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Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Published 1948.The following summary is obtained from Goodreads.Twelve-year-old Kit Haverard is the only daughter of an absent-minded, scholarly Quaker father. Along with three older brothers who are currently away at school, dreamy, untidy Kit has been raised by their young energetic cousin Laura.
Jaydon Johnson (left) and Wyatt Blank (right) of J&B Lawn and Landscape were two of the business owners set up in The Little Brown Jug

Jaydon Johnson (left) and Wyatt Blank (right) of J&B Lawn and Landscape were two of the business owners set up in The Little Brown Jug

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Pawnee City Poker Run

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce held a poker run on May 6 for Small Business Week.33 local businesses participated, some in their own storefronts. Several mobile businesses set up shop in The Little Brown Jug.

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Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsWednesday, May 139:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - SENCA Outreach Programs in Pawnee County at 418 11th St, Unit 131, Pawnee City, NE.

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We All Need God

Father William Holoubeck
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
A number of years ago I saw a short video of a soccer match on Easter Sunday in Russia, I forget which city it was. The video showed the fans in a large stadium chanting from side to side. The translation was “Christ is risen Alleluia!
Siblings Aubrey (left) and Noah Marr (right) carry a net of fish down a gravel path

Siblings Aubrey (left) and Noah Marr (right) carry a net of fish down a gravel path

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Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby Returns to Pawnee County

Joe Norman
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Iron Horse Lake-The Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby is preparing to return to the water, continuing a tradition that has become a cornerstone for local families. Since its start in 2022, this event has been about much more than just a competition.
Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along

Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along

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Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Welcome to section 20 of the Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along! As Lewiston seniors gear up for graduation this weekend, we will be finishing our school spirit blankets! This week we will complete our blanket by adding the border.
First Ever Pawnee City Drama Camp

First Ever Pawnee City Drama Camp

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First Ever Pawnee City Drama Camp

Submitted By Laura Bloss
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PC One-Act is putting on its first-ever elementary drama camp right after school this year. Coach, Laura Bloss, has had this goal for years and is excited to try it.
A Mother’s Instinct, Newborn Fawns

A Mother’s Instinct, Newborn Fawns

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A Mother’s Instinct, Newborn Fawns

Joe Norman
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
As the late spring sun warms the rolling hills and creek bottoms of southeast Nebraska, a quiet and high-stakes drama unfolds within the tall grass and timber. This is the season of the whitetail fawn, a time when the newest generation of deer begins a brand new journey toward adulthood.
Kinsley Benson is a junior at PCHS and a great student. She works hard and excels in her classes, especially exceling at her college level coursework. Kinsley has participated in many extracurricular activities at PCHS. She meets often with her teachers to prepare for class, and is willing to go the extra step. She works hard in the classroom and maintains a high GPA.

Kinsley Benson is a junior at PCHS and a great student. She works hard and excels in her classes, especially exceling at her college level coursework. Kinsley has participated in many extracurricular activities at PCHS. She meets often with her teachers to prepare for class, and is willing to go the extra step. She works hard in the classroom and maintains a high GPA.

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Student of the Week

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Kinsley Benson is a junior at PCHS and a great student. She works hard and excels in her classes, especially exceling at her college level coursework. Kinsley has participated in many extracurricular activities at PCHS.
HTRS Commencement Ceremony

HTRS Commencement Ceremony

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HTRS Commencement Ceremony

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Top left: HTRS graduates from left to right: Jorja Dejonge, Shayfer Cumro, Zachary Burns, Elizabeth Bstandig, Madison Bredemeier, Kirk Bass Top right: Flanked by Kyle Hilgenfeld (left) and Kim Caniglia (right), Shayfer Cumro (center) delivers the invocation.
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