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For those who have their own desks at home or job, is your desk what you’d term as being a “disorderly” one or a “neat, orderly” one? Recently the editor of this paper shared that his desk always seems to be disorderly or cluttered. Well, I learned experts say a disorderly desk can foster creativity. Imagine that? As I sit here at my desk, I think it needs to be tidied up. Then again it is what I like to call my “nest.” It’s where I sit and peck away on my computer writing and creating. It’s where shelves are filled with sunglasses, notepads, k...
This newspaper’s Esbon community correspondent, Kate Gurka, regularly contrasts life in the rural Midwestern town of Esbon and the much larger out-of-state city she previously lived in. I enjoy reading Kate’s column and getting to see the community of Esbon through the eyes of a transplant. Though I am far from a transplant, being the third generation of Blauvelts to have been born and lived within 15 miles of Superior, this week I personally experienced both the joy of living here and sadness that accompanies changes in our communities. I hav...
It’s that time of the year . . . Time to enjoy God’s beautiful handiwork in making the countryside gorgeous. I have commented on this before, but I’m going to do it again. Father Val Peters, founder of Boy’s Town in Omaha once noted the following about life out here on America’s prairies. These may not be his exact words, but: “It’s easy to be impressed by the seashore, it is beautiful and impressive. The same with the mountains. However, with the prairies, you have to listen and watch carefully to appreciate the beauty and worth.” This...
By Teraesa Bruce I’m so excited we were able to purchase our airline tickets to go to San Diego for Jacobs’s graduation. I honestly didn’t think it would happen, but it is. Speaking of Jacob, he is doing well, with no more accidents or illnesses to report. He was made squad leader, and that’s a pretty important job, I guess. He said he hopes he doesn’t get fired. They also got their names sewn on their uniforms, and he said they are all looking pretty sexy. LOL! I miss that kid and his sense of humor. Lately, the world feels like it is tumbli...
Investigation called for Nebraska Department of Education Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil was joined by Hastings Senator Steve Halloran, Elmwood Senator Rob Clements, Bayard Senator Steve Erdman and Adams Senator Myron Dorn. They held a joint press conference in the State Capitol Rotunda to discuss their call for a legislative investigation into the Nebraska Department of Education. Over the last few years, the Nebraska Department of Education has received money from the federal government's Elem...
Volunteers working with Candy Cane Lane have started preparing Lincoln Park for the annual Christmas holiday display of lights but the display has grown so large the committee needs more volunteers to help with the annual display which draws visitors to Superior from a wide area. Tis the season for special dining out opportunities. On Sunday the Superior Volunteer Fire Department offered meal at the fire hall. On Monday the Superior Chamber of Commerce sponsored a meal at the Fourth Street Park. And this issue of The Express has several ads...
After more than a year of negotiations, Bomgaars officials have confirmed the Sioux City, Iowa-based company which operates a store in Superior has acquired 73 stores from Orscheln Farm and Home as part of a larger industry mega-deal. The transaction will make Bomgaars the second largest farm and ranch retailer in the nation based on total store count. After reviewing the proposed acquisition for more than a year, the Federal Trade Commission approved Tractor Supply Company’s bid to acquire the Orscheln company based in Moberly, Mo. As a c...
Last October this area was shocked when a shooting spree at the Agrex elevator left three people dead. This week, members of the community are invited to attend a dedication service in Lincoln Park remembering the lives of two of the deceased. The families of Darin Koepke and Sandy Nelson have paid for the addition of a memorial in Lincoln Park that they hope will be known as the Garden of Peace. The garden includes a fountain, lights, benches and a variety of plantings which are expected to grow. Professionally designed, one of the goals was...
The Superior High School Marching Band competed in two competitions this year. Harvest of Harmony took place on the first Saturday in October and required the band to leave Superior before 5 a.m. to make their check in time. Following the parade, the band competed in the field show competition as well. Both performances received a "Division 2-Excellent." The second competition of the season took place Oct. 15, in Minden, with a slightly later wake up call. The band received a "Division...
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Notice of Open Public Meetings Act and roll call, The Superior City Council covered several items of business including the reveal of the parks and recreation survey presentation by Bobbi Pettit, from Five Rule Rural planning, was given at the meeting last Tuesday. Because Pettit was delayed in her arrival, the presentation was moved to the end of the session. She pointed out the options which Superior residents, who responded to the survey, indicated was their top priority. She requested the council take no acti...
It’s time for the annual “Scouting 4 Food” drive in support of the Nuckolls County Food Pantry. The Superior Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are joining forces to collect donations for the pantry on Saturday and Sunday. Scout members will begin hanging empty bags at 9 a.m., Saturday, on the doors of all residences throughout Superior. A note attached to the bag outlines the most pressing needs. The scouts ask donors to check the expiration dates on all donations to ensure they are viable. Scouts will pick up the bags, Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. Pla...
A stabbing may have taken place in the parking lot of the Superior Dollar General store Friday. Apparently an altercation among members of a crew resetting the store led to the alleged stabbing. No charges were filed as a result of the incident. The Superior Police Department was unable to obtain the cooperation of any witnesses to aid the investigation. A bicycle theft had a happy ending. A vintage bicycle was removed from the back porch of a Superior resident.The disappearance was reported on social media. A sharp eyed resident discovered...
Editor’s Note: The first Football Playoff game for the L-N Raiders will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m.,in Lawrence today (Thursday). Both the Lawrence and Nelson communities have long and honorable histories in their schools, the combined effort of the merged football teams is only 24 years old. And that is counting 2022. Well, the L-N Raiders have qualified and played in 22 of those 24 years. Again counting 2022. The victory over Deshler Friday insured the playoff spot. The win gave L-N a 7-1 season record. A few facts about the 2022 P...
The Mankato Chamber of Commerce met last Wednesday with seven members present. Jason Ortman, president, called the meeting to order. Haley Nelson read the September minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved. Brian Shulda gave a brief update on the Community Garden. Everyone should have their plots ready to be tilled by Nov. 15. Everything went well this year and the chamber hopes to have another great Community Garden next year. Haley Nelson gave an update on the 2023 birthday calendars. The calendars have been printed and w...
Rock Hills fifth graders had a perfect fall afternoon, Sept. 30, at the Mankato City Park. The students learned first hand, the importance of Riparian Areas as Sherry Koster, Jewell County Conservation District manager, presented the Stream Flow Trailer. Students were reminded that the state reptile, the ornate box turtle, can live in riparian areas along streams, rivers and lakes. Stream bank erosion and how to stabilize stream banks was also discussed. Thad Rhodes, District forester,...
We understand why people can sometimes be mad at the United States Postal Service but mad enough to strike and and damage a post office? This week the Jewell County Sheriff’s office posted a notice asking for the public’s help in dermining who did it and why was the Jewell post office struck during the week of October 9 through 14. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to either call or visit the sheriff’s office at Mankato....
Saturday, October 29, Jewell’s Lake Emerson hosts its first ever Aisle of Frights. The event is family-friendly and Halloween-themed. Participants will find zombies and ghosts lurking along the walking trail that meanders around Lake Emerson. Visitors can ride a trailer or walk the trail and discover who or what is out haunting. To attend, enter the Lake Emerson area off of Highway 14 on the west side of Jewell. Parking is in the lot south of the shelter house. From there, you can walk or ride a wagon to the entrance of the Aisle of Frights. T...
The Jewell County Commissioners met October 3. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck and Keith Roe and Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, were present. Rex Boley, USD 107 superintendent, reported on building improvements. He said the district hired a part-time nurse. Mr. Boley also discussed changing the location of the entrance at the high school. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, provided a billing report and activity report for the month of September. He discussed Medicare and Medicaid payments. He had a quote to purchase an ambulance that has...
Agnes G Britten, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Hageman) Kimminau, was born on May 13, 1925, in St. Leo, Kan. She died Oct. 14, 2022, at her home in Superior, Neb., at the age of 97 years, 5 months, 1 day. On Sept. 7, 1948, Agnes was united in marriage to Elmer Britten at St. Stephen's Catholic Church south of Lawrence. To this union three sons were born. She helped her husband on the farm while raising her family. In 1969, they moved to Superior where they made their home. She was employed...
Kenny Mizner, president, called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost (Zoom), Rex Boley, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. Guests present were Darrin Headrick, Eric Johnson and Hannah Simmelink. The monthly facility report stated that American Boiler came back to put the boiler at the practice gym and the high school back together and inspect them. The office of the state fire marshal will be out in a couple weeks to inspect...
Rock Hills third grade teacher, Meghan Cason, was born in Virginia. Her father was in the military, so she grew up moving a lot. She has lived in eight different states. The state she lived in the longest was Arizona. Cason went to a private Catholic school called Lexington Catholic in Lexington, Ky., for high school. "For college, I graduated from Kenyon, a small, liberal arts school no one outside of Ohio has heard of," Cason said. She was recruited to play volleyball there. Cason graduated...
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be back in Nelson on Friday Nov. 4., at the city auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular whole blood donors can donate every eight weeks. It will be exactly eight weeks since they were last in Nelson on Sept. 9. Power Red Donors can donate every 16 weeks and they were in Nelson on July 11, which makes them eligible also. There’s always an urgent need for more blood donations. Sixteen year olds can start their journey with parental consent. You’re never too old, as long as you are in good health. If you have any...
Will Dougherty has loved Raider football for a long time. He dreamed of playing on the team one day, but his condition does not allow for that. Will was born with a pineal cyst in his brain, so any activity where he could receive a head injury is out of the question. When Mr. Blevins came up with a plan to allow Will to score a touchdown, the entire team was behind him. Or, in this case, in front of him. In anticipation of this, Mr. Blevins officially added him to the team roster at the start...
Chase Garrett Ehlers, the son of Ted and Marcia (Dunn) Ehlers, was born on June 12, 1996, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He died Oct. 10, 2022, at Manhattan, Kan., at the age of 26 years, 3 months, 28 days. Chase was baptized in the Webber United Methodist Church. Growing up, Chase attended many schools including Mt. View Elementary in Mt. View, Hawaii; North Polk Elementary School in Fort Polk, La.; Stowers Elementary in Fort Benning, Ga.; Chapman Middle School in Chapman, Kan., and was a graduate of Law...
Ivan Gharring died Feb. 16, 2020. His wife, Verleen, died Jun 30, 2022. They had been recent residents of Carson City, Mich., and long time Nelson residents. Their obituaries were previously in this paper. A graveside service will be held for the couple at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Nelson Cemetery....
