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State Senator Julie Slama

State Senator Julie Slama

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Valuations and Local Control

State Senator Julie Slama
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Did you get your new property tax valuations in the last week or so? Me too.Let’s talk about it in this week’s column. There are two parts of your property tax bill: your property’s valuation and the levee at which your local taxing entities can set their tax rate.
LaRita Weber, Clerk Magistrate of the Pawnee and Johnson County Courts for just short of 24 years is retiring effective July 5th.

LaRita Weber, Clerk Magistrate of the Pawnee and Johnson County Courts for just short of 24 years is retiring effective July 5th.

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LaRita Weber to retire as Clerk Magistrate

Ray Kappel
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Larita Weber, Clerk Magistrate of the Pawnee and Johnson County Courts for just short of 24 years, as an employee of the Nebraska Supreme Court, is retiring effective July 5.Her duties were to handle the day-today operations of the court.

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Chamber Chat

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce finalized their summer planning at the June meeting. Business of the months were selected, watch for upcoming front page articles!The 4th of July fireworks spectacular will go on despite decreased donations.

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Thanks to Donors

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Once again, many good people of Pawnee City and surrounding communities have taken their time to come to help those in need by donating at our Bloodmobile last Thursday, June 6. Through their generosity, we were able to collect 33 pints.
National Guard Major General (Ret.) Charles “Jim” Barr presented a folded U.S. flag to the family of Marvin Behrends, World War II veteran of the 80th Infantry Division, US Army, who died this past year.

National Guard Major General (Ret.) Charles “Jim” Barr presented a folded U.S. flag to the family of Marvin Behrends, World War II veteran of the 80th Infantry Division, US Army, who died this past year.

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Patriotic Worship Service Salutes Area Military Servicemen & Women

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A Patriotic Worship Service to honor all military servicemen and women who have served our country was held at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 19. Jacob Manning and Alayna Morgan sang a duet of the “Star Spangled Banner” at the start of the service. This year Rev.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10 Years Ago – June 5, 2014This summer, the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission will survey the state’s mountain lion population on the heels of the first confirmed killing of livestock by a mountain lion in the state.

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Kid’s Activity Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
June 7Friday Frenzy at the Pawnee City Public Library – Check out a picture book. Read the book. Return the book to the desk. Spin the wheel! One spin each.

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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.JTWD-Keri Husa transferred to Russell J. Weeks, Katelyn M.
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