Hedden Charged in Child Abuse Case

Warning: This article contains information about the sexual assault of very young children. The identities of the children have been obscured as much as possible to protect their own privacy as well as the privacy of their families. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Bright Futures Begin Lead-Free: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2024

Lincoln, NE — Lead poisoning is considered one of the most preventable environmental threats affecting young children across the United States and in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from October 20-26.

Owership History of Pawnee Manor

• Pawnee Manor Inc.

Greg Blecha Inducted into Nebraska Polka Hall of Fame

Pawnee City native Greg Blecha was inducted into the Nebraska Polka Hall of Fame on September 8, 2024.He learned he would be inducted in the middle of May. “I remember because my daughter got married on June 1,” he said.

History of VFW “Buddy” Poppy

Before Memorial Day in 1922, the VFW conducted its first poppy distribution, becoming the first veterans’ organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy was soon adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it remains today.

Polling Places

Pawnee City Precinct 1Pawnee Village418 11th St, Pawnee City Pawnee City Precinct 2 Pawnee County Courthouse625 6th St., Pawnee City BurchardBurchard Town Hall301 2nd St., Burchard Table RockTable Rock Fire Hall412 Houston St., Table Rock SteinauerSteinauer Community Center208 Main St., Steinauer

Pawnee Public School to Host Veterans’ Day Program

The Pawnee Public School will host a Veterans’ Day program in the school gym on November 11 at 10 A.M. The program will include a speaker, music and the living honor roll.Following the program, the school will serve a meal for veterans and their families.

Angel Tree

Need a little help this Christmas? Applications for gifts from the Angel Tree Program can be picked up at the City Office in Pawnee City (605 G Street) starting Oct. 28th. They are due back to the City Office by Nov. 18th.