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It was the intent of the Brodstone Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala Committee to host the third annual Harvest Moon Gala as they had in the two years prior, but a Global Pandemic caused their plans to change. For the safety of the attendees, they announced last month they were taking the event virtual. The Harvest Moon Gala committee has been at work since to make this virtual event come to life in order to continue their efforts of supporting Brodstone Memorial Hospital. Last year they changed ticketing and bidding to an all-electronic...
Little did Sonia West know what was in store for her when she arrived at Superior Elementary School Tuesday morning to teach her first grade class. It was a regular day until recess at 11:30. Doug Hoins, principal at Superior Elementary, joined in on the surprise. He met Avery and Rick at the east door of the elementary at 11:30 a.m. Then he walked them around to the playground where Sonia had recess duty. Mr. Hoins distracted Sonia so her son could sneak up behind her. When she turned around...
Brodstone Memorial Hospital continues to be a site host for the TestNebraska program. Multiple testing dates have taken place at the facility over the last month and more dates are scheduled for September. Nebraska residents are encouraged to take an online assessment at www.testnebraska.com in order to see if they are eligible for testing. If eligible, the resident will select an appointment date, time and location. If a resident needs help filling out the assessment or doesn’t have access to the online platform to get registered, they can c...
Dustin and Nicole Cassel have purchased the former Good Samaritan center in Nelson. The elderly care facilty closed 11 years ago and Nelson's residents have been wondering if would ever be home to anything more than rot and decay. The Good Samaritan group sold the facility at auction to a Beatrice area investor. Under the investor's ownership the facility was repeatedly embroiled in tax disputes and the facility has twice gone to sheriff's sale. Nicole Cassel recently discuss her plans for the...
As Monday is a federally designated holiday government offices and most businesses will be closed that day. And of course there is no longer mail service on holidays. As a result this newspaper is asking for the early submission of news and advertising copy. We are also encouraging our readers to be on the look out for interesting stories and pictures. Today the cell phones carried by most readers will take adequate pictures for publication in this newspaper and posting on our websites. Newspapers are the best when the readers help the staff...
South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials have reminded residents new state-directed health measures (DHM) were issued by Nebraska to replace the DHM which expired Monday. The new DHM went into effect Tuesday and extends to 11:59 pm on Sept. 13. According to Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director, the DHM will extend Phase 3 of ‘reopening.’ “Under the newly issued state-DHM, all restrictions remain the same for our counties,” she said. “The DHM provides requirements and guidelines for holding safe gatherings and reducing...
It’s moving time for the Jewell County Rural Health Clinic. After being located on East Main Street, just one block east of Mankato’s principle business street for decades, the clinic is moving to new quarters at the Jewell County Hospital. The clinic will be closed Friday for the move. If all goes as scheduled, the clinic will reopen Tuesday in its new quarters at the hospital. The clinic move is just part of a major renovation and expansion of hospital facilities that has been ongoing for months....
Thadd Hinkle called the Aug. 24 Jewell County Cinema meeting to order at the Mankato Christian Church. The members present were Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart, Phyllis Christie, Sarah Ortman, Belinda Jeffery, Janis McDill and Chris Klos. Thad asked for nominations for vice-president, as he agreed to stay on as president. Sarah Ortman was elected vice-president. The remaining slate of officers were accepted by unanimous ballet. The 2021 officers are: Thadd Hinkle , president; Kristin Underwood, vice-president; Janis McDill, treasurer; and Lisa Goo...
The City of Mankato has begun the refurbishment of the swimming pool. The contractors doing the work will be sandblasting the entire pool down to bare metal, repairing, priming and coating the entire pool. This will ensure swimmer safety and have it ready for the citizens to enjoy next spring. There will be noise from the sandblasting from about 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day including Saturday and Sunday. The contractors estimated the work will take two to three weeks to complete. According to the contractors the coating on the pool will last...
Because of the current health directive that was set to expire on Aug. 31 but was extended until Sept. 14, the L-N homecoming celebration plans have changed. The school will still have Homecoming on Friday, but will need to utilize “Plan B.” Plan B will allow the school to proceed with the event with some modifications. This plan has been approved by the South Heartland Health District. A motorcade will be held in Nelson in place of the parade that would have been held in Lawrence. Also, the previously scheduled pep rally will be held in Nelson...
The Red Cross will be coming back to Nelson on Friday, Sept.18. They will be at the City Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org, call 800-733-2767 or call Sally Uhrmacher at 402-225-4292. To check with the Red Cross to see if you are eligible because of travel, health or medication issues, call 866-236-3276. Some of the restrictions have “lessened,” so if you weren’t eligible in the past, you may be now. The Red Cross is trying to maintain a safe environment during the donation process. They...
A recent Nebraska Television Network newscast featured the Superior schools and an underlying issue facing many Nebraska schools, a shortage of substitute teachers. “It’s just a situation where there’s not a lot of people out there that are not interested in subbing,” Bob Cook, the secondary school’s principal, said. Cook said they’re tied to substitutes that will take turns teaching in both the elementary and secondary schools. “We share subs and there’s a few that will only sub at the elementary and some that will only sub at the junior high...
As the calendar flips to September, area residents may get their first taste of fall weather late this week or early next week. While Sept. 1 marks the official start of meteorological fall, the first tease of cooler weather to come will arrive today (Thursday) for residents in the north-central U.S. A cold front blew through the northern Rockies and northern Plains Wednesday. By today, this front will stretch from the central Plains to the Great Lakes. Unlike other cold fronts to impact these...
This week The Express received a letter and beautiful thank you card from a loyal subscriber in Moline, Ill. Reading the card brings tears to the editor’s eyes for the sender wrote, “Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you trying to get the paper to me. I know you folks have tried. “I have enjoyed the new articles and the old ones, especially the 100, 75, 50 and 25 year ago entries. “ I am not going to renew my subscription. Am sure you will understand. I will miss even the few issues that made it out here.” And Tuesday morning w...
Several Superior stores and businesses have joined together to offer special activities for Wednesday, Sept. 9, and plan to stay open until 8 p.m., that evening. The event is being advertised as Fall in Love with Shopping Local. In this time of pandemic when many people are limiting their travel, there has been a renewed interest in shopping local. Those participating in the Wednesday event hope area residents will visit their business and discover the many things which are available locally. Activities including open houses and merchandise...
After being closed for several weeks because of the pandemic, Superior’s Crest Theatre plans to reopen this week. “Playing with Fire” will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings and at a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. The non-profit theatre will serve a fundraising meal from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Silent auction bids will be taken in the remodelled lobby through Sunday, Sept. 13. Several pieces of artwork made by local artists will be up for sale....
Through fundraising efforts, the Lovewell Lake Association is sponsoring a fireworks display at Lovewell State Park Saturday starting at approximately 8:45 p.m., at the Cedar Point Boat Ramp area of the park. This is a location change from previous years. Should weather prevent the fireworks show, a rain date of Sunday, will most likely occur. Individual fireworks are still prohibited in all areas of the park, including the Twin Coves trailer area and the Lovewell Cabin area west of the state park. The Lovewell Lake Association is also...
On Sunday, the Lutheran Children’s Sunday School had a Sunday School kick-off party at the Mankato City Park with members of the parish invited. It began with church service on the sound stage at 9 a.m., followed by lunch and activities at 10 a.m. A Christian themed treasure hunt and a cross-stained glass chalk drawing were just a few of the activities. Lunch was a picnic with the meat provided by the Sunday School. This party was planned by Tiffany Hollerich, the Sunday School superintendent, Pastor Dennis Beckmann and sound provided by Don K...
Thursday the blue-green algae warning for Lovewell Reservoir was downgraded to a watch. A watch means blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water. During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken: Water may be unsafe for humans and animals. Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people or pets eat dried or drink contaminated water. Swimming, wading, ski...
The Lawrence Community Club is sponsoring a hamburger and brat meal on Sunday at the Lawrence American Legion. The free will benefit is for community improvement projects. The benefit starts at 4 p.m. and continues until the food is gone. To go orders are also offered. Brodstone Memorial Hospital is providing and preparing the hamburgers and brats....
Seventy-five years ago, after six years of fighting – four and a half years of world-wide fighting and United States involvement, the ravages of World War II were finally coming to an end. The cessation of combat in the European Theater came on May 8, 1945. Celebrations erupted all over Europe and in the United States. Long time Jewell resident, Norman Greene, recalls hearing about the end of the war "on the radio" and remembers a celebration in the Jewell Park to observe the end of the f...
Tuesday was the 75th anniversary of the signing of the treaty which officially ended our war with Japan. A war that began with the bombing of our ships in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Elsewhere in this issue, we have published stories told by area residents about the jubilation Americans felt when the war was finally over. The Japanese had surrendered earlier but the signing of the truce treaty meant the war was officially over. I’ve heard my parents tell their story about Sept. 3, 1945, so many times, I almost think I was there that day. F...
During the past two weeks, students have started the new school year. For most students, parents and teachers, the beginning of the 2020 school year is one of adjustments and decisions having to be made during the pandemic. Some are jumping right into the routine of going back to classes with some precautions taken, and some have made the choice to remain at home and do the “online” schooling for the time being. We have two granddaughters attending colleges who have chosen to return to classes on campus, but with some of those classes tau...
Football season is here! I forgot how tiring it is to chase the kid around to games! We have had one varsity game and one JV game so far this season, and I already have more than 1,500 football photos. I’m having issues getting them off the “cloud” to share them. Technology is fantastic when it cooperates. I’m sure its mostly operator error. I’ve been using this computer and operating system for almost a year now and am still unsure of myself. I am happy to say that most of my photos are better than last year. I’m hoping that’s because I’m f...
The Superior High School football team traveled to Utica Centennial last Friday night. They are coached by Paul Heusinkvelt, head coach, Ryan Renz and Seth Going, assistant coaches. Centennial scored first on a one yard run and extra point kick in the first quarter. Neither team scored in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Dane Miller scored for Superior on a 53-yard run. Their two-point conversion attempt failed, so the quarter ended 6-7 in Centennial's favor. In the fourth quarter, Cent...
