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Frequently, almost unanswerable questions are received at The Express office. In recent days we have been asked for stories related to the a man who passed through Superior riding a “bull” coast to coast. The person making the inquiry said he remembered walking with the man to the east edge of Superior. No doubt someone rode and animal through Superior but we doubt it was a bull. Most likely he was riding a steer. Few bulls are of the temperament to make for good cross-country steeds. Another person said he remember someone riding a “bull” who...
The C. E. Adams home constructed in Superior in 1886 was probably an attention getter when new and it was again this year when the current occupant, Austin Karnatz bathed it in Christmas lights. The Superior Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors named Bob and Lavonda Sloan's yard at 415 Colorado as the December Yard of the Month. Their yard has consistantly been interestingly decorated for Christmas for many years. Above is a portion of the decorations displayed this year. The Superior Chamber of...
Susan Rogers, Nuckolls County Assessor, and Lisa Kovanda, Nuckolls County Deputy Assessor, retired Tuesday after servicing a combined 53 years for the patrons of the county. Lisa began working for the county assessor's office in April of 1990 and has served as deputy assessor since 2012. She is retiring after serving nearly 35 years. Susan began working for the county as an employee of the county clerk's office in 2006. She transferred to the county assessor's office in 2010. She ran for the...
This wonderful time of year, always brings in a lot of fun and excitement. Celebrations are held everywhere throughout this holiday season. But we must ardently remember to first prioritize our safety, along with the safety and well being of those in the community. We can affect the safety and well being of our friends and families by the simple choices we make each and every day. Throughout this joyous time of year, one filled with unending celebrations, we must think about the safety of...
Members of the Salem Lutheran Church congregation served Christmas dinner for the public at the Vestey Center in Superior. Serving more than a 150 people this year, kept everyone busy. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and all the fixings, ensured no one left hungry. At times people played the piano, while others told jokes and got to know one another. The Christmas meal was open to everyone. Especially, those who might need some company, and enjoy the camaraderie of this special...
Nelson Community United Church of Christ held a Christmas Eve service at 7p.m. last Tuesday. Pastors for the church are Joyce and Ivan Dean. Musicians for the evening were Beth Dolnicek and Mary Statz. Delighting everyone on Christmas Eve, was the organized worship service. Starting the service were greetings, announcements and a special time for the children of the congregation. Pastor Joyce taught the children about the little baby Jesus. She explained to the children that Jesus is the first...
The Lawrence American Legion hosted a New Year’s Day bash. The entire day was filled with family and friends enjoying and celebrating the New Year. Starting at nine in the morning, a breakfast buffet was served. An all-you-can-eat buffet included bacon, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, egg casserole, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, french toast, rolls, coffee, juice and milk. The bar was open from eight a.m. until two p.m. Later it opened at four and closed at 8 p.m. There were many activities provided to join throughout the day. The e...
The Nelson American Legion hosted its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Music, dancing and other special events were included throughout the evening. Saucy Karaoke started at 7:30 p.m., and continued into the early morning hours. Hamburgers were served. The American Legion in Nelson is a community organization that provides support and resources for veterans and their families. They host events and activities that promotes camaraderie among members and honors the service of those who have served in the military. The organization was founded b...
Ken Ostdiek, who lives southeast of Lawrence was able to record a picture of the fog near his home. Hill tops seem to poke up through the fog as the fog settles in the lower places of the landscape first, and that area is the last to be cleared. A beautiful picture in color and we are fortunate Mr. Ostdiek was ready to take the picture for us to see....
Highway 14 was closed near the Clay County line for a time Friday morning after two anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks broke free from a tow vehicle, left the highway and crashed in a ditch about a mile north of the Highway 4 East junction. The tanks apparently were partially full of the compressed gas which turned to a hazardous vapor as it escaped from the tanks. Some drivers attempted to drive through the gas cloud before emergency responders arrived and closed the highway. Driving through the clo...
Thanks to an internet communications problem, last week's Republic News didn't arrive in this newspaper's office in time for publication in last week's issue but we have it this week. However, we do not have this week's news and may not have Republic news for awhile as the correspondent's farm home caught fire Sunday afternoon. Betty Bouray, our Republic correspondent, also serves as the pastor of the Webber Community Church. Sunday she conducted the service at the Webber church, drove to...
In the Dec. 18 issue of the Clay County News, Ashley Swanson reported one Edgar City Council member had resigned and the mayor and two other council members had walked out of the Dec. 10 council meeting following discussion centered around the community’s Fifth Street Project. During the meeting a newly elected councilman, Kent Kinnaman, asked for the resignation of Mayor Brad Brennfoerder, related to the project and its cost to taxpayers. Several people in the audience of 20 people agreed with Kinnaman’s sentiments about not being told the tru...
The Highlanders Club of Esbon is the winner of the 18th Annual Festival of Christmas Trees decorating contest sponsored by the Junior Clio Club. The Christmas trees are placed in the west glass foyer at the Mankato Community Center. The glass foyer is an excellent place to display and view the festive lighted trees. This year nine Christmas trees were entered in the contest. The Highlanders Club winning tree decorations were made from all recycled material. The Junior Clio Club has several...
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Guide Rock Cemetery Association served a Thanksgiving meal for a goodwill donation. It was held in the old Guide Rock gymnasium. There was a choice of ham or turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, stuffing, gravy, cheese sandwiches and rolls. Water, iced tea or coffee were the available beverages. After loading your plate and finishing the main entree, you headed to the dessert tables. Three long tables lined half the width of the gymnasium were covered with donated, homemade goodies. Extra pans of delicacies...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 2. Commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck were present. Myka Zadina, Carla Waugh, county clerk, and Ervin Underwood, commissioner elect District 2, were present at the meeting. Commissioners went into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel with Anna Porter present. Regular session resumed with Anna Porter signing her evaluation. Don Jacobs, sheriff, said the speaker-intercom between inmates and dispatch needs to be replaced and he is getting quotes. He reported that Todd...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec 9. Commissioners Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie were present. Myka Zadina and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present at the meeting. Kevin Peroutek, emergency preparedness coordinator, discussed ARPA funds placement and the federal funding reporting requirements. Chris Petet reported a gas leak last week; one boiler is fixed, and he is waiting for parts on the second boiler. Greg Wilson left a bid for working on the C&D Pit at the landfill. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, reported they placed...
The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district judge vacancy in Cloud County. This vacancy will be created Jan. 1, when District Magistrate Judge Guy Steier resigns and Administrative Order 2024-JA-096 goes into effect. The order converts the Cloud County district magistrate judge position number 1 into a new district judge division number 2, also in Cloud County. The 12th Judicial District is composed of Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic and Washington counties. It is one of two six-county...
There is good news on the federal scene for some Kansas landowners including residents of our circulation area who feared they would be losing their land. The U.S. Department of Energy has stopped pursuing a plan to create the Midwest-Plains and the Plains-Southwest, electric transmission corridors in Kansas. Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) said, “Kansans made it clear from the beginning that we were not interested in the federal government seizing our private land. I heard countless concerns from Kansans who were displeased with the department of e...
December 18, 1924 . . . one hundred years ago last Wednesday a large crowd gathered into Sacred Heart church in Lawrence for its initial use and dedication. The group of Catholics celebrated the use of its new church after it outgrew the original building the parish used since it beginning in 1893. December 18, 2024 . . . one hundred years later a small group of Sacred Heart parishioners gathered in the Lawrence Funeral Home (location for daily Mass in Lawrence) to again celebrate the Holy...
Highway 14 was closed near the Clay County line for a time Friday morning after two anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks broke free from a tow vehicle, left the highway and crashed in a ditch about a mile north of the Highway 4 East junction. The tanks apparently were partially full of the compressed gas which turned to a hazardous vapor as it escaped from the tanks. Some drivers attempted to drive through the gas cloud before emergency responders arrived and closed the highway. Driving through the clo...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,149 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 20 and 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The degrees were earned by 1,132 graduates from 41 countries, 40 U.S. states and 150-plus Nebraska communities. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett presided over the ceremonies. Two honorary degrees were conferred during the graduate and professional degree ceremony Dec. 20: Ken M. Bird, longtime educator and founder of the nonprofit Avenue Scholars, received a Doctor of Education; and Marion LaVerne (Patton) Larmon, a 103-ye...
The following students at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester: Jessica Himmelberg and Logan Menke, both from Lawrence....
The Lawrence-Nelson Elementary school hosted a Christmas party for the students last Wednesday afternoon. The party began at 1:30 and lasted until 3:30 p.m. The teachers presented a well organized event, students played many fun-filled games all afternoon. Fifth grade teacher Andy Peterson, stood still as he played the Christmas tree in the game "Decorate the Christmas Tree." Fifth grade teacher Andy Peterson, elementary physical education teacher Nolan KaWata and elementary secretary Kelsey...
Slowly the Superior Police Department is returning to its authorized strength of four officers following an extended time with only one officer to cover the community 24-7. The newest member to join the force is Jonathan Spangler. He was graduated Thursday from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and was sworn in as a Superior office on Friday afternoon. The Grand Island course was 16 weeks long. Spangler comes to Nuckolls County from Holdrege where he worked as a correctional officer...
With the two biggest holidays of the year coming on the mailing days for this newspaper in the next two weeks, some changes must be implemented in our production schedules. For those two issues, instead of Tuesday nights, the paper will be printed on Monday nights and entered into the mail on Tuesdays. Papers will be available for purchase at the newstands in Superior, Nelson and Mankato on Tuesday morning, Hopefully, delivery to mail subscribers will be on the regular day which for many is Thursday. The e-edition will be available on the...