The Superior Express -

Again it was proven how our small town, rural communities come together when needed. A wildfire began northwest of my hometown of Burr Oak last week and quickly spread thanks to the lack of moisture and the strong winds. The hometown fire department...

After the wildfire last week and traffic accident, I’ve had trouble focusing. My mind keeps skipping from one topic to another. Consequently, I have a number of short topics for this week’s notebook entry. A few days ago I received notice of the ann...

When I was growing up in Superior, just about everyone’s lawn had a bright yellow flowers which my mother told me were dandelions, a weed that didn’t belong in a lawn. My father, the practical banker, wanted our lawn to set a good example. At tha...

Presenting biblical answers to tough questions Q: How could a loving God send anyone to hell? A: I feel I need to answer this question in two stages: first to address it’s implications (i.e. how it is worded), then to address it’s essence (what God...

It seems like I’m reading a book about WWII when I hear the current news of the war Russia started with Ukraine. To me there are similarities, except, of course, in this past week Russia seems to be getting the worse of it. I bring this up because l...

My sinuses have let me know spring is here! The past two mornings, I have awakened with a pounding head. I have year-round allergies, but they are worse when everything starts waking up. I should have purchased stock in Claritin and Sudafed when I...

Citing a shortage of examiners, the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily closing a number of driver’s license examination stations including the one at the Nuckolls County Courthouse. Normally the Nelson office is open from 8:15 to 1...

With the drought intensifying and a number of fires getting out of control, the City of Superior ordered the printing in this issue of The Express, the rules regarding recreational burning....

Brodstone Healthcare’s visitor restrictions were lifted Thursday with exception of COVID positive or suspected COVID patients. These patients are allowed two visitors at a time and will need to be coordinated with nursing staff. Both patients and v...

The long-standing tradition of Lenten Week breakfasts with lay speakers will continue next week in Superior. The breakfasts will be sponsored by the Nuckolls County Ministerial Alliance. Each will begin at 7 a.m. and is to conclude by 8 a.m. A lay...

Last Tuesday was a frightening day for many area residents. The temperature climbed into the 80s and wind gusts at the Superior Municipal Airport topping out at 52 miles per hour combined with low relative humidity put the area into what the...

The fire last Tuesday could be seen for miles. Mark Sholtz, Guide Rock, was notified the fire was headed toward the farmstead of Shawn and Renee Ayer, his sister and brother-in-law’s farm. He immediately called his brother, Brad Sholtz, who was t...

The Jewell County Commissioners met, March 28 with commissioners Steve Greene and Brent Beck present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting; Shannon Meier, ambulance director; Chr...

The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was called to order by Mayor Justin Schoonover on March 8. Councilmen present were: Sam Becker, John Tyler, Kevin Ost, George Hennion and Lyle Dauner. Also present were Darrell Miller, city attorney,...

If you received a COVID-19 booster dose at least four months ago and are at least 50 years old and would like to receive your second booster, call the Jewell County Health Department. The department is taking names for first, second and boost doses...

The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys golf team opened their season last Tuesday with a quadrangular match at Superior. They were scheduled to play the Superior Invitational, Thursday but Inclement weather (snow and wind) led to the event being cancel...

The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys and girls track and field teams finally opened their 2022 outdoor season at Kenesaw last Tuesday. The first scheduled meet, at Sutton, was cancelled because of inclement weather. Other teams competing at Kenesaw...

The Rock Hills High School boys and girls track and field teams opened the season at the Bennington Varsity Meet Friday. The Grizzlies competed at the St. John’s Invitational at Beloit Tuesday. Meet results were unavailable at press time. The g...

The Rock Hills High School golf team opened the 2022 season Tuesday at the Smith Central Invitational. Match results were unavailable at press time. Jamie Harvey is serving as the head coach....