Recognizing the challenges

Originally from Nicaragua, Dr. Josue Gutierrez now finds himself providing bilingual family care services to the community of Crete.

Plans underway for Cardinal Weekend

Planning is underway for another Cardinal Weekend, starting Friday, May 30.

Crete graduate and current Creighton women's basketball player Morgan Maly hit 2,000 career points against Villanova.

Maly hits 2,000 points

Crete graduate and current Creighton women’s basketball player Morgan Maly recently hit a big milestone in her career – scoring 2,000 points.

2024-25 Dorchester girls become most winning team in school history

With its runner-up status in the D2 state championship, the Dorchester girls’ basketball team became the most winning team in school history.

'Everything about this job is a challenge'

For more than two decades, Dawn Jonas has served the Crete community as a dedicated officer with the Crete Police Department.

Crete Fire and Rescue banquet heats up with fun, games and good company

By Hanna Christensen scireporter@sewardindependent.com The Crete Fire and Rescue answered 894 calls for service in 2024, but on Feb. 22, its only mission was to celebrate. …

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The Dorchester girls’ basketball team and coaches pose at the center of Pinnacle Bank Arena with their runner-up trophy March 8.

Longhorns finish as state runner up

Dorchester drops championship game, takes runner up in D2

It was a hard fought battle, but the Dorchester girls’ basketball team fell short to Falls City Sacred Heart 52-25 on March 8 in the D2 championship game. It was a close first half as …

Longhorns get gutsy win over Wilcox-Hildreth, move on to championship

For the first time in school history, the Dorchester girls’ basketball team will be competing for a state championship after defeating Wilcox-Hildreth 39-31 on March 7 in the state semifinals …

Dorchester survives late push from Silver Lake, advances into semi-finals

The Dorchester girls’ basketball team defeated fifth seeded Silver Lake 38-37 on March 6 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in the first round of the D2 state basketball tournament. The Longhorns now …

The Dorchester bench, from left, Kendall Kasl, Savannah June, Faith Elkins, Hadley Brandt and Micaela Loarca watch their teammates on the court against Dundy County Stratton Feb. 28.

Two-decade wait over for DHS

The Dorchester girls basketball team had some low moments in the D2-4 district final on Feb. 28, but got it done when it mattered and defeated Dundy County-Stratton 46-44 for the D2-4 district …

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Dorchester's Baylor Behrens shoots over the Dundy County Stratton defense Feb. 28.

Birthdays

Shirley Siedhoff to celebrate 90th birthday

Shirley Siedhoff of Crete will celebrate her 90th birthday early next month. She was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Crete. Family members include the late Clemens Siedhoff; sons Jim and Pat Siedhoff …

Laverne Hayek to celebrate 90th birthday

Laverne Hayek of Friend will celebrate his 90th birthday this week. He was born Jan. 25, 1935, at Friend. His family members include his wife, Charlotte Hayek; children, Darrel Hayek and …

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Tom and Donna Richey to celebrate 50th anniversary

Tom and Donna Richey of Hallam will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next week. They were married March 10, 1975, in Rockport, Missouri. Their family members include sons, TJ, Nick, …

Genie and Terry Dittmer to celebrate 50th anniversary

Genie and Terry Dittmer of Crete will celebrate their 50th anniversary later this month. They were married Sept. 28, 1974, in Columbus. Their family members include, daughter, Staci and …

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