Monday, May 12, 2025

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Summer reading program right around corner

Looking for something to do this summer? Something to keep the kids occupied while not worrying about sunburn? How about the summer reading program and its related activities at the Seward Memorial Library?
Find out more in the May 14 Independent.

Ready for the next step

Candidates for graduation at Concordia University wait their turn to cross the stage and receive their diplomas May 10 at the university's commencement ceremony.
Candidates for graduation at Concordia University wait their turn to cross the stage and receive their diplomas May 10 at the university's commencement ceremony.
Stephanie Croston
Elsewhere

Around the country

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled a stamp this weekend honoring former first lady Barbara Bush.


The Nebraska softball team learned it would play in the Baton Rouge regional after falling to UCLA in the Big 10 tournament. The Huskers will play UConn Friday.

Events

TODAY - League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Seward County will meet the second Monday of each month starting at 6 p.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church. The league is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, advances awareness of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to women and men. For more information, (402) 416-4342.

TOMORROW - Grief support group meets

Tabitha hosts a grief support group the second Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Seward. To register, call Tabitha at (402) 362-7739..

TOMORROW - Food distribution

The Lincoln Food Bank will distribute food from the St. John Lutheran Church fellowship hall on the second Tuesday of each month, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Sports

Scoreboard

Baseball
Seward 6, Norris 5 - Seward wins the district title and advances to state
Malcolm 7, GACC/WPB 0 - Malcolm wins the district title and advances to state