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NPPD Installs Second Utility Pole

NPPD Installs Second Utility Pole

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NPPD Installs Second Utility Pole

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) installed a second utility pole at the substation in Pawnee City on April 29. This switch pole was installed in addition to a second transformer in the substation which will convert high voltage to lower, safer voltage levels.
On Saturday, May 2 several Masons from Pawnee Lodge #23 traveled to Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, NE where WM David Wetrosky (right) presented Bro. Robert Berggren (left) with his 70 Year Certificate. Berggren's daughter and grandson were in attendance.

On Saturday, May 2 several Masons from Pawnee Lodge #23 traveled to Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, NE where WM David Wetrosky (right) presented Bro. Robert Berggren (left) with his 70 Year Certificate. Berggren's daughter and grandson were in attendance.

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On Saturday, May 2 several Masons

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
On Saturday, May 2 several Masons from Pawnee Lodge #23 traveled to Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, NE where WM David Wetrosky (right) presented Bro. Robert Berggren (left) with his 70 Year Certificate. Berggren's daughter and grandson were in attendance.
NDOT employees apply the mix Photo courtesy of Sput Turnbull

NDOT employees apply the mix Photo courtesy of Sput Turnbull

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Highway 67 Chosen for Gravel Enhancement Experiment

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Highway 67 has been chosen for an experiment testing possible improvements to gravel grade for unpaved highways. The experiment, done in conjunction with Michigan State University, blends varying sizes and types of gravel rock with BaseBindX, a stabilizing product made by EnviroTech.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Tony McAferty remembers the late Velma Mach. She had put him on as one of her lifeline numbers to call. One winter she had fallen and he got the call at 1 a.m. He came to her apartment and found her sick with the flu.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, May 89:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.m. - Tia chi/chair exercise at Table Rock Senior Center.Monday, May 117:30 p.m.
Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

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Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Welcome to section 20 of the Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along! As Pawnee City seniors gear up for graduation next weekend, we will be finishing our school spirit blankets! This week we will complete our blanket by adding the border.
Adilyn Nincehelser (left) and Lexus Tichy (right) tear up Judge Gaertig’s books in their dramatization of “criminal mischief”

Adilyn Nincehelser (left) and Lexus Tichy (right) tear up Judge Gaertig’s books in their dramatization of “criminal mischief”

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Fifth Grade Law Day

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Fifth Grade Law Day

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Primary Election

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CountyBrad Stake - Commissioner District 2 Gavin McHenry - Commissioner District 2 Chris Nicholas - Commissioner District 2 Josh Black- Commissioner District 2 Nick Boomgaarn - Commissioner District 3 Lindsay Kostecka - County Clerk Braden Lang – County Sheriff Andrew LaGrone - County Attorney...
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