Seward County Democrats
Seward County Democrats
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 County Convention:
The Seward County Democrats will be holding the County Convention on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center in Seward. At the Convention, we will elect county officers to our committee and delegates to the State Convention. Use the following link to register for the County Convention:
https://nebraskademocrats.org/2026-state-and-county-conventions
Upcoming Monthly Meeting:
The next meeting of the Seward County Democrats will be on Tuesday, April 21 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:
National Headlines - April 2:
Artemis II Launch: Four astronauts launched from Kennedy Space Center on a 10-day mission around the moon.
Trump Addresses Iran War: President Trump announced in a primetime address that the war in Iran is "nearing completion" while threatening to escalate if peace deals are not met.
Oil Prices Spike: Stock market volatility increases as tensions and the conflict in Iran threaten global stability.
China Nuclear Expansion: A report highlights significant nuclear weapons infrastructure expansion in China's Sichuan province.
E. Coli Investigation: The FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to raw cheddar cheese.
Plastic Chemical Health Risks: New findings link a common plastic chemical to thousands of infant deaths and preterm births.
Presidential Library Plans: President Trump has shared new renderings of his proposed presidential library.
Canadian Citizenship Surge: Reports indicate that many Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship.
Apple Technology Spotlight: A high-profile feature on the world's largest collector of Apple products.
Supreme Court Hearing: SCOTUS hearings show a lean against the Trump administration regarding birthright citizenship, according to 2026 reporting.
Nebraska Headlines - April 2:
Nebraska Legislature Passes Medical Cannabis Framework
Lawmakers approved a bill establishing regulations for medical cannabis, including a $50,000 application fee for dispensaries, after a decade of delays.
Budget Shortfall Addressed with New Spending Cuts
Lawmakers sent budget bills to Governor Pillen to close a projected $646 million deficit, which includes funding changes for state judges' retirement.
Bank Robbery and Assault Suspect Arrested
York County deputies arrested a man for the robbery of Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw, which occurred nearly two months after a separate break-in.
Omaha Police Investigate Stabbing and Arrest Suspect
Omaha police made an arrest following a stabbing attack on a 58-year-old man.
Wildfire Recovery Efforts Begin in Western Nebraska
Following massive wildfires that burned nearly 800,000 acres, state officials are setting up informational meetings for farmers and ranchers on disaster relief.
Nebraska Primary Election Unaffected by Federal Mail Order
Secretary of State Bob Evnen stated that President Trump’s recent mail-voting orders will not affect the upcoming Nebraska primary election.
Palmyra Teacher Wins Golden Apple Award
A local music teacher was honored with the prestigious Golden Apple Award for March 2026.
Debate Over "Felony Factory" Bills Intensifies
Proposed bills increasing criminal penalties have sparked significant debate regarding their potential to overburden the state's prison system.
Omaha North Assistant Football Coach Dies at 31
The community is mourning the death of Terry Grigsby, a young assistant football coach.
State Advocacy Group Calls for Jail Population Reductions
A local advocacy group is urging criminal justice reform to specifically reduce the overcrowded Lancaster County jail population.
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
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:
Jessica Manley - Chair
Deanna Pulse - Associate Vice Chair
John Robotham - Recording Secretary
Alex Kufeldt - Treasurer
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