February 21, 2026 Seward Folly by Kat Sorensen

Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve met with several local partner organizations to continue discussions and early brainstorming around the Rural Health Transformation Plan. These conversations are focused on identifying community priorities, understanding service gaps, and exploring partnership opportunities as we begin shaping a locally informed approach. Engagement will continue over the coming weeks, and a Letter of Intent for the first year of the funds is due soon.

I also checked in with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers following their recent presentation to the Lowell Point Community Council. The project design continues to move forward, and the Corps shared that they are pursuing additional congressional funding to support the final work. We’re also working with them to plan a larger information session in Seward in the coming weeks.

As we head into the February 23 Council meeting, I’m reminded that Council meetings are where we continue all this work in a public setting, and I appreciate the community members who stay engaged, ask thoughtful questions, and follow along. It truly makes a difference!

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