Thursday, October 31, 2024

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NEWS

Fairgrounds project making progress

A statue garden to honor 4-H and FFA members is making progress, organizers said Oct. 27.
Read more in the Oct. 30 Independent.

Cat controversy sparks debate on animal welfare in Seward

In response to the Seward Police Department dropping a lost cat outside of city limits, some community members are calling on the department to make a policy change.
Read more in the Oct. 30 Independent.

Halloween events in Seward County

SPORTS

Wednesday scoreboard

Volleyball
York def. Seward, 20-25, 25-10, 25-22, 25-23 (3-1)
Holdrege def. Milford, 25-18, 18-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-12 (3-2)
Hastings St. Cecilia def. Centennial, 25-13, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 (3-1)
Concordia def. Doane, 25-20, 25-15, 25-17 (3-0)

District finals
B5 - Seward hosts Lincoln Pius X Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.
C1-6 - Milford at Columbus Lakeview Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.


WS: Concordia 6, Midland 0
MS: Concordia 6, Midland 2
GPAC quarterfinals: CU women host College of St. Mary Nov. 2, 7p
GPAC quarterfinals: CU men host Briar Cliff Nov. 5, 7p

EVENTS

TODAY - Trunk or Treat at church

Seward United Methodist Church will host a trunk or treat tonight, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Treats, hot cider, hot chocolate, homemade goodies and yard games are planned.

TODAY - Trunk or treat at school

Mercy City Church will host a trunk or treat at Seward Elementary tonight, Oct. 31, from 6-7:30 p.m.

TODAY - Trick or treat

Trick or Treat at The Rock Lutheran Church, 237 S. Third St., Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 – 9 p.m.

TODAY - Line dancing

The Seward Memorial Library will host line dancing classes Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Jacki Mason will demonstrate new steps as well as dance to some old favorites. Line dancing continues through Nov. 14.

TODAY - Final day of season

Today is the final day of the 2024 season for the Seward County Historical Society Museum in Goehner. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TOMORROW - Just For Fun Fridays

Programs for adults are planned at the Seward Memorial Library every Friday of the month at 1:30 – 3 p.m. First Friday of the month, Ten Point Pitch. Second Friday, Bingo. Third Friday, crafts. Fourth Friday, puzzles.

THROUGH FRIDAY - Story walk

Enjoy a crisp fall walk and listen to the leaves crunching under your feet on the trail starting at Plum Creek Garden. As you walk along the trail, enjoy Jory John’s Halloween book, “The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky.” Stop by the Seward Memorial Library through Friday, Nov. 1, to pick up a sheet with instructions.

THROUGH NOV. 5 - Decor Days

Fall Décor Days, sponsored by the Friends of Seward Library, runs through Tuesday, Nov. 5, during normal operating hours of the library. If you have any decorations that you would like to donate, drop them by the library. There are a wide variety of knick-knacks, accessories, floral baskets and more for sale as a fundraiser.