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  • March meeting of Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, NSDAR

    Mar 28, 2024

    Regent Haley Popelka, Belleville welcomed 10 members, and Sharon Tullar – Palmer Museum representative, to the Chapter’s March meeting held on Monday, March 18, at the Palmer Museum, Jewell. Haley led the members in the Flag salute and The American’s Creed. Devotions were led by Chaplain Jane Pahls, Jewell. Treasurer’s report was given by Retha Blecha, Munden. The registrar’s report, was given by Brenda Dooley, Jewell, and information on the process to purchase insignia for a member’s tomb stone was presented by Sherry Koster, Jewell. The...

  • Turnout light for Presidental Primary election

    Mar 28, 2024

    The polls were certainly not crowded last Tuesday when Jewell County voters were offered an opportunity to express their choices in a presidential preference primary. It was the first time in more than 30 years the Kansas legislature offered the voters such an opportunity, The polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 220 people chose to vote. Of the 220, seven expressed a preference for a candidate proposed by the Democrats. Six votes were cast for the current office holder, Joseph R. Biden Jr. The three other names on the ballot did not...

  • Summer meals for youth program offered in area

    Mar 28, 2024

    NEK-CAP, Inc. and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering to provide summer meals for youth (age 1-18) this summer. This program is offered in the counties of Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne, Republic, Smith and Washington. With the help of local health departments and hunger advocates, NEK-CAP is able to “fill the gap” and provide missing summer meals to children at risk of going hungry when school is not in session. Shelf-stable, prepackaged meals are provided for free to enrolled youth weekly for a total of 10 weeks through this program. App...

  • Derek Nutter receives funeral director's license

    Mar 28, 2024

    Derek Nutter, 29, received his Kansas funeral director's license from the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts in January. Derek is the son of Bruce Nutter, owner of Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell. He has worked at the funeral home for several years. "I'm proud to be continuing the family business with my father," Derek said. "Kleppinger Funeral Home will be caring for families in their time of need well into the future."...

  • Sandra Schendt named Outstanding Clerk of the Year

    Mar 28, 2024

    The Nelson city clerk has been named the 2024 Outstanding Clerk of the Year award winner by the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association. Sandra Schendt was honored in the Second Class City category at the association's annual banquet held Thursday in Columbus. Clerk awards were also given for first-class cities and villages. Nelson's Mayor Arlan Drudik and members of the Nelson city council along with their spouses and Sandra's husband, Ron, also attended. They were able to keep their attendance...

  • Nelson Community Club Proposes Economic Development Plan

    Teraesa Bruce|Mar 28, 2024

    On Feb. 20, members of the Nelson Community Club went before the Nelson City Council during a special meeting to propose a half-a-cent sales tax increase, over a period of ten years, to fund an economic development plan. The group has been working with Kelly Gewicke of Nebraska Economic Development. She suggested the community should pursue the LB840 or Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act. LB840 authorizes incorporated cities and villages, when approved by local voters, to collect and appropriate local tax dollars for use in...

  • Early spring storm causes power outage

    Mar 28, 2024

    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. https://www.facebook.com/Superiornewspaper/posts/1155433825427675?notif_id=1711466331304486¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif...

  • Advisory committee to review courthouse plans

    Mar 21, 2024

    The Nuckolls County Board of commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Monday. All three commissioners were present. The board accepted two bids for gravel for the county road department. Bidders were Mid-Nebraska Aggregate, Gibbon, and Deweese Sand and Gravel. The road department reported that a fireproof vault was required for road plans. The board advised them to seek information. The records are currently stored in the basement of the courthouse. Plans for all the county bridges are among the papers which are to be stored. Tami...

  • Vacuum station added for Lovewell boaters

    Mar 21, 2024

    Visitors to Lovewell Lake will find something new this year, The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks utilized aquatic nuisance species prevention funding to purchase clean, drain and dry stations. The units are solar powered and provide vacuum equipment for draining boat hulls and live wells when leaving the reservoir. It is hoped the use of the equipment will help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species such as zebra mussels. It is recommended that boaters clean their boats thoroughly, drain all water and dry for five days before...

  • Diversion construction may begin yet this year

    Mar 21, 2024

    The Bostwick Irrigation District Office in Red Cloud recently distributed a newsletter to farmers served by the district. At the time the newsletter was written, the elevation of Harlan County Reservoir was 1.939.3 feet above sea level which is near the current elevation. This elevation should provide 40,000 acre feet of irrigation water during 2024. At the current time, the district anticipates 7 acre-inches will be available for irrigation in 2024. However, if the spring turns wet, this allotment could be increased. The district in...

  • Skating rinks were popular attractions

    Mar 21, 2024

    In March of 1918 plans were announced for roller skating rink at Nelson. In later years rinks were also opened in Hardy and Superior. By the 1970s all the rinks were closed and the community of Superior began a fund drive to build and equip a new rink which became known as the Simic Recreation Center. After being closed with the arrival of the COVID pandemic, a community group is again raising funds with the goal of making repairs and reopening the rink by the fall of 2024. Sunday a fund raising meal and open house is planned at the rink. For...

  • Attitude survey shows need for Superior childcare facility

    Mar 21, 2024

    More than 70 people gathered in the Superior Auditorium Monday evening for the 2014 Community Needs Assessment Survey report. This was the fourth such summary to be conducted in Superior. The surveys are required every five years if the community is to participate in a number of grant programs. The survey was conducted by the South Central Economic Development District. District representatives, along with a representative from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, presented the report. Thirty percent of the Superior households...

  • Company closing 1,000 stores

    Mar 21, 2024

    Dollar Tree and Family Dollar announced that several area stores will be closing including the one in Superior. The closeout sale opened Monday morning. Customer vehicles filled the parking lot all day. With only one cash register working, the check out line was long and moved slowly....

  • Presidential election results on website

    Mar 21, 2024

    Tuesday Kansas voters were asked to go to the polls to cast their ballots in a presidential primary election. As the polls closed after this issue was printed, we are unable to report the election results in this week’s printed newspaper. Jewell County voters had an opportunity to go to the polls on Tuesday and cast a ballot to show which candidate they would like their party to nominate as a candidate for President of the United States. We will be generous and say the turnout was light. A total of 220 votes were cast. Of these, 213 were R...

  • Mankato City Library News

    Mar 21, 2024

    Mankato City Library has just received a gift of 100 new children’s storybooks, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together. Come to the library to explore and enjoy the new collection! The next storytime will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 6, on caterpillars in the library. Families of children pre-K to 3rd grade are encouraged t...

  • MVFD receives water donated through a partnership

    Mar 21, 2024

    Mankato Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this season. A pallet of canned drinking water was dropped off by local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner, Pestinger Distributors. The water will help maintain firefighters' hydration during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires, which is a major safety concern for many departments. "Firefighters lose a...

  • Rock Hills Board of Education accepts certified resignations

    Mar 21, 2024

    On Monday, President Marc Grout called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD No. 107 to order. Those present were, Marc Grout, Kenny Mizner, Brandon Hollerich, Bobi Fogo, Wayne Frost, Justin Angleton, Brenden Wirth (Zoom), Jeff Sells, Sam Meyers, Cassi Bozarth and Janet Higer. The facility and grounds report was given. At the junior-senior high school spraying for weeds in the Ag-Woods Shop parking area has begun. Custodial staff are working on closets, fixing toilet paper dispensers-paper towel dispensers and toilet seats....

  • St. Patrick's Day at the American Legion

    DeAnna Tuttle|Mar 21, 2024

    The St. Patrick's Day supper at the Nelson American Legion, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary, drew a bigger crowd than was expected and the food ran out before all hungry patrons were served. Auxiliary members were pleased with the response and will plan to hold the event again next year and to cook more corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Dinner rolls and a variety of yummy desserts decorated in green were also included in the meal....

  • Community Building Fundraiser adds $40,000 to Building efforts

    Mar 21, 2024

    ". . . and a good time was had by all . . ." (To use an old quote.) That was a common emotion by the (just under) 200 people who attended the St. Patrick's Day theme 'Fund Raiser' dinner and social event at the Lawrence American Legion Hall last Saturday evening. Another approximately 25 people from the community were working to make sure everyone attending enjoyed their evening. The results of the evening was that an additional $40,000 plus or minus will be added to the building fund for the...

  • William Kroll

    Mar 21, 2024

    William George Kroll was born July 1, 1951, in Hebron, to Norman and Lucille (Vonderhaar) Kroll. He died March 7, 2024. Bill grew up in Hebron and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated from Hebron High School with the Class of 1969. Bill attended Southeast Community College in Fairbury and University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Bill married Cynthia A. Kluthe on Dec. 29, 1973, at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ Church in Lincoln. This union was blessed with the birth of one son and three daughters. They...

  • SHS adds Assistant principal

    Mar 14, 2024

    Thursday evening, members of the Superior Board of Education extended a contract to Audrey Parks to serve as the secondary assistant principal for the 2024-25 school year. Parks currently serves the district as a guidance counselor, something she will continue to do. They also extended a contract to Kara Gilbert. Webber, to teach secondary science and to Cesar Torres to serve as school psychologist. Gilbert has served as a science teacher at Rock Hills the past four years where she has taught physical science, biology, anatomy and physiology...

  • Carrier shortage delays mail delivery

    Mar 14, 2024

    A shortage of carriers delayed the delivery of last week’s issue of The Superior Express to subscribers served by the Superior office. Personnel from other communities was brought in to help but it wasn’t until Saturday that the backlog was cleared. The paper was available by 9 a.m. Wednesday morning at vendor sites within the community including The Superior Express, Ideal Market, Country Store, Casey’s, Velvet Rose and Family Dollar. It was also available late Wednesday on the internet at superiorne.com. Internet access if provided witho...

  • Council reviews park plan

    Mar 14, 2024

    As part of the Superior City Council meeting held Monday, preliminary plans for the parks and recreation master plan was reviewed. The plan currently calls for upgrading the sidewalks at City Park to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standard and the creating of a walking path around the park. The plan also includes the construction of a full basketball court and a splash pad. The tentative location of the splash pad is near the present filter and pump house. Yet to be determined is what to do with the water used by the splash pad....

  • Local group buying Red Cloud's Heritage nursing home

    Mar 14, 2024

    An agreement has been reached to transfer ownership of Heritage of Red Cloud from Vetter Senior Living to the Webster County Community Hospital Foundation. The transfer comes with the support of the Webster County Community Hospital Board and a commitment from the Red Cloud Community Fund. On Feb. 21, Vetter Senior Living announced plans to close the Heritage of Red Cloud senior living center. Vetter operated the Red Cloud facility for 40 years, More than 200 people attended in person a public meeting called to discuss the future of the...

  • Commission denies Agrex annexation

    Mar 14, 2024

    Members of the Superior Planning Commission held a public hearing Thursday evening to consider a request from Agrex to change the zoning and annex into the city all of the land south of East First Street, north of the city’s sewage treatment plant, west of county road that serves the sewer treatment plant and east of a strip of land owned by Aurora Cooperative. The elevator company wanted to move quickly on the proposal and have the site prepared to received grain this fall. Eric Krotzinger, speaking on behalf of Agrex, said the ground pile wou...

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