hackbart, Jonathan Jank, Daryl Hackbart and Shayla Flesner stand in front of Hackbart Chiropractic to pose for a check donation. Daryl Hackbart presented Jank, on behalf of the Seward Kiwanis Club, with a check for $3,200 for the Kiwanis Backpack Program.
Hackbart makes donation to Backpack Program
Dr. Daryl Hackbart knew fundraising efforts for the Seward Kiwanis Club's annual Backpack Program was down because the typical Empty Soup Bowl Luncheon fundraiser was canceled because of safety concerns. So he wanted to do what he could to help. more
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Five new COVID deaths
Seward County's outbreak of coronavirus exposure continued for another week and, for the first time in months, residents in the county have died of COVID-related illness. more
Seward City Council members (left to right) Jessica Kolterman, John Singleton, Alyssa Hendrix, mayor Josh Eickmeier, Karl Miller, Chris Schmitt and Jonathan Miller attend their first in-person city council meeting since March. The July 7 meeting happened in the civic center basement to better practice social distancing.
Council carries multiple actions
The Seward City Council discussed and carried motions on numerous items during its Nov. 17 meeting in the Seward Civic Center basement. more
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Housing development seeks TIF
Possible tax increment financing on a planned subdivision south of Seward consumed the majority of Seward City Council's Nov. 17 meeting. more
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A tent outside of Memorial Health Care Systems was arranged in March specifically for COVID-19 testing. Healthcare workers still use that tent to conduct testing as the virus' spread through Seward County increases.
"The storm is here"
Seward County's COVID-19 situation is anticipated to worsen. And the end is not near. Memorial Health Care Systems CEO Roger Reamer gave a blunt assessment at the Nov. 12 Four Corners Health Department briefing. “We have planned for this a long time,” he said. “The storm is here. We're in the middle of the storm.” more
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Concordia University's Kurth Brashear speaks about his experience contracting COVID-19 at Gov. Pete Ricketts' Nov. 9 press conference inside the State Capitol.
Brashear describes his COVID experience
When the coronavirus first crept into Nebraska, the Brashear family of Seward decided it would abide by health recommendations and wear face coverings. They wore masks when they went to get groceries and on their way to work. They wore masks all summer except when they were at home. more
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The latest phase of renovations has begun at Memorial Hospital in Seward.
Quarantine stretches school, city staffs
Cities, villages, schools and businesses continue to reel as COVID-19 cases in Seward County continue to mount. more
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Leslie Wilson stands to be recognized during Seward Middle School's Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11. Wilson served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.
SMS holds in-person Veterans Day Program
Seward Middle School was still able to host its annual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11 through a pandemic and all the directed health measures it brought. more
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Vahle enjoys giving back to community
Seward resident Dr. Van Vahle recently received the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Distinguished Alumnus Award. more
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Gene Curtis officially completed a 100-mile Boot Walk from the Grand Island Airport to the Lincoln Airport on Nov. 11. He stopped at the Nebraska National Guard Museum in Seward to talk about the experience, all done to raise awareness for veterans and issues that come their way. "As long as I open some eyes, that's great," Curtis said.
Curtis conducts 'Boot Walk' to honor veterans
For the past two weeks, sporting a reflective vest has become second nature to Gene Curtis. more
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A tent outside of Memorial Health Care Systems was arranged in March specifically for COVID-19 testing. Healthcare workers still use that tent to conduct testing as the virus' spread through Seward County increases.
MHCS urges community unity
We recognize that this is a challenging time. As individuals, we are bombarded with messages surrounding COVID-19 and making decisions that will protect ourselves and our families. As a professional health care organization, we are challenged to educate our patients, be empathetic to our colleagues and serve as the source of truth for our community. more
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Marroquin honored by State Bar award
When Christina Marroquin voiced her teenage opinions at home, her mother would always tell her to “save it for the courtroom.” She never wanted to be a judge but now, after gaining one of the state's highest legal honors, she thought maybe her mother's words planted a seed. more
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Grand Marshals of Christmas Parade announced
The Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership announced Ron and Annette Wallman will be the 2020 Grand Marshals of the tenth annual Lighted Evening Christmas Parade. Unlike previous years, this year's parade will be held as a reverse parade with floats stationed at five locations throughout Seward for safe viewing. more
Seward County Historical Society Board Members Jon Kruse and Sue Imig give a lifetime membership to Seward Rotary President Brady Johnson.
Rotary joins SCHS
Seward Rotary Club President Brady Johnson presented a check to Seward County Historical Society Museum board member Sue Imig to become a lifetime member of the Seward County Historical Society Museum. more
Timothy DeWaard
Date set for DeWaard preliminary hearing
Timothy DeWaard appeared in person at the Seward County Justice Center on Nov. 4 for his election to a preliminary hearing. DeWaard's attorney, Nancy Peterson of Lincoln, sat beside him at the … more
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Seward County voters cast their ballots at the Ag Pavilion in Seward on Nov. 3.
Seward County notches massive voter turnout
Seward County eclipsed its total number of voters from 2016 with a 81% turnout for the 2020 General Election. more
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