Relocation Information

Seward Airport -- Rt. #2, South Highway 15

RECREATION FACILITIES
Seward Municipal Pool, City Bandshell, Blue Valley Campground, Ice Skating, Sand Volleyball Court, Horseshoe Courts, 8 Seward Parks, Athletics Fields, Tennis Court

FAIRGROUND PARK ARBORETUM
Every Arboretum has special collections of plant materials that visitors can
study and enjoy. Formal gardens, historical and recreation parks, college
campus, and natural areas can all be arboreta.

SEWARD COUNTY AG PAVILION
Constructed in 1990, this multi-purpose structure is available for your
personal, business, industrial, recreational and promotional use. Paved
parking is available.
The Main Auditorium has 15,600 sq. ft. of clear span space. Other features
include a small meeting room-seating capacity 50, a fully equipped kitchen,
ladies' & men's restrooms & showers, and upstairs conference room-seats 150.

CAMPING INFORMATION
Blue Valley Camping
Location: ¼ mile south of Seward on Highway 15. Municipal facility; space for
approximately 12 units; electric hookups; pit toilets; trailer dump; water
available; fishing; fireplaces; picnic tables. Open from April 1st to
November 1st.  These sites are available on a first come, first serve basis and reservations are NOT taken. More information can be found on the City of Seward website at www.cityofsewardne.com.

SEWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
One mile north of Goehner- Exit No.373 on I-80
The Seward County Historical Society was organized in 1967, the centennial
year of Nebraska statehood, for the purpose of preserving the history of
Seward County. This includes the following communities: Beaver Crossing, Bee,
Cordova, Garland, Goehner, Milford, Pleasant Dale, Ruby, Seward, Staplehurst,
Tamora, and Utica. The Society is supported entirely by memberships,
contributions, and memorials. The gift of a five-acre plot in Goehner helped
determine the location of the museum. The first building was dedicated in
September, 1979. The "Ag Frontier" building was added in 1984. All services
are provided by volunteers. For more information call 402/643-4935.

THE SEWARD CIVIC CENTER
The Seward Civic Center is home to the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce.  The
Chamber can be contacted at (402) 643-4189.  The Civic Center is open from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Portions of the building can be open until 11:00
p.m. to accommodate scheduled meetings. A resident caretaker can be found in
the lower level apartment after hours. Room Reservations: (402) 643-4470.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Concordia College was founded in 1894 by the Lutheran Church and is part of the LCMS Concordia University System. The name change to Concordia University
took place July 1, 1998. More than 80 percent of Concordia's students are members of LCMS congregations; nearly 98 percent are members of Christian churches. All full-time professors are LCMS members. Religion courses are part of all students' General Education requirements.

Concordia's students come from many states and countries.  Between 80-85 percent of traditional students live on campus. Concordia's 120-acre campus has more than 20 academics, service and residential buildings. A new food service facility was dedicated in 1994 and the $12 million dollar Thom Leadership Education Building was built in 2000. A new track, field house and stadium have recently been added.  

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IS: A Christian Campus, a National, Residential
University, an excellent Liberal Arts University, an affordable choice, a
life-long education, more than books and classrooms.
For more information call (402) 643-3651 or visit www.cune.edu on the web.

ST. GREGORY'S SEMINARY
1301 280th Road, Seward, NE 68434
A four year Catholic Seminary located South of Seward on Hwy 15.  St.
Gregory's has recently added a new chapel and a bell tower, classrooms and
library to the facility.  Currently there are 36 students, capacity being 48.
For more information call: (402) 643-4052

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Concordia University               800 N. Columbia, Seward,       402/643-3651
Southeast Community College 660 S. State Hwy, Milford,      402/761-2131
St. John Lutheran School         877 N. Columbia, Seward,       402/643-4535
Seward Grade School              220 E. Pinewood, Seward,        402/643-2968
Seward Middle School            237 S. 3, Seward, Seward,        402/643-2986
Seward Senior School             532 Northern Heights, Seward, 402/643-2988
St. Vincent Catholic School    152 E. Pinewood Seward,         402/643-3421

PRESCHOOLS
Funshine Development Center
Karen Hoger - (402) 643-4659
1767 N. 2nd St., Seward

Seward Academy
Lindsey Kubicek - (402) 643-0592
235 River St., Seward

St. John Child Development Center
Rebecca Bimler - (402) 643-3122
20 Main St., Seward

St. Vincent dePaul Preschool
Tracy Welch - (402) 643-9525
152 Pinewood, Seward

Our Redeemer Lutheran
Janell Potratz - (402) 535-2251
Staplehurst

DAYCARE - Seward has many licensed daycare providers.  Please contact the
Chamber office for more info.

HEALTH CARE AND RETIREMENT LIVING IN SEWARD

MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - (402) 643-2971
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL serves the residents of the Seward County area by providing
an opportunity for advanced medical care given by caring professionals,
bringing the best possible health care close to home. Memorial Health Care
Systems is a non-profit, community-based health care corporation employing
more than 370 people. It features three physician clinics, ten physicians,
two physician assistants and eighteen specialty physicians who provide
consultations in Seward on a regular basis. A recent $6.5 million upgrade
includes private hospital rooms, a special procedures room and the latest
imaging equipment. 

MEMORIAL FAMILY MEDICAL CENTERS (402/643-4800) are comprised of three
separate clinic sites, Seward, Milford, and Utica, employing ten physicians specializing in family practice,  physicians assistants, and two registered pharmacists.  Memorial Health Care System is committed to enhancing the lives of the people they serve by promoting wellness and providing education and services necessary to maintain quality of life.

Services available: Ten physicians specializing in family practice, providing
24-hour on-call emergency care, outpatient/inpatient surgical services, 15
specialty clinics, 2 birthing suites, maternity packages & education, mobile
MRI/CT/Cardiolyte scanning, intensive/cardiac care mobile equipment, dietary
counseling, 34 licensed swing beds, long term care unit, home health care,
hospice care, community health and wellness education. Memorial Hospital
provides cardiac rehabilitation, obstetric services, pulmonary medicine,
nutritional counseling, physical therapy, radiology and an auxiliary assisted
living unit. It also sponsors dozens of wellness programs and 55PLUS, which
features many privileges and "pluses" for area residents over age 55.

Seward Vision Clinic 236 S. Columbia 402/643-2944 Rolfsmeier Dental 137 N. 7th St. 402/643-3909 Seward Dental Clinic 111 N 3rd St. 402/643-2931

Hackbart Chiropractic 508 N. 6th Street 402/646-2020 www.hackbartchiropractic.com Seward Chiropractic Center 729 Seward St. 402/643-6396 Svoboda Chiropractic 122 S. 4th St 402/643-4244 Wild Chiropractic & Acupuncture 905 Main Street 402/643-6565 www.wildchiropractic.com

HEARTLAND PARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
500 Heartland Park Dr., Seward, NE 68434  (402) 643-6500
A retirement alternative that offers quality, affordable independent living,
enhanced with a wide array of services to make your life easier. Heartland
Park is perfect for people who want freedom from cooking, cleaning, home
maintenance, and yard work; freedom from the loneliness that can result
from living alone; freedom from the fear of not receiving prompt attention when
an accident or a health problem occurs. We welcome anyone 62 years of age or
older. As a couple, one must be at least 62 years of age. No permanent
residents may be under the age of 21. This is not a nursing facility,
therefore each tenant must be in good mental and physical health for their
age.

Assisted Living
Twenty-two units of assistant living have been added to Heartland Park.
Residents in the assisted living areas will be provided three meals a day
and depending upon their needs and desires, can obtain assistance with
bathing and medications.

GREENE HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING
600 Church St., Seward, NE 68434  (402) 643-9111
The Greene House is Seward's newest assisted living facility. Thirty units provide assistance for residents of this care facility. Featuring private bath and apartments, three nutritious meal a day, beautiful courtyard, assistance when you need it provided by a 24-hour staff, secured entry and exit, voice-to-voice emergency call system. Pets are welcome.

RIDGEWOOD (402/643-2902) has two free-standing facilities with the total
capacity for 100 residents, offering adult day care, alzheimers care & long
term care. The staff recognizes the importance of the preservation of dignity
and encourages independence for each of the residents.

SENIOR SHUTTLE
Transportation service for senior citizens of the Seward area, anywhere in
the city of Seward and within a 2-mile radius. No fare is charged, however,
donations are accepted. Most residents contribute $1.00 for a ride. This
service is operated by volunteers. You may use the service for visiting a
friend, shopping, hair appointments, doctor appointments, etc. Just call 643-
3177 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Monday through Friday.

SERVICES PROVIDED IN SEWARD
SEWARD COUNTY HANDIBUS
This service provides transportation for all Seward County residents for
doctor appointments, hair appointments, & shopping by calling 402/643-4067
for appointments.
MONDAY (Morning)-Residents of Tamora, Goehner, Beaver Crossing, Cordova &
Utica can have transportation to Seward.
MONDAY (Afternoon)-Residents of Seward can have transportation to Utica.
TUESDAY (Morning)-Residents of Bee, Garland & Staplehurst can ride into
Seward.
TUESDAY (Afternoon)-Residents of the city of Seward can have transportation
to downtown Seward, Wal-Mart
THURSDAY (Morning) - Residents of Milford or Pleasant Dale can ride to Seward.
THURSDAY (Afternoon)- Residents of the city of Seward can ride to downtown
Seward, Wal-Mart etc.
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY-Residents in north half & south half of the county
alternate weeks to Lincoln.
FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH - All county residents can ride to York.

LIED SENIOR CENTER
1010 Manor Drive West  (402) 643-4466
Services and activities for older adults at the Lied Senior Center in Seward.
Your opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy hot, nutritious meals with others,
age-related information programs, stay fit, volunteer, and JUST HAVE FUN! 
Potato Bake every 4th Thursday of the month.

ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring first-run films in the heart of downtown Seward is the historic Rivoli Theatre.  During the summer, Seward's Municipal Band entertains weekly at Seward's outdoor bandshell.  The Seward Bowl is an eight lane bowling alley. The Seward Country Club is a semi-private nine hole golf course. Enjoy swimming in Seward's new $2.7 million swimming pool constructed in 2004. Concordia University also provides year round public swimming at the athletic building located on campus.

LIBRARIES
The Seward Memorial Library opened in September 2003, increasing the size of Seward's public library fourfold. Meeting rooms, computer rooms and a sizable increase in books are now available to the public.  Concordia University's Link Library contains more than 164,000 books and periodicals.

FINE ARTS
The fine arts thrive at Concordia University with more than a dozen musical
groups and a respected theater department.  Concordia is also the home of the
Bartels Rock & Mineral Museum.  The world's largest time capsule can be found
in Seward on Hillcrest Dr.  A 45 ton, 20' x 8' x 6'. concrete vault is
filled with some 5,000 relics, remembrances, and reminders.

SEWARD'S 4TH OF JULY CITY
Seward is America's official "4th of July Small Town U.S.A."  Join us each
4th of July for entertainment, crafts, quilts, antiques, a grand parade,
water fight, air show, fireworks, carnival, car show, food and much more.

SHOPPING
Anchoring the downtown business district of Seward is the historic Seward
County Courthouse, a landmark with an old-fashioned feel, which provides
ample lawn space for the twice-weekly Farmer's Market.  Seward offers
apparel, appliances, furniture and much more.  Browsers can enjoy several
gift, flower and craft shops, variety stores, antique stores, bakeries, a
fabric store and an art studio.  Locally owned Pac 'N' Save grocery and the
SunMart chain are located in Seward.


INDUSTRIES
Hughes Brothers   210 N. 13, Seward 402/643-2991
Laminated Woods       156 S. 5, Seward 402/643-4708
Tenneco Automotive So. Hwy 15, Seward  402/643-4511
US Corregated Box Co.  1469  294th Rd., Seward  402/643-6100
        
UTILITIES
NPPD   1-800-422-7754
Black Hills Energy   1-888-890-5554
Seward Co. Rural Public Power 1363 Progressive Rd. 1-402-643-2951

MOTELS
Super 8 Motel South Hwy 15, Seward,402/643-3388
Liberty House Bed & Breakfast 441 N. 5th, Seward 402/643-2555
East Hill Motel 131 E Hwy 34, Seward 402/643-3679


POINTS OF INTEREST

World's Largest Time Capsule
Hillcrest Dr. & 3rd St.


Bartels Museum of Rocks & Mineral - Located in the lower level of Link Library, Concordia University

Court House
(Clock & Chimes)
529 Seward

Hiking and Biking Trails

2.7 Miles - Following the picturesque Plum Creek

The 10 foot wide concrete path was built to accommodate walkers, joggers & bikers. The project came about through the flood plain buyout. The City of Seward, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District worked together to build the trail. The total estimated cost of the trail is $745,000, and it was partially funded with a FEMA grant.