Chicken Dinner Every Wednesday

Blue Rivers Agency on Aging is serving the congregate chicken dinner at the Village Party Room every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., 60 and over only $5. Under 60 is $7. Call the Table Rock Senior Center at 402839-2060 to reserve your meal.

Continuing Our Work for Nebraska

This month, I am traveling across the state to visit with Nebraskans and update them on what I’ve been working on as a member of the U.S. Senate.

Protecting Access to Flex Fuel Vehicles

Earlier this year, the Biden administration proposed tailpipe emissions standards that would require up to two-thirds of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. to be electric vehicles in just eight years. These standards threaten the availability of gas-powered vehicles needed in agriculture.

Property Taxes Too High? The Governor Put a Committee on It

“Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean.” The Governor put a committee on it. This one comes from the Capitol Reporters Archives where it was referenced more than once as yet another important issue fell victim to discussion by a committee.

Grace Notes

School Year Begins (A Prayer) As another school year begins, Lord, we thank you… We thank you for the places in our communities where learning occurs….

New Officers for the Humboldt Lions Club

July brought a changing of the guard in the local Lions Club. Evelyn Springer, the new District Governor of District 38-N, Lions International, was present to install our incoming board for 2023-2025. Fellow Lion John Braisted accompanied her to the meeting.

FW Auxiliary Department Contest Winners

The VFW Auxiliary has many programs in their organization. One of those is Youth. The Youth Program itself has different contests, including “Illustrating America” through art and “Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue” that is the signing of the “Star Spangled Banner.

Courthouse Report

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department dispatched the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, July 31, 2023 through August 6, 2023: Civil paper service, 7; Disturbance, 1; Traffic stop, 15; Emergency call, 5; Emergency hang-up, 1; Abuse-child, 1; Animal at large, 2; Arrest, 1;...

Giving Multiplied With School Supplies For Children Overseas

Pawnee City, NE., Aug. 7, 2023—As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world.

Locals Attend River Rat Reunion in Brownville

The 40th Annual River Rat Reunion was just held on the Spirit of Brownville. The group conducted their annual meeting, had a lovely lunch, and, with Captain James Smith at the helm, took a cruise up and down the river.