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While driving past a corn field, a large red bull was spotted, lazily grazing in the lush corn without a care in the world. My husband and I talked about who the bull probably belonged to, but couldn’t come with a clue. My husband assured me that before dark, the owner would come and direct the bull back to a pasture or lot where he belonged. The next day, a visitor stopped by and mentioned she had noticed a large red bull out in a corn field. Apparently, the owner either came and got the bull but it escaped again, or it had been roaming around...
A modern marvel caused this writer’s home to slip a few decades back in time this week. While growing up in the country, modern services like running water, inside conveniences and electricity were not common, if even available. We routinely kept about 30 gallons of water available, should our well not be available. And while they may not have been conveniently located, we never removed all of the outside conveniences. (Editor’s Note: When this article was proof read on Tuesday morning, one of our younger associates asked “Why did you have...
Living in the country, laundromats required major effort to ready. You had to gather all the laundry together and haul it several miles. For this reason, we always had our own washers and dryers when I was growing up. When I went off to college, there were washers and dryers in the basement of my dorm. The main difference from doing laundry at home was having enough change to feed the machines. Linen was provided in the room and board contract, so I only had to strip the bed, round up my towels and take the pile down to stand in the laundry...
Life is interesting, and politics is just as interesting. If you don’t just get sick and tired of all the national political events, they can be very entertaining. The interesting thing that keeps most people’s attention is the American story for the 2024 presidential race. The Democrats and Joe Biden and the Republicans with Donald Trump. The Democrats are not stupid. Consider how they (along with their friends in the national media sources) have arranged for Donald Trump to be charged with crimes just as the presidential race for 2024 is get...
I thought I was done with the doctor for a while, but unfortunately, I am not. I went to see my doctor. She sent me to see radiology and from there to a surgeon. Now I am scheduled for another procedure completely unrelated to the reason I went to see them in the first place. After inspecting the area I was there for, she gave me and my chart a quick look over, and decided we needed to have a look down my throat and into my stomach and beyond. Yay, me! No worries though, I get to see yet another doctor for the issue that took me in to see a...
Free Day Popcorn, a Byron business, is owned and operated by Nate and Stacey Freitag. They are assisted in the operation by their four daughters: Makenna, Jordan, Riley and Brooke. The Freitags met while attending college in Pennsylvania. They resided there for several years. They researched popcorn and felt they could make their mark in a niche market. The family wanted to control the complete process, from planting to shipping the finished product. The business was awarded a $250,000 United St...
The Superior Ambassadors June Yard of the Month was given to Richard and Julene Sullivan. Richard does all the maintenance for his yard, including the mowing and weedeating. He has been mowing his yard twice a week on the highest setting and does not catch the clippings. The flowerbeds surrounding the house and garage were designed by Julene. The planting includes rose bushes, a bleeding heart bush, peonies, lilies, marigolds, daisies, Black-eyed Susans, rhubarb, tomatoes and cucumber. Two...
John Charles, a retired coach and current resident of Republic, was honored earlier this spring when a girls track team he coached more than 40 years ago was admitted to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The Greenwood Laboratory School girls track and field team captured back to back state championships in 1978 and 1979. A story published in the program for the Women’s Sports Luncheon told of the achievements the teams achieved and the bonds formed then that still stand strong today. The Blue Jays team of 1977 gave everyone a hint of what w...
A two-time instrumental music teacher in the Superior Schools, John Mills, plans a return visit to Superior and will play his trumpet in the Superior Auditorium, a venue where he once led the school system’s pep band during basketball games. He will be featured with Kearney Jazz Society in a program called Summer Sounds scheduled for this Saturday evening. An advertisement elsewhere in this issue gives more details about the concert and how to buy tickets. His first stint in Superior came in the mid-1960s. In the summer of 1964, Mills and G...
Monday evening members of the Superior City Council approved beginning the search for a new police chief. A position that most recently had been held by Jill Allgood. At the Monday meeting, Mayor Chris Peterson appointed Wilber Young as interim police chief. The police chief position is one of several in which the office holder serves at the mayor’s pleasure. However, the mayor’s appointment must be confirmed by a majority of the council members present and voting. In what appears to be a related move, the council approved a policy change, mak...
We are sorry to report The Express got a little mixed up on dates last week. The Pony Express re-riders will be traveling the route through Nuckolls County on a 1,966 mile trip from Old Sacramento, California, to St. Joseph, Missouri. More than 600 riders are participating. The re-ride runs around the clock regardless of the weather, just like the original Pony Express. However, this time the riders are not expected to have to keep their eyes peeled for hostilities. According to a schedule from the National Pony Express Association, riders are...
Monday evening, members of the Superior Board of Education met in a classroom for the June meeting. All board members were present. May expenditures from the general fund in the amount of $683,305 were approved. Construction invoices for $14,895 were also approved. Several larger invoices related to construction are expected in the upcoming weeks. The primary focus of business was policy review and approval. The procedure has become common this time of year as legal council makes policy...
In May 1916, Woodrow Wilson made the proclamation for June 14 as Flag Day. Legend says Betsy Ross created our first flag of stars and stripes in anticipation of our independence in 1776. Today, these boys, Hudson Eitzmann (left) and Barrett Bruns (right), of the Superior Youth Athletic Association, ceremonially fold a flag. You will also notice flags around downtown proudly placed by Superior Elks Lodge members....
On Monday the New York Times published a story about where Kansas fits in this nation’s quest for alternative energy. The story began as follows: “With its open plains and thousands of miles of wheat fields, Kansas is one of the windiest states in the U.S. That makes it a great place for turbines that capture the wind and convert it into electricity. But too few people live there to use all that power. “So in 2010, developers started planning a large power-line project connecting Kansas with Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. They wanted to move...
Recognizing 55 years of service, the National Weather Service (NWS) presented the Benjamin Franklin award to Bob Levin, the official weather observer for the Smith Center area. The presentation was made at his home in Smith Center. Phil Poyner, meteorologist in charge from the forecast office near Hastings, and Mike Reed, observation program leader, presented the award. Levin celebrated his 86th birthday on June 8. Levin volunteered to become the cooperative observer for the Smith Center area...
The Jewell City Council met in regular session last Monday at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert; council members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. James Reed, code enforcement officer, was absent but provided a written report. He continues to work with property owners to abate nuisances. Kristie Anderson presented the monthly clerk's report. Anderson asked what day would the council like to have the July...
The Mankato Alumni Association is awarding eight scholarships of $550 each for a total of $4,400 because of the generous contributions by alumni and friends. This is the 23rd year Mankato-Rock Hills Alumni Association has awarded scholarships for a total of $92,590.00. Recipients of the scholarships and the colleges are: 2023 graduates - Davin Coil, Kansas State University; Austyn-Kay Groete, Hutchinson Community College; Kaye Wagner, Pratt Community College; and Teara Ward, Ft. Hays State University. 2022 graduate - Jacob Underwood, Kansas...
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is requesting public comment on a proposal to limit the number of Callery pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) planted in Kansas each year. This includes trees with the names of Bradford, Cleveland Select, Chanticleer and others. Because of this tree’s inherent invasiveness and its proven tendency to spread to areas outside of the landscapes in which is planted, KDA is seeking ideas on how to restrict the further introduction of these trees into the state, including a possible quarantine that would restrict new pla...
OCCK Transportation, including CityGo, 81 Connection, KanConnect, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, and Regional Paratransit services, will be closed on June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth. No vehicles or busses will run. Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, June 20....
The Jewell Apartments board of directors met last Monday at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson. Jacque submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondence. Jacque said the handicapped room is almost done with the remodel. The water tank has been replaced. Work is being done on the north door entrance to turn it into handicapped accessable....
Mankato City Library will present a Summer Onstage Creative Drama workshop for children starting Monday, June 19, through June 30. A special drama workshop by Salina Community Theatre will be presented at 9 a.m. on Monday for students enrolled in classes. The director is Bethany Roe. For more information contact the Mankato City Library....
The National Milk Producers Federation's Board of Directors unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. "Dairy farmers across the nation are pleased to endorse a true champion of agriculture, someone who both understands the hard work we do and the opportunities and challenges we face both here and abroad," said Randy Mooney, chairman of the NMPF Board. Doud has served in numerous leadership roles in trade...
During its spring grant cycle, the Jewell County Community Foundation awarded more than $28,000 to eight projects. The following organizations received funding: • Esbon Rural Fire District, $8,978 to buy equipment to help outfit a used pumper and tanker truck acquired by the fire department. • Formoso Community Church, $2,000 to purchase speakers, amplifiers, microphones and stands, and also to help pay for the installation costs of the equipment at the church. • City of Esbon, $1,293.21 to help purchase commercial tables and chairs for the E...
The Little Blue Natural Resources District (LBNRD) distributes a newsletter quarterly to all residents in the district. The Spring 2023 issue just came out and it contained some interesting information. The first page of the publication gave information about the 2023 Spring Static Water Levels. The essence of the information was that if 2023 “drought” conditions continue, the possibility of groundwater allocations are very real. The introduction included the following information: “This spring the water levels were completed in the month of Ap...
For 17 years the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) recognizes High School students for Academic All-State Awards. The students are nominated by their school for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. Representing Lawrence-Nelson for the Spring Seasons are: Boys Golf: Conner Janda and Toby Kotinek Journalism: Madalyn Kennedy, Valentina Koehler Music: Madalyn Kennedy, Valentina Koehler Boys Track and Field: Nolan Ostdiek and Erik Wheeland...
