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South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials said the district will start offering COVID-19 vaccine to priority age groups in Phase 1B as soon as vaccine is available. Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director, said this phase of vaccine roll-out will incorporate assistance from certain health care provider offices. “Within South Heartland’s four counties, we hope to have a total of 14 provider facilities approved by the DHHS Immunization Program to help administer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals age 65+ and adults with hig...
After weeks of mild weather, this week's snow caught many residents by surprise. The snow caused long time residents to recall previous snow events. Some of the memories are fill with good memories but there are also memories of frightening times. Tuesday afternoon this newspaper invited passing their time reading social media posts to share memories of past snow events. More than expected responses were received. We will try to weave some of those responses into the story which follows. We...
Something that looked nearly impossible in 2012 is about to take a step closer to reality. This week the Superior auditorium committee is expected to select a contractor to install a heating and cooling system in the auditorium space, entryway, balcony and second floor promenade. The contractor has indicated he expects to begin work in mid-February and complete work by May 1. Other sections of the building (bathrooms, kitchen, meeting room) had heating and cooling installed during the first phase of the renovation in 2016. While a conventional...
Last week’s mild weather had lulled many area residents into thinking we were having an open winter with little snow. They didn’t pay attention to the stories about a series of storms headed this way. Saturday began dry but before the day was over the Superior area was covered with a light glaze of ice and snow which slowed travel and kept the more cautious home. That was only a fore runner of what was to come. Residences awoke Monday to find heavy snow was falling and travel had already become difficult. At times a wet snow fell at the rat...
A Deshler resident, Samuel Lindley was killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 136 northeast of Fairbury last Wednesday. At about 7 p.m. the Jefferson County communications center reced a report of an automobile on fire near 571st Avenue and Highway 136. Motorists passing the accident scene were able to remove a trapped woman from one of the vehicles. The sheriff’s report indicated Lindley and Hailey Gehle, both of Deshler were headed weste on the highway when a vehicle drivenby Raquel Bredemeier crossed tdhe center line and struck b...
For Nuckolls County voters living in the Thayer Central School district, official notice of an uncoming bond election is published in this issue of The Superior Express. Voters will be asked to express their support or opposition to the proposed issuance of $5.275 million worth of bonds. If the measure passes and the bonds are issued, they are to be repaid in 15 years. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters between Feb. 17 and 26. Bond proceeds will be used for facility improvements. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the election...
The Superior Elks Lodge is helping communities and essential workers cope with COVID. The lodge members applied for and received grants to purchase and donate hand sanitizer, face masks and gloves. The Elks will spend an estimated $900 to purchase three-layer facial masks with elastic ear loops; $775 worth of gloves; and $350 for 8-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer. These will be donated to organizations within the nine Superior lodge communities. “PAYing it forward with Pizza” was an Elks campaign to show thanks to essential workers during the...
On Monday, Jewell County experienced a full day of heavy snowfall. Throughout the day business were shoveling sidewalks so customers could still get in. School was cancelled at Rock Hills for Monday and Tuesday. Monday evening, the Mankato City trucks were clearing the streets so residents would be able to travel safely throughout town. Tuesday morning brought a break in the snow. Piles of snow sat in the middle of the streets from the clearing of the roads the night before. However the lanes...
The annual meeting of the Jewell County Community Development Association (JCCDA) was held on Jan. 12, 2021 via Zoom Video Confer- encing. The JCCDA board held a strategy meeting in 2020 to set goals for the organization and a community survey was sent out in conjunction with Strategic Doing work. Answers and goals from these two initiatives were targeted and progress was reported based on these goals. Under the focus on parks and recreation, more trails, mammoth history development, signage and continued education on the impact of tourism...
4 a Year of Change, Adaptability, Growth at NCRPC Last year brought about a multitude of change in our work practices and communication. It also both challenged and solidified our commitment to serving North Central Kansas. The 2020 Annual Report contains some of the program highlights over the past year. We thank you for your support and look forward to working with you in 2021! View the 2020 Annual Report at https://www.ncrpc.org. Region Working to Recover from COVID-19 Economic Impacts As the region continues to deal with the impacts of...
The Jewell County commissioners met Jan. 11. Commissioners Brent Beck, Steve Greene and Keith Roe and Carla J Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. Nancy Marihugh, health administrator, reported during the week Jewell County had 18 positive COVID-19 cases. She said they moved office equipment to the clinic building. There are some issues with the building that need to be addressed. Judge Kevin Phillips administered the oath of office to Carla J. Waugh, county clerk; Keith Roe, county commissioner, District 2; Brent Beck, county com...
Winter has finally arrived, and in true fashion – slick surfaces are covered by plenty of snow. And whether you are walking in your driveway, on the sidewalk or on the farm doing chores, it's slick out there! People of all ages fall on slick surfaces and are injured – some fatally - during winter weather. Nelson Rescue Squad would like to remind you to be careful in these weather conditions. First of all, dress properly. Wear non-slip footwear – preferably with rubber soles. Do not wear leath...
The Ute Theater in Mankato has quite the history. Prior to 1915, the theater was located across the street from its current location. Around 1915, Sam Blair of Belleville bought the theater and moved it to its present location. At that time, the theater was named the Blair Theatre. Until 1928, there were only silent movies. These movies were accompanied by the piano. Opal Lamb served as the piano player while she was in high school. Other piano players during the silent movie times were Kathryn...
The third annual Bushy Nutz Squirrel Hunt was held at the Nuckolls County Fairgrounds Saturday. Teams of two registered for the event the day before, with a bag limit of five squirrels per team. The squirrels are weighed and measured. The top five are awarded prizes. There is also a Nut and Chatter prize awarded for the largest male. This year 73 teams registered, and 37 teams braved the elements and turned in their limit. The winning team was Hammer and Needle, aka John Reed and Spencer Holeman, bringing in a gross weight of 9.24 lbs. The seco...
With this week’s winter weather. It has been a bit hard for this weather watcher to focus on the newspaper work he should be doing. Instead of working, I would have liked to have taken a position where I could watch people coping with the falling snow. And while sitting inside looking out, I would have my laptop computer near by so I could keep up with the latest weather reports being delivered via the internet. When the snow started, one friend excitedly told me it was going to provide the first opportunity to use a Christmas gift. Later in t...
Monday was a “Snow Day” in this part of Kansas! School, events and some business closings were announced Sunday as a winter snow warning was issued. The large snowflakes began falling in the late night or early morning. It was coming down so thick that viewing out our farmhouse windows was limited. Reports on the weather were coming in. It seemed Mankato and Superior made the news as having some of the highest amounts of snow being 8” to 10” as of noon. Right after lunch, the snow seemed to quit falling but a small amount more was expecte...
Move back to Nebraska, they said. It will be fun, they said. Just because my birthdate happens to fall in the winter does not mean I happen to enjoy it. I am currently unable to feel my toes after being out moving mountains of this dreaded white fluff! I know, I know, we need the moisture, so we don't blow away or go up in a ball of flames. I get that, but why is it all or nothing with mother nature these days? Yesterday on his way home, my husband got the car stuck just a block from home. Oh,...
Greg Manning was a Tuesday afternoon visitor of Cliff and Glenny Barnes. Mary Foley and Walt Wilson picked up the government commodities in Belleville last Wednesday morning and delivered them to the Christian Church basement for sorting and boxing. Volunteers helping were Kelley Bunting, Gary and Penny Turner, Cliff and Glenny Barnes, Peggy Wilson and Mary Foley. The next commodity delivery will be Feb. 17. David Vopat, Mankato, visited Cliff and Glenny Barnes on Thursday. Cliff and Glenny Barnes visited their niece, Christy Meline, in Red...
The Rock Hills High School girls basketball team extended their consecutive game winning streak to four games. They downed the Lincoln Leopards, at Lincoln, last Tuesday, to run their season record to 4-1. The last time the Grizzlies sported a record of this kind was 12 years ago. The Grizzlies were scheduled to play Tescott at Mankato, Tuesday. The game was postponed because of COVID-19. The Grizzlies opened up a 21-16 halftime lead and never looked back. The Leopards nibbled away but could...
Colton Neilson finished in fifth place at the Beloit Invitational Saturday in the 106 pound weight bracket. He earned two team points for Beloit. Connor Cosand scored a second place finish in the 120 pound weight bracket and earned 14 team points. The two wrestle with Beloit during the regular season as part of a cooperative program. In the post season they will wrestle for Rock Hills. The Beloit Trojans will wrestle Ellsworth today (Thursday) in a dual meet at Beloit. They will compete at the Hoisington Tournament Friday....
The Wildcats faced off against St. Cecilia last Tuesday. Both teams came ready to play in the first quarter exchanging baskets and ending tied 12 to 12 after the first. St. Cecilia picked up the pressure over the next two quarters gaining a 12 point lead off a 22-10 run. Superior made a nice effort in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. The final score was St. Cecilia 44, Superior 36. "We didn't handle their pressure very well tonight. We can't have 20 turnovers and expect to win ball...
The Superior High School wrestling team picked up a fourth place finish with 101 points, at the Thayer Central Invitational at Hebron Friday. Other schools competing at the event were Thayer Central, Wilber-Clatonia, Red Cloud-Blue Hill, Tri County, Freeman, Meridian, Southern, Osborne, Friend and Shelton. Hayden Neeman continued his torrid pace of first place finished in the 106 pound weight bracket. He picked up 17 team points as he ran his season record to 31-1. Brett Miller was in fourth...
The Superior Girls Varsity Basketball Team lost Tuesday's home non-conference game against St. Cecilia (Hastings) by a score of 56-36. Scoring by quarters follows: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final St. Cecilia 14 18 6 18 56 Superior 8 6 8 14 36 Stats follow: Shayla Meyer - 21 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 1 block Sierra Blackburn- 8 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 3 turnovers Laci Kirchhoff- 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 5 blocks Ella Gardner - 2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 turnovers...
The L-N Lady Raiders won two games last week and provided a range of emotions for themselves, coaches and fans. Excitement was high in a thrilling win over Deshler; excitement was missing when they lost to Diller-Odell and then a satisfying victory came at the end of the week with a win over Lincoln's Parkview Christian. The girl's record stands at 7-9 as the conference tournament comes up next week and the state playoffs are just not that far in the future. The game summaries: L-N – DESHLER: 4...
"Close but no cigar . . ." was what this reporter was told a number of times years ago while serving in the military. It meant a good, even great effort, but just didn't quite get the job done. The Raiders took on two of the top teams in Class D-2 last week and gave each a run . . . coming close but not winning. Two very exciting games that would have been better only by winning. The summaries: L-N – DILLER-ODELL: 42-56: The first of two games against top rated teams took place in Nelson last T...
