Work Ethic

Like many rural kids, I had the opportunity when I was growing up to earn money by putting up hay. We would also cut weeds out of milo and soybean fields. My mother even drove my brother and I fifteen miles to a neighboring town to be on a detasseling crew.

Keeping Nebraska Connected & Protected

One of the most important parts of my job is ensuring that federal regulators in Washington understand Nebraska’s unique needs. This past week, I made sure a key federal decision-maker got to hear these needs firsthand.

Pawnee City Athletic Boosters Board Members

Mark & Brittany Sunneberg Tyler & Kim Johnson Seth & Courtney Shreve Andrew & Whitney Sisc Greg & Christal Plager Caleb & Taylor Wood Josh & Laura Strehle Andy & Chantel Farwell Jane Osborne

House Demolition Through City Program

Since the program's inception in 2020, Pawnee City's demolition reimbursement program has paid out $100,295 to reimburse 27 demolition projects.The program, which is part of the city's beautification initiative, reimburses property owners up to $4,000 for the demolition of blighted buildings.

News Briefs

The SENCA Pawnee County Transit rates will have their first increase in 17 years. Kay Wissman, a representative for SENCA, said the change was due to budget cuts higher up. There will be a 50 cent increase for in town transit and a $1 increase for out of town transit.

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 12pm to 6pm Poteet Hall

Pawnee County needs your help reaching our blood unit goal, come donate at our next blood drive. Every unit helps to save a life!Thursday, June 4th from 12pm to 6pm at Poteet Hall.

From Our Files

Pawnee City Fire Chief Dave Glynn said it was mostly smoke, not really a fire at the Pawnee Village Monday morning. The call came in before 6 a.m. It was apartment 114 where a couple lived. Both Tex Finn and his wife, Vivian, got out safely.