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The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) has issued a strongly worded message to Nebraska school districts calling on them to “require the use of face coverings by all staff and students” and putting districts on notice that ignoring that advice could lead to “significant legal liability.” NSEA sent a letter to all Nebraska school district superintendents noting that the state’s Sept. 1 Directed Health Measure (DHM) added educators to the list of “essential employees” and mandated that teachers and other school employees are now “exem...
On Oct. 6, Mankato had a visitor from New York. Elsa Lagache stopped at Possibilities to take a break from her bicycle trip across America. Lagache started her journey on Sept. 3, from New York. She has biked 1,500 miles putting her right in the middle of her journey. Lagache's destination is San Francisco, Calif. She travels anywhere from 40 to 70 miles a day depending on the weather conditions. In the first 500 miles of her trip, Lagache raised funds for a nonprofit organization called Keep a...
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center is the recipient for the 2020 Healthy Kansas Hospitals Centers of Excellence Award. Smith County Memorial Hospital was recognized as an exceptional innovator in the Healthy Kansas Hospitals initiative, designed to help hospitals lead by example in promoting healthy behaviors. The Centers of Excellence Award presentation was Friday afternoon at the Smith County Memorial Hospital. The hospital also received a monetary contribution to support future projects aimed at expanding hospital efforts and...
Courtney Caye VanSkiver and Drew Arthur Giesenhagen announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Oct.17. The wedding will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, north of Superior. Parents of the couple are Max and Sue VanSkiver of Nelson and Darrel and Jeanette Giesenhagen of Holdrege. A graduate of Lawrence-Nelson High School, Central Community College and Hastings College, Miss VanSkiver is the marketing and communications coordinator for Perennial Public Power at York, Neb. Mr. Giesenhagen...
Jewell County Cinema, Inc., met Sept 28 at the Mankato Christian Church. Those present were Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart, Phyllis Christie, Chris Klos and Janis McDill. Lisa Goodheart read the minutes of the August meeting and they were accepted as read. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report. Marty Zadina cleaned the carpet in the theater. Chris Klos reported he found a company in Wichita, Gleason and Son, who can work on the marquee. They are sending someone to give the board an estimate. He would still like to get the original p...
Saturday, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Jewell Corn Show. Wednesday, from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. at Esbon Guaranty State Bank; and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Burr Oak Guaranty State Bank. Friday, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Mankato Community Center. Wednesday, Rock Hills School students and faculty. Flu vaccines are also available at Jewell County Health Department by appointment only: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. until noon; 1 to 4 p.m. Call 785-378-4060 to set up an appointment. Please bring your insurance card....
NCKCN, a broadband internet service network covering North Central Kansas, will soon be extending its high-speed wireless internet to pockets of unserved and underserved broadband areas in four North Central Kansas counties. “The need for high speed, high quality broadband internet affects the most critical aspects of our rural counties,” Todd Tuttle, NCKCN system administrator said. “Educational institutions, economic development and commerce, population growth and medical services all rely heavily on every resident or household having acces...
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...
South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 34 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the four days (Friday through Monday), bringing the cumulative total number of cases in the four-county health district to 624. The new confirmed cases for the four-day period include: 26 in Adams, six in Clay, one in Nuckolls, and one in Webster. By county, the cumulative totals are: 517 cases in Adams, 76 cases in Clay, 13 cases in Nuckolls, and 18 cases in Webster. “The steady increase in new cases in our district is alarming,” sai...
The new secretary at Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School is Jaid Runft. She grew up on a farm just outside of Scandia. After graduating from Pike Valley, she went to Fort Hays to major in communication studies with a minor in agriculture. Jaid lives in Courtland, which is between her childhood home and work so she is happy living there. She said becoming the secretary at Rock Hills wasn't intentional. She started working in Courtland and saw the opportunity at the school. So she applied. She...
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)began a field survey Monday for the detailed design of proposed bridge improvements on U.S. 24 in Cloud County. The two locations surveyed are for the Lost Creek Bridge, .53 miles east of the Cloud-Mitchell county line and for the Cris Creek Bridge, 7.41 miles east of the Cloud/Mitchell county line. The survey takes place on the existing highway alignment. KDOT expects the survey work to last five weeks. Activities include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of...
Fifteen Nuckolls County 4-H exhibitors competed at the 2020 COVID-19 modified Nebraska State Fair Aug. 28 through 30. Static exhibits were not given individual ribbon placings, but special recognition and categorical best of show awards were selected. Large items, food items and horticulture items were displayed via photographs. Static exhibits were arranged in county booths to best showcase the work of 4-Hers. Nuckolls County results are as follows: Annie McCartney - portfolio pathways:...
Fifty years ago last week this newspaper reported a Catholic priest serving in Nuckolls County had returned from a trip to his homeland. At that time Father John Prachar was serving the St. Stephens parish south of Lawrence. Later he was to serve the St. Joseph’s parish in Superior and Sacred Heart at Nelson. Through out his years here, he not only counseled Nuckolls County residents about spiritual matters but he was also quick to express his political views. In June of 1973 the Hastings Tribune newspaper published a story the late Roy A...
The 2nd annual Powder Puff Tournament at the Nelson Elk Creek Country Club was a go Sunday in spite of the challenges Corona Virus has presented this year. With COVID compliancy measures in place, nine teams attacked the course on what was a perfect September day. After a day of fun and sun, the resulting championship and first flight winners had to be determined by tie breaking measures. Two teams were tied with low scores of 79, with the overall champions being Beth Himmelberg and Melanie Wilton. Three teams were tied at 88 with the...
Planning for the 2020 Harvest Moon Gala on Saturday, Oct. 3 is underway and committee members are preparing for the campaign launch this coming Saturday. The launch will include a video debut which will be available on the Brodstone Memorial Hospital Facebook page, Youtube channel and the www.bidpal.net/hmg2020 event website. Along with the video launch, drawing tickets for this year’s gala will go on sale. Tickets will be sold for two weeks, with the winner chosen the night of Oct. 3. For more information, contact Heather Erickson, f...
Older adults who live alone can be at risk of feeling lonely or isolated. The older adults in our community may be more vulnerable to those feelings as we continue to face the challenges of a pandemic. Nora Rhoades, youth development agent, encourages Post Rock District 4-H members to "Adopt an older adult" and discover the value in developing a friendship with an older adult. Our older generation has a lot to offer us. As Sara Grout, social worker for Senior Life Enrichment said, "There's a...
Hailing from a farm by Hardy, Sam Meyers, the principal of Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School has lived in Mankato for almost 20 years. He and his wife, Carie, moved to Mankato because they were looking for a small farm and one came available here. On his farm, Meyers has cows, sheep and goats. Meyers graduated from Superior High School and Hastings College. When asked what made him choose a career in education, Meyers said, “I love coaching and I knew it would let me stay active in s...
The annual road rally sponsored by the Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department was held Sunday, Sept. 6. Fifty-five vehicles and several hundred individuals enjoyed the afternoon trying to chase down and interpret “clues” to follow a route throughout the country side and to return home in an allotted time. Proceeds from the entry fee went to the volunteer fire department to help pay for equipment. The lunch was served by the Lawrence Community Club and proceeds will be used for community events. At least one winning vehicle’s inhabitants in the a...
The Rock Hills athletic director released the following information on the way football will be handled this year because of COVID-19. Masks are encouraged as well as social distancing in the audience’s seating unless they are sitting in a family unit. There will be no limit on attendance. Visiting fans are allowed to bring lawn chairs and sit on the east end of the stadium on the track. It is asked to practice good sportsmanship and rule 52. Vital Oxicide will be provided to sterilize the balls between possessions. The football field is l...
OCCK Transportation is re-launching KANcycle, the regional bike sharing program that serves north central Kansas communities including Mankato. KANcycle has been closed since the end of March because of COVID. The relaunch is planned for Sept. 11. KANcycle, a program of OCCK Transportation, was started in June of 2019 with 80 bikes spread across 16 stations in eight counties with locations in Salina, Minneapolis, Concordia, Belleville, Mankato, Beloit, Lincoln and Ellsworth. All locations will continue to be in existence. Customers will now nee...
North Central Kansas Teens for Christ has received a matching fund donation of up to $5,000 to help purchase the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in downtown Concordia. The funds were donated in honor and memory of Mrs. Glenda Cyr who died in the spring of 2020. Larry and Glenda Cyr started attending Teens for Christ events in 1972 when they were leading the youth program at their church. All five of their children grew up attending Teens for Christ events. Larry Cyr spoke of his fond memories and looks forward to the ministry expanding into the...
The annual Lawrence Volunteer Fire Dept. Road Rally was held Sunday in and around the community of Lawrence. A total of 55 vehicles entered the afternoon cruise that took participants anywhere within 30 miles of the community. The Community Club served a ‘Hamburger and Brat” supper at the end of the rally. We will have the results for next week’s paper as they were not available for this week....
