Former Pawnee School Employee Sentenced in Case Concerning the Sexual Assault of a Minor

On June 17, 2024, 36-yearold Pawnee City resident, Kandice Johnson, was sentenced to 6-12 years in prison for one count of sexual abuse by a school employee in the 3rd degree, a Class IV felony and one count of sexual assault in the 2nd degree, a Class 2A felony.

ChamberThanks Donors

Due to an oversight, we neglected to publicly thank the generous donors that contributed to the 4th of July fireworks display in Pawnee City this year. It is because of the generosity of these businesses, groups and individuals that we had a wonderful display to celebrate Independence Day!

Crowd at Woolard Field in Table Rock

Crowd at Woolard Field in Table Rock - story on front page.

50 Years Ago – September 12, 1974

Three local boys, Mike Sherrlll. Rocky Sherrill and Don Shlnn participated in State Fair competition this past week in Lincoln.

From Our Files

(Lincoln, Neb.) Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann resigned from the Office of Lt. Governor. Heidemann offered the following statement at a news conference in the Governor’s Office this morning.

100 Years Ago – September 4, 1924

Pete, Pawnee City’s fast pacer owned by Vern Howard, won his race at Bethany, Mo., Friday with little trouble. With eight entries in the 2:11 class, Pete started in the second tier. He lost the first heat, but won a place in the first rank, after which he took the race in straight heats.

25 Years Ago – September 9, 1999

A lot of people need help,” said Angie Bentley, the Community Services Coordinator for the Southeast Nebraska Community Action Council, Inc. (SENCA). “The welfare system has been out of whack for a long time.

Ag Sack Lunch Program Continues for 2024-2025 School Year

Lincoln, Neb. – For the 15th year, the Ag Sack Lunch Program will again educate fourth grade students across Nebraska.