Talk Seward County

In our latest episode Collin and Jacob from the SCCDP team join Joanie to talk about the Farm to Table Culinary Experience event happing on Sunday September 22, 2024 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM. The event will be held at The Dairy @ Seward and feature delicious food samples and beverages from many of our local vendors, plus live music by Boondox. We also talk about the Kernels for Kids program to benefit childcare providers in the area. Hear all about what this event has to offer! A wonderful social event for the fall season. Please join us!
Tickets are on sale through the SCCDP office 402-643-4189
and on our website: Farm to Table Culinary Experience - September 22, 2024 - Cultivate Seward County

Are you interested in becoming the next generation of leaders in Seward County? Do you have someone in your business that would benefit from training in leadership skills? On this episode we learn more about the Seward County Rising Stars Program. Listen in as we talk with Anita Foor, facilitator of the Rising Stars and Jacob Jennings from our SCCDP office, and one of the Class of 2023-2024 Rising Stars. We take you more in-depth on the what the Better Culture curriculum is, the projects that each class does and what our guest feel has helped them grow to be better leaders or see how the Rising Stars program is creating a path to the future stars of Seward County.
For more information on how to join the Rising Stars Program. Contact the SCCDP office at 402-643-4189 or email Collin: [email protected]
Seward County Rising Stars Brochure 2024-2025 (cultivatesewardcounty.com)

In this episode of Talk Seward County, we visit with Jeanne Schoen and Mac Carney from Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center. They tell us about the facilities, the care options and jobs opportunities available.

Shop Local - Shop Seward County! Today we talk with Carla Ketner from Chapters Books & Gifts and Alison Kock from Red Path Gallery & Tasting Room about Fifth Saturdays and the events going on Saturday June 29th! Visit the Liberty House from 9AM-3:30PMfor the 6th Annual Red, White & Bloom Garden tour. Stop take a stop on the courthouse square from 2PM-4PM for the Nebraska Authors and Artists Showcase. You can also enter "The Great Folly Hunt" and of course shop and dine at our amazing small local businesses that make Seward the unique place that it is! Come and visit on Saturday June 29th!
Fifth Saturdays - Cultivate Seward County
Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership Facebook
Chapters Books & Gifts Facebook
Red Path Gallery & Tasting Room Facebook
Liberty House Bed & Breakfast, Antiques & Gifts

On June 13th SCCDP sat down with Brian Schoen, Highway Project Manager for NDOT District 1 to discuss the progress of the Hwy 15 road construction project going through Seward. We also talked about the timeline and next phases plus the collaboration with Constructors and Seward Memorial Library for a construction day event on July 3rd from 9AM-12PM.

We take you on a journey today -  a hunt actually, for the elusive Folly bird. A mythical avian creature at the center of The Great Folly Hunt in Seward County. Joanie talks with Tom and Deb Van Steenhoven about the origins, back story and how you can join in the hunt for these fantastical birds with ears! A fun, education and challenging hunt awaits you this summer from June 1st to September 2nd. So, listen to our story, visit one of the participating retailers for your hunting license and explore Seward!

Folly Hunt Seward (sweetteamarketing.wixstudio.io)

On this episode we talk to Arica Dawe Executive Director of Heart to Heart Ministries in Seward. We learn about Christian Discipleship Counseling and "Cultivating Hope from one Heart to another, though the outstretched arms of Jesus Christ. Heart to Heart has been around for several years, but they are now at a downtown location in Seward. If you or someone you know is seeking guidance for mental health concerns, Heart to Heart Ministries is one of the many great counseling places in Seward County. If you wish to donate to this non-profit to help keep them thriving and serving others thru Christ, links to their information and donation portal is available below!
 
Heart to Heart Ministries | Cultivating Hope from one heart to another through the outstretched arms of Christ.

Donate | Heart to Heart Ministries

Donate (paypal.com)

The Seward Memorial Library is the place to be this summer. Adventures of all kinds await you with new activities every week, a reading challenges, lego contests, Harry Potter, puzzles, and so much more - AND you can check out books and learn more about all of these great adventures! Fun for the whole family - kids and adults alike!
It all starts with the summer kick-off party and ends with a pizza party!
Visit their website and Facebook page or better yet visit the library check out a book and start your adventures now! 
Seward Memorial Library - READ | LEARN | CONNECT (sewardlibrary.org)
Seward Memorial Library Facebook

Talk Seward County is back in 2024! We're starting off this new season with an update from Joel Brase on the construction phases of the Wellness Center. When Joel was on our podcast last year it was just before the groundbreaking ceremony, and some amazing progress has been made since then! Joel tells us about how things are going and what we will be seeing in the coming months. 

On this episode we are talking with Connie Greger of the Wisehart family. The Rivoli will be having an Open House this Sunday December 10th from 1:00-5:00PM to raise money for their new projector. The event will feature games, prize drawings, a silent auction and of course movies! The event is free, but is open to donations for the projector. We also talk about the history of the Rivoli from the time that the Wisehart's took over in 1979. Join us for a fun filled event and help support this wonderful family and the beloved Rivoli!

Rivoli Theater - Seward, Nebraska (rivoliseward.com)
https://www.facebook.com/RivoliTheatreSewardNebraska