Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Lori Shriner

Local news

Heavy rains late Sept. 30 pushed this culvert on Rokeby Road between 205 and 224th roads out and into the river. It is one of only a few roads the remain closed this week after the storm.

courtesy photo

County drying out to see what damage remains

Seward and Seward County officials spent a few days watching water levels in area creeks and the Blue River and waiting for water to clear flooded areas to see what damage was left by the Sept. 30 rains sent here by the remnants of Hurricane Polo.

CELEBRATE HOMECOMING - Members of Seward High's football team, led by Dakotah Matulka (9) and Barrett Weisen (58) greet Seward Elementary students during the homecoming parade Oct. 5.

Stephanie Croston

Events

TODAY - Postcard writing

Seward County Democrats will host a postcard writing event Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Seward Civic Center West Fireplace Room. Cards, addresses and script will be provided. All writers are welcome to attend.

TOMORROW - Wellness Wednesdays

The second Wellness Wednesday will be Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Seward Memorial Library, featuring Danielle Luebbe from Jazzercise. This month, the focus is on stress and recovery. As with every session, Danielle also features an optional 10 to 15-minute gentle sampler routine, ranging from soothing stretches to light cardio or chair exercises.

Sports

Softball Monday

Seward 10, Lakeview 0

Subdistrict softball

C5 - Cozad 6, Centennial 3; season ends for Centennial

C6 - Fort Calhoun 11, Milford 0; season ends for Milford

District golf Monday

Cambry Placke of Seward placed eighth in the B2 district golf tournament at Beatrice to qualify for state.

Weekend

Volleyball

Seward 2, McCook 0 (25-20, 25-23)

Seward 2, Mitchell 0 (25-16, 25-14)

Seward 2, St. Thomas More, SD 0 (25-11, 25-20)

Seward 2, Gering 0 (25-21, 25-22)

Seward 2, Ogallala 1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-21)

Adams Central 2, Seward 1 (25-20, 12-25, 25-22)

Thayer Central 2, Centennial 0 (25-16, 25-14)

Centennial 2, Lourdes Central Catholic 0 (25-21, 25-16)

Exeter-Milligan-Friend 2, Centennial 0 (25-16, 25-18)

Malcolm 2, Norfolk Catholic 1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-17)

Malcolm 2, North Bend Central 1 (21-25, 25-14, 25-15)

Pierce 2, Malcolm 0 (25-19, 25-17)

Evan Crawford of Centennial fights through a hold against Conestoga Oct. 2 in the Broncos' win over the Cougars.

Stephanie Croston

Football

Norris 24, Seward 7

Auburn 40, Milford 6

Centennial 22, Conestoga 6

Malcolm 42, H&H 20

Softball

Yutan-Mead 10, Centennial 6

Fort Calhoun 8, Centennial 5

Polk County/Aquinas 13, Milford 2

Palmyra 10, Milford 0

Northwest 17, Seward 7

Seward 11, Adams Central 10

Seward 8, Aurora 4