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hips exceed expectations at Seward Wellness Center 4w1x3n

The Seward Wellness Center’s hip crew has been busy. Since the facility’s April opening (and including the pre-opening hips sold since December) about 2,500 people have …

Students travel the world in the gym 196k72

The annual multicultural fair at Seward High gives high school students a chance to learn more about different countries and then share that knowledge with elementary students. The Seward High …

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Four years ago, County Commissioner Chair Misty Ahmic kept getting ads for Lincoln Gives,...
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Farmer’s Market back on the Square 1l2z1p

The Seward Farmer’s Market is back on the Square—vendors lined up outside the courthouse Saturday, May 17, to kick off the season. After holding the market at the fairgrounds last year, …

County employees to see pay increases for next fiscal year 285h3i

Seward County has adopted a new, higher starting wage schedule for county jobs that will potentially increase wages for current staff , too. Under the plan accepted at the May 13 Seward …

Birthday Book Club celebrates children, their love of reading 123n3e

For students at Seward Elementary, School Librarian Jennifer Flemings has found creative ways to encourage a love of reading. Now finishing up its third year, the Birthday Book Club offers …

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Grace Brees, Seward, finalist 100m and 200m

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Seward Coach Brock Anderson gets a postgame shower following Seward's win over Norris in the district championship game May 9.

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As the game progressed the stakes grew higher. Scores and upsets were announced in other district baseball finals, and the wildcard options vanished. It was win or go home for both Seward and …
Seward's Grace Brees won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes at districts.

SHS boys win, girls second in B4 district meet 1181p

The Seward boys were the B4 district track and field champion and the girls were the runner-up at Crete May 13. The Jays saw multiple athletes earn spots at the state meet next week. For the …
Cash Martin of Milford clears the bar in the pole vault at districts May 13. Martin won the meet at 14-6.

Eagles fly at district meet t24s

Milford's track and field team had a good showing at the District B4 meet May 13. The boys' team scored 56 points to finish fourth behind Seward, Norris and Lincoln Pius X. In a fast 3,200-meter …
Christopher Burbach of Malcolm leads off second in the district semifinals against Centennial May 8.

Clippers win district, back to defend title 2s1b58

‘Dominate the details.’ When the Malcolm baseball team chose that as its motto for the 2025 season, it was all about doing the little things well and never overlooking an opponent. The …

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Malcolm's Logan McGreer takes off for second in the first inning against Centennial May 8.
Malcolm's Logan McGreer takes off for second in the first inning against Centennial May 8.
Malcolm's Logan McGreer takes off for second in the first inning against Centennial May 8.
Malcolm's Logan McGreer takes off for second in the first inning against Centennial May 8.
Malcolm's Logan McGreer takes off for second in the first inning against Centennial May 8.
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Birthdays
Viola Zwick of Seward will celebrate her 100th birthday later this month. She was born May 18, 1925, near Garland. Her family include Carolyn (late Jim) Sampson, Tom (Jeri) …
Fran Loftis of Lincoln will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born May 2, 1935. Her family include children, Nancy Loftis, Sandy (Larry) Weihs, Karen (Eric) …
Births
Cecilia Joy Biggs and Gianna Rose Biggs were born Feb. 25, 2025, at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha to Grant and Amanda Biggs of Elkhorn. Cecelia was 5 lbs., 11.7 oz. And 18 inches long. Gianna …
Delvon Joseph Gremel was born March 10, 2025, to Joe and Marissa (O’Grady) Gremel of Seward. “Del” was born at Bryan Health in Lincoln. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 …
Anniversaries
Terry and Connie Hackbart will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Seward VFW Club. The couple asks for no gifts.
Allen and Karen Hoffbauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Nov. 2, 1974. To help Allen and Karen celebrate, cards may be sent to 2936 Agnew Rd. …
Weddings
Grace Miller of Marysville, Kansas, and Joshua Hendrickson of Seward were married July 13 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Marysville. The bride’s parents are Rev. Philip and Monique …
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