The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County District Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County District Court was held June 16 in the Pawnee County Courthouse.

Courthouse

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, June 9, 2025 through June 15, 2025: Animal Complaint, 5; Fingerprinting, 1; Harassment, 1; Information Only, 10; Parking Complaint, 1; Property Complaint, 1; Sexual Assault, 1; Spam, 10; Theft, 1; UTV Inspection / City, 1; VIN...

From Our Files

Auxier gets bird dog Handler of the Year. Steve Auxier knows a good bird dog when he sees one.

The lot with the most horsepower

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.Part 3:“It is a beauty named Lulu.”Last week: Lot 11 of Block 27 n Table Rock has seen more horsepower than any other in town.

Summer time lawn problems

Every year we have problems with lawn diseases, some years are worse than others. The recent showers have been great in dealing with the long-lasting drought, but it can also lead to fungal diseases in our landscapes. Even in years without rain, lawn diseases can occur.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, June 1910:30 - Tai Chi at Table Rock Senior Center.5:30 p.m. - Teen Thursday, Pawnee City Public Library, Grades 7-8 and 9-12.Friday, June 208:30 a.m.

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

My Grandma Seamann was famous for her cooking. From her Aunt Charlotte Cookies to her Artesian Toluca to her Charles’Potatoes, my grandma was well known for her talent in the kitchen.She wasn’t just known for its quality, but also for its quantity.

Preparing for the upcoming session

Even though we have just completed the 2025 Legislative Session, we have already started to prepare for the upcoming session.

Kidney Disease

There are many long-standing conditions that we hear about every day such as diabetes or hypertension or heart disease, however, something that we do not discuss much about is kidney disease.

A Nebraska Father’s Day Tribute

As we approach Father’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on how my dad’s desire to serve Nebraskans shaped my own path in public service. Since childhood, I’ve seen up close the importance of sound, locally focused public policy.