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Baley Ceder of Lawrence has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State, June 4 to 10, on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Ceder will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow's leaders in the privileges and duties...
The April meeting of the Jewell Chamber of Commerce was called to order by President Peg Bohnert. The Palmer Museum Committee was thanked for the meal they prepared. Forty-six members and guests were present Brenda Langdon, a family resource management extension agent, was introduced as guest speaker by Kerma Crouse. Her presentation centered on nutrition. The Simply Produce program was reviewed. Langdon also introduced a new program for low-income seniors. They receive $50 of vouchers for use at participating farmer’s market vendors. The v...
With highway work picking up this spring, motorists should be slowing down in work zones. Highway work zones span the length of the construction area. The work zone begins with the Road Work Ahead sign and ends with the End Roadwork sign. Work zones are marked with additional signs, including a reduced speed limit. The lower speed limit is to help protect contactors’ construction crews, maintenance workers and inspectors. In some places, those workers toil inches away from onrushing vehicles -- with only a traffic cone or temporary barrier b...
The Kansas Historical Society announced the Kansas State Historic Sites around the state will offer free admission as of April 19. These 16 state historic sites explore topics in Kansas history, including Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War, forts and trails, Native American history, and Kansas families. “We want Kansas history to be accessible to everyone,” said Patrick Zollner, executive director, Kansas Historical Society. “We are offering free admission for Kansas families to enjoy trips to state historic sites and discover the inter...
Governor Jim Pillen announced he is extending the statewide suspension of the authority of local fire chiefs to waive the open burning ban. The suspension is effective through midnight April 23, based on extreme dry and windy conditions that pose major fire risks. The governor will be in consultation with fire and emergency officials to continually reassess the prohibition on open burns....
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park and the adjacent state recreation area near Fairbury have reopened to the public after a wildfire burned 1,800 acres of land. The historical park sustained significant damage after the wildfire, though the reconstructed historical buildings narrowly were saved from the flames. No damage occurred at the state recreation area, which offers camping and other recreation, including trails. Those wishing to ride or hike back country trails at the two parks first should check with the park office about access....
The Knights of Columbus members from Councils in District No. 23 in Nebraska enjoyed an evening out Friday evening sponsoring a "Priest Appreciation Dinner" for priests in their area. District No. 23 is made up by Councils in Hebron, Lawrence, Fairbury, Superior and Geneva-Grafton-Shickley. The evening was held at the St. Joseph parish hall in Geneva. The event began with a short Social, followed by the Rosary and dinner. District No. 23 Deputy, Roger Retzlaff provided a short program...
At the recent Red Cross Bloodmobile collection in Lawrence there were 42 donors with 47 units collected. Those who met a milestone were: Betty McCutchan - 12 gallons David Kathman - 16 gallons Lynetta Snelling - 8 gallons Mary E. Kathman - 19 gallons Those who generously gave where: Betty McCutchan, Lawrence Faimon, Robert Kotinek, Lisa Faimon, Joan Schiermeryer, Lyle Kohmetscher, Richard Faimon, Brooke Mazour, Gerald Buschkoetter, Michele Buschkoetter, Donald Kohmetscher, Linda Ostdiek, Michael Buescher, Joseph Theer, Mary Kathman, Ken...
The annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Lincoln Park in Superior was eggsistential! [existential]. Pastor Jon Albrecht from Living Faith Fellowship Church in Superior, participants of his church, and members from the community collaborated to present songs, prizes, mascots, the gospel, and a 6,000 egg hunt for youth of all ages. Activities began with Catilyn Grashorn, 9, bravely singing a solo in front of the large crowd and later enthusiastically leading everyone in jumping and hand motions to the...
What will the football program look like next school year at Superior High School? Several patrons attended the Superior Public Schools School Board meeting Monday evening to hear the discussion. In public comment, Andrew Miller addressed the board. In summary he said, “It is my opinion that some of the biggest lessons cannot be learned in the classroom, like how to work well with others when stressed. How do we increase participation in extra curricular activities, not just sports but all activities? If this is not a board of education p...
Spring is here and with that the City of Superior is reminding all residents and visitors to observe safe driving strategies on all roadways and particularly in work zones. Several citizens have recently broached concerns to Superior officals regarding U-turns on city streets in the downtown area. Municipal Code 71.040 states that: “No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction, except at a street intersection. No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction at any intersection where an automatic s...
The Superior Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire burning west of Webber Friday. Arden Russell, a rural Jewell County farmer, was moving round hay bales when he noticed his feet were becoming warm from the tractor. He moved the tractor from the hay yard to the road where the tractor became engulfed in flames. Scott Nondorf, Superior fire chief, reported five Superior units, with 11 responders, rolled to the scene. The Hardy Volunteer Fire Department dispatched four units and seven responders to assist in dousing the blaze. Three round...
The USD 107 Board of Education has announced the selection of Jeff Sells, as the new superintendent. Sells will take the reins on July 1, 2023. Sells has broad educational experience, as a teacher, administrator and an educator of educators. He has been principal of Rose Hill Middle School for the past three years. Prior to that he served as the assistant principal for one year at Rose Hill. Sells has taught middle school math and STEM, as well as high school math and fifth grade at Valley...
The Jewell City Council met in regular session last Monday at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor, Darrell Bohnert; council members, Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Mayor Bohnert called the meeting to order. Don Jacobs, Jewell County sheriff, was absent. James Reed, code enforcement officer, was present and said he was been receiving a complaint about dogs. Kristie Anderson presented the monthly clerk’s report. Anderson said the annual ARPA report is due on April 31. Anderson also g...
Upcoming programming at Mankato City Library includes another of Travis Cox’s Introduction to Fly-Tying on Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Farmway Credit Union basement. The entrance is on the south side of the building. This program is free to the public and all tools and materials will be provided. The library thanks Farmway Credit Union for the use of their facilities and FishKS for use of their equipment. At 11 a.m., Saturday, May 20, there will be a Grownups Storytime for adults. Funny stories and childhood favorites will be shared. H...
The Jewell County Commissioners met Monday.Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The purchase of the Dell desktop computer for $599.99 for the register of deeds office was approved. Don Jacobs, sheriff, discussed purchasing the body cams for $4,260. He plans to submit an application to KCAMP for $2,000 of grant funds through the public safety program and also requested APRA grant funds for the remainder $2,260. He said Manuel Lucero graduates Friday from the...
Hosted by Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, Saturday, March 25, DAR members from several counties in North Central Kansas welcomed State Regent Rebecca Kline to Belleville. The historic home on M Street, owned by Jacob Wilber, was the setting for the nearly 30 Daughters of the American Revolution to greet State Regent Kline. The local DAR Chapters appreciated that Mr. Wilber was gracious enough to allow the group to host State Regent Kline and her guests. Also attending were Laura Renfro, state corresponding secretary; Mary Frisch, state parliamentar...
Whether following the Monarch Butterfly Highway or selecting a unique route to travel, grab a new 2023-2024 Kansas Official State Transportation Map and get ready to explore all sorts of places and attractions across the state. The map, published by the Kansas Department of Transportation, highlights numerous tourist and scenic locations, including state parks and lakes, as well as recreation areas, museums and historic sites. City and county indexes and a distance map allow motorists to pick the best route to their destination. Visitor...
Some automobile owners are willing to pay an extra hundred bucks or so for customized plates. But that’s chump change, as they say, among auto aficionados attending a recent Most Noble Numbers charity auction in Dubai. A license plate with the letter and number P-7; (the significance of which is a mystery) sold for $14,975,356 making it the most expensive license plate ever purchased, according to the judges at the Guinness Book of World Records. They don’t call them vanity plates for nothing....
One hundred years of service is quite a duty for any structure, let alone one put out on the great plains of Nebraska. However, the Sacred Heart parish church in Lawrence will be observing its 100th birthday in 2024 and it is showing its age. On the outside, the top of the twin towers are 80 feet from the ground. On the inside from ceiling to floor the height is 45 feet. The picture above shows the scaffolding now in the north end of the church building needed to reach damaged plaster. It seems...
The Lost Needle Quilters are still stitching away! Last week they began a new quilt. It is the size for a twin bed and perfect for a young cowboy. The main "blocks" were given to the quilters, and one of the members then put it together with coordinating fabric. When it is quilted, then one or more of the quilters will sew the binding on. Members plan to raffle it off during the Nuckolls County Fair. The proceeds will go back to the 4-H Program to benefit the young 4-H participants! The...
Lillian Wit, Isabella Vaughn, Kinsley Snyder and Katherine Hodge excitedly took on the challenge, to hunt out the 1,200 or so eggs. Saturday, Lawrence-Nelson FBLA members filled and hid eggs for an Easter egg hunt in Nelson's Harbine Park. Forty-nine children signed up the hunt....
It has been a bad news-good news week for City of Superior utilities customers. As March ended the city’s natural gas customers received bigger than expected bills which some dismissed as being a result of colder weather or perhaps a carryover from last year’s artic event which sent the price of natural gas soaring. The good news came about Monday noon when the following statement was published on a city website: “An error was made when calculating the March 31 utility bills. The unit commodity charge (PGA) was entered incorrectly. Bills have...
Members of the Superior Board of Education met in special session Monday evening. They released Supt. Kobza from a two year contract and accepted his resignation. He has accepted a superintendent of schools position at Lansing, Kansas starting July 1. A representative from NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) talked about the services the organization provides in the search and selection of superintendent. Board members are leaning toward an abbreviated interim superintendent search offered by NRCSA. The abbreviated search...
The Nuckolls County Fairgrounds, located near Nelson, was the location of an invitation only meeting, Tuesday morning, hosted by Bobbi Pettit, Five Rule Rural Planning. Pettit’s firm has been retained by the county commissioners to create a county-wide comprehensive plan. Those invited to participate in the meeting represented stakeholders from the business, agricultural, government and emergency service sectors from across the county. Among those in attendance were Carrie Miller, county clerk, Susan Rogers, county assessor, John Hodge, c...
