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The calendar says it’s time for the summer season to change and we are to “fall” into the next season. It’s a beautiful and colorful season but it also is a busy one. The mum flowers are popping out their brilliant colorful blooms and the trees are beginning to show signs of changing the colors of their leaves. Farmers are as busy as the squirrels trying to prepare for the coming winter months. The combines are busy picking corn and soon it will be time for the harvesting of soybeans and milo. The last cuttings of alfalfa and feed are being b...
Newspapers contain a variety of features which appeal to people of differing reading tastes. Some folks turn first to the comics, others the sports, crossword puzzles or cooking columns. Before I learned to read, my favorite newspaper page was the Omaha World-Herald’s picture page. After learning to read, the From the Files column in The Superior Express was a must read and I read similar columns in other newspapers whenever the opportunity presented itself. As a high school journalism student, I liked to browse the bound volumes of school n...
Q: Why did Jesus say on the cross; “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Part Two of Two) A: Last week we discussed the fact that Jesus’ words match the opening words of Psalm 22. This Psalm is a lament for those who feel abandoned and forsaken; reassuring them of God’s rescuing power. But the connection between Jesus and Psalm 22 goes much deeper than just common experience. In fact, the full truth about this Psalm defies our wildest expectations! When we compare Psalm 22 with the life of its author (David, according to the opening...
When I was in a high school “Civics” course, we started out learning about democracy. We learned about the different political parties and their evolutions so we were familiar with their different approaches to problems. We also learned that as time passes the parties’ ideals change and sometimes they are nothing like when they started out. We learned about the proper procedures for debates and about using parliamentary procedures to hold meeting and debates. As it was also a presidential election year, we were able to use some of our new f...
How about those Nebraska Cornhuskers. I haven’t checked the records, but when was the last time we were 3-0 to start a year? And when was the last time I got excited about winning three games in a row? I noticed this week’s game will mark the 400th game in a row the Huskers will have a ‘sold-out’ game. I remember a few years back attending the game that was the 300th sell-out. I also remember when the ‘sold-out’ string started. Back in 1962, when Bob Davaney, Dave Mazour, I think Tom Osborne and myself all started our University experiences...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. The board approved routine claims. The board approved the purchase of a road maintainer for the county road department from Murphy Tractor in Grand Island. The John Deere machine was purchased on at a state contract price and has six-wheel drive. The board discussed electrical work required to bring the basement electrical work up to code. C-Tech recently completed extensive work to resolve the moisture issues in the basement. The work left sections of...
Included in the public notice section of today’s newspaper is the notice of a formation of a non-profit limited liability corporation known as Stage 4 Furniture. The idea around which Stage 4 was formed was developed by the late Matt Carpenter. A Superior resident who contracted cancer and died at age 35 earlier this year. Matt was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last October. In a determined battle to beat the cancer, he underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Two months before his death, he came downstairs in the family home and asked...
While the Nuckolls County Locomotive-Gazette lawn was being mowed, a screen from a Nelson Library window was found on the ground. Further investigation revealed someone had broken into the library and stole the library’s petty cash and some food. No books appear to have been taken....
Reinke Manufacturing this week announced a $12 million investment in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems. This investment includes implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity and efficiency at its Deshler facility. Reinke showcased its new robotic manufacturing systems in addition to its precision irrigation technologies at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, which conclude today. When making the announcement, Chris Roth, Reinke...
Brodstone Healthcare announced the arrival of its new Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI machine. This state-of-the-art technology is the latest addition to the hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to the community. The Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI offers a significant upgrade in patient comfort, exam time, image quality and noise reduction. The machine's advanced technology allows for faster scans, enhanced image clarity and a more comfortable experience for patients. "We are...
Rod and Laurie Ely both started their careers as teachers. Laurie taught elementary classes for 23 years in Red Cloud. Rod taught junior high science classes for two years in Superior before deciding to work at his dad’s elevator in Guide Rock. Eventually, Rod took over ownership of the elevator and has since passed its management to his son. Like all couples, Rod and Laurie had dreams about their future. A recurring one was to own either a gasoline station or a restaurant. Fate stepped in when Rod decided to build a fertilizer plant and his b...
Nebraska is ranked for the fourth-highest percentage of all 50 states of road fatalities happening in severe weather conditions at 8.8 percent. Alaska is first with 12.9 percent of road fatalities occurring in severe weather conditions followed by Wyoming in second with 12.1 percent and North Dakota in third with 8.9 percent. Snow is Nebraska’s deadliest severe weather type, claiming eight lives on average most years. Ramzy Ladah, a personal injury attorney in Nevada, conducted the study. For the study he counted weather conditions not r...
The district health department for Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties is notifying residents to protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites. South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported an abundance of West Nile positive mosquitoes in Adams County, which means West Nile season is not yet over in south central Nebraska. Bever said 14 collections of mosquitoes from four different sites around Adams County tested positive for West Nile virus. The collections of mosquitoes were trapped on...
The Superior Girl Scouts cleaned up the Superior City Park on Saturday. The girls earned their World Cleanup 2024 badge. Nine Girl Scouts and four leaders participated. City Park clean up was done by (from left); Alexis Twiggs, Charlotte Twiggs, Brooklyn DeLong, Olivia Wagoner, Rayla DeLong, Molly Wagoner, Mariella Renz, (front) Lori Wagoner and Luna Twiggs....
An electrical fire called members of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department to the Subway store mid-morning Friday. The store was closed for awhile but has since reopened....
This year’s Highway 36 Treasure Hunt begins today (Thursday) and continues through Saturday. There will be multiple locations across Jewell County for this the 19th annual hunt. If this year is like past years, vendors from other parts of the state will bring their wares to Jewell County to market. More that 20,000 vehicles are expected to cross Jewell County during the three-day event. Some folks will be driving box trucks or pulling trailers in anticipation of finding “must have” or “too good to pass up” treasures. The event is among the...
The Jewell County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for fall grants. The online application opened on Sept. 1 and is due Friday, Nov. 1. More than $50,000 in grants are available to charitable projects in Jewell County this round. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: • Programs and projects that address education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification. • Projects that improve the...
Barb Elbracht, Rock Hills band teacher, is set to receive an award for being an Outstanding Junior High Educator on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Junior High KMEA Honor Concert. She was nominated by a peer in the profession and was chosen as the recipient by the executive board The award is given for the hard work and dedication to her program through the years. It has been recognized by her peers and they are giving the award to those teachers who show passion and desire to help grow music in our communities. Elbracht has taught band in Mankato...
Mrs. Rylee (Opfer) Richard is a new fifth grade teacher at Rock Hills Elementary School. She grew up in Seward, Nebraska, but moved to Beloit from Manhattan. Richard has been going to the Lovewell area with her family for as long as she can remember so teaching in Mankato held interest for her. She and her husband of one year, moved to Beloit at the end of May. They have one child on the way with a due date in March. Richard received her bachelor's degree from K-State. This is her third year...
Lovewell State Park is sponsoring a Fall Classic Car Show on Saturday in the Lovewell Marina and Grill parking lot. Classic car owners are encouraged to show off their favorite display car from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for park visitors and classic car enthusiasts to view and enjoy. This is not a competitive exhibit, there is no fee to enter, and a free Daily Vehicle permit will be provided for the exhibit car....
The Jewell County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 26. Commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck were present. Myka Zadina and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were also present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Anna Porter, county appraiser; Carla Waugh, county clerk; Myka Zadina; Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District director and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent: Cindy Becker, health...
Nine Mankato Chamber of Commerce members were present for the monthly meeting last Wednesday at the senior center. President Jason Ortman called the meeting to order. Haley Nelson read the August minutes. They were approved as read. There was no treasurer’s report to give. The chamber discussed the Community Birthday Calendars. The chamber will order 125 calendars. A picture of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be used for the picture. Eight members were in favor and one opposed. The historical society has contacted the chamber to see if t...
Earlier this summer, this buoy in the foreground marked the "deep end" of the swimming area. With a rope tied to each, swimmers were encouraged to not go further and the boats were to stay out of the area. Now, the water has receded. Swimmers have returned to their fall schedules and all that might visit the swimming area might be a seagull....
Friday evening, Aaron Underwood was crowned the Rock Hills 2024 homecoming king and Jada Eilert was crowned the homecoming queen. The coronation proceeded the varsity football game with Thunder Ridge....
It has taken three games this year, but the L-N Raiders finally got to entertain an opposing school in this 2024 season. The anticipation was complicated, as the opposition was Wilcox-Hildreth (W-H), the second team on this year's schedule that played well in the state 2023 Football Playoffs. W-H was an unknown quantity since they played six-man football last year and was a quality team. They came into this game with a record of 1-1, losing their first game by one point. L-N also entered the gam...
