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The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued the following Lovewell Lake Fishing Report on Monday: Walleye—Fair to good for fish ranging in size from16 to 25 inches. Fish can be found in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. It may be possible to find fish patrolling lake flats. Fish can be found along the White Rock Creek channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20 to 25 feet of water. The use of jigging spoons, minnows, brightly colored lures and trolling worms are suggested. Three million walleye fry were s...
The Jewell County Commissioners met May 8. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie were present. Carla Waugh, county clerk, also attended the meeting. Shannon Meier, ambulance director, reviewed the monthly billing and activity report. He reported that Jewell County EMS received grant money for a Lucas 3 Chest Compression Systems. Cindy Becker, health nurse, requested an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 10 minutes with Cindy Becker and Carla Waugh present. Regular session resumed with no action taken. Cindy said...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Monday, May 1. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie, and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present. Dawn Snyder, representing 12th Judicial District Community Corrections-Juvenile Services, reviewed the 4-year allocation comparison for funding. She also requested four grants be approved by Jewell County. The commissioners approved all four of the following grants: (1. FY2024 Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant - $407,048.89; 2. FY2024 Juvenile Comprehensive Plan Grant - $292,469.94; 3. FY2024 – 2025 J...
The Mankato Chamber of Commerce met last Wednesday with eight members present. Jason Ortman, president, called the meeting to order. Haley Nelson read the minutes from the April meeting. Heather Thompson gave a treasurer’s report. Haley Nelson gave an update on the membership drive. The membership drive is going really well this year. The chamber has $3,145.00 in membership dues. The Big Kansas Road Trip took place May 4 to 7 in Republic, Jewell and Smith counties. It was reported the museum, jail and the “Pie on the Porch” event all had great...
Isabela Navarro presented the Rock Hills Class of 2023 farewell speech....
The Jewell City Council met in regular session Monday, May 1, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor, Darrell Bohnert; Council Members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Don Jacobs, Jewell County Sheriff, was present and mentioned increasing the law enforcement budget for 2024. The council would review the budget input request. Marsha Ericson and Charlene Nonhoff, library board members, were present to discuss the library budget for 2024. James Reed, code enforcement...
Hastings College held its 137th commencement on Saturday. During the ceremony, the college awarded degrees to 211 undergraduates and seven master of arts in teaching graduates. Graduates represented 19 states and 13 countries. The student speaker was graduating senior Emma Downing, a history and Spanish major from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the area were: Jayden Jorgensen, business administration, marketing, Deweese; Lane Heikkinen, business administration and distinction in marketing, L...
The Red Cross Blood Mobile visited to Nelson last Thursday. For the first time since the COVID 19 epidemic, they came full staffed plus extras. Donors were able to get in and out in less than an hour. The donors didn’t even have time to sit down and rest before they were called up! That’s the way it’s supposed to work! Those who donated at a Red Cross Blood Drive between May 1 and 19, should watch their email for a $10 gift card. Donors help save as many as three lives with each donation. Forty-six units were collected to help with the national...
The stain glass windows of the Sacred Heart parish in Lawrence have been well known throughout the state for their beauty. Many folks have made detours on their trips to take the time to admire the windows. The windows are original and came from Germany when the church was built in 1924. The parish church is currently undergoing a pretty complete restoration in view of the 100th anniversary of the building in 2024. The quote: "Can't see the forest for all the trees" usually indicates someone so...
That exclamation from over a hundred years ago rings true even now in the year 2023. Seems that the Lawrence-Nelson High School Golf Team is planning to do just that . . . go west. The reason for the trip is to take part in the State NSAA Class D Golf Tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lake Maloney Golf Club in North Platte. The Raiders won the trip by winning the District D-1 tournament in Grand Island last week. The boys carded a team best score of 335 for the champion title. Neighboring...
Michele Bever, South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director, said local COVID-19 response activities will be continuing forward even as the federal public health emergency declaration expired Thursday. “Although the federal emergency declaration ended, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities and SHDHD will continue some pandemic response activities,” Bever said. “Most importantly, COVID-19 bivalent vaccine will continue to be available in our health district for the fores...
Members of the Superior Board of Education have scheduled multiple meeting with the goal of hiring a superintendent. Monday evening, they met in executive session and selected four candidates to interview from a pool provided by Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA). Two candidates were scheduled for interviews on Wednesday, and another two are scheduled for Friday, May 12. The interviews are open to the public, but public participation will not be allowed. In regular session, board members approved expenditures from the general...
The Superior High School gymnasium was filled to capacity Saturday as the largest class in recent years received their diplomas. Famil and friends of the 42 graduating seniors filled the bleachers and floor seats. The air conditioning was a boon as the outside temperature soared into the upper 80s. The program opened with the senior class members entering the gymnasium from each side. They were escorted by Nadia McMeen, 2024 class president, and Sophia Fullerton, vice-president. Each graduating...
Hardy and Superior fire departments and the Superior Rescue Squad were among emergency service agencies responding to a call for assistance during the storm Sunday night. The call for help came in from an apparently disoriented person reporting a semitrailer truck had overturned along Highway 8 someplace east of Superior but west of Chester. Responders found an overturned truck loaded with about 35 head of fat cattle bound for a Wichita meat packing plant about one mile east of the Thayer-Nuckolls County line. The driver apparently was not...
As the construction project makes its final preparations to open. Brodstone Healthcare attributes much of the success and equipment procurement to the grants that were sought out and awarded. Brodstone utilized grant acquisition opportunities as a strategy for funding in an effort to provide healthcare to the communities served and maximize patient impact. While several grants were awarded to Brodstone Healthcare, each has different parameters of usage. Some of the opportunities provided by awarded funds included, COVID testing support and...
The sale of Superior Bowl to Deb and Travis May moved a step closer to reality Monday when the Superior City Council approved the Mays’ request for two low interest loans. With five members of the council present and voting, a request for a loan of $85,000 was approved 4-1. Councilmember Sandra Foote cast the lone no vote. Members Levi Gunn, Rick Disney, Carrie Lime and James Flores voted in favor of loaning the money from an account funded with sales tax receipts. Councilmember Foote asked if the city’s loan would be secured. She was told the...
Jewell, Republic and Smith counties were busy May 4 to 7 with visitors participating in the Big Kansas Road Trip. Locals, Kansans from across the state and visitors from eight different states were among the crowd. The Kansas Sampler Foundation, an Inman-based nonprofit, partners with three different counties each year to put on the event. In what was its fifth installment, the BKRT served as an opportunity for our communities to showcase who we are and for visitors to gain firsthand experience...
Tuesday morning the National Weather Service issued a severe thunder storm warning for Jewell County. Mid-morning large hail stones hammered Mankato. The adjacent pictures depict the size of some of the stones. Radar indicated hail driven by winds up to 79 miles per hour fell in some areas of Northern Kansas. Weather warning were issued for Osborne, Smith, Jewell and Mitchell counties....
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was held on May 2. Mayor Justin Schoonover was present. Councilmen present were Sam Becker, Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion. Also present was City Attorney, Darrell E. Miller and Interim City Clerk, Sharon McCormick. Visitors present were: Jerry Beecker; Darren Prince, KMEA; Wayne Gardner; Sheriff Don Jacobs; Carl Murray; Matt Badger, city employee; Eldon Dunstan; Jim Zadina, city employee; Don Koester; Abby Elkins; Rokesh Pie; Shelby Bohnert; Shelby Denard. Sheriff Don...
The Elkins family was busy preparing for the Big Kansas Road Trip. They served pie on the porch at the historic Wellman home in Burr Oak from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. The large home was built in 1908 by George Wellman. His wife read the book, The House of the Seven Gables and decided her new home would seven gables as well. Since the home was built it has only been home to four families. The Elkins have enjoyed living in this home and twere eager to share the home's story with visitors.They had...
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday, May 1, at City Hall.Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Derek Birdsell, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson. Jacque submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondence. She also gave the HUDS Inspection results. The big hot water tank is needing replaced. It would cost $3,800 from Watts Plumbing and be replaced May 2....
On Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, members of the Jewell Christian Church celebrated the congregation’s 150th anniversary. The church was actually organized in February of 1873, with a membership of 21. The celebration started on Saturday, at 5 p.m. with a Prayer Walk at Emerson Lake. The prayer time and devotions were based over the Lord’s Prayer. After the Prayer Walk, a meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato chip, and brownies was provided for the members and guests. Next was a sing-along of people’s favorite songs. Even...
The Lawrence Nelson High School graduation ceremony was held Saturday. The class motto was "This is why we can't have nice things" -Beth Himmelberg; class flower, white carnations; class colors, sage green and light blue; and class song, "Ain't No Mountian High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Here are accomplishments and future plans for the 2023 L-N seniors: William Dougherty is the son of Jason and Karen Dougherty of Nelson. He was in Football Lettermen's Club, and participated in Te...
Central Community College-Hastings honored about 360 graduate candidates Friday during its 56th annual commencement ceremony. Forty-five of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*). Candidates receiving degrees and diplomas were: Associate of Applied Science Degree: Darren M. Kathman, automotive technology, Guide Rock; Peyton P. Mazour, automotive technology, Lawrence; Blake M. Wroughton, advanced...
Central Community College-Grand Island honored about 330 graduate candidates Friday during its 37th annual commencement ceremony. Thirty of the degree candidates achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*). Candidates receiving degrees and diplomas were: Associate of Applied Science Degree: *Blake J. Janda, electrical technology, and *Avery L. Mazour, occupational therapy assistant, Lawrence....
