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Welcome to the Seward County Democrats website.  This is a communication platform for all Seward County Democrats and other residents who are interested in the organization.

The Seward County Democrats have regular monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month.  The meetings of the Seward County Democrats are usually held at the Civic Center in Seward, Nebraska.

Upcoming Monthly Meeting:

The next meeting of the Seward County Democrats will be on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center in Seward.   Please try to attend and bring a friend.  New participants are always welcome to attend.

Links to other pages of this website:

Activities of the SCD 

Party Information

Nebraska Legislature

Elections & Voter Guidelines

Images

Mission Statements

The Seward County Democrats will:

• Meet on a regular monthly basis to help bring Seward County Democrats together.

• Inform participants in meetings and eligible voters in Seward County about current issues and political candidates both locally and nationally that have an impact upon Nebraskans and the nation as a whole.

• Connect residents and voters of Seward County to the activities of the Seward County Democrats through the regular meetings, a developed email list, a Facebook page, and an associated website. 

• Arrange events and activities that educate Seward County residents about individuals running for governmental office positions or who currently hold such positions.

• Develop procedures to support local organizations, schools, or groups.

• Promote the elections of Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national levels.

National Headlines - October 23:

• US Weighs Fresh Strikes on Iran: The United States is considering new military actions against Iran as Tehran warns of severe retaliation, labeling potential responses as the "father of all bombs". 

• DOJ Investigates Corey Lewandowski: The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into former senior Homeland Security official and Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski regarding the handling of government contracts. 

• $220 Million Ad Campaign Scrutiny: Federal watchdogs and investigators are reviewing a $220 million Homeland Security advertising campaign that prominently featured former Secretary Kristi Noem, for whom Lewandowski served as a top adviser. 

• US-India Trade Deal Talks: The Trump administration signaled that a "much different kind" of bilateral trade agreement with India is progressing and is "pretty close" to finalization. 

• Supreme Court Rejects Transgender Inmate Curbs: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block lower court rulings that limit the Trump administration's proposed treatment restrictions for transgender inmates in federal custody. 

• Elon Musk and SpaceX-Tesla Rumors: Insiders have expressed growing concern following public endorsements and speculation regarding a potential mega-merger or deeper integration between SpaceX and Tesla. 

• Indian Embassy Safety Advisory in France: India's embassy issued an urgent safety advisory urging its nationals in France to remain vigilant amid ongoing civil protests and political unrest. 

• Global Cyber-Security Outages: A scramble is underway across international tech sectors to patch critical cyber-security flaws that knocked numerous high-profile websites offline. 

• USPS Launches New Diwali Stamp: The U.S. Postal Service released a new Diwali stamp, printing 20 million copies in a milestone return after a 10-year hiatus. 

• Tropical Storm Melissa Threat: Tropical Storm Melissa continues churning through the Caribbean, posing a severe risk of catastrophic flooding to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic

Nebraska Headlines - October 23:

1. Basement Excavation Underway in Lincoln for Human Remains Linked to Regina Bos Case

The Lincoln Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol have begun digging up the basement of a home near 68th Street and Burlington Avenue. The operation is looking for human remains tied to the disappearance of Regina Bos, the city's oldest unsolved missing persons case. Preliminary testing at the scene has been inconclusive. 

2. Emergency Closure on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge Near Schuyler

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced an immediate emergency closure of the Highway 15 Platte River Bridge just south of Schuyler. A routine inspection uncovered structural damage, forcing officials to shut down the bridge completely until further notice while a timeline for repairs is evaluated. 

3. Gretna City Council Approves $32 Million in Bonds for New I-80 Interchange

To keep pace with Sarpy County’s growth, the Gretna City Council approved financing a new I-80 interchange at 192nd Street and Capehart Road using $32 million in bonds. The project is projected to wrap up by fall 2028 and aims to reduce surrounding highway traffic by 10% to 30%. 

4. Families Call Omaha Gas Station Shooting a "Hate Crime" Following Arrest

A violent confrontation at a Mega Saver gas station near 144th and Blondo streets left a father and son injured. The suspect, David Seyler, faces multiple felony charges including first-degree assault. The victims' family has publicly spoken out, alleging the attack was explicitly racially motivated. 

5. City of Lincoln Rolls Out Snowplow Upgrades and Storm Alerts for Winter

Ahead of the fast-approaching winter season, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) announced tech upgrades to its fleet. The city is deploying updated road-clearing systems alongside a new text alert registry to keep residents informed during heavy snowstorms. 

6. Hospital Leaders Call Rural Healthcare Fund Rules a "Band-Aid"

Nebraska hospital administrators expressed open frustration over state limitations on the allocation of rural healthcare funding. Industry leaders argue current provisions act only as a temporary fix and fail to resolve structural financial deficits impacting local clinics. 

7. Nebraska Women's Basketball Star Prince Headlines Academic All-District

Huskers business administration major Prince led a group of four University of Nebraska women's basketball players selected for the CSC Academic All-District Team, highlighting high academic standings within the program. 

8. Father and Daughter Killed in Tragic Rollover UTV Crash

A tight-knit community is mourning a "heartbreaking loss" following a severe utility terrain vehicle (UTV) rollover accident. Authorities confirmed that a father and daughter lost their lives in the crash shortly after eating lunch with their family. 

9. Former Husker Wrestler AJ Ferrari Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case

Following a high-profile legal dispute, former University of Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari formally entered a plea of not guilty regarding ongoing assault allegations. 

10. Chilly Fall Weather and Gusty Winds Set In Statewide

Meteorologists issued warnings for a sharp drop in temperatures coupled with high winds across western and central Nebraska. Environmental agencies remain on alert for elevated grass fire risks due to the dry, breezy conditions.

Become Involved:

The strength of our party depends on you becoming involved.  Join our mailing list today.  If you don't already receive emails about our activities, please provide the following:

Your first and last name

Your email address

Email this information to:  snantkes@yahoo.com     or     deannajpulse@gmail.com

Include in your email that you would like to receive information from the organization.  You will be put on our email list and receive updates about meetings, activities, and other information about the Seward County Democrats.

Seward County Democrats Officers:

Deanna Pulse - Chair

Paul Neukirch and Rebekah Lawton - Associate Vice Chair and Co-Chair

John Robotham - Recording Secretary

Jessica Manley - Treasurer

Statements of Values:

What do Nebraska Democrats stand for:

• We acknowledge that our great state was built on indigenous homelands stewarded by Tribal Nations who for centuries protected our land, waters and wildlife.

• We believe in freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

• We believe in the separation of Church and State.

• We believe that strong public schools are foundational to our democracy.

• We believe in our nation's Constitutional provision for birthright citizenship and the fair, effective and humane treatment of immigrants living in our communities including the support of immigration reform that upholds those principles.

• We believe in affordable quality healthcare including reproductive healthcare that contains provisions for contraception and affirms bodily autonomy.

• We support preserving the livability, sustainability and culture of our rural communities, family farms and ranches and small businesses.

• We support aggressively pursuing the development of clean, sustainable and afforable energy generation.

• We support foreign aid that helps people outside of our borders achieve economic self-sufficiency.

• We support a livable minimum wage and the right of the all workers to organize and join unions.

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Mel Janousek (designer of this website - email Mel for items you would like to have added to the website or for questions about the website) - email address: meljanousek1207@gmail.com