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It was the intent of the Brodstone Memorial Hospital Foundation (BMHF) Gala Committee to host the 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Gala as they had in the two years prior, but a global pandemic caused their plans to change. After much consideration, for the safety of the attendees, they previously announced they were taking the event virtual. The Harvest Moon Gala committee has been at work making this virtual event come to life in order to continue their efforts of supporting Brodstone Memorial Hospital (BMH) and this Saturday all of their hard work...
Climbing their town’s water tower and adding graffiti to the tank was once a right-of-passage for many of this area’s young people. Communities have taken various steps to discourage the amateur climbers and we see their artwork less frequently. This year the firm hired to climb the Superior water tower and perform a routine inspection has refused to provide the service until an OSHA mandated safety modifications were made to the tower that has been serving the community for approximately 95 years. The ladder was previously modified in 197...
Brodstone Hospital has added Dr. Kendra Luebke, M.D., adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist to their Specialty Clinic Providers list. Starting in October, Dr. Luebke will visit Brodstone monthly, joining 24 other providers who currently hold clinics at least monthly. She will be traveling from Omaha where she practices at the main ENT Specialists, PC location. Luebke graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a degree in biochemistry. She e...
Meeting in special session shortly before 7 a.m. Monday the Superior Board of Education voted to end the virtual school option for the students enrolled in the school system. As indicated by the minutes published in this week’s issue of The Superior Express, in-person class attendance will be the only option for those youngsters enrolled in the Superior School System. The school system will transition to in-person classes on Monday, Oct. 19. Virtual school was the only option after the COVID outbreak last spring. When school opened this f...
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 few months. 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 call 402-207-9377 to talk to a r...
Superior Family Medical Center, Nelson Family Medical Center and Edgar Medical Clinic will be administering flu shots a bit different this year. They have announced three separate dates for drive-thru flu shot clinics at each of the facilities next week. No appointments are required and patients are asked to bring their insurance card if insured. Flu shots are $55 without insurance and cash or check will be accepted only. Wearing a mask is recommended. For questions or more information call Superior Family Medical Center at 402-879-4781....
South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 40 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in four days (Friday through Monday), bringing the cumulative total number of cases in the four-county health district to 690. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 34 in Adams, four in Clay, and two in Webster. By county, the cumulative totals are: 574 cases in Adams, 80 cases in Clay, 15 cases in Nuckolls, and 21 cases in Webster. In addition to the case counts for the past four days, health officials reported the...
Did you know that the Mankato swimming pool was built in 1955? It was one of the first all metal pools in the region. The Mankato swimming pool is an icon for the community and offers a refreshing outing during the summer months. Also, it allows individuals to learn how to swim and the public to have a place to exercise. There is much history with the Mankato pool. Some of the current Mankato council members were lifeguards at the pool. The pool has been utilized by people all over the county...
It is that time of year again. Jewell Corn Show Time! This is the Sesquicentennial-COVID 19 issue of Jewell’s yearly event. The theme is “Jewell – We’ve Got A Story To Tell!” Remember -#JoinUsInJewell. Some things about the Corn Show are the same and some things are a bit different. The Corn Show actually starts on Monday, with something old and something new. The “old” is the A“Maize”ing Corn Race and the “new” is the Roaming Buffalo. Both are a race to find something hidden (corn or buffalo) by following the clues posted on the Jewell...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Sept. 14. Commissioners Mark Fleming, Steve Greene, and Keith Roe were present. Also attending was Carla Waugh, county clerk. Waugh had cereal malt beverage licenses for Billy R. Foster D.B.A. The Shed for the commissioners’ approval. The commissioners approved two cereal malt beverage licenses for Foster, one for consumption on the premises and one for the sale in original and unopened containers and not for consumption on the premises. The letter was signed to Kansas Department of Transportation for J...
OCCK Transportation will continue free fares for all public transit services, including CityGo, 81 Connection, Paratransit, City of Abilene and KanConnect through the end of 2020. “2020 has been one for the books and unlike anything we’ve ever experienced,” said Michelle Griffin, mobility manager. “Offering free fares for the remainder of the year will give new and returning passengers some freedom to try our services. Even with the global pandemic, public transit offers a safe and easy alternative to driving.” Counties served include:...
Last Monday, the Lawrence-Nelson FFA Chapter took four students to a mock range judging contest hosted by the Nuckolls-Thayer County extension office, Little Blue NRD, Hebron NRCS, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Without these organizations understanding the importance of this contest, students would not have been able to compete since the state canceling range contests because of COVID. L-N Range judgers got to compete with four other schools. The setup of the contest was a little...
Beginning today (Oct. 1), Nebraska drivers after renewing their driver license online will have the option to print their temporary license at home. Previously, when renewing a driver license online, the only way to obtain a temporary driver license while waiting for the new license to be printed and delivered, was to visit a DMV office. To accommodate the added convenience, design changes have been made to the temporary license to ensure it can be printed at home from any standard printer. The new design will be printable on an 8.5x11 sheet...
Midway Co-op gave a $5,000 grant to The Jewell County 4-H Council. The funds will support the Quonset and Food Stand Improvement project. "We're proud to support this project as a way to strengthen the community and see it thrive," said Craig Mans, Midway Co-op office manager. "Projects like this are essential to enriching our rural area and the people who live here." In addition to the funds contributed by Midway Co-op, the contribution will be matched dollar for dollar by a CHS Seeds for...
OCCK, Inc. will be holding the 30th Annual Employment Expo from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8. This year’s event will be virtual. This free event is open to all north central Kansas employers and job seekers. Employers will set up a booth online and will be able to chat with potential applicants directly. Both employers and job seekers must register in advance. To register for the event, visit the OCCK website at www.occk.com and look for Virtual Employment Expo. For more information, contact Workforce Solutions of OCCK at 785-827-9383 e...
Rock Hills FBLA held a new member induction ceremony during its monthly meeting on Sept. 25. Fourteen new members were inducted into the chapter, bringing the total chapter membership to 34 members, two more than last year. The chapter officers served as the recruiting committee. Because of the recruitment drive this year, two national recognitions have been earned by the chapter. One of the recognitions is the 100 percent class participation award since all members of the entrepreneurship...
Monday evening a Superior resident appealed the denial of her request to build a chain-link dog run in the yard behind her home. She had paid the application fee and submitted the requested design plans which apparently comply with city regulations only to have the application denied because the property owner has not complied with a previous nuisance abatement order. As requested, weeds have been cut and inoperative or unlicensed vehicles removed. Council members agreed the property was looking much better, However, the absentee landlord has...
It’s busy on the farm right now. Just like a squirrel preparing for winter, the farmers are trying to wrap up most of their farm work before winter sets in. It’s fall harvest time. The first day of fall arrived as the calendar presented that warning. However, last week’s temperatures were telling another story as they reached well into the 90s. This week’s temperatures showed the predicted cool fronts have arrived. The sun now sets earlier and the nights are showing temperatures down into the 40s. Weather reports say a frost is possibl...
So this week has not been the greatest, and I’m having trouble making light of it. I am happy to say Jacob is healing up nicely and back on the football field; I pray he stays that way. I am also grateful we are all healthy and have what we need to get by. As Grandma used to say, “This too shall pass.” That is one of two sayings that stuck with me. The other is the “Serenity Prayer.” Both of these have provided comfort to me during difficult times, but seriously, her pickle recipe would have been nice to have. LOL! I know we are not the only...
Friday, the Superior Wildcats went north to Sandy Creek to take on the Cougars. In the first quarter, Sandy Creek scored first on a Rodney McDonald one yard run and point after kick. Superior scored on a 42 yard run by Elijah Heusinkveltt. The point after kick failed. Score was 6 to 7. Next SHS scored on a 33 yard pass from Dane Miller to Zeke Meyer. The two point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. The first quarter ended with Superior leading 12 to 7. Neither team scored in the second or...
Lady Cats vs. Sandy Creek Coach Blevins said, " The Lady Cats started the Adams Central Tournament with Sandy Creek at 8:30 a.m. The Cougars played amazing defense and were picking up every attack the Wildcats sent their way. The Lady Cats battled back in sets two and three to win the match 2 to 1. Scoring: 29 to 27; 23 to 25 and 20 to 25. Statistics: Cailyn Barry: six kills of 13 attacks, one ace of eight serves, three blocks, three digs, two sets. Alexa Cox: one kill of three attacks, two...
The Lady Cats volleyball team traveled to Fairbury, last Tuesday. Coach Blevins said, "Fairbury played aggressively and not many of the Wildcats attacks hit the floor. Sierra Blackburn had a tough block to end the first set and an aggressive attack to end the second set. Fairbury fought back to steal the third set and the Wildcats worked on staying calm and focused in the midst of an emotionally charged gym." Statistics: 25 to 20, 25 to 14; 24 to 26 and 25 to 21. Cailyn Barry: six kills of 14...
Cross country is a sport where teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course may include grass and dirt surfaces, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills and flat ground. It is both an individual and a team sport; runners are judged on individual times and teams by a points-scoring method. Cross country usually occurs in the fall and can include weather conditions of rain, sleet, snow or hail, and a wide range of temperatures. The Red...
Just like the Raider varsity teams, the JV teams are also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The JV football team has played two games this season, but have had the last two cancelled because of the pandemic. A brief rundown on the two games: August 30: L-N – SUPERIOR: 14-38: Turnovers and defensive tackles plagued the young Raiders in their first game of the season against Superior. Scoring for L-N came from: Wyatt Brockman on a 32 yard TD pass from Connor Janda. The PAT failed. The second s...
The Rock Hills High School volleyball hosted a triangular match at Mankato, last Tuesday. The Grizzlies were not treated well by their guests. Lakeside handed Rock Hills a two-set, 13-25 and 13-25, loss. The St. John's-Tipton Blujays downed the Grizzlies 14-25 and 9-25, in two sets. Rock Hills visited Lincoln, Monday, and came away with a three-set, 25-23, 22-25 and 25-20, win. Rock Hills competed at the Pike Valley triangular against Pike Valley and Sylvan-Lucas at Scandia Tuesday. Match...
