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What likely was Superior's oldest electric sign was taken down in March as members of the community's Masonic Bodies were preparing to sell their quarters and move to a smaller location. However, questions surround the sign and the history of the organization. When it comes to the history of the organization founded 140 years ago in 1884, current members are personally acquainted with only recent history. From the files of The Superior Express we learned the Masons installed "the first electric...
A member of Sen. Pete Ricketts’ staff will be at the Nelson Library from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12. The library is located 73 East Fourth Street, about one block east of the Commercial Bank, to assist area residents with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people....
A total solar eclipse will occur over North America on Monday. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the United States until 2044. While the path of totality will be south of our local area, we should still experience 70 to 85 percent of the eclipse in eastern Nebraska. Calculations indicate Superior will experience an 83 percent coverage at 1:50 p.m. The eclipse begins the moment the edge of the moon touches the edge of the sun. At Superior, that is expected to happen at 12:35 p.m. The eclipse path begins in Mexico and passes...
Probably everyone in the nation knows, the year 2024 is an election year. As such, many people express an interest in voter registration numbers before the election date which is rapidly approaching. A study of voter registration numbers from the Nebraska Secretary of State records to compare what we have as of the end of March 2024 with the last general election date in 2020 was made. The report was somewhat surprising in the fact that across the state, there are close to 41,000 fewer voters registered in 2024 than there were in 2020. The...
In a collaborative effort to meet the growing childcare needs of Nuckolls County, Brodstone Healthcare, Superior Public Schools and the City of Superior have joined forces to open a childcare center – Nuckolls County Childcare Center (NC3). Based on information received from the community needs assessment, internal assessments and discussions with community stakeholders, the partnership aims to address the essential impact that having adequate childcare options has on the Nuckolls County area. The initiative started as a way to help B...
Six-year-old, Guner Mohler, and his mother, Alexis, empty the contents of the Easter eggs he collected into a bag at the Easter Eggstravaganza, Alexis was born and raised in Superior and has fond memories of the egg hunt from when she was a child and she wanted her son to have the same. They now live in Kansas....
4 on the Floor, a barbershop quartet from Hastings, provided entertainment for Jewell County Hospital's Easter Brunch on Friday. They have been singing with their current members for seven years. 4 on the Floor sings a variety of songs including songs from Elvis and the Beach Boys. They also sing patriotic songs and hymns. This quartet enjoys entertaining and has done so for church groups, reunions, birthdays, parades, anniversaries and ball games. Caden Hoffman, the quartet's youngest member,...
4-H members developed necessary communication skills by showcasing presentations and talent at the Post Rock District 4-H Day events in Beloit on Feb. 10, Smith Center on March 4, or by virtual competition. One hundred, eighty-six youth representing local 4-H clubs in Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith counties practiced public speaking, presentation, demonstration, skit, music, model meeting and dance skills. Youth also completed judging contests to test their knowledge about...
The public is invited to attend “Water is Life: Hope and Healing from Nebraska to Uganda” at the Blue Hill Public Library at 10:30 Saturday morning. The featured speaker will be Pastor Leah Fintel Krotz, formerly of Blue Hill’s St. Paul Lutheran Church, Last fall, Krotz and her husband, Rick, embarked on the journey of a lifetime to minister to some of the poorest areas of Uganda. Their trip was the culmination of a regional well-drilling project conducted by the Lutheran Churches in Mission for Christ and Water 4 Kids Inter...
The Lawrence-Nelson FBLA sponsored the annual Easter egg hunt at Harbine Park in Nelson. Approximately 50 children, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade took part in the event. Pictured (standing in back, from left) are Nolan Ostdiek, Jace Hoelting, Kali Cassell, Joel Hoelting, Natalie Jacobitz, Hoyt Cassell, Emily Watts, (front) Caden Culbertson and Easter Bunny aka Rocky Miller....
Cassidy Huston and Valentina Koehler of Lawrence-Nelson High School both have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State June 2 to 8, on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Huston and Koehler 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...
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has opened its new permanent office location at 905 Theatre Dr. Suite 100, Hastings. The temporary office location at 4200 W 2nd St. has closed. DHHS staff in the Hastings office can provide help with questions about Economic Assistance and Medicaid-CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) services. Other office locations are available at ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov...
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the United States until 2044. While the path of totality will be south of our local area, we should still experience 70 to 85 percent of the eclipse in eastern Nebraska. The Nelson Library has free viewing glasses, especially for adults, available at no cost. Stop in during business hours to pick up a pair....
Twenty Nelson Rubies gathered for lunch and games at a local cafe on March 27. Event planners Jodene Clabaugh, Carla Jeardoe, Marcia Buresh, Mickey Vork and Karen Thayer came up with an updated version of a true or false quiz titled ‘Truth or Baloney” with the winner’s prize being, you guessed it, a package of bologna. The April outing will be held on the 17th and will include visits to Deshler area lunch and garden venues....
Overwhelming support was shown on a busy Sunday afternoon when nearly 400 people attended the open house and benefit lunch at Superior's Simic roller skating rink. It was but one several special events planned for Palm Sunday. The recreation center's newly formed board has an ambitious list of goals including new heating and air conditioning systems, insulation, plumbing repairs, resurfacing of the skating surface, purchase of a mat to cover the skating surface so other events may be held in...
Nebraska Senator Deb. Fischer was a lunch guest of the Nuckolls County Republicans at the Superior Estates Winery Monday noon. But the senator had to work for her meal. She was asked to speak about current affairs and update the local residents on what is happening in Washington. Currently in Nebraska during the U. S. Senate’s Easter recess, Fischer noted she is in the state most weekends. Her Washington office is about a 20 minute drive from the airport and most Thursdays she takes a direct Southwest Airlines flight to Omaha. Sunday evening s...
Replacement of BNSF railroad’s Central Street crossing was derailed this week by a train derailment. While the railroad was not explicit when reporting a change of plans, it is assumed section workers scheduled to come to Superior would be assigned to other trasks as a result of the derailment and perhaps trains might be rerouted through Superior until the wreckage is cleared. The railroad had planned to start the Superior project yesterday (Wednes-day). The crossing was expected to be closed from March 27 through April 12. The work included r...
Monday’s storm has been blamed by the South Central Public Power District at Nelson for a large scale power outage that left many homes without electric service. Power was restored to all of the district’s residential customers by 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Our e-edition has a link to a video posted by the district showing the problem caused by Monday’s weather. link to facebook video https://www.facebook.com/Superiornewspaper/posts/1155433825427675?notif_id=1711466331304486¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif...
Motorists driving in downtown Superior may soon have to learn new habits. Monday evening members of the Superior City Council reviewed the sign study report prepared by the city’s engineering consultants. Though no formal action was taken to adopt the suggestions, among the suggestions that seemed to meet with council approval was the one calling for the addition of four-way stop signs in the downtown area. Proposed locations discussed Monday included the Central Avenue intersections with Fourth and Fifth streets and the intersection of F...
Sunday evening the Victorian Legacy staff assisted by other members of Good Samaritan Society’s Superior staff and members of the Superior Elks Lodge hosted an appreciation supper. Invited guests were members of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and Superior and Nuckolls County law enforcement officers. The menu included homemade chili and chicken noodle soup, cinnamon rolls and pie. Staff members and residents expressed their appreciation for the public servants valuable contributions. Over the years the fire department h...
The Jewell County commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck met Monday, March 4. Carla Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. Ed Duskie was appointed as Jewell County’s alternate representative for the North Central Kansas Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors. James A. Vaughan IV, solid waste director, discussed issues with the baler and personnel. Don Jacobs, sheriff, discussed personnel and purchasing hooded sweatshirts for the dispatchers and deputies. Joel Elkins, general superintendent, discussed personnel. B...
The Formoso Library has been seeking to find ways to be more engaging with it's community. They've previously held genealogy classes, a jewelry making class and a card making workshop. This month the library hosted a soap making class. The class was led by Kimberly Waide of Formoso and was attended by 21 individuals. The class was a demonstration of the process of how to customize your own bars of soap using a melt and pour base, coloring, and fragrances. After the class, everyone was invited...
Nuckolls County high school students and their government teachers attended County Government Day at the county courthouse in Nelson on Monday. The day started with a general assembly, the pledge of allegiance, introduction of the veterans, American Legion representatives, VFW and county officials. Students took an oath of office. Following the introductions, Jayden Jorgensen, a Lawrence-Nelson High School graduate, told about the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. Students were then able to...
Any child between birth and 18 years of age who qualifies by being tested is eligible to receive extra assistance. This includes children who are homeschool or go to school virtually. A public meeting was held last Wednesday evening at the Superior Elementary School to discuss services available. However, no patrons attended the meeting. If a student attends public school, they must meet certain criteria to be tested. Generally, testing is recommended by a staff member or their teacher who has a concern. Parents can also request testing....
