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Seward, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Seward! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Seward killer’s plea deal led to a life sentence
- Why Concordia students chose this Seward biology professor for top teaching honor
Also on today's calendar: Mid-Week Movie and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘He'll never see the light of day': Seward man sentenced for abuse, murder of ex-fiancé (wowt.com) — A Seward man has been sentenced to decades-to-life in prison for the abuse and killing of his former fiancée, a case handled entirely in Seward County courts. The conviction followed a plea deal covering multiple felony counts, including child abuse and firearm charges. The case also highlights earlier bond decisions and a previously issued protection order. 
• Concordia Nebraska names biology professor Raegan Skel outstanding teaching award winner (nebraska.tv) — Seward residents can celebrate Concordia University, Nebraska biology professor Dr. Raegan Skelton, who has been named the university’s Outstanding Teaching Award recipient at this year’s commencement honors dinner. Students praised her for weaving faith into science, mentoring them through leadership opportunities, and building connections that extend from campus into the local community and beyond.
📸 Around Seward
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Upcoming Events in
Seward
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★ Featured events ★
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Adult Craft Night →
Seward Memorial Library, 233 S 5th St, Seward
6:30 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Other local events
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Mid-Week Movie →
Seward Memorial Library, 233 S 5th St, Seward
1:00 pm -
Memorial Day Live Music + Food Truck →
Junto Wine, 1356 182nd, Seward
3:00 pm -
The Wildwoods →
Junto Wine, 1356 182nd, Seward
4:00 pm -
Random Reads →
Seward Memorial Library, 233 S 5th St, Seward
11:00 am -
Read & Review →
Seward Memorial Library, 233 S 5th St, Seward
10:00 am -
Orion Walsh →
Junto Wine, 1356 182nd, Seward
7:00 pm -
Readers Choice →
Seward Memorial Library, 233 S 5th St, Seward
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
📣 Seward Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FFA: FFA Banquet (High School)
Milford Public Schools Milford High School Auditorium
5:00 pm -
Regional Civics Bee →
Civic Center, 616 Bradford St, Seward
2:00 pm -
Elementary Field Day
Milford High School Football Field
8:30 am -
Mike McCracken →
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center, 624 Pinewood Ave, Seward
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Seward. Apply here.
- Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Seward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seward here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- Be Your Own Skin Advocate During Skin Cancer Awareness Month (journalstar.com)
- Lincoln woman lied about who was driving in Asian Buffet restaurant crash, police say (1011now.com)
- Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department offers heat safety resources as temperatures rise (1011now.com)
York
- York General recognized as one of Best Places To Work in Healthcare (justmelaniew.com)
Ok Seward! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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