Articles from the March 11, 2024 edition
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Country Roads
Currently politics is front and center in many people’s thoughts as this country prepares for the upcoming Presidential election. It seems that over the years, politics and the elections have become more torrid, verbal and targeted. It wasn’t always...
Editorʼs Notebook
Volunteers worked thoughout the day Friday at the Superior Auditorium installing a large screen and projection system which the Ideal Market crew wanted to use at their appreciation supper starting at 5 p.m. One man was on a scissors lift near the...
Ask a Pastor Column
Q: Some Bible passages tell us to ‘pester’ God with our prayers, others say that we should avoid vain repetition and just have faith; what gives? How often should we ask God for what we want? A: First let me say that it’s normal to see a tensi...
Puffs
• Gosh, a beautiful blue sky. What a wind we’re having today . . . We must be in Nebraska. • Gosh, those clouds sure look like a rain may be possible. What a wind we’re having today . . . We must be in Nebraska. • Gosh, look at the dust from the...
Love my crazy life
The goal of keeping the house clean has failed. The boys were here over the weekend. Between the trip to Omaha on Friday and the trip on Sunday, not a thing was accomplished over the weekend. It’s not bad from the outside looking in, but I have a p...
Solar show doesnʼt disappoint
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...
Ministers bring Todd Becker Story to Superior Wednesday evening
Todd Becker, was a senior at Kearney High School, playing football with dreams of being a professional player, yet the partying side got the best of him. Tragically, an alcohol-related automobile accident claimed his life in February 2005. Keith,...
Superior pool being painted
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...
First early voters ballots mailed Monday; still time to apply for yours
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 vote...
Historical Society will meet Sunday
The annual business meeting of the Nuckolls County Historical Society will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Pioneer Hall. Entrance to Pioneer Hall is gained through the main museum entrance. The museum is located in Superior at 612 East Sixth...
Superior Public Schools combine two administrator's positions for next year
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....
Chickens - a learning experience for L-N students
Forty-six-month old laying hens for sale. The statement represents far more than a gold star for two Lawrence-Nelson ag instructors, Lawrence-Nelson FFA and a large percentage of the Lawrence-Nelson...
Fire creates tense moments in Oak
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...
Nebraska FFA concludes 96th FFA Convention
More than 7,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended and participated in the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention, held April 3 through 5 in Lincoln. Students competed in various contests all school year to qualify for the state convention. Those...
Keenagers hold March meeting
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...
Lawrence-Nelson Prom schedule
Lawrence-Nelson Prom is Saturday. The theme for the evening is Starry Night. Evening Mass for those attending will be held at St. Stephens at 4 p.m. followed by pictures at the school (not open to the public). The promenade will begin at 6:15 p.m....
Jewell Awarded Champlin Tire Recycling Grant
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...
Northern snow birds?
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...
Jewell County Commissioners and county canvassers meet
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...
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Jewell County Commissioners met April 1 with commissioners Ed Duskie and Brent Beck present. Carla Waugh, county clerk, attended the meeting. Tony Miller, NCK CASA, had a proclamation for April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The commissioners...
More volunteers still needed
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...
Tractor safety classes offered by K-State Research and Extension Districts for 2024
This summer, thousands of Kansas teenagers will begin their first job working for a farmer or rancher. For those that are ages 14 or 15, they must complete a tractor safety course in order to be legally employed. A 13-year-old may enroll in the train...
Jean Schultz
Jean Schultz (beloved wife, daughter, Mom, sister, aunt, and grandmother, was born in Fairbury, Nebraska, June 14, 1942. She died April 2, 2024. Jean grew up on the family farm north of Fair- bury....
James Nejezchleb
Former Deweese resident, James "Jim" Nejezchleb, 95, died Friday, April 5, 2024, at Central Nebraska Veteran's Home, Kearney, Nebraska. Rosary service was at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Our Lady...
Judie Prentiss
Judith “Judie” Anne (Sykes) Prentiss died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Stroms- burg, Nebraska, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 12 days. Judie was the oldest of two children of Clarence and Lorraine (Wall) Sykes. She was born on Jan. 27, 194...
