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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...
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....
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...
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...
A portion of the Superior junior class and their dates gathered at the Superior Country Club for a picture before the junior-senior prom. Pictured are (back row, from left) are Treyton Korb, Ashton Grassmann, Thomas Mathis, Baylin Bargen, Devyn Zikmund, Sawyer Cox, Caiden Smullins, Christion Osweiler, Jackson Bernal, Marcus Martin, (front) are Rayne Biltoft, Olivia Tucker, Sadie Cornell, Faith Butler, Halle Bargen, Ariana Heusinkvelt, Thalia Grijalva and Gracelyn Martin....
Webber recently upgraded its street-security lighting from aging mercury vapor style lighting, to energy-efficient LED lighting. Twenty-four lights have been replaced to date. The new lighting improves safety, security, visibility and reduces the energy required for the security lights in the community. This project was funded by a grant from the Jewell County Community Foundation. Since 2018, Jewell County Community Foundation has helped donors make a difference through charitable giving in Jewell County. Each year, the foundation distributes...
The Jewell Apartments Board of Directors met last Monday. Attending the meeting were Darrell Bohnert, Josh Burks, Don Delzeit, Derek Birdsell, Gaye Daniels, Bob Freeman, Jacque Williams and Kristie Anderson. Williams submitted her report of occupancy and monthly correspondences. There are nine current residents. Williams mentioned that Kone’s contract prices went up 14 percent this year. She also mentioned looking into TK Elevators to get a quote. Williams discussed the class she went to for HUD new inspection rules. Bills were approved as p...
The Kansas Department of Transportation approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 21, in Topeka. Mitchell County had one bid approved: K-14, bridge No. 040 over Salt Creek located 2.52 miles north of the Lincoln County line, bridge repair, L & M Contractors Inc., Great Bend, $627,960.50. Another bid was for the K-14 modernization project to reconstruct and add shoulders from K-140 north to I-70 west interchange in Ellsworth County, $29 million....
"Restore . . . " "Re-build . . ." Not much difference in the looks of those words. It's sort of like dates. Some stand out as more important than others. Like July 4th is remembered as the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. June 6th is the day of the largest battle in WWII. And, we all have our own special dates, like birthdays and wedding days. Oct. 12, 2023, is much like one of those "special days" for people in and around Lawrence. For it is the day the parishioners of...
Luke Muir is the Village of Lawrence's new board chairman. Luke and his wife, Abbie, have lived in Lawrence for more than six years. They have three children: Piper, Laynie and Trestyn. Luke took Kyle Faimon's position on Monday, March 11, at the board meeting. Luke works for Faimon Electric....
Niobrara Butler-Johnson Chapter, NSDAR, held their monthly meeting at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Youth and Family Center, Hastings, last Tuesday. An interesting program was presented by Alli Trautman on the Hastings Anti Human Trafficking Coalition. Regent Connie Plettner called the meeting to order. The invocation, officer reports and “Minute” reports were given. The proposed slate of new chapter officers as been completed and submitted to NSDAR. Discussion was held concerning a proposal made by Linda Fangmeier that the chapter hold...
Last Wednesday, the South Heartland Board of Health presented their annual public health awards to individuals who are furthering the work of public health. The presentation followed a board of health meeting held at the Hastings Public Library. Awardees included area school nurses in the health district. Megan McMeen, Superior, and Jaycee Schroer, Nelson, were awardees from the area. Others who received awards were Michelle Batterman, PA-C, Hastings Family Care; Terry Julian, HPS Wellness coordinator; and Peggy Meyer of Superior, a former...
By DeAnna Tuttle Deb Troudt, Cheryl Mohler, Lexie Frahm, Murlene Schleufer and DeAnna Tuttle attended the Spring Gathering of the Women of the ELCA Southern Prairie Cluster held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin on Saturday. Ann Schultz and Teresa Christensen, conference coordinators, along with a planning committee carried out the Gathering Theme utilized throughout the State “Open Our Hearts – Listen, Be Kind, Pray.” Activities of the day included a hymn sing, devotions, explanation of the School Back Pack Program by Sarah Fuller from...
By DeAnna Tuttle While it is unusual for the Nelson Legion Family to meet twice in a month, items of interest to the Nelson Community required consideration before the next monthly meeting. Girls’ State and Boy’s State nominations were due to the department office on March 1 and March 15 respectively. It was necessary to finalize selections of those to represent Lawrence-Nelson Schools. Watch for the official announcement of the special young people chosen. Legionnaires continued with discussion on clubhouse requirements and increasing act...
Unlike much of Nebraska that was clothed in clouds on Monday, the sky over Superior was clear on Monday morning. Shortly after 1 p.m the blue of the sky began to deepen. It was like I was wearing sunglasses. I followed a small crew of Celestial Event Observers, Tyler Holland, Darien Holland and Chief Observer Oliver Holland (age 4) to the property of Lonnie Bargen located north of Superior. As Darien and Oliver sat patiently in the rear of my Mazda B2300 pickup nicknamed Hot Wheels, I prepared...
Though we reported snow two weeks ago, work is progressing rapidly on preparations to open the Superior Municipal Swimming Pool. Pool painting should be finished this week and Monday evening the city council approved the hiring of pool employees. A May opening date is anticipated. The council approved hiring Seth Going as pool managers. Assistant managers will be Emma Henderson, Tierney Caper and Corrissa Arickx. Lifeguards approved thus far included Maddi Bargen, Oliva Smullins, Colten Butler, Declan Miller, Rylan Edwards, Nevaeh Wilhelms,...
On Monday the Nuckolls County Clerk’s office which supervises all elections in Nuckolls County mailed this year’s first early voting ballots for the May 14 statewide primary to voters who completed early voting applications and fulfilled the new voter ID requirement. Carrie Miller, county election officer, said, “Voters have two options to fulfill the new voter ID requirement during the early voting application process: Voters can write their driver’s license or state ID number on their early voting application, or voters can submit their early...
Members of the Superior Board of Education met in regular session Monday evening after the high school spring music concert. All members of the board were present: Peggy Meyer, Brad Biltoft, Krista Tatro, Luke Meyers, Matt Bargen and Matt Sullivan. Stephanie Corman presented an update related to athletics and activities. The school has signed a five year contract with a distributor which will supply all athletic gear and equipment. It will supply the school’s merchandise store. The school will receive a six percent kickback from all sales. C...
Early Saturday afternoon, the Oak, Nelson and Davenport fire departments responded to a shed fire at a private residence in Oak. The fire is believed to have started in a chicken coop and the high winds caused it too spread to a another shed on the property and into the trees. The three departments all responded because of the high winds and the possibility of the fire getting out of hand quickly....
The Keenagers met on Thursday, March 21, at the Lawrence Fire Hall. It was a beautiful spring day. Pam and Eileen hosted the wonderful meal of smothered chicken breast on rice with green beans and a dinner roll. Dessert was the choice of angel food cake or tasty strawberry poke cake. There were 22 guests to enjoy the day. Bingo was played with high winner being Bonnie (Ducker) Himmelberg and low winner was Eileen Buschkoetter. Cards were also played with high winner being Marita Lukasek and low winner was Sandra Carpenter. The next Keenagers...
The Jewell City Council met Monday, April 1, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, council members, Don Delzeit, Josh Burks, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell, Bob Freeman and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Carol Divel was present and discussed the flower garden on the south side of the community center. Sheriff Don Jacobs reported the city of Jewell has low activity. James Reed, code enforcement officer, told of the properties he is working with to get up to code. He also mentioned taking the delinquent dog tag owners to...
This looks like just a row of campers, but the line-up represents a vision for new business and lots of work in Mankato in a lot directly behind Mankato Express. From a casual observer's point of view, a dilapidated house has been removed; the ground leveled; utilities for camping trailers installed and finally it is ready for use. Perhaps the northern snow birds have found the spot....
The Jewell County Commissioners met March 25. Commissioners Keith Roe, Ed Duskie and Brent Beck were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their department: Shannon Meier, ambulance director; Chris Petet, custodian; Anna Porter, county appraiser; James A. Vaughan IV, solid waste director; Carla J Waugh, county clerk, and Kevin Peroutek, noxious weed director, emergency preparedness director and 911 coordinator. Those absent: Amanda...
The Jewell County Cinema, Inc. (JCCI) board met March 25, at the Mankato Christian Church and by Zoom. The meeting was called to order by Thadd Hinkle. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Phyllis Christie, Sarah Ortman, Janis McDill and Janelle Greene in person and Lisa Goodheart and Kristin Underwood by Zoom. The minutes of the February meeting were accepted by consensus. Janis McDill presented the treasurer’s report, stating the theater lost $502.16 the prior month. She also reported “Ordinary Angels” did well. Phyllis Christie reminded the b...
It appears the Superior School Board will be tasked with selecting a person to replace the retiring Matt Sullivan as only two incumbents filed for the three positions to be filled this year. Incumbents Peggy Meyer and Luke Meyer are seeking election for another four-year term. The deadline to file and have the candidate’s name printed on the ballot and the deadline to register as a write-in candidate have passed. It appears there will be few local races for the voters to decide this year. An incumbent, Marty Pohlman, is the only candidate to f...
