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Summer music series kicks off June 10
Four local bands will come together to celebrate music as an artform during the Fifth Street Summer Music Series in Seward. The series kicks off at the Seward Bandshell on Saturday, June 10, … more
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Pleasant Dale volunteer firefighter Larry Lawton stands in front of his favorite fire truck to operate, Unit 42.
In service to the community
Larry Lawton, who celebrated his 82nd birthday on May 28, has been working for the Pleasant Dale Volunteer Fire Department since 1968 – and he’s still going out on calls. After … more
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Roger Wittrock of Milford, left, owner of Pizza Kitchen, was named the 2023 Community Service Award winner May 31 during the Fourth of July kickoff. He is pictured with Seward Mayor Josh Eickmeier and Jessica Kolterman of the Fourth of July Committee.
Wittrock named Community Service Award winner
Seward will welcome cyclists in Bike Ride Across Nebraska on Friday, June 9.
Seward to welcome cyclists for BRAN41
The Seward community will welcome more than 300 cyclists on Friday, June 9, as they stay the night before beginning the final leg of the 41st Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska. Live music, a free … more
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Seth Boggs stands with one of his new murals at 210 Alvo Road.
Boggs continues with murals around area
An artist and professor at Concordia University continues to paint murals around Seward including his newest, a patriotic mural at 210 Alvo Road. Seth Boggs, originally from Neligh, knew he … more
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Larry Blecha, front, and other members of the Seward VFW and American Legion Honor Guard Roger Anderson, Alex Kufeldt and Jim Hild, fire their salute to the deceased at Seward's Memorial Day program May 29.
Seward honors Memorial Day
Members of the Malcolm High School baseball team celebrate with a dog pile following their Class C state championship victory over Roncalli May 19 in Omaha. Read more on page 1B.
State champs
Seward GOP chair arrested
Seward resident Danna Seevers, 56, was among six people arrested May 19 at the Nebraska State Capitol during a debate on LB 574, which legislators ultimately passed, restricting abortion and … more
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$1.13 million secured for more housing in county
Seward County has received $756,000 in Rural Workforce Housing funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Along with the required 50% match from local contributors, a total of … more
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Rebecca Freeman finds friends and family in the crowd and thanks them for their support May 13 during graduation at Milford.
Seniors bid farewell to high school
Milford Fire and Milford Police respond to a fire at Subway Motors the morning of May 10.
Electrical fire thought to have begun in attic
A fire broke out at Subway Motors, an automotive business at 115 S. Highway 6 in Milford, around 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 10. Milford Fire Chief Jeremy Dinges said no one was injured in the fire. … more
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Jenny Larson of Omaha grooms her miniature poodle "Rainy" prior to going into the show ring at last weekend's dog show held at the Seward County Fairgrounds.
Precision cutting
The Nebraska Department of Transportation has proposed rebuilding and expanding I-80 from four to six lanes from Pleasant Dale in Seward County east to Northwest 56th Street in Lancaster County.
I-80 to expand to six lanes near Pleasant Dale
Area residents may respond to a proposed $130 million expansion project on Interstate 80 until June 3. The Nebraska Department of Transportation has proposed rebuilding and expanding I-80 from … more
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From left, Oliver Uden and Jaxon Bales learn about O gauge model trains from Merlin Berg and Gary Rolf at the Model Train Club of Seward County
Seward County Gives Week donations total nearly $290,000
Donors showed up big for the second annual Seward County Gives campaign, raising almost $290,000 for 38 organizations during five days of giving. “Everybody is truly grateful,” said … more
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AJ Frazey gives Madison Dominy a quick kiss during the Grand March April 29 before Seward High's prom.
A quick kiss on the cheek
Electric department sees $10 per hour pay bump
Linemen and supervisors at Seward’s city electric department will receive a $10 per hour boost in pay in an effort to keep the city’s lights on. The city council approved the … more
Seward’s existing wastewater treatment plant is operating at capacity. The city is searching for funding to build a new $38.8 million facility to allow for future growth.
City at capacity on existing facility
The cost estimate for Seward’s new wastewater treatment facility has seen a sharp spike over the past year, bringing the estimate to a whopping $38.8 million – about $14 million higher … more
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Shelly Smetter demonstrates proper arm position to one of the tap classes during the rehearsal for the 2023 recital.
Smetter’s final curtain call
Shelly Smetter has been dancing since kindergarten and teaching since high school. April 16 was her final dance recital. “I started dancing when I was 5,” she said. She went to a … more
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Wellness center committee looks at cost savings
Changes to initial plans for the Seward Wellness Center could result in significant cost savings. City Administrator Greg Butcher gave an update April 18 on the center’s progress thus … more
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Seward County Gives to benefit 40 causes
Seward County Gives kicks off May 1 for five days of giving toward 40 organizations across Seward County. Organizers of the campaign hope to top the $162,000 raised for 24 organizations last year … more
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