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Glenwood has completed the acquision of Superior iNET. This strategic purchase includes the fiber optic communities of Sutton and Glenvil along with wireless broadband consumers throughout southeast Nebraska. Existing customers will maintain their regular operations for the time being, while Glenwood evaluates and prepares for any potential upcoming adjustments. “Glenwood is dedicated to leading-edge technology and staff that are truly committed to our clients; we look forward to extending service to these new customers. The Superior iNET i...
New Nelson Legion Auxiliary officers: Stephanie Thayer, vice-president; Betty McCutchan, president; Carol Eckles, secretary; Teresa Walton, Chaplain and not pictured; Betty Sauce, treasurer. District 10 American Legion Auxiliary hosts bingo and ice cream social at Central Nebraska Veterans Home. Don Nelson, past commander, served as caller and Nelson ALA members Teresa Walton and DeAnna Tuttle were volunteers....
Jakki and Rixten Drohman, Oak, and Chizum Wehrman, Nelson, were a few of those who enjoyed movie night at the library on Saturday evening. It was the second outdoor movie shown for the season and nearly 20 people came to view Godzilla x Kong The New Empire. Mary Statz, librarian, and Dawn Shaw made cookies, root beer floats and popcorn for watchers to enjoy for a free will donation....
St. Paul Lutheran Church at Byron Nebraska has made a significant improvement to their cemetery at the edge of town. A new black decorative fence has been erected surrounding the grave site. It will help control unwanted matter to accumulate on the graves and gives the cemetery a fresh clean look. St. Paul Lutheran is part of Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish which serves three churches in Byron and Hardy....
The planned Superior Utilities curtailment of water use during the nighttime hours planned for this week, was rescinded after last week’s papers were printed but not before they were delivered. The change in plans demonstrated why The Express now encourages readers to follow the website at www.superiorne.com as well as the printed edition. It was learned last Wednesday that a large valve that was to be installed during the curtailment had been lost in transit and was not expected to arrive in time for the work to proceed as planned. It has n...
A public hearing regarding student fees proceeded the July meeting of the Superior Board of Education, Monday evening. Discussion focused on offering a $30 optional fee to ninth through twelfth grade students which would cover the first repair expense a student might incur during the year because they damaged their computer, often something which occurs when they drop it. Logan Christiancy, technology director, encourage the action. Only four board members were present: Brad Biltoft, Luke Meyers, Peggy Meyers and Krista Tatroo. Both Matt...
While this year the Nuckolls County Fair has been scheduled later in the summer than in recent years, the schedule change hasn’t done away with the last minute rush to complete entries and have all in readiness for opening day. Official fair dates are July 27 through Aug. 2. In addition to the open class, 4-H and FFA entries, this year the fair will feature two nights of rodeo action and what is hoped to be a big concert. The ever popular Kids’ Rodeo will start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. Check in is at 4:30 p.m. For more information con...
The Brodstone Foundation is implementing Brodstone Treasure Boxes, a new initiative designed to bring joy and comfort to pediatric patients at Brodstone Healthcare. Funded through the Brodstone Big Idea, an employee-driven event that awards funding for innovative equipment or technology, the Brodstone Treasure Boxes are overflowing with toys, trinkets and age-appropriate surprises for young patients. This heartwarming initiative was the brainchild of Brodstone employees Maddie Peterson,...
The Mankato Volunteer Fire Department was called about 3:30 last Thursday morning when it was discovered a house on East Street, near the Rock Hills Secondary School, was on fire. The house had been unoccupied since the death of Bruce Burkhart though it was still full of his belongings. He died June 23. His two pet cats had been removed from the house at 2:30 the prior Wednesday afternoon. The house and all contents were a total loss. The fire was discovered when a law enforcement officer drove...
While the 46th annual Jewell County Threshing Bee is still a few days away, there has been lots of activity on the grounds this week. Monday a Minneapolis steam engine owned by Kurt Kochner arrived from Abilene and an engine from Phillipsburg was to arrive on Tuesday and a steam powered street roller is coming from Abilene. Moving those old iron giants is not an easy process. Semi-trailer trucks are required along with power to move the engines. A steam engine needs about three hours to get the...
The monthly meeting for the Mankato Chamber of Commerce took place last Wednesday at the Buffalo Roam with 11 members and five guests in attendance. The June minutes were approved with a correction made. Haley Nelson gave the treasurer's report. The chamber welcomed Chelsea Hake to the meeting. Chelsea is the information and resources coordinator with OCCK. She serves nine counties in the area and can answer questions that people might have regarding the services that OCCK provides. The chamber...
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Smith County Community Foundation are sponsoring Walk His Way 2024. This free outdoor concert featuring Christian recording artists Love and The Outcome, Jonathan Traylor, and Consumed By Fire is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Joy Field in Smith Center. Walk His Way 2024 promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit, showcasing talented artists who inspire and uplift through their music. Attendees can look forward to powerful performances and a family-friendly atmosphere...
The Jewell County Health Department released the following notice Thursday: The North Central Kansas area is under surveilance for West Nile Virus - high risk! Please drain any areas where there is standing water, wear long sleeves, pants and hats when outdoors and apply insect repellent....
On Monday the Nuckolls County commissioners approved the one and six-year road improvement plan submitted by the county roads department. The one year plan includes 10 bridge replacements, five culverts and one overlay project. Of course, what is planned isn’t always what is done. Some of the proposed projects for this year may be delayed for various reasons. The following projects are part of the one-year plan along with their estimated project cost: Road E, between 4830 and 4880, culvert, $10,000. Road B, between 3200 and 3400, bridge r...
The local Pheasants Forever Chapter is hosting a landowners meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Nelson’s Elk Creek Country Club. Lunch will be provide and the landowners will be update on the chapter’s activities, conservation programs and habitat needs....
Forty-five years ago, the Lawrence High School graduating Class of 1979 had 24 members receiving their high school diplomas. Each member went their own way there-after. However, Friday, 14 members of the class were able to find the time to return to Lawrence for a reunion which was held in the south room of Dick's Place. The evening was spent with a supper and a lot of time to tell of high school memories and catch up on present lives. A good time was had by all....
https://www.superiorne.com/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/4/2/8042/.TEMP/sb_1TEMP90x65-6343.jpeg Seth Gebers: In photo - Seth and wife, Morgan Wrich (kept her maiden name) and daughter, Wilhelmina Seth is a farmer. He has seved on the board for 1 year. His favorite 2024 Rodeo event is bucking bulls. Kylie Kinley: Kylie lives in rural Nora. She is a high school teacher and has served on the board for two years. Her favorite 2024 Rodeo event is Mutton bustin'. Nick...
A 20-year-old man from Lawrence died shortly after 11 p.m. last Wednesday when his truck collided with a vehicle driven by a Guide Rock resident on U.S. Highway 281 about a quarter-mile south of the Adams County community of Ayr. According to information released by the Adams County Sheriff’s office, Theodore Kathman was the driver of a northbound Ford Ranger when the vehicle collided with a southbound motor home driven by Sandra Larkey, 80, of Guide Rock. The crash officially happened at 11:04 p.m. Kathman was pronounced dead at the a...
The 2024 Nuckolls County Fair has a busy 4-H and FFA schedule. Events begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 with the archery shoot. The dog show followed by the companion animal show is at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 25. That evening at 6 will be the club pre-fair clean up. Sunday, July 28 will be busy. At 3 p.m. is the performing arts and style review. At 4 p.m will be the favorite foods and culinary challenge. Between 5 and 7 p.m. is check-in for 4-H static and open class. Horse check-in is from 7 to 8 p.m. Static judging and the horse show begin...
Since Monday, July 8, county election offices in Nebraska are accepting early voting applications for the general election. A Nebraska voter can either download the early voting application from the Nebraska Secretary of State’s website here , or they can request an application from their county election office. Contact information for each county election office is listed here . The Nov. 5, 2024, election will be Nebraska’s first general election with voter ID. The new general election early voting applications have a section for voter ID inf...
Superior dodged the brunt of a series of strong thunderstorms, some of which produced tornadoes, Saturday evening. The storms passed to the north of Nuckolls County with little to no rainfall reported. Nelson recorded .54 while Superior recorded zero precipitation. Though the county avoided the storms, the effects were felt in Superior as residents faced a lack of water Sunday. A South Central Power District jumper line broke. This resulted in low to no water pressure from the Superior well fields. Power was restored Sunday morning. The worst...
Early Saturday evening residents of Superior breathed a sigh of relief when a line of severe thunderstorms passed to the north and east of the community. They didn’t realize the impact the storm would have on their Sunday morning travels. When many of the community’s residents went to take their Sunday morning shower, they found only a trickle of water flowed from their taps. Had there been a water main break? Did it mean they would have to boil their tap water before it could be used for drinking or food preparation? Fortunately, the answer to...
Many celebrated Independence Day in Superior by gathering and shooting off fireworks. Downtown Superior was no exception. Just before dusk, fireworks at the south end of Central Avenue merged with the line of flags to produce this patriotic scene....
This is fair week in Jewell County. Blue Jeans and Country Dreams is the theme for the annual fair now underway on the fairgrounds near the northern edge of Mankato. A full-page ad paid for by Jewell County business firms includes the schedule of events. For first-timers heading to the fair, the grounds may be reached by going north past the Jewell County Courthouse. The grounds are located just south of the Midway Co-op Elevator so visitors just need to home in on the grain bins which tower over Mankato. Live fair activities begin on Friday....
As part of our ongoing water treatment project, the City of Superior Water Utility needs to connect the new water treatment plant with the existing municipal transmission pipe from our wellfield. In order to safely do that, we will be interrupting our wells in the overnight hours of Tuesday, July 16th, beginning around 8 p.m. and concluding around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th. During this time, we will be operating off of our water tower. We anticipate no loss of service. Out of an abundance of caution, should work take longer than...
