Seward will soon seek bids for the construction of a $60 million wastewater treatment plant, the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history.
That estimated total cost may increase before the Seward City Council selects a construction company from among a handful of regional companies that are expected to submit construction bids in the coming weeks for a possible council decision in December. Find out more in the Oct. 28 Independent.
An issue of interest to all Seward county voters in next week's election is the proposal for a five-man Board of Commissioners, placed on the ballot by petition. Residents will be able to register their choice between the present three-man board system and the five-man proposal. This matter was on the 1964 ballot, also by petition, but was defeated by a margin of 236 votes. See more headlines from the past in the Oct. 28 SCI.
The Seward High Key Club's haunted house at the Zimmerer Mansion in Seward opens tonight from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $10. It will be open 7-10 p.m. through Thursday and 7-11 p.m. Friday. More information about the house is in the Oct. 21 Independent.
The Seward Rotary Club will host its annual costume contest Thursday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Seward Bandshell. Prizes will be awarded based on age groups, and treats will be provided.
Instructor Jacki Mason will guide participants through fun, high-energy steps every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 29 at the Seward Memorial Library. No partner or registration needed. All ages 10 and up are welcome.
Lincoln Lutheran 3, Malcolm 1 (27-25, 20-25, 28-26, 25-21)
Pairings have been announced for Classes C and D. All district finals matches will be Saturday, Oct. 31.
In the C1-4 final, Milford (No. 4 seed) will host Lincoln Christian at 11 a.m. Malcolm (No. 5 seed) will host Norfolk Catholic at 11:30 a.m. in the C1-5 final.
Seward plays Elkhorn tonight at 6 p.m. in the B2 tournament, with the winner to play the winner of Hastings vs Gretna.
