Centennial Public Schools recently released its third quarter honor roll. Find out who made the grade in the April 23 Independent.
Nebraska senators will not continue discussing mobile sports betting this session. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Eliot Bostar, removed the bill from the agenda when it appeared it would not have enough votes to overcome a filibuster.
Gov. Jim Pillen issued a statewide burn ban yesterday as wildfires near Ainsworth continue to blaze. More than 6,600 acres have been burned in the fire, which was 0% contained as of April 23.
The Lighthouse club from Concordia University will host a used clothing sale called “Threads” on campus in Janzow Plaza outside from April 24-26. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of the event is to build awareness of the fast fashion industry, encourage people to buy second hand, and raise funds that will go directly towards the International Justice Mission to combat human trafficking.
The Seward Memorial Library will host an adult craft night Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. to create egg carton flowers. Visit sewardlibrary.org for more information.
The Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership will host a business anniversaries luncheon Thursday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seward Memorial Library. Business owners and community members are welcome, recognizing businesses in operation in Seward County from five years to 155 years. Cost is $15 per person.
Concordia art students will host a pottery sale Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Janzow Campus Center. Sale items include original handmade pottery for gifts or personal use.
The Seward Rotary Club will plant a ceremonial tree at the Nebraska National Guard Museum to honor long-time member and mayor of Seward the late Roger Glawatz on Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the informal event. The tree will be planted on the north side of the museum. For more information, contact Clark Kolterman at clark.kolterman@sewardschools.org or call (402) 641-8522.
Two trees will be planted at the Seward Arbor Day celebration at the Seward Civic Center on Friday, April 25, at 1 p.m. There will be speeches, music and awards, as well. The trees will honor the 100th birthday of the Seward Rotary Club and the 125th anniversary of the GFWC Seward Woman’s Club. The event is open to the public.
“The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Estate Planning And How You Can Avoid Them” presented by attorney Andrew Louden, will be the topic Friday, April 25, at noon in Memorial Hospital’s third level meeting room. A light lunch is provided. RSVP required, online at mhcs.us or call (402) 646-4707 by Friday, April 18.
Author Joy Huber will present her experience of being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 33 on Friday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center. In 2012, Huber wrote “Cancer with Joy: How to Transform Fear into Happiness and Find the Bright Side Effects.”
The Seward Memorial Library will host the last “Just For Fun Friday” on April 25 with Bingo from 1 – 3 p.m.
A celebration of life for Richard Munson will be today, April 24, at 3 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward.
Visitation for Janice Oswald will be today, April 24, from 2-5 p.m. at Lauber Funeral Home in Milford and from 6-8 p.m. at Salem Country Church, rural Seward. The funeral service will be Friday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Country Church, with interment at the church cemetery at 11:15 a.m.
The funeral service for Jim Aegerter will be Thursday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Committal will follow at the Seward Cemetery.
