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The closure of all post offices for President Carter’s funeral and the winter storm snarled our newspaper production and delivery schedule this week but area residents with internet service who had subscribed to this newspaper’s e-edition didn’t have to wait for their paper. The paper was available on their electronic devices as usual on Wednesday afternoon. If you have internet and don’t have a subscription to one of our newspapers, call our office and get signed up for there is no additional charge. If you prefer to buy your paper off a n...
After a long and successful career in county government, Carla Waugh is retiring from her position as County Clerk for Jewell County, as she has been at the helm in the County Clerk's office since 1995. Myka Zadina has been elected by county voters to office as the new County Clerk in Jewell County and will be officially assuming her duties as such effective Jan. 13, 2025, when she is scheduled to be sworn in. Zadina has been office assistant in the County Clerk's office for more than years,...
Make plans to attend the Land Values and Leasing Program hosted by the Post Rock District of Kansas State Research and Extension. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, with the program beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. The evening will include speakers who plan to discuss changes in Kansas Land Values as well as local land leasing rates to assist farmers and landowners this winter. Robin Reid, Kansas State University Extension farm economist, will cover Kansas Land Values and how they have been impacted by the decrease in farm p...
The annual meeting of Jewell County Community Development will be held Tuesday noon at the Mankato Community Center. At that time the group’s 2024 activities will be revewied. All Jewell County residents are welcome to attend. See the advertisement in this issue for more information. Jewell County Community Development announced on Tuesday that Jennifer Urbaniak had been appointed director of the association. As the association director, she will lead economic development initiatives, help with grant programs and foster community p...
The Jewell County Commissioners met on Dec. 23. Commissioners Brent Beck and Ed Duskie were present. Myka Zadina, county clerk elect, Carla Waugh, county clerk, and Ervin Underwood, county commissioner elect, was also present for the meeting. The Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris Chartered letter of engagement for the audit of the years ending Dec. 31, 2024, Dec. 31, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2026 was approved. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, reported they are rocking in various areas of the county. He noted they started the rock project from 130 Road...
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has secured the arrest of a man connected to the death of a Belleville infant. On Thursday, Jan. 2, at approximately 11 a.m., William McLaughlin, 23, of Belleville, was arrested on a KBI warrant for first-degree murder and felony abuse of a child. The charges are connected to the death of McLaughlin’s three-month-old daughter. The infant was initially brought to the Republic County hospital on Dec. 25. She had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead in an Omaha hospital on Dec. 29. Following t...
Many attended the American Legion new Year's Eve celebration in Nelson. Several people brought prepared dishes and deserts for all to enjoy throughout the evening. Bill Riley graciously served everyone and kept the evening delightful. People told stories and conversed with one another as the evening went along, joy and laughter filled the air. Theresa Walton showed off her newly made dress for the occasion, and Steve Trout sang and performed to everyone's delight throughout the evening. Stories...
The American Legion in Lawrence wasbusy on New Years Day. In the morning they served the public with an open buffet including bacon, sausage, scrambled egg s, ham, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, toast and several breakfast deserts. As the morning began, people eager to eat breakfast, filled the dining hall. Laughter and excitement filled the air as everyone enjoyed the good food. In the afternoon, when the crowd dissipated, they closed later reopening around five. Again the hall filled with...
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...
