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After historic flooding in March 2019 devastated many areas in Nebraska, state lawmakers introduced a bill that would take a much closer look at how the state prepares for and responds to major flooding events. Introduced by Sen. Bruce Bostelman of Brainard on Jan. 23, LB 1201 would create a Flood Mitigation and Planning Task Force that would coordinate different response sources, identify recovery programs, evaluate floodwater management and assess risk mitigation strategies to reduce future flooding impacts. “What it’s going to do is look at...
Members of the Superior High School speech team came home exhausted but thrilled with their first place trophy in speech competition at Beatrice this week. There they competed with students from seven other schools. The group left Superior at 6 a.m. Saturday morning to arrive for the 8:15 a.m. scratch and dent meeting before the competition started at 8:30 a.m. The scratch and dent meeting is where schedule changes are made to allow for anyone who is absent or for some reason decides not to...
The first baby of 2020 to be born at Brodstone Memorial Hospital waited until the last day of January to enter the world. Parents Hannah and Jared Shroyer welcomed Quinn Haley, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and 19 1⁄2" long. Also welcoming Quinn are grandparents, Dennis and Stacey Shroyer of Superior, and Tom and Helen Feller of Wisner. Great-grandparents include Lathan and Sharon Russell and Dennis and Diane Way all of Superior. The first baby of the year received children's books from Brodstone M...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Brodstone Memorial Hospital five stars in quality. This is the highest rating awarded. There were only 407 hospitals in the nation to receive this designation out of 4,500. This means Brodstone is in the top 10 percent of all hospitals, all sizes in the nation. •228 hospitals received one star •710 hospitals received two stars •1,191 hospitals received three stars •1,136 hospitals received four stars •407 hospitals received five stars This prestigious rating places Brodstone...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. Commissioner James Keifer was excused because of a medical issue. Tim Zikmund and Daren Blackstone were present. The main agenda item was the letting of the bid for the overlay of the Edgar South spur. The road runs from the Nuckolls-Clay County line to Highway 4. The project calls for the road to be milled and repaved with a three inch overlay of asphalt. The county road department will complete the shoulder work and sodding. Two bids were received by...
The Superior Good Samaritan Society is hosting a special event for senior citizens on Wednesday in the Vestey Center Lobby in downtown Superior. Vendor booths will open at 11 a.m., lunch will be served at 11:30 and there will be a drawing for door prizes at 12:30. Vendor booths are scheduled to be open until 1:15. Those planning to eat lunch at the Vestey Center are asked to register in advance by calling the center at 402-879-3490. There will be a number of guest presenters including representatives of Superior Therapy, Asera Care, New Life...
Daren Blackstone, the incumbent Nuckolls County Commissioner representing District 11, has made the decision not to run for a second term. The district is comprised of Superior’s Beaver 2 precinct as well as southeast Nuckolls County including Elk Township. Interested candidates can file for the seat in the upcoming May 12 primary election at the county clerk’s office at the county courthouse in Nelson. The filing deadline for the incumbent is Feb. 18. All other interested candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties have until Mon...
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse reports that a member of his staff will be hosting a mobile office from 11 a.m. until 1 p.n. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in Nelson. All are welcome. The office hours will provide Nebraskans with an opportunity to speak with a member of Senator Sasse’s staff about federal government-related issues. A constituent services representative will be on hand to offer guidance and aid to Nebraskans who require help navigating Washington's federal bureaucracy. The senator’s staff in each of his state offices offers the same ser...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 27. Commissioners, Steve Greene, Mark Fleming and Keith Roe and Carla J Waugh, county clerk were present for the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting: Shannon Meier, Ambulance director; Travis Garst, solid waste director; Chris Petet, custodian; Amanda Davis, register of deeds; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; Nancy Marihugh, health administrator; Anna Porter, county appraiser and Carla J Waugh, county clerk. Those absent:...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 13. Commissioners, Steve Greene, Mark Fleming and Keith Roe and Carla J Waugh, county clerk were present.. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the December billing report and activity report. Shannon Meier discussed new regulations for purchasing medication. He also discussed wages. Shannon requested an executive session for the propose of discussing confidential data relating to financial affairs. Regular session resumed. It was approved to write off $6,162.14 for the 4th quarter of 2019 for...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Jan. 21. Commissioners, Steve Greene, Mark Fleming and Keith Roe and Carla Waugh were present. The minutes of the Jan. 13 meeting were approved. The revised 2020 Employment Rules and Regulations for the Ambulance Department were approved. It was passed to remain with the NCKLEPG for another year. Anna Porter, county appraiser, discussed upgrading computers. Greg Flavin telephoned to say 50 Road needs gravel from the Esbon road to seven miles to the north. Todd Gregg, ThyssenKrupp, said that the courthouse ele...
Jewell, 150 years old, is celebrating her Sesquicentennial during 2020. The first event of that year-long celebration is the Jewell Sesquicentennial Historical Home Tour to be held on Sunday. Participants should gather at the Jewell Community Center at 2 p.m. At the Community Center, tour members will find a variety of refreshments, meats, cheeses and chocolate fountains. Information about other Jewell Sesquicentennial events will be available and the Palmer Museum will be open. There will also...
Musicians from 11 Northern Plains League schools met at the Rock Hills School on Monday to participate in the league's annual band clinic. Two percussion ensembles were organized to play throughout the concert held Monday evening. Musicians from five schools played individual numbers outside the mass band. The Osborne students played "Too Beautiful For Words" by Grice; Lincoln students played "See You In September" as arranged by Mike Story; Sylvan Grove students played "The Thunderer March" as...
As part of the Kansas Day Celebrations, Elaine Bowers, state senator, brought attention to a District 36 highlight: The Initial Point of the Sixth Principle Meridian, which is located in Senate District 36 near Mahaska, Kan. The Sixth Principle Meridian is a north-south line used to survey Kansas and Nebraska, along with parts of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. The meridian, established in 1855, travels from the northern border of Nebraska down to the southern border of Kansas. According to...
Lawrence-Nelson Middle School held its quiz bowl contest last Wednesday at Nelson. Lawrence-Nelson finished first and Superior second after playing all teams involved in the meet. Then the two teams met each other in the championship round. Other schools competing in the meet were Hampton, Red Cloud, Silver Lake, and Blue Hill. Hampton received 3rd, Red Cloud 4th, Silver Lake 5th, and Blue Hill 6th place. The Lawrence-Nelson Quiz Bowl coach is Decker Brown. The junior high team will next...
The Superior High School boys wrestling team competed in the Southern Nebraska Conference Tournament at Milford High School, Saturday. The Wildcats finished in 10th place, with three points, in the 10 team field. Other teams participating at the tournament were David City, Milford, Wilber-Clatonia, Fillmore Central, Centennial, Thayer Central, Sutton, Fairbury and South Central Unified. Marshall Baumbauch competed in the 132 pound weight bracket. Brenden Jensen earned three team points in the...
The Lawrence-Nelson girls basketball team continued their magical winning streak 19-0 after winning their opening game against Deshler in the Twin Valley Conference Tournament at Nelson Monday. The Raiders rolled the Blue Hill Bobcats, 51-37, at Blue Hill last Tuesday. They sailed past Diller-Odell, 54-36, at Odell, last Thursday. They passed their toughest test of the season, Friday, when they downed the then 12-2 Silver Lake Mustangs, 49-40, at Roseland. They downed Deshler, 39-29, at Nelson,...
The Lawrence-Nelson boys basketball team hit a rough stretch as they dropped two of the three games they played. The Blue Hill Bobcats downed Lawrence-Nelson 56-49 at Blue Hill last Tuesday. The Diller-Odell Griffins dumped the Raiders 51-28 at Odell. Lawrence-Nelson returned to winning again when they defeated Silver Lake 46-34 at Roseland, Friday. They opened Twin Valley Conference Tournament play Tuesday when they took on Kenesaw at Deshler. Game results were unavailable at press time. Keith...
The Superior High School boys basketball team downed the Deshler Dragons, 55-51, at the high school gymnasium last Tuesday. They were edged 49-40 by Thayer Central in their opening round game of the Southern Nebraska conference Tournament at Hebron Monday. Superior opened up a 26-17 lead over Deshler after two quarters of play. The team scored 19 points each in the third as Superior maintained its lead. The Wildcats held on in the fourth for their third win of the season as the Deshler comeback bid failed. Superior’s offensive inconsistency hur...
It was an easy skate on the pond for the Superior High School girls basketball team as they glided by the Deshler Dragons 67-24 at the high school gymnasium last Tuesday. The Wildcats played David City, at Superior, Tuesday, in their opening round game of the Southern Nebraska Conference Tournament. Deshler was down 39-10 at the half and never revived. The win improved the Wildcats record to 13-3 for the season. Shayla Meyer poured through 23 points for Superior while grabbing six rebounds. Kaly...
The Rock Hills High School boys basketball team improved their season record to 8-4 with their wins against Tescott. 61-31, last Tuesday at Tescott and Wilson, 59-37, at Mankato, Friday. They took on Sylvan-Lucas, at Mankato, Tuesday, with game results unavailable at press time. The team travels to play Lakeside Friday. They head to Natoma on Tuesday....
The Rock Hills High School girls basketball team is on track for their most successful season in several years. They were edged 48-45 by Tescott, at Tescott, last Tuesday. They won their sixth game of the season when they rolled over Wilson, 42-15, at Mankato, Friday. The win against Wilson improved their season record to 6-7. The Grizzlies played Sylvan Lucas at Mankato Tuesday with game results unavailable at press time. Rock Hills travels to play Lakeside Friday. They visit Natoma...
With Valentine’s Day nearly here, next week’s issue of this newspaper should have one or more features related to this day. When I was a youngster attending Pleasant Valley School, I looked forward to exchanging valentines with my classmates and the party held that afternoon. While the pupils were encouraged to share valentines with everyone, there were always special girls I particularly wanted valentines from. Thus far this year, we have struck out when it comes to special feature story ideas for the Valentine issue. Surely, we haven’t exhau...
Since Kansas and Nebraska officially consider the “windy month” a month away, it’s time to get your kites ready to fly. Recently I attended a kite flying festival. It was amazing to see all shapes and sizes of kites flying high into the blue sky. There were kites flown just for display. They included kites shaped like octopus and fish of all kinds and in all colors. There were kites of patriotic design moving in a circular motion. There were giant kites and kites that were smaller. There were kite competitions and demonstrations, in singl...
Steve and Diane Gebers visited Brandon and Jamie Ridder at West Point Saturday and Sunday. Helen Gebers visited Norman Lunzmann at Park View Haven in Deshler Saturday morning. Roger and Sue Williams attended a winter party at Fillmore Grade School Friday afternoon. Carson Williams took part in the party. Sherry and Haley Gebers attended a baby shower honoring Sam (Price) Mlinar at the Superior Country Club Saturday afternoon. Tom Gebers called on his mother, Helen Gebers, on his way home from the Steve Kile funeral in Red....
