Pawnee City Alumni Graduates from Veterinary School

Trevor Gyhra, a 2017 graduate from Pawnee City Public School graduated May 18th, 2025, from the University of Missouri- College of Veterinary Medicine. He is the son of Bridget Gyhra and the late Micheal Gyhra, grandson of Bill & Ronna Simpson, and the late Emmett Sr.

Cheerful Tunes and Community Spirit Shine at VanHorne Park

Pawnee City, NE – May 30, 2025 – The sweet sounds of Czech music and ice cream filled the air Saturday evening as residents from across Pawnee County gathered at the Amphitheater at VanHorne Park for a spirited community celebration.

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Young Performers Camps at Brownville Village Theatre in July

(Brownville, Neb.) – Is there a budding actor in your midst? Or is there someone who has an interest in improvisation or musical theatre?If so, registration is underway for three summer youth theatre courses at the Brownville Village Theatre.

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 1 – The Beginning I take you to Table Rock, to Lot 11 of Block 27. It is on Luzerne Street a half block east of the Square.

Brownville Village Theatre to host “Nun Run”

(Brownville, Neb.) – Looking for a fun summer event? Boy, does the Brownville Village Theatre have a zany one for you!BVT wants to do something fun for their opening night of Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act! Audiences raved over Drinking Habits last summer, so now you can catch the sequel!

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, June 69:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Saturday, June 79:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. -Table Rock Library open.10:00 a.m.-Story Time at the Pawnee City Library.

Pawnee Republican Photo Contest

The winner of the Pawnee Republican May Photo Contest is: KATELYNN STEPHENS!! Congratulations Katelynn! You may pick up your certificate at the Pawnee Republican office!Thank you to everyone who participated!

Supporting the Health and Well-being of our Farmers, Ranchers, and Ag Workforce

Throughout my life, I have had many roles—daughter, wife, mother, school board member, and now as the U.S. Senator for Nebraska.Yet, one of the most challenging roles I have had is that of a cattle rancher on our family ranch.

When the voters speak, lawmakers must not stand in the way

Let’s get this straight – 71% of Nebraskans voted in November to legalize the use of marijuana as medicine.But when the State Legislature got around to adopting regulations to dole it out, lawmakers decided “whoa,” let’s not get too hasty about this.It’s a crazy world, right?