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The Missing Sock Snowman stood in for real snow during the Christmas season in Pawnee City, but after he was taken down and put away for another year Old Man Winter brought us some real snow. With school canceled Monday and Tuesday the snow was nice and wet, perfect for children to make snowmen and for that matter. snowballs.

The Missing Sock Snowman stood in for real snow during the Christmas season in Pawnee City, but after he was taken down and put away for another year Old Man Winter brought us some real snow. With school canceled Monday and Tuesday the snow was nice and wet, perfect for children to make snowmen and for that matter. snowballs.

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The Missing Sock Snowman

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Governor Pillen Calls for 40% Reduction in State Property Taxes

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen called for a 40% reduction in state property taxes in 2024. He is asking the Nebraska Legislature as well as chambers of commerce to partner in achieving that goal, stating it is a necessity for all Nebraskans.

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Winter blows in with 9 inches of snow

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
After very mild weather for Pawnee County in December and the beginning of January old man winter has finally hit Pawnee County. A wet snow started falling Sunday evening and throughout Monday.

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Rural Water System Improvements

Denise Wolsleben
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
This is to ALL Pawnee County and far eastern Gage County residents!!! The Pawnee County Rural Water District board and myself are wanting to make you all aware that we are in the process of system improvements and are asking you if you have any interest in a rural water hook up?
From Left:Jon and Taryn Vanderford, Sharla, and Jim Koudelka of Lincoln. Sharla Sitzman, Table Rock and Jim Koudelka, Lincoln spent a morning at the Pure Nebraska studios in connection with their volunteer work with the UNL Friends of Opera. “Show your book!” Jim said, and Jon quipped, “We’ll have to do a segment about it!”

From Left:Jon and Taryn Vanderford, Sharla, and Jim Koudelka of Lincoln. Sharla Sitzman, Table Rock and Jim Koudelka, Lincoln spent a morning at the Pure Nebraska studios in connection with their volunteer work with the UNL Friends of Opera. “Show your book!” Jim said, and Jon quipped, “We’ll have to do a segment about it!”

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Zelda Blue and other short stories by Sharla Sitman

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sharla Sitzman, a contributing feature writer for the Republican, has published a book, Zelda Blue & Other Stories. Artist Carmen Cerra created the cover art and illustrated it. The book is a collection of short stories. Most are set in small town Nebraska.
Dr. Kent Niss

Dr. Kent Niss

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DASH DIET

Dr. Kent Niss
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
DASH- stands for D- Dietary A-Approaches to S-Stop HHypertension DASH diet is a healthy eating plan to help prevent/treat hypertension or elevated blood pressure. It may also help lower cholesterol which is linked to heart disease- specifically aimed at reducing low density lipoproteins or LDL.

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From Our Files

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
There is asbestos in the floor of the courthouse basement. The asbestos was not detected when testing for the material was done, and it cannot be removed until a new contract, specific for the job on the floor, is approved.

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State Patrol Begins 69th Basic Recruit Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
JANUARY2, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Seventeen new recruits have started their journey to becoming a Nebraska State Trooper. The recruits of the 69th Basic Recruit Class of the Nebraska State Patrol began training today at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island.
Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help

Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help

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Disappearing dentists: For low-income Nebraskans, long drives, long lines, little help

Destiny Herbers
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Arline Morris’ teeth are failing fast. She can’t eat much, and struggles daily with constant pain while taking medication that makes her teeth even more fragile. She’s been offered appointments at Omaha and Lincoln dental clinics that will accept her Medicaid insurance.
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