Talk Seward County

This episode we are with Jerry Meyer from the Nebraska National Guard Museum as we talk all things 4th of July and America 250. The museum has a variety of events starting on July 2nd through the 5th with a special concert on July 3rd, exhibit dedications and festivities on the 4th and of course a chance to meet the Faces of Rushmore. Thank you to Jerry and the whole crew of docents and volunteers...

Talk Seward County is back again with another episode of upcoming events from the SCCDP Team. We welcome Kasey Riebel our new Coordinator of Events to the podcast as we talk about "All the Things" happening in the next few weeks. Collin Hain also joins us this time as we discuss the Annual Clean Up Day happening on April 18th, the Business Anniversaries Luncheon and the Region Civics Bee...

Be prepared for severe weather, power outages, and emergencies of all kinds. Joanie and Misty Ahmic talk about the importance of being prepared and encourages everyone to attend the Seward County Emergency Preparedness Expo happening on Saturday, April 11th from 1-5PM at the Seward County Fairgrounds. This event is an interactive, family-friendly event designed to help you protect what matters mos...

On this episode we had over the hosting duties to Christie Brecka, student at Seward High School, and daughter of host Joanie Brecka. Joanie and Josh Rausch, host of the Discover Seward County podcast, are being interviewed by Christie as part of a collaboration with her speech class. Her topic of choice was to interview local podcast hosts about what their job is like and what it's like to b...

This episode I got the chance to chat with the great crew of the Discover Seward County Podcast. It's a podcast about podcasts as we talk about the start of Discover Seward County and where I picked up Talk Seward County plus what goes on behind the scenes - all mixed with the fun and antics of these three fabulous personalities. Thanks to Josh, Pat and JJ for being on the show and allowing u...

On this episode of Talk Seward County we sit down with members of the Kiwanis Club of Seward. Their upcoming Empty Soup Bowl Luncheon is coming up on October 14th. Hear all the delicious details of this important fundraiser for the Backpack Program. We'll also chat about what other projects Kiwanis helps support through the year and how you can become a member of the group. Home Page | Kiwani...

Jonathan and Collin from the SCCDP team join Joanie to chat about three of the big events happening in September. First, we dive into the Nebraska Tech Builders Challenge and then into the Downtown Progressive Dinner that is being held in conjunction with the Connecting Young Nebraskans (CYN) Summit. There's always some excitement happening in the SCCDP offices!

Milford Fun Days "How The West Was Fun"  is taking place on August 15-17th. We have Whitney Parks from the Milford Chamber on this episode to talk with us about all of the activities happening this weekend. The food, fun and fireworks are coming to you starting August 15th. Be a part of this long-standing festival and join in the fun. There's still opportunities to volunteer to help...

Talk Seward County welcomes Sadie Thompson and Becki Roberts from Wellbeing Initiative to the show. Wellbeing Initiative is peer-led support, education, and advocacy, empowering individuals facing mental health and substance to activate challenges to reclaim their well-being. Sadie and Becki tell us more about the programs they offer both in Lincoln and right here in Seward. If you are searching f...

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 W...

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...

"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 characte...

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 s...

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. 

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...

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...

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 Ar...

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....