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City Council Discusses New Wages

Ava Meints
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Pawnee City Council held a lengthy discussion on employee wages and salary increase options. During the discussion, council members reviewed three separate proposals for raises before making a final decision.
From 4-H Exhibitor to Fair Board Member

From 4-H Exhibitor to Fair Board Member

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From 4-H Exhibitor to Fair Board Member

Courtney Shreve
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The smell of livestock in the barns. The excitement of seeing ribbons hanging on exhibit entries. The roar of the crowd at the rodeo. The rumble of tractors pulling down the track. Some of my favorite childhood memories were made at the Pawnee County Fair.
County Offices Over Budget

County Offices Over Budget

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County Offices Over Budget

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Three county officials met with the Pawnee County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday, June 23 to report being over budget.Josh Black, Zoning Administrator told the board he would be over his planning budget by $519.56.

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Eisenhauer Report

Ava Meints
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Council Member Eisenhauer, with assistance from Spencer, updated the council on the Aquablo block installation and related site improvements.

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News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Pawnee County Zoning Administrator, Josh Black, met with the board of commissioners on June 23 to request that they update the previously passed moratorium on commercial solar power so that it includes wind power and data centers.
Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

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Volunteers Needed

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Volunteers are needed to set up and take down the Avenue of Flags around the courthouse for Independence Day.The flags will be set up at 7 a.m. on July 3 and taken down at 4:30 p.m. on July 5.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A Kansas State Patrol helicopter aided in the chase of a fugitive around June 7 in the DuBois area. The fugitive was Rex Peterson II. He was seen in Auburn and was wanted for absconding parole, according to Sheriff Brent Lottman of Nemaha County, NE.

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Table Rock American Legion Auxiliary Bingo

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Table Rock American Legion Auxiliary hosted their monthly Bingo game at the senior center. 16 people enjoyed Bingo and prizes along with laughs and fun. Bingo is the third Tuesday each month at 12:30 pm.
A statue of John Wayne outside his birth place’s visitor’s center Photo courtesy of Bob Ford

A statue of John Wayne outside his birth place’s visitor’s center Photo courtesy of Bob Ford

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“Please Don’t Call Me Pilgrim, Mr.Wayne.”

Bob Ford
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
“I’ve about had it with you, pilgrim!”If you were on set and John Wayne was talking to you, brace yourself — you’re about to get decked! The definition of a Pilgrim: “An Eastern Dandy who doesn’t quite understand the ways of the West”.
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