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Q: (From our friend; the atheistic college professor) If billions of people dedicated their life to having an intimate relationship with God, how could it fail to produce overwhelming positive effects, forming solid proofs of this divine guidance? A: You’re absolutely right. For Christianity to be true it would demand an obvious and overwhelming amount of evidence. For instance, if Christianity were true, then we would expect it to have spread to every continent and corner of the world (hint: it has). We should see Christians loving their n...
A former employee of this newspaper, Tom Zoellner, recently commented on a social media page about the appearance of The Superior Express office. According to Tom, the office looks the same now as it did when he first visited it while applying for a job 33 years ago. I prefer to think he was commenting on general appearance, Rita thinks he was commenting on the editor’s filing system. Over the years did opinions on the proper way to file has created numerous arguments. I’ll not mention names but one long-standing employed filed chronologically....
I was reminded last week of a bit of history of the Lawrence community that seems to have been mainly lost over the years. It involves an action of Lawrence High School students during World War II. More than 80 years ago, in the early years of WWII, after Pearl Harbor, “The Lawrence Locomotive” was not being printed on a regular (weekly) basis. As such, much of the local news was not being circulated. The students at the high school started putting together a “newspaper” which they called: “The Panther.” I know from my days in this high s...
I’m so excited! Jacob will be home in a little over a week. I’m not sure if he will stay at the house this visit, but it will be nice to see him in person and give him a big long hug. I do hope that he and his wifey will stay a night or two, but if not, I will do my best to keep my mommy feelers hidden. It doesn’t do anyone any good to have me throwing a toddler sized tantrum just because they don’t want to sleep here. LOL! I got the go ahead to help decorate for my daughter-in-law to-be’s graduation. I love, love, love party planning,...
Last week found my hubby and me on a trip to Kentucky, a state that we had not traveled in before. We saw lots of sites but with both of us being history buffs, we had to tour at least one Civil War battlefield. The one we toured was the biggest Civil War battle that occurred in that state, Perryville Battlefield. A hilly area, it was pictured with the U.S. troops all on one hill. Directly across a small valley was where the Confederate troops were stationed, firing cannons from one hill to the...
Last Wednesday, the Todd Becker Foundation presented a program at Superior High School, which included an energetic Christian band, testimony from Keith Becker’s transformation after a tragic accident and presentation of the gospel. More than 700 people attended the rally. Most of the assemblage were students from grades 6th to 12th. Many were representative from areas in Nebraska and Kansas including: Superior, Nelson, Hebron, Red Cloud, Guide Rock, Blue Hill, Hardy, Deshler, Nora, Byron, Davenport, Webber and Burr Oak. Staff members through t...
On Sunday Randy and Betty Sauce successfully put on their first Jam Session at the Superior Auditorium. Area musicians were invited to bring their instruments and join them for a musical afternoon. Members of the general public were invited to gather and listen to the music. Having been a member of the Good Time Country and All Kinds of Country bands, Randy is passionate about his music and has no problem performing in front of a crowd. He started playing guitar when he was nine but didn't reall...
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in nelson Monday. All three commissioners were present. The road department submitted a request from the Village of Lawrence t o maintain a section of road within the village. The cost of such agreement was more than the village wished to undertake. The board approved the appointment of Robert Kotinek as county veterans service officer. Kady Schnitker was hired as an assistant. Outgoing VSO Wes Beguin is on administrative leave. The board approved a special designated...
The Desire Tobey Sears Chapter NSDAR recently honored the late Lorena Dunning Clingman with their "Women in American History Award." Clingman was a long-time educator in Superior. The award was given at the chapter's April 15 meeting held at the Superior Public Library. "Rena" as she was known, was born on Jan. 7, 1883, in Polk County, Nebraska, to William and Lydia Coleman Dunning. She grew up in Polk and Butler Counties north and west of Lincoln, Nebraska. Her parents had married in Guthrie, I...
Representatives of the Jewell County Sheriff’s office will be at the at the Jewell County Hospital Health Fair on Wednesday taking back unwanted medications. There is also a drop for unwanted medications in the lobby of the sheriff’s office year around so area residents can dispose of unwanted medications at their convenience....
Recreation was the focus when members of the Superior City Council met Monday evening. Projects discussed involved both City Park and Lincoln Park and the Simic roller skating rink. The council approved the transfer of $26,794.06 from the Mullet Trust to the Simic Recration Center. The money will be used for the purchase of air conditioning equipment and tablet computers. Teressa Erickson, president of the Simic board was present to answer questions. When the air conditioning equipment is installed, it is anticipated the rink may be opened...
Dee Daugherty is being recognized for her exceptional generosity and thoughtfulness in creating and donating bags for occupational therapy patients who use a walker. Her selfless contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of those undergoing therapy, providing them with a practical and much-needed accessory that enhances their mobility and independence. The Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems Occupational Therapy Department provides a range of services of both inpatients and outpatients aimed at helping them achieve optimal...
The Jewell County Commissioners met April 15. Commissioners Ed Duskie and Brent Beck, and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. Kevin Peroutek, emergency preparedness director and 9-1-1 director, said the reporting for the federal grant funding is required to be submitted by the end of April. Laura Leite will review the expenses. Don Jacobs, sheriff, said it was National Dispatcher Week. He reported on the repairs for the white Ford Explorer. James Vaughan IV, solid waste director, discussed purchasing a used 48-foot solid...
The Jewell County Commissioners met April 8. Commissioners Ed Duskie, and Brent Beck, and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. Mike Nyhoff, Wil Browers and Roy Debey, from the Dispatch Reform Church area, discussed the condition of a 2-mile stretch of 10 Road A.K.A. Dispatch Road. They said it is a high traffic road with potholes and ruts, along with thin spots. They reported the retaining wall is deteriorating on the bridge at the county line south of Dispatch. They provided pictures of the bridge walls. The commissioners...
Members and guests enjoyed a morning of spending time in God’s Word, singing praise, servant event activities and fellowship during the Deshler Zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Spring Workshop held at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury on Saturday, April 13. The theme of the workshop was “Our Future Hope” based on the verse “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:18. Registration began at 8:30 and the group enjoyed breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, muffins and beverages. An ingather...
The National Day of Prayer will be observed throughout the United States on Thursday, May 2. It is an annual observance held each year on the first Thursday of May since it was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. On this day, Americans are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation. This year the First United Methodist Church of Superior will hold a prayer breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. sponsored by the Nuckolls County Ministerial Association. All area residents...
SHDHD executive director National Drug Takeback Day is coming up on Saturday. South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD), Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Program (ASAAP) and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to use this opportunity to get rid of old and unused prescription medications. There are several safe and easy ways to dispose of drugs. The general public may take prescription and over-the-counter pills to area law enforcement officials National Drug Take Back Day, where they will be collected anonymously t...
On Thursday, April 18, – the 60th and final day for the 2024 regular session of the Nebrsaka Legislature– senators passed several bills, including a package of tax credits for various items and a bill appropriating state dollars for private school scholarships In a bit of a surprising move, the legislature avoided taking votes on a high-profile property tax relief proposal and a bill increasing the documentary stamp tax, which resulted in both measures failing to have an opportunity to pass before adjournment. The decision not to vote on the...
If you need to renew your Nebraska driver’s license in May you may do so at the Nuckolls County Courthouse located in Nelson. The examiners will be there both in the morning and afternoons on Mondays, May 7 and 21....
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys golf team competed at the Sandy Creek Invitational last Tuesday. The 18-hole event was played over the Crooked Creek course at Clay Center. Teams from Sutton, Doniphan-Trunbull, Sandy Creek, Exeter-Milligan, Superior, Thayer Central, Red Cloud, Fillmore Central, Centennial, Blue Hill, High Plains Community and Heartland Lutheran competed at the event. The Raiders finished in fifth place with their team score of 352. The Raiders played at the postponed and...
The Lawrence-Nelson High School boys and girls track and field teams will compete at the Twin Vally Conferernce meet being staged at Kenesaw High School Saturday. The Raiders will compete at the recheduled Superior Invitational Tuesday at the Superior Wildcat Community Track. Results from Monday’s meet at Kenesaw were unavailable....
Paul David Alber, 27, of rural Guide Rock, died Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home. Paul was born Nov. 25, 1996, to David and Tamara (Maupin) Alber in Hastings, Nebraska. He attended the Life Skills education program in Hastings. Paul graduated from Superior High School in 2014. Paul enjoyed being outside especially riding in the tractor when he was younger. He was a member of the Warrior 4-H Club. He was baptized, Dec. 22, 1996. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Rosemont,...
Robert H. Ostdiek was born on May 2, 1933, in Lawrence, Nebraska, to Hubert and Louise Ostdiek. The fifth of 13 children, Robert grew up in Lawrence, where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and Lawrence High School. In 1943, Bob's father purchased the Lawrence Locomotive weekly newspaper, which the growing family would help publish. This began a family business that would grow to include six Nebraska community weekly papers over a span of more than 70 years. He attended the...
The Rock Hills High School boys and girls track and field teams competed at the Kaser Relays at Osborne Friday. Teams from Southern Cloud, Logan, Natoma, Northern Valley, Osborne, Palco, Stockton, Sylvan-Lucas, Thunder Ridge, Lakeside, Lincoln, St. John’s, Tipton Catholic and Ellis. The girls team finished in fourth place with 48.5 points. The boys were also in fourth place with 49 points The girls team continues to establish new school records. Bethany Simmelink set a school record for the girls 100 meter dash with her time of 12.6 seconds. S...
The Rock Hills golf team played in the NPL tournament at Tipton on Tuesday, April 16. High winds influenced the game, but the boys grinded through the handicap. They placed in the top 10 with medals. Ethan Wirth placed eighth out of 39 golfers. Pictured (from left) are Whitley Frost, Cruz Novarro, Ethan Wirth (medalist), Jeven Herfel, Nelson Underwood and Kiplee Kussman. Their next tournament was April 23 at Rock Hills. Results were not available at press time....
