Seward County Independent

Seward County Independent SCI is your trusted local news source that strives to connect our communities every week. Local news and sports in Seward County, Nebraska.

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The Daily Slice | Wednesday October 15th, 2025•SVFD celebrates Fire Prevention Week•City utility rates to increaseAs pla...
10/15/2025

The Daily Slice | Wednesday October 15th, 2025

•SVFD celebrates Fire Prevention Week

•City utility rates to increase
As planned in the city’s recently adopted 2025-26 budget plans, Seward utility customers will see electric, water and sewer rates increase 3% with their October billing cycle.

Read more about it in the Oct. 15 issue of the Seward County Independent.

Upcoming Events

TODAY

•Blood drive
A community blood drive is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1245 N. Second St., in Seward. Appointments are recommended by visiting ncbb.org/searchdrives and using the sponsor code SCBD or call (402) 486-9414.

•Flu shots
The Utica Clinic will offer flu shots at the Utica Senior Center from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15.

•Free movie at SML
The Seward Memorial Library will host a free movie on Wednesday, Oct. 15, an American biographical drama at 1 p.m. Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. Visit sewardlibrary.org for more information.

Local Sports

•Briggs plays at state
Blair Briggs, a senior at Seward High, finished tied for 39th in the Class B state golf tournament Oct. 13 and 14. She shot a 190 over the two days at Scottsbluff.

See sports scores and other updates at: https://www.sewardindependent.com/stories/wednesday-oct-15-2025,165956

The Daily Slice | October 13th, 2025•Local NewsNeighbors file suit over poultry barn conditional permitFour residents wh...
10/13/2025

The Daily Slice | October 13th, 2025

•Local News
Neighbors file suit over poultry barn conditional permit
Four residents who live near the proposed Pine Creek Poultry LLC chicken barns have filed suit asking the Seward County District Court to reverse the Seward County Board of Commissioners’ decision to grant a conditional use permit for the barns on Aug. 26.

Find out more in Oct. 15's Independent.

•Events
TODAY - League of Women Voters meets
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.

•Sports Scoreboard
Football
Seward 42, Blair 7
Central City 43, Milford 21
McCool Junction 40, Centennial 6
Malcolm 25, Raymond Central 12

Softball district finals (Friday)
Centura 13, Malcolm 5
Centura 13, Malcolm 1 (season ends for Malcolm)

Read more at https://www.sewardindependent.com/stories/monday-oct-13-2025,165589

The Daily Slice | October 10th, 2025 •The new water tower in downtown Seward is nearing completion. As of Oct. 8, only t...
10/10/2025

The Daily Slice | October 10th, 2025

•The new water tower in downtown Seward is nearing completion. As of Oct. 8, only the base needed to be painted.

•SHS freshman receives rodeo crown
A Seward High freshman is now royalty.
Kennedy Meinberg was crowned Miss Nebraska Cowgirl Queen for 2025-26 Sept. 21.
Read more in the Oct. 8 Independent.

•Donations sought for Purple Bin Project
GFWC Seward Woman’s Club will support the Hope Crisis Center’s Purple Bin Project, collecting items to assist those involved in domestic violence. A purple bin will be located by the front door of the Seward Civic Center during October. Donations can include laundry soap, hand soap, dish soap, Clorox wipes, body lotion, plastic silverware, kitchen trash bags, hair brushes, pillows, gallon/quart plastic bags, among other related items. Walmart gift cards and gas gift cards will also be accepted.

•Events
TODAY - Flu shots
Flu shots will be available at the Seward Senior Center, 1010 Manor Drive, on Friday, Oct. 10, from 1 – 2 p.m. Bring your insurance card. All vaccine events are while supplies last.

TODAY - Fun Fridays
Just For Fun Fridays have started again at the Seward Memorial Library. Stop by the library every Friday afternoon from 1:30 – 3 p.m. for a game of cards or bingo. The first and third Fridays will be Ten Point Pitch or Five Crowns and on the second and fourth Fridays, Bingo.

TODAY - Learn to dowse
The Seward County Genealogical Society will host a session on dowsing, weather permitting, at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Blue Mound Cemetery in Milford.
Read more about it in the Oct. 8 Independent and Times.

TOMORROW - Farmers market
The Seward Farmers Market is on the courthouse square. Homegrown and homemade goods will be available Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m.

Read more at:

https://www.sewardindependent.com/stories/friday-oct-10-2025,164732

It's a homecoming win for the Seward Bluejays, beating GINW 49-7. Way to go, Jays! Have a great homecoming weekend.
10/04/2025

It's a homecoming win for the Seward Bluejays, beating GINW 49-7. Way to go, Jays! Have a great homecoming weekend.

Seward football sends Scottsbluff home on the short end of a 14-6 score. Great game by both teams.
09/20/2025

Seward football sends Scottsbluff home on the short end of a 14-6 score. Great game by both teams.

08/28/2025

What happens at the Farmers Market... stays at the Farmers Market... Catch an all-NEW DSC ep tomorrow morning at 6am!

08/10/2025

What a day! Here’s a final update for this evening while crews continue working.

The overnight's damage was pretty extensive in Seward. From downtown to the country, homes and businesses were dealing w...
08/10/2025

The overnight's damage was pretty extensive in Seward. From downtown to the country, homes and businesses were dealing with trees and branches down and no electricity.

08/09/2025

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A few scenes from this afternoon's Class C Legion Seniors championship win by Malcolm over Pender.
08/07/2025

A few scenes from this afternoon's Class C Legion Seniors championship win by Malcolm over Pender.

State Legion baseball: Malcolm Seniors beat Pender 12-0 in five innings to win the Class C tournament. Mason Wisnieski w...
08/06/2025

State Legion baseball: Malcolm Seniors beat Pender 12-0 in five innings to win the Class C tournament. Mason Wisnieski was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Congratulations!

08/04/2025

Get ready to get your County Fair fix on! Episode 6 of the Discover Seward County Podcast drops this Friday, August 8th. Catch up on all episodes now at www.discoversewardcounty.com/episodes

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