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The Superior Board of Education American Civics Committee meet in public meeting at 7:15 p.m., Monday evening for the purpose of hearing support, position, criticism, suggestions or observations of patrons relating to the activities of the committee. The meeting is required by a relatively new Nebraska State Statue. During the meeting Supt. Kopsa reviewed the school’s social studies curriculum. He talked about how the expectations build from preschool through senior high. In preschool they focus simple concepts like identifying themselves as p...
"I know Extension is a valuable resource, so when this strength class came open, (I thought) I need this," said Barb Wise, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy participant. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight-week exercise program for older adults. Barb signed up for the strength training class lead by Ashley Svaty, K-State extension agent, that meets at the Cawker City Community Fitness Center. Barb recommends the class designed for people 50 years and older. "It's a great program. It's so much...
After the promotion of the last office assistant, the City of Mankato hired Alan Davis to fill the position. Davis has worked in various office positions throughout his life, giving him approximately five years of experience in this field. Davis graduated from Mankato Junior-Senior High School. He then received his associates of applied science in advanced computer and information technology degree from North Central Kansas Technical College (NCKTC) in Beloit. In his free time, Davis can be...
Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday. at the Nelson City Auditorium. If you have to cancel let Sally Uhrmacher know so she can schedule someone else....
The COVID-19 pandemic rages on throughout the United States. The recent increase in numbers of people with the virus has spilled over from the cities into the rural areas as well. The most recent numbers (Nov. 11, 2020) for the local four-county area making up the South Heartland Health District are: Adams: 1,082; Clay: 233; Nuckolls: 140; Webster: 135. A number of recent hospitalizations at the Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings have included Lawrence residents. However, we do not know if any of the hospitalizations have been because of the...
Esbon's first Halloween pumpkin decorating and carving party was held Friday, at the Esbon Community Center. Jewell County children, parents and adults enjoyed this after participating in the Trunk and Treat down main street at Mankato that afternoon. Children played in the Esbon park next to the community center after decorating their pumpkin! A pumpkin party was a tradition that the Kate and Patrick Gurka family was accustomed to while living in Texas. It was something their family enjoyed...
Thanks to producers in the Post Rock Extension District for serving as cooperators for the 2021 wheat demonstration plots, the district will have five wheat demonstration plots, one in each of the counties, including the K-State Research and Extension replicated plot in Mitchell County. With all the different cropping enterprises of the cooperators, there are several planting dates which will be a test in itself. Most of the locations were planted behind soybeans except one that was fallow groun...
A special meeting of the Mankato City Council had been called for 6 p.m. today (Thursday). The council will receive and review the 2019 audit as presented by the city’s accounting firm....
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be coming to Nelson in just two weeks, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Regular blood donors can donate every eight weeks or 56 days. It was exactly eight weeks ago when the Red Cross was in Nelson. For an appointment, schedule online at www.redcrossblood.org, call 800-733-2767or call Sally Uhrmacher at 402-225-4292. Appointments are strongly suggested. Walkins will be worked in as quickly as possible. First timers are always needed!...
To say that 2020 has been interesting is an understatement. Our communities have experienced many highs and lows throughout the year and here at Brodstone we have experienced the same. To start the year, our facility was named as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the nation. This is an award that we have received eight previous times. In March, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recognized Brodstone as a 5-star facility for Quality, one of 466 in the nation. This is the highest...
According to local health officials, Halloween doesn’t need to be cancelled during COVID-19, but there are some safety precautions everyone should know about and put in place. “Halloween activities can be celebrated safely,” said Michele Bever, executive director for South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD). “We know what we need to do: avoid crowded places, avoid close contact, and avoid confined spaces,” she said. “Wear a protective mask (not a costume mask), wash your hands, and maintain at least six feet distance from people you...
Pam Dunstan and Haley Nelson, the hair stylists at Hair and More in Mankato, are willing to have some friendly conversation with you as they style your hair. Dunstan and Nelson met when Nelson would come into the salon with her grandma. Dunstan is a long time Mankato resident raised in Mankato. She went to school in Mankato and went to cosmetology school in Manhattan. Nelson grew up and went to school in Beloit. After graduation she attended the Hays Academy of Hair Design. In her free time,...
Sunday is the 27th annual National Family Literacy Day! The day was designated in 1994 by a joint resolution of the 103rd Congress of the United States. Celebrated every year since, the event kicks off National Literacy Month. This year Desire Tobey Sears Chapter NSDAR is joining with the Jewell Public Library to promote the event. Both encourage area families to ReadWriteThink on Sunday, and then keep reading during the entire month. Why Literacy Day? The most important determinent of a...
Friday afternoon, at the beginning of the Hesperian Historical Society meeting, Steve Richardson, Cawker City, was awarded a community service award by members of the Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Plans to honor Mr. Richardson began in late 2019. Local residents were asked to write letters of support and the application was approved by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Plans were made to present the award in April of...
The October meeting of the Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, NSDAR was called to order by Regent Becky Craig, Munden on the evening of Monday, Oct. 19, at the Trinity United Methodist Church Jewell. Haley Popelka, Belleville, led the nine members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sherry Koster, Jewell, led the members in reciting the American’s Creed. Chaplain Kerma Crouse, Jewell, discussed the 25th Chapter of Matthew. Becky Craig explained how the phrase Old Glory came from Sea Captain William Driver. It was flown during his career at sea and is now i...
Neighbors helping neighbors is what rural community is all about. After an accident left Barry Melvin of Nelson hospitalized on Sept. 8 - right before fall harvest - friends, family and neighbors did just that. They rallied together to run equipment, prepare meals and offer personal support, finishing harvest over the last few weeks. Others pitched in to wean and work the calves from Barry's beef herd. Barry sustained a broken neck and nerve damage when a semi ran a stop sign and his the pickup...
A "Pie In The Face" contest was held Friday at Good Samaritan Society's Superior Center. Nine glass jars with a department supervisor's name on each were used. Money was donated by staff in the jars of the person they wanted to see get a pie in the face. The jars were available for staff for one week. The top three money makers were going to receive a pie in the face. Top winner, or loser, was Missie Wilt, Wilde Ridge Estates manager. Second winner was JR Moss, administrator. And the third...
While we suspect some local residents don’t take the idea of a Bigfoot museum and research center seriously, the facility in Hastings is being recognized. The Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum and Research Center located at 1205 E. 42nd Street has been recognized by Gov. Pete Ricketts. The governor has proclaimed a Bigfoot Crossroads of Nebraska Day and named Harriett McFeely Nebraska Bigfoot Lady and her partner, Kenny Collins as “Nebraska Bigfoot Guy.” The museum and research center have been in operation for four years. Currently, the m...
According to the Jewell County Extension office, Now is a great time to join 4-H. Families make projects and success together as members of Kansas 4-H. Enrollment is open to join a local Post Rock District 4-H club. What makes 4-H special? In 4-H, youth experience the opportunity to explore a wide variety of project areas. Project areas from the arts to animals to science to communications and much more. Project areas that spark career interests. Post Rock District 4-H members consistently cite...
Emma Joy Walker, a well known face from Possibilities in Mankato, grew up five miles outside of Mankato. She believes she had the best of both worlds being in a small town and in the country. Walker graduated from Rock Hills High School in 2014. She then went on to Hastings College in Hastings where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2017. Walker enjoys running businesses and photography. She also enjoys taking her two dogs, Cam and Blu, for walks in the country. Walker met h...
Growing up just outside of Esbon, Emily Pierce started school at White Rock, where she went to school until fourth grade. She then went to Rock Hills where she graduated in 2015. After graduation, Pierce went to trade school. She now owns her own business, Country Roots Salon, which she has owned and operated for three years. In her free time, Pierce enjoys crafting and playing with make-up. Pierce met her husband when he came in to her salon for a haircut. They were married in September of...
Directors of Cornerstone Bank appointed Nicole Beisel as loan officer at the Clay Center Branch, at their recent meetings. Beisel, who has just completed the Financial Services Training Program, She will also be assisting with loans in Edgar, Davenport and Glenvil. Nicole is a native of the Wilcox area and a graduate of Ft. Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness. Nicole lives in the Clay Center area. Cornerstone Bank is a $1.7 billion bank with 43 banking facilities in 3...
I started my scouting career in 2011 and attended my first camp in 2014. I went camping at Camp Augustine from July 11 through 13, 2014. I received my Arrow of Light on March 9, 2016. After transitioning from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts I started climbing the ranks. On Aug. 10, 2016, I became a Tenderfoot, and on Nov. 9, 2016, I obtained the Second Class Rank. I went to my second camp from July 18 through 24, 2017, at Camp Hansen; I earned seven merit badges. On Sept.13, 2017, I received the First...
The Eagle Scout Board of Review approved new Eagle Scout Todd Keifer. Todd's Eagle Scout project was placing and insulating a ceiling in the Scout cabin at the Lincoln Park in Superior. He earned 39 merit badges on his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout....
Brodstone Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted the Virtual Harvest Moon Gala on Oct. 3. Fundraising efforts for the 2020 Gala were for the future Brodstone Healing Garden. The evening kicked off with a recorded program, giving the feel of attending the live event, drawings and an online silent auction. Donors enjoyed the evening with family and friends, from the comfort of their own homes. The committee had to get creative this year in order to continue their fundraising goals for Brodstone Memorial Hospital. Although a bit challenging, that...
