William David Barker to celebate his 100th birthday May 3, 2025

Dave grew up in Pawnee City 100 years ago. Dave went to Pawnee City schools and graduated from Pawnee City high school in 1943. He played basketball and was the captain of the high school football team. He also swam and dove for the city pool.

From Our Files

Schuyler Kuhlmann was Jesus and Ted and Tyler Gyhra were Roman soldiers in the Living Stations of the Cross Friday night at St Anthony’s in Steinauer. The Youth group of Sacred Heart and St Anthony’s put on the Good Friday program.About 11:13 a.m.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, April 109:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. -Food Bank, Lake Park, Humboldt.Friday, April 119:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.

The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County 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 Court was held April 3 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognized at Proclamation Signing

Lincoln – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month today at a ceremony at the State Capitol Building.

Nebraska PublicTransit Week highlights the importance of accessible transportation

April 7, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), along with the Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers (NATP), proudly announces the recognition of Nebraska Public Transit Week, April 6-12, 2025.

Bookings

Jake Packett of Pawnee City was arrested on March 21 for DUI 15+; Leaving the scene of an accident and failure to furnish information, first offense; and Driving under suspension.

Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, March 31, 2025 through April 7, 2025: House Check, 1; Welfare Check, 1; VIN Inspection, 6; Civil, 1, Harassment, 1; Suspicious Activity, 1; Disturbance, 1; Traffic Control, 1; Handgun Permit, 1.

Polio Vaccine

Let’s continue some discussion on vaccines and I would like to go over what is widely considered the perfect example of the effectiveness of vaccines, the polio vaccine. Just as when discussing any topic, I use a few questions to frame that discussion: What is it? Why do we care about it?