The Superior Express -

It is with a heavy heart that I write this week’s Country Roads as hearing and seeing all that is currently happening in Israel is so terrible. Prayers are with Israel and its people. My mind goes back to thoughts I shared a few months ago with a...

In last week's Notebook, I wrote about spelling. I thought the correct spelling was syphon but my word processing program's spell checker changed it to siphon and the dictionary agreed. After reading last week's Notebook entry, a faithful reader and...

During my lifetime the simple matter of starting the engine on your car has undergone a big change. The 1941 Chevrolet which took my family through World War II and beyond used a starter pedal. On the floorboard of the car from left to right were...

Q: This may be a long shot, but does the Bible have anything to say about the immigrants crossing our southern border or the best way to handle the situation? A:  While the basic understanding of Christian morality, such as the golden rule (Matthew...

Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) has donated $10,000 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to directly support local agriculture education classrooms and FFA needs. The Superior Chapter has a greenhouse that was built in the 2000s that is in need of some...

At this time it appears the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License examiners will be at the Nuckolls County Courthouse on Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec.19. However the schedule may not be kept because of weather or staff...

Members of the Superior Board of Education met in the high school library Monday evening. For the past several months they have met in a classroom, waiting construction work to be completed before meeting in the library as usual. Most of the...

Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament returns for SVRS Superior Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting a Fundraiser Cornhole Tournament Friday, Oct. 20, at Superior Bowl. After the success of the cornhole tournament last year, the squad is excited to make it an...

It is time for the Jewell Corn Show – the 81st Annual Corn Show. This one has something for everyone. If you like exhibits – they will be in the Jewell Community Center – see them on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and Saturday from 8 a.m....

Earlier this week, Alexandria Pierce, the first term county attorney, submitted a letter of resignation effective Jan. 1. Her letter follows. Pursuant to K.S.A. 19-2606, I am writing to tender my resignation as County Attorney, effective Jan. 1,...

I’m sure most of you know the community of Lawrence is in the process of improving several important buildings. Sacred Heart Church and the Community Center, which includes the present American Legion building and old Locomotive office building...

The Jewell County Commissioners met Sept. 25. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie and Carla Waugh, county clerk, were present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an update for their...

The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun work to resurface about 23 miles of K-14 in Jewell and Mitchell counties. Work will begin at the K-14/U.S. 24 junction at Beloit and continue north to the K-14/U.S. 36 junction. Work for this portion...

On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Transportation began installing rumble strips on the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 81 in Cloud County and I-135 in Saline County. Work on U.S. 81 will occur from the Ottawa-Saline County line and...

Eighteen Keenagers and three workers were in attendance at the potluck dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21. Sandra Carpenter brought homemade ice cream again. And again all who were present enjoyed and appreciated the gesture. Birthday people this month...

The Nelson Rescue Squad currently has two ambulances, the newest a 2006, spent the majority of the summer in the shop. You may think having only one ambulance is not that big of a deal, and most of the time it probably isn’t. There does happen to...

There is nothing better than curling up with a good book, except perhaps getting together with other book lovers to talk about that book. And that is exactly what the Nelson Library Book Club does on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at...

Last Tuesday’s inclement weather led to the postponement of a triangular volleyball match at Kenesaw. The Lawrence-Nelson High School team used the extended rest period to fashion two wins at Monday’s rescheduled match. They downed Red Cloud,...

The Lawrence-Nelson High School cross country teams will compete at the District D-4 meet today (Thursday) for places at the state championship meet. The race will be run over the Elks Country Club course in Hastings. Adams Central is the host...