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The Superior Wildcat Marching Band received a Divison 1-Superior rating at the Minden BandFest Parade. The band also received a Division Excellent on their field show. The band is under the direction of Allison White, Music filled the streets on Minden Saturday during the 34th annual Bandfest. The event featured 37 school marching bands in the parade and seven band in field competition. The event was sponsored by the Minden Chamber of Commerce. The competitive marching parade began at 1 p.m....
The Superior Auditorium was filled with friendly people and helpful health information Saturday morning when a broad spectrum of Brodstone Healthcare staff manned tables related to their speciality. The event was free to the public. Sue Guilkey and Jay Scott (PA Student at Brodstone) table (foreground) featured information about blood pressure. Included in their display were vials showing the amount of salt in common foods and the amount of sugar in others. For example, a 12 ounce can of a...
While it was far from a drought breaker, hopefull Monday’s rain showers will lessen the fire danger. Multiple grass fires have been reported this week. The Superior and Guide Rock departments joined in fighting a fire near the Webster-Nuckolls County line that closed U.S. Highway 136 for a time. The Ruskin department was called twice for field fires south of town. A fire near the Smith-Jewell county line on Friday closed U.S. Highway 36 for a time. The Lawrence department also responded to a call on Saturday....
In August, Bomgaars celebrated its 80th anniversary. Since opening its first store in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944, Bomgaars has grown with more than 180 stores across 15 states, employing more than 6,000 people. As part of the anniversary celebration, customers enjoyed five weeks of special promotions and giveaways, culminating in more than $100,000 worth of sweepstakes prizes. The grand prize was a Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup, won by Matt Kenner of McCook. Below is the official list of all prize winners. •Dodge Ram 1500 Big H...
Water system improvement work continues in the City of Esbon and residents were warned there would be a couple of days when the only water available would be that contained in the water tower., Tuesday the Kansas Department of Health and Enviornment issued a boil water advisory for the Esbon. Customers were told to boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water. In addiition they were to dispose of ice cubes and to disinfect dishes and food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap...
Midway Co-op Association, in conjunction with Land O'Lakes, donated $4,000 to the Burr Oak Fire Department. Land O'Lakes, a regional cooperative, matches dollar-for-dollar cash donations from its local cooperative members like Midway Co-op. The donations are designed to help purchase fire equipment for the community. It is their way to thank firefighters, especially those volunteers in local communities. "For the second year in a row, with the support of Land O'Lakes, we donated a total of...
Mezvah Nobi, otherwise known as Shawon, is a Mankato resident who has been studying medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City for the past three years. He will know where he will be doing his residency in March of 2026 and graduate medical school in May of 2026. Nobi, 24, is completing his family medicine clerkship at Jewell County Rural Health Clinic for half the week and at Republic County Hospital for the other half. He will be doing his clerkship here until Nov....
Harmony United Methodist Church of Mankato will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its organization on Sunday, Nov. 3, with an 11 a.m. celebration service followed by a fellowship meal at the Mankato Community Center. The theme of the 150th celebration is Generations of Grace. Harmony celebrates the legacy of faith passed down through generations and the ongoing impact of the Church. Each generation has contributed to the church's growth and mission. The congregation invites the community to...
On the ballot for this year’s elections, Tuesday, Nov. 5, there will be a question on the ballot eliminating the tax on gross earnings derived from savings accounts, stocks and bonds (intangible tax). The intangible tax was created by the Kansas legislature in the early 1980 s as a way for cities and counties to reduce their reliance on property tax. Jewell County along with the cities of Burr Oak, Esbon, Jewell, and Mankato along with 14 townships in Jewell all have an intangible tax of varying rates. All of the cities, including Mankato, have...
•Perseverance . . .•Determination . . .•Purpose . . . Use any of those words, or many others that have the same meaning, and . . . you'd be describing the people of Lawrence . . . its neighbors . . . or Lawrence natives. What does that mean? Well . . . for something over a dozen years now, the community has been dedicated (another word to include above) to the idea of a new community center for the village. A dedicated group of citizens have been working on this idea all that time and this...
Anniversaries are often intended to celebrate "happy" occasions and are accompanied with celebrations of many kinds. Other anniversaries observe occasions, important, but not always happy. However, they both often pass without any recognition. The people of Lawrence are familiar with both occurrences. The tornado of 1990 anniversaries have not been met with happenstance of any kind. They just come and go. So was the October 12, 2024 anniversary of the fire in Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence. It...
The Superior Board of Education opened their October meeting at 5:15 p.m. Monday evening prior to Superior playing Sandy Creek in conference volleyball. Luke Meyers, vice-president, conducted the meeting. Matt Sullivan, Matt Bargen and Kristin Tatro, board members, were also present. Brad Biltoft and Peggy Meyer were absent. Trisha Kuhlman, first year curriculum director, reviewed her activities and goals with the board. This is the first year Superior has hired a curriculum director. Lexi Premus presented the student ambassador report. Septemb...
Members of the Superior Planning Commission met Thursday evening to consider three changes to the zoning ordinance. Two of the changes were recommended to the city council for adoption. Action on the third was delayed pending the acquisition of additional information. The commission decided to recommend the minimum size of a residence constructed in the community be reduced from 750 square feet to 500 square feet. The minimum permitted home size without a special exception being granted has been moving downward in recent years. In 2002 the...
Nine would-be county judges have asked to be considered as possible replacements for Judge Timothy Hoeft. Prior to being appointed to the district court, Hoeft has served as a 10th judicial district county judge. The district includes Nuckolls, Webster, Clay, Adams, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney and Phelps counties. The applicants are Cassie Baldwin of Hastings, Melodie Bellamy of Kearney, Sara Bockstadter of Kenesaw, Patrick Calkins of Alma, Jaclyn Drake of Alma, Natalie Nelsen-Pacey of Holdrege, Kane Ramsey of Kearney, John Sander of Holdrege...
Superior Elks Lodge No. 2197 and the Superior FFA collaborated to provide a "Touch a Truck" event at the SCOR ball field Saturday morning. People of all ages were invited to ask questions and closely inspect a variety of mobile tools. Included in the display was a nearly new Nebraska Department of Transportation dump truck with a blade used for snow removal; Cash Wenske's race car; the City of Superior street cleaner; a City of Superior utilities basket truck and a truck used to put in electrica...
The 82nd Corn Show was a success! The weather was so delightfully cooperative. The Faith•Farm•Family theme was used to develop several eye-catching booths. There was a giant pumpkin and beautiful flower arrangements among other things in the exhibits. On Friday, the "Pair-a-Dice" Ride had a record-breaking number of entries, 109! More than one person commented, "There were golf carts all over!" The High Point Winner of the event was Jeff Cady, Jewell, and the Low Point Winner was Michelle Doughe...
Abby Elkins, community mobilizer for Jewell County Health 365, was selected to serve on a panel for the Kansas Prevention Conference. Elkins was chosen because of her commitment to prevention efforts in the state and for the work she has demonstrated the past two years. She has worked to develop and sustain a coalition of community members with representation from 12 key sectors of the community. Members from various organizations are working together to impact youth and to empower them to make...
Resurfacing on K-9 continues from Mitchell County into Cloud County. A mill and overlay on K-9 in Cloud County will occur from the Cloud-Mitchell county line and continue east about 19.5 miles to the city limits of Concordia. During construction, flaggers and a pilot car will be used to direct one lane of traffic through the work zone at a reduced speed. Drivers should be prepared for a delay of up to 15 minutes and plan extra time in their travel schedules. Shilling Construction Co., of Manhattan, is the prime contractor for this $4.07...
President Marc Grout called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order on Monday, Oct. 14. Those present were, Marc Grout, Kenny Mizner, Wayne Frost, Brenden Wirth, Bobi Fogo, Justin Angleton, Jeff Sells, Sam Meyers, Lacey Keller and Janet Higer. Guests were: Paul Lindberg, Spencer Lindberg, Dan Daniels, Shane McCutcheon, Kelli Koepke, Jocelyn Shroyer and D’Ann Gardner. The bus and transportation report was presented. Bus maintenance involved routine maintenance checks, tire depth inspection and multiple antifreeze l...
The monthly meeting for the Mankato Chamber of Commerce took place last Wednesday at the Mankato City Park with six members present. The chamber members discussed the community birthday calendars. Information for the calendars has been submitted but they are waiting on a picture. The Community Garden Club picture is ready so if the scout picture isn’t sent, that picture will be used. The Garage Sale Mall took place during the Highway 36 Treasure Hunt, Sept. 19 through 21. There were 10 booths rented this year. It cost the chamber $225 to use t...
A portion of K-148 in Republic County is expected to close for two days the week of Oct. 21 for the replacement of the BNSF railroad crossing at Kackley. During construction, K-148 will be closed to all traffic at the railroad crossing in Kackley. Through traffic on K-148 will be directed to detour on K-28, K-9 and U.S. 81. Exact dates for the closure will be announced prior to the start of the project....
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met Monday Oct. 7, at City Hall. Attending the meeting were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, council members, Josh Burks, Don Delzeit, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman, Jacque Williams, and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondences. There are eight current residents. Williams said they are still getting the apartments up to code from the HUD inspection. A couple of rooms had repairs done. She said the apartments have a new sign and a couple...
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was called to order by Mayor Justin Schoonover on Sept. 12. Councilmembers present were Kevin Ost, Stuart Boyles, George Hennion, Rodney Payne and Sam Becker. Also present was Anthony Roy, city administrator. The city council and mayor reviewed a CMB license application from Hannah Pumphrey. The motion failed 2 to 3....
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2024, Brodstone Healthcare is urging Medicare beneficiaries to exercise caution and do their research before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP). It’s important to understand the potential drawbacks and how they may affect your healthcare access and costs. According to the Nebraska Healthcare Association (NHA), here are some key considerations: Network Restrictions: MAPs often have narrower networks of providers than Original Medicare. This means you may h...
Last Wednesday, Mrs. Kylee Haba and art students from Lawrence-Nelson High School attended the 9th Annual Hastings College Mural Competition hosted by the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center on the Hastings College Campus. The mural competition is a day of artmaking for students across the state. Teams arrive on campus in the morning, set up their station, and prepare to receive the theme for the day. This year's theme was "Opposites," where students had to visually capture the beauty and juxtaposition...
