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There are animals such as bears, chipmunks and groundhogs that hibernate throughout the winter in a warm, cozy spot. Some manage to store away food needed to eat throughout their stay. Like the migrating birds do to avoid the colder winter months, my husband and I in years past have traveled south during the hardest winter months. However, this this winter we remained hibernated, so to speak, in our warm and cozy farmhouse. Mostly our hibernating consisted of sitting in front of a burning fireplace reading a book, putting together a puzzle or...
After a picture o/f Superior's United Presbyterian Church building was published on a social media site, several readers have asked this newspaper why the apparently large and elaborate building was torn down. It was razed to make way for the construction of the federal building which now houses the United States Post Office on the northeast corner of Fourth and Commercial but we have been unable to find why. Some suspected the building may have been damaged by a fire or it may have had...
Presenting biblical answers to tough questions Q: In a previous article you mentioned “extra-biblical evidence for the virgin birth.” Exactly what evidence were you talking about? A: What I meant by extra-biblical evidence is that a Christian’s faith can be sustained by far more than “The Bible tells me so” in regards to various events and truths proclaimed by Scripture. The Virgin Birth is one of many historical events in Scripture which can be rationally taken at face value. The evidence for the virgin birth rests fundamentally with two...
I can remember one of the professors I had in college whom I had for several different classes. He always liked to ‘criticize, correct or otherwise question’ the context of whatever text book we were using for that course. After a while, someone finally asked the professor if he didn’t like the books we were using, why didn’t he write his own version of a book for the course of instruction. His answer was simple and direct: “it was ‘easier’ and more fun to be able to question the books being used. He also added, he didn’t want his work to be...
I’m about at my wit’s end with Bob, the kitten. This past weekend I could hear him but couldn’t find him. He sounded distressed, so I searched and found him in a middle drawer in the kitchen cabinet. I don’t know how he got in there because it was a trick getting him out. Then, as I was starting a load of laundry while my back was turned, he managed to get into the washer. He could probably use a bath, but I’m not sure he would have appreciated it. My house plants may never be the same. I was just getting good at keeping them alive until he...
The hour glass shape of the Central Flyway narrows over Southern Nebraska. As a result, huge numbers of water fowl travel through the area each spring on the way to their summer nesting grounds to the north. More than three species can be easily spotted on or near this farm pond northwest of Superior: white snow geese, ducks and trumpeter swans....
Superior is the featured community in the annual report for 2022 prepared by the South Central Economic Development District. As the agency’s 2022 Community of Champions honoree, two photos of Superior’s central business district are included on the annual report’s cover. Several additional pictures are included in the report along with a timeline of community projects. That timeline begins with 2010 and includes the following: 2010 Community needs assessment survey taken to gather resident input. Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds obtai...
In most cases public hearings must be held to receive citizen comments before the City of Superior can apply for a state or federal grant. Generally, the hearings are brief. Often times a member of the public is not present to either speak for or against the grant request. That wasn’t the case Monday night. The hearing to consider a park development grant application brought forth both supporters and opponents. The hearing lasted about 35 minutes. After it concluded, the council voted unanimously to submit the grant request with some revision....
Last week a reader asked The Express editor if he remembered the name of a school located about four miles east of Superior. The man said he attended the third grade in that school but had forgotten the name of it. The editor reported he thought the school was most likely Valley Home and cited a story published in the April 23, 1953, issue of this newspaper. That story reported the Valley Home School located three miles east of Superior would reopen for the fall term after being closed for several years. Miss Heral Jean Jensen of Cadams would...
While some parts of the country didn’t fare so well, Nuckolls County received a great-late winter rain late Sunday and early Monday. Co-CoRaHS reports from around Nuckolls County include 0.49 one and a half miles north of Nora, 0.53 near Lawrence, 0.61 six and a half miles northeast of Superior, 0.63 of inch 8.5 miles northwest of Superior, 0.57 of an inch 4.3 miles east of Hardy, 0.66 of an inch near Nelson. 0.81 inches 4.8 miles south southeast of Deweese and 0.77 inches in Superior. An observer on the outskirts of Guide Rock reported 0...
We haven’t been officially notified but it appears the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will open the 2023 construction season with a big project in the Superior area. In mid-February a string of new or recently repainted maintenance of way equipment arrived in Superior. The string of flat cars hauling the track maintenance equipment stretched from near Central Avenue east to near Bloom Street, that was more than three blocks in length. Additional equipment has been arriving since including what appears to be a mobile office. Equipment i...
Jill Allgood, Superior’s police chief, reports there have been recent instances of catalytic converters being stolen in both Superior and Hardy. She suggests residents should store their stuff inside and keep garages and vehicles locked....
Earlier this semester, Seth Going, Superior Public School FFA sponsor, and Cayce Barry, a junior, presented a report to the Superior Board of Education on the Superior FFA Land Lab that is being developed. Seventeen acres, directly north of the school, is one of only 10 land labs in Nebraska. The land was purchased by the school in recent years from Scully Estates for development. “Many schools have test plots,” Going said, “But only a few have land labs.” The land was divided into 10 plots last spring and planted to corn. Several classes...
The first annual Brodstone Big Idea was hosted by the Brodstone Foundation on Thursday, Feb. 2. Similar to the concept of Shark Tank, Brodstone employees were encouraged to pitch their big ideas for a piece of equipment, technology, or initiative that would improve patient care at Brodstone Healthcare. Out of the 20 ideas submitted by employees, 11 finalists pitched their ideas in front of a panel of judges that included members of the Brodstone Foundation Board of Directors. Senior Leadership Team members and other employees also attended the...
Superior Elementary School held their third quarter family fun night, Monday at the Crest Theatre. Two movies were shown: Inside Out and Wonder, both are award winning films, which have done well at the box office. Wonder was nominated at the “Best Intergenational Film” in 2018. It is about a 10 year-old boy who was born with a rare medical facial deformity and had 27 different surgeries in order to see, smell, speak and hear. It tells of his struggles as classmates made fun of him. Eventually he won them over and was presented a medal for his...
Sherry Koster, district manager, of Jewell welcomed more than 60 adults and 20 children to the Jewell County Conservation District's Annual Meeting held Wednesday evening, Feb. 22. A Power Point presentation showing the activities of the district, during 2022, played during the meal. The Rangeland and Banker Award winners were also included in the presentation. After the meal, sponsored by the local banks, Chairman Brett Walker, Esbon, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the 2021 annual...
By If you ever wonder why the same vehicles are parked near the Nelson Community Center on Monday afternoons, just ask someone in town. He or she will most likely know that it is the quilting women who meet there on Mondays, even holidays! However, if Christmas falls on a Monday that is the exception! There is no rule that says if you are a member of this Lost Needle Quilters group you must attend every Monday, but most of the women are just that dedicated if "life" doesn't interfere! They find...
The USD No. 107 Board of Education held a special meeting on Feb. 22. The meeting was called to order by Kenny Mizner, president. Those present were, Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brenden Wirth, Wayne Frost, Justin Angleton, Brandon Hollerich, Bobi Fogo, Rex Boley and Janet Higer. After an executive session to discuss employee contracts, the board resumed the open meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Rex Boley effective June 30, 2023. The board went into executive session to discuss employee contracts pursuant to the...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Feb. 13. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla Waugh, county clerk also attended the meeting. The commissioners approved the memorandum of understanding with the 12th Judicial District for supervised visitation and child exchange Services. Joel Elkins, general superintendent submitted bids for culverts. The commissioners approved the culvert bid from J&J Drainage Products Co for a total of $226,390.31. Elkins had tire bids for the commissioners to review. A decision on the...
The Jewell County Health Department has undergone many changes over the last several months. Thanks to the COVID grants the department has applied for and received, updates to the building and surroundings were made. To provide safety for staff and the public, an area was designated just for COVID. So far, with funds from the grants the department built a 12’x20’ utility shed with electricity intended to use for COVID testing, vaccinating, and storing heavy equipment utilized for off-site vaccine clinics. New concrete was poured last fall, cre...
Jewell County Community Foundation could earn additional dollars for charitable grants in the community through a county-wide Match Month gift matching campaign. In March, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation will match all public gifts to the Jewell County Community Fund at the Jewell County Community Foundation, up to $50,000. The Jewell County Community Fund is an unrestricted community grant fund that supports projects and programs focused on improving quality of life in Jewell County. New this year, the Hansen Foundation will also increase the...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 21. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla Waugh, county clerk, attended the meeting. Cindy Becker, health administrator, had the state grant for the commissioners’ approval. She has been working on spending the remaining funds from the COVID-19 grants. She reported the shed is completed, the electricity will need to be hooked up. The shed was paid for with grant funds and is for testing and COVID-19 vaccinations. The commissioners approved the signing of the a...
Four students from Rock Hills High school band had the opportunity to work with Michael Sweeney, nationally known composer. Mr. Sweeney conducted the 12A State Honor band Saturday, at the KMEA State Convention. Davin Coil, baritone sax, Arielle Jacobs flute, Faith Reinert trumpet, and Hannah Simmelink, tenor sax were chosen to be a part of this ensemble. They had to audition to be members of the KMEA District band to be eligible to audition for this ensemble. They rehearsed Thursday afternoon,...
The 1,000 Books B-4 Kindergarten Challenge kickoff event was held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Nelson Library. The library had applied for and received a Youth Grant for Excellence through the Nebraska Library Commission, which made this program possible. 1,000 Books B-4 Kindergarten is an early literacy program. Reading to a child at the earliest possible age is important to developing good communication and comprehension skills once the child begins school. The library set a goal to enroll 30...
About 660 students from 27 high schools are expected to participate in ACTIONS Day on Wednesday, March 15, at Central Community College-Hastings. ACTIONS, which stands for “Academic Competition That Inspires Our Nation’s Scholars,” will feature 40 testing areas, from accounting to zoology. Each participant will take at least two exams. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with an awards presentation at 2 p.m. Trophies will be awarded in each area for first through fifth place. Participating schools will be Adams Central in Hasti...
