No surprise that Aug. 5, Work Like a Dog Day, falls on a Wednesday. It's also National Underwear Day so play it safe and celebrate accordingly.
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Board of Directors unanimously approved starting fall sports as scheduled during its special Zoom meeting. The NSAA did leave flexibility for some districts to delay sports and activities.
Preseason practices begin Monday.
New Concordia University students arrive in Seward and starting moving in this weekend. So be aware when traveling throughout Seward -- especially on North Columbia St. -- this weekend.
An emerald ash borer beetle was discovered in a trap near Seward County, as well as a tree in Washington County.
The metallic-green beetle lays larvae, which burrows under bark of ash trees and kills it by disrupting water flow and nutrients.
It's Wednesday, which means a new issue of the Independent is available. Be sure to pick one up to read how schools plan to reopen this fall, what new businesses are coming to Seward and recapping summer sports.
Also in this week's Independent you can find multiple pages of photos from graduation ceremonies over the weekend.