Bookings

All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Kenneth Gerald Berry of Pawnee City was taken into custody on a court commitment for a probation sanction.

Local Businesses Partner in Support of Humboldt’s 2024 Improvement Project

Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc. (SENCA) has donated $10,000 to help kick-off yeartwoofthe-HumboldtImprovementProject ,implementedbyStateBankofTa bleRockin2023.The $10,000providedbySENCA ,willmatchthe$10,000 State-BankofTableRockhasdesignatedtothe project for 2024.

From Our Files

Local Quote of the Week – A researcher at the Republican found a picture of a “contemplated” design for the “new Pawnee County Courthouse” in the book of 1904 issues. A circle drive was included in the design. “They contemplated a circle drive in 1904 and we finally got it in 1999.

50 Years Ago February 7, 1974

Speakers to represent the Pawnee City FFA at the District Contest were chosen by parents at Family Night activities last Wednesday. Don Shinn will represent the chapter in Public Speaking. His topic is “Metrification in Agriculture.” Gary Farwell is the alternate.

Melanoma

Melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers, but it is the most serious. It is a disease in which malignant cells form in melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that give color to the skin. Melanoma can occur anywhere on the skin.

Ricketts and Pillen on Right Side in Electric Vehicle Debate

Full Disclosure: My wife and I drive a four-year-old hybrid sedan. It runs on the electric motor up to 15 miles -per- hour before the gasoline engine engages. It feels and sounds like it’s dead at stop signs. It averages 44 miles-per-gallon in highway driving.

Feeding and Fueling the World

Economic growth and opportunity in Nebraska’s Third District is powered by agricultural trade.

Springing Forward

Every year on February 2nd, we celebrate Groundhog Day. This is an old tradition brought to us by our German settlers.

No Taxpayer Funding for Hamas

Since the October 7th attack on Israel, I have heard from countless Nebraskans who believe we must support Israel’s fight against Hamas. I agree. Part of that is making sure American foreign policy doesn’t undermine our support for Israel or their efforts to destroy Hamas.

Iowa State University announces fall semester 2023 Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa (January 22, 2024) – More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2023 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.