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Nuckolls Co. courthouse was an interesting place
The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson, Monday. The board received one bid for gravel for the road department. Deweese Sand and Gravel submitted the lone bid. The county accepted the bid. Pit prices are...
Earthquake near Cowles last week
Many area residents slept through it but the instruments which measure earthquake activity on the plains, have confirmed what some area residents suspected. An earthquake happened in the Cowles area of northeastern Webster County at 11:56 p.m....
Eagle rescued at Lovewell Lake
In late Februrary a Rollings Hills Electric Cooperative lineman helped rescue a bald eagle that had been caught in a tree at Lovewell State Park. Sharon Sahlfeld told the rescue story in the March 3 issue of the Beloit Call newspaper. Rob Unruh, the...
Cell phone tower being constructed in southwest Hardy
The Village of Hardy holds the distinction of being the first community the Lincoln Telephone Company converted to dial service. And now the community is getting its own cell phone tower. Viaero Wireless has reached an agreement with the Village of...
Use new entrance at Superior MS-HS during construction
The Superior Middle School and High School entrance is being renovated to create a more secure entrance to the building and to add needed space. The current main entrance has been closed to allow for...
USD 107 extends contracts to principals'
Monday, President Kenny Mizner called the regular meeting of the Board of Education for USD 107 to order. Those present were Kenny Mizner, Marc Grout, Brandon Hollerich, Wayne Frost, Bobi Fogo, Justin Angleton, Brenden Wirth, Rex Boley, Sam Meyers,...
Formoso named a 2022 Tree City USA
For the 38th consecutive year, Formoso was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Formoso achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements:...
Jewell Chamber of Commerce holds March meeting
The Jewell Chamber of Commerce March meeting was held on March 12 in the Jewell Community Center. Thirty-eight members and one guest were present. After enjoying a meal prepared by the Jewell Christian Church, the business meeting was held....
Commissioners hear options to collect unpaid Health Dept. accounts
The Jewell County Commissioners met March 13. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe, and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was also present. Alex Pierce, county attorney, discussed collection of unpaid accounts in the Health...
By Earthquake recorded in Webster County
The words “earthquake” and “Nebraska” are not used together very often as the earth shaking events are a rare occurrence in this great state. However, they do happen in Nebraska. The latest we know about happened just before midnight last...
28 L-N students compete at Actions Day
On March 15, 28 Lawrence-Nelson students attended Actions Day at Central Community College in Hastings. Students were nominated by the teaching staff to earn their spot in this academic competition....
2023 Nelson Fire & Rescue Banquet held Saturday
The Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's 2023 Appreciation Dinner and Awards Banquet was held on Saturday at the fire hall in Nelson. Nearly 80 people attended the banquet, including...
Superior school board hires secondary principal
Members of the Superior Board of Education hired a secondary principal and several teachers, last Wednesday evening, as part of the March regular meeting. Jennifer Cady was offered a contract to replace Bob Cook as middle school and secondary...
Scott's Sales moving to larger building
Dan and Terry Thompson Scott will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 7. This year will also mark the 42nd year of their business Scott's Sales and Service. Terry is a Superior High School graduate who was born and raised in Superior. S...
Elevator company receives fine after worker's death
The federal government’s occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) has proposed assessing a $531,268 fine following the death of Travis Thelander, a 34-year-old man with ties to Superior. He died Sept. 12, at the CHS Agri-Service Center...
City council again declines purchase of downtown lots
For the second time, in recent weeks, members of the Superior City Council declined an opportunity to purchase two of the three vacant lots located between Superior Spirits and Flatwater Bar & Grill. Brandon Fullerton offered to sell the lots and...
Control burn at Lovewell Lake
] A program that was once common practice is now being implemented for the benefit of the foliage and wildlife at Lovewell State Lake. After September 2001, all controlled burns on Federal properties...
Brodstone nears completion on construction project
As the construction project at Brodstone Healthcare makes its final preparations to open this spring, the focus remains – providing state-of-the-art services and healthcare. The 30,000 square foot addition will feature a new emergency room,...
Experienced officer joins police force
Superior has a new police officer that comes to serve with a lot of experience and drive. These are key words for Wilbur Young whose lifelong dream is his current lifestyle. Wilbur was born and raised in Belleville. He went to school from the first...
Dust storms more blinding than fog
Drought, high winds and tilled fields are all it takes for a dust storm, also called a haboob, on the plains. “Dust storms are worse than fog,” Shawn Rossi, a meteorologist with the Hastings Weather Bureau, said. “Do not drive into a dust...
Nelson weather observer needed
The Hasting Weather Bureau needs a weather observer in or near Nelson to report only on precipitation. The weather service provides an official rain guage and training. The primary commitment needed is to report to the weather bureau every time it...
Mankato City Council approved 3 percent COLA increase
The regular meeting of the Mankato City Council was called to order by Justin Schoonover, mayor, on March 7. Those present were Justin Schoonover and councilmen Kevin Ost, Rodney Payne, Lyle Dauner and George Hennion. Councilman Sam Becker attended...
Wear green, not handcuffs
With many festivities taking place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Kansas Department of Transportation encourages everyone to remember the dangers of impaired driving and have a sober driver or alternative transportation secured before heading...
Jewell Grocery torn down Monday
The Jewell City Council met in regular session at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Darrell Bohnert, and council members Josh Burks, Max Burks, Gaye Daniels, Derek Birdsell and Bob Freeman, and Kristie Anderson, city clerk. Jewell County...
Commissioners approve new courthouse hours
The Jewell County Commissioners met Monday, Feb. 27. Commissioners Brent Beck, Keith Roe and Ed Duskie, were present. Carla Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. The following were present for the office head meeting and provided an...
