On a rainy, chilly November day, 66% of Seward County’s registered voters turned out to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
That is a bit higher than the state’s turnout of 59.4%. Find out more about the election turnout and results in the Nov. 11 Independent.
The Centennial High School Class of 1971 held its 55th Reunion Sept. 25 at The Depot in Seward. Of the 72 graduates, 35 classmates and their guests attended, travelling from as far away as Alaska, New York, Ohio, Kansas and Missouri. Read more in the Nov. 11 SCI.
Milford Senior Center announces Olli Classes for the fall term from the University of Nebraska, with Rural Women and the Homestead Act of 1862 being shown Thursday, Nov. 12, from 3 – 4:30 p.m.
The Seward County Nebraska Republicans invite any registered Republicans to attend monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (subject to change). Meeting locations may vary. Each month, meeting information and location will be posted on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SewardNEGOP and their website at SewardGOP.org.
Make plans to meet at The Gathering Table (Milford Mennonite Fellowship Hall at 920 F St.). The table is set on the second Thursday of each month for this complementary meal. Come anytime between 5:30 and 7 p.m.
The Seward Memorial Library will host a Book Bedazzling Night on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. Grab that beloved book sitting on your shelf and bring it to transform into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. All the jewels, glitter, and bedazzling supplies will be provided. Contact the library at 402-643-3318 to reserve a spot. This event is for ages 15 and up.
Seward VFW Auxiliary Post 4755 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW Club, 243 S. Ninth St., in Seward.
With Hastings' win in the GPAC women's soccer tournament championship game last night, Concordia will also advance as the league's second automatic representative to the NAIA National Women's Soccer National Championship Opening Round (on Nov. 19-21) as the regular season runner up.
The 2026 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship will be Nov. 30-Dec. 7, at the Jack Allen Sports Complex in Decatur, Alabama.
