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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....
Eight area students received the 2023 Evelene Brodstone Healthcare Scholarship this year. The Evelene Brodstone scholarships are awarded to individuals who display great academic success, a drive and involvement in health care and a desire to further their education in the healthcare field. Six high school seniors from Nuckolls County were added to the growing number of students who have interest in coming back to the area as the next generation of healthcare providers and leaders. Emily Troudt from Lawrence-Nelson High School and Haley...
Superior residents are being asked to participate in an online survey to help city officials update the community’s housing study and possibly adjust housing programs and projects that are planned in the next five years. A separate survey has also been developed for employers to provide any additional information as it relates to current and future employees having access to adequate housing. The resident survey can be accessed at: superiorhousing2023.com. The employer survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey. com/...
What is it? Where is it? This large knobby growth on the trunk of a tree is called a burl. Contrary to popular belief it is not harmful to the tree. In fact burls are prized by woodworkers for their beautiful patterns. This large burl nearly circles the trunk of a tree growing at the southwest corner of the vacant lot west of the Superior Auditorium. Take a close look at the picture, the photographer thinks the burl looks like the head of a giant chipmunk but he hasnʼt found many people who...
The Superior Chamber of Commerce has a new manager and a new president. Samantha Roesti is the new chamber manager. For more information about Samantha see the welcome advertisement in this issue provided by Price Funeral Home. Teresa Erickson, manager of Horizon Bank’s Superior branch, is the new president. Other directors include Troy Scott of Scott’s Sales & Service, Alison Fritsche, Glenwood Telecomunica-tions customer service representative, Blake Erickson, manager of the Superior office for GTA Insurance Group, Jami Gunn of Levi Gunn Sta...
Teaching reading and spelling based on the latest evidenced-based brain research has become widely accepted and practiced in elementary schools. Twenty-three states including Nebraska are using Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, or LETRS. In some schools, including Superior, it has made a great impact on students’ reading. “Superior is one of the first districts in Nebraska to have a fully-trained LETRS staff,” said Jennifer Utecht, teacher and reading specialist at Superior Elementary School. LETRS is designed to help te...
The Jewell County Commissioners met last Monday morning. Commissioners Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present for the meeting. The following attended for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Chris Petet, custodian; Don Jacobs, sheriff; Anna Porter, county appraiser; Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator; and Cindy Becker, health administrator. Those absent: Nora Rhoades, Post Rock Extension District director; Bren...
North Central Regional Planning Commission has been named an awardee of two different programs offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. “We are fortunate to have received both awards in a highly competitive process at the federal level,” said Debra Carlson Ohlde, NCRPC strategic development advisor. Based in Beloit, the NCRPC serves as a rural economic development district comprised of 12 counties with 83 towns in North Central Kansas. The first award is through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART)...
Thirty-five county residents were present for the Alzheimer’s presentation at Jewell County Senior Center in Mankato Friday. Cynthia Weber, RN and Alzheimer’s Program community support facilitator - from Republic County Hospital presented medical knowledge while the residents enjoyed lunch prepared by the main cook, Sammy Nance, and assistant cook, Susie Scott. Weber offered an “Early Alzheimer’s” informational folder for each attendee. It included an assessment questionnaire to fill out that indicated any possibility of Alzheimer...
Dr. Thomas Owen has opened Owen Chiropractic in the old First National Bank Building in downtown Mankato.The building previously housed John Tyler's Chiropractic. A ribbon cutting was held this week for the new business. Among those attending were (front, from left) Jayme Owen, Dr. Thomas Owen, Elaine Mitchell, Bethany Mitchell and Trevor Elkins....
Michele Bever, South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director, reported new recommendations for bivalent vaccines and continued moderate COVID virus levels in local wastewater. The most recent wastewater surveillance report for Hastings samples collected on April 11 showed that levels of the virus that causes COVID-19 had decreased over the previous 15 days, but remained at moderate levels. Bever also reported two long-term care facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks in the past two weeks, as well as two patients in South...
Following a long tradition, members of Sacred Heart and St. Stephens parishes of Lawrence recognized the graduating members of the parishes a week ago with a special Mass and reception. The five will soon be graduates of the Lawrence-Nelson High School. The five were dressed in their graduating caps and gowns and participated in serving the Mass and helping with the Readings. Following the Mass, a coffee and rolls reception was held to recognize the five graduates. Pictured above, (from left)...
Knights of Columbus Councils from across Nebraska gathered last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kearney for their 118th annual State Convention. Lawrence Council 1906 was represented at the event by Grand Knight, Jerry Karmazin, Deputy Grand Knight, Tim Karmazin, Chaplain Father Hottovy and Allen and Nancy Ostdiek. During the awards banquet, Council 1906 was recognized for the increase of donations over last year for the Tootsie Roll campaign. At the convention, Mr. Matthew Richardson completed his two year term as state deputy. Mr. Bob Wolf of...
