Community Spirit Shines Bright at 4th Annual Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby

The shores were lined with laughter and local pride this past weekend as our community gathered for the 4th Annual Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby.

Pawnee County Trap Season Ends With a Bang

The Pawnee County Trap Team ended the State Championship competition with a bang this year. The team organizer, Mary Moser, said the entire team improved greatly this year and two team members earned Most Improved Females awards.The leagues are separated into two groups, Juniors and Seniors.

Local Student Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

Lewiston — Justice Currie of Crab Orchard has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State on May 31 through June 6, 2026. Currie will study local, county, and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience.

Local Student Selected for Junior Law Cadet Program

Lewiston — Sara Wiles of Beatrice has been selected to attend the 2026 Junior Law Cadet Program, which will be held June 24–25 at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Center in Grand Island.

A Look Into My Future and How It May Impact the World

Pawnee City Senior *The following is the winning essay for the Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce Scholarship* Agriculture has shaped who I am, and as I look into my future, I know it will continue to guiede the path I choose.

Pawnee City and Lewiston Graduation

Top left: The Pawnee City Class of 2026 Top right: The Lewiston Class of 2026 moves their tassles from right to left to signify their status as graduates Bottom left: Shayla Puhalla delivers her speech as valedictorian Bottom right: Ayden Hunzeker delivers her speech as valedictorianPawnee City...

50 Years Ago – May 13, 1976

Miss Lisa Schultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Schultz, of Pawnee City, has been chosen as the winner of a $150 Forgotten Children’s Scholarship from the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Nebraska.

100 Years Ago – May 13, 1926

Rev. A. R. Dowd and members of the church board at Steinauer opened bids on the splendid new church for the Catholic congregation there Friday evening. Many bids on different parts of the work were received and contacts were signed with several contractors.