Seward, Nebraska
[7] The 2020 United States census[11] counted 7,643 people, 2,672 households, and 1,705 families in Seward.Before the automobile came into general use, special trains were run to bring people to the event.In 1973, Governor J. James Exon issued a proclamation designating Seward "Nebraska's Official 4th of July City."In 1976, the city was chosen to host Nebraska's July 4 celebrations for the United States Bicentennial.In 1979, a resolution in the US Congress named Seward "America's Official Fourth of July City—Small Town USA."In addition, St. John Lutheran Elementary and Junior High School provide a LCMS Lutheran education and St. Vincent de Paul provides a Roman Catholic education.Major employers in Seward include Tenneco; Concordia University, Nebraska; Hughes Brothers Inc.; and Seward Memorial Hospital (Memorial Health Care Systems.From 1910 to 1913, the Seward Statesmen played as members of the Class D level Nebraska State League.[citation needed] In May 1913, Seward was struck by a deadly tornado and the franchise was relocated during the season to become the Beatrice Milkskimmers.
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