Talk Seward County

It's time for some drama and a lot of comedy as the Olde Glory Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace coming to you this week June 18th - 22nd. We talk with the director Hannah Watt about the show and what it's like to be a director. Tickets are still available! Come and join in the fun!

What is SCYP? Who is SCYP? what does it stand for? We meet with two of the Seward County Young Professionals aka SCYP, Collin and Jacob in our office to find out what they are doing as part of the group and how you can learn more about joining. Also meet Abigail our new summer intern with SCCDP!

It's time to check in with the Seward Wellness Center for an update of how things are going since the ribbon cutting and grand opening in April. Joel Brase is back and this time he brings with him Jamie Fields and Sam Patterson to talk about the youth parks and rec activities, indoor/outdoor pool, child watch, classes, room rentals and more. Catch up on all the great things happening at our Wellness Center!

Today we are talking with Jennifer Flemmings and Julie Owens who were both part of the founding committee for the Great Plains Literacy Festival. The festival was held in April and was a great success. Jennifer and Julie give us some of the highlights of first annual from the author and illustrators to the events. 

We get to know more about Andrew Hanus owner of Hanus Tech Solutions, and also the instructor at the new Digital Empowerment Center here in Seward. Learn about what Andrew can do for you when it comes to computers, IT, websites and more. Plus, here more about the Digital Empowerment Center and what will be happening in the months to come!

We are back at the Rivoli Theater with Connie and Cheryl here in Seward to talk about news and events that will be coming soon! New summer releases, fun events, and anniversary celebration and the Flatwater Film Festival just to name a few. 

Then we check in with Collin Hain in our SCCDP Office to chat about the Business Anniversaries Luncheon, Music Bingo and Seward County Gives Week. 

This episode of Talk Seward County is a pre-recorded session taken from the Seward County Young Professionals Lunch and Learn on March 25, 2025. The guest speaker is Joel Brase, Executive Director of the Seward Wellness Center. Joel is giving an update on the opening of the new Wellness Center and explaining the layout plus information on when classes will begin and other important information. If you are interested in watching the video of the lunch and learn you can find a link or our Facebook page and also on the SCCDP YouTube page.

https://youtu.be/ipw7NO5oI_s?si=mSTOGoXsvcir3SEq

"Did Someone Say Murder?" - a true Who Done It murder mystery will be featured at the Olde Glory Theatre on Friday January 31st, Saturday February 1st and Sunday February 2nd. Director Bryan Moore gives us a brief history of the Olde Glory as it transitioned from church to a popular dinner theatre venue and then we dive into a sneak peak of the show following a plot of eccentric characters, laughs and their plots to murder. Visit the Old Glory website for more information on tickets and upcoming shows:  Olde Glory or call 402-217-2035.

It's a day of Frosty Family Fun for all at the 14th Annual Seward Christmas Festival this Saturday November 30th. We have events happening all day from 8AM until our festive Lighted Christmas Parade at 5:30pm in downtown Seward. There will be music, games, treats crafts, Christmas in the military, caroling, bingo, movies, shopping...and of course Santa arrive downtown at 10AM! Santa will be stopping by several businesses to take photos, red stories and find out what everyone wants for Christmas. Be sure you stay for our lighted parade where floats and displays will be decked with tons of lights and holiday decorations. There's even a giant polar bear and Santa will be making another appearance on his special float. So much to see and do! Thanks to our guests...and our very special guest from the North Pole. We hope to see you all at the Christmas Festival!

Talk Seward County welcomes back Joel Brase the Director of the Seward Wellness Center. It's been one year since the frigid, but memorable groundbreaking ceremony and there's so much to talk about. He gives us an update on the progress of the construction, the start of hiring personnel, and looking into the future for the grand opening date.