Tuesday, October 15, 2024

NEWS

CPS kicks off reading

Seward utility rates to rise

Seward residents will see higher rates for water, wastewater and electrical services on their October bills.
Read more in the Oct. 16 Independent.

Kiwanis installs officers, adds members

The Seward Kiwanis Club held its annual installation of board members/officers and new members recently.
Kiwanis Gov. John Boltz and Lt. Gov. David Boeckner were the special guests in attendance at the Nebraska National Guard Museum for the ceremony. The meeting featured welcoming new members, special presentations of awards and installation of board members. See more in the Oct. 16 Independent.

SPORTS

Monday scoreboard

Volleyball
Malcolm def. Nebraska City, 25-14, 25-13, 25-18 (3-0)
Southern Nebraska Conference volleyball
Centennial def. Fillmore Central, 25-21, 25-23 (2-0)
Thayer Central def. Centennial, 25-12, 25-12 (2-0)

Milford def. David City, 26-24, 25-27, 25-21 (2-1)

Tournament schedule: Milford vs. Thayer Central 10/15 at 5:30 p.m. at Milford
Centennial vs. Sutton 10/15 at 4:30 p.m. at Milford

Softball
Seward will play Blair tomorrow, Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. in Hastings in the first round of the Class B tournament.

State girls' golf
Bryn Christensen of Seward is tied for 24th after day one. She shot a 94 at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering. Teammate Blair Briggs is tied for 53rd after shooting a 103 yesterday.

EVENTS

TODAY - Empty Bowl soup luncheon

The Seward Kiwanis will host its Empty Bowl soup luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harvest Hall. Tickets for lunch, dessert and a bowl from Down Under Pottery may be purchased at Cattle Bank, Jones Bank or Union Bank.

TODAY - Tai Chi Tuesday

Join Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center. Enhance your muscle strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic conditioning.

TODAY - Alzheimer’s support group to meet

The Seward County Alzheimer’s Care Givers Support Group will meet at Kinship Pointe the third Tuesday of every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, contact Cass at (402) 258-3700.

TOMORROW - Free movie

The Seward Memorial Library will host a free movie Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m., featuring a 2024 American horror film. Feel free to bring snacks and a drink. Visit sewardlibrary.org for more information.

TOMORROW - LWV program

Tobin Beck, assistant professor of journalism and political science at Concordia University, will share ways voters can work through the flood of information and disinformation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Seward Memorial Public Library. The free, public program is hosted by the League of Women Voters and co-sponsored by the library.

TOMORROW - Yoga classes

Different yoga classes are offered weekly at the Milford Senior Center, led by Kelly Haney. Offerings include: Adaptive Yoga on Mondays at 9 a.m.; Assisted Yoga on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.; and Next Level Yoga on Fridays at 9 a.m.

FUNERAL SERVICES

SCHROEDER, Rev. Dr. Daniel

Visitation for the Rev. Dr. Daniel Schroeder will be today, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Evangelical Lutheran Church in Seward. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Interment will be Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Lincoln.