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Every Kid Deserves School Choice

Every Kid Deserves School Choice

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Every Kid Deserves School Choice

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Every Nebraska kid should be given the opportunity to have their educational needs met, whether they live in Omaha or Scottsbluff. Every parent regardless of socioeconomic status should have the ability to decide what is the best school to meet their child’s need.
State Senator Julie Slama

State Senator Julie Slama

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Legislative Update

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Today marks day 22 of the 90-day legislative session. Although the legislature has nearly surpassed a quarter of the remaining days, my colleagues and I have already debated some of the most significant issues facing Nebraskans: protecting innocent life and voter ID.

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Things Not as They Seem at the Legislature

J.l. Schmidt
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Many people touted this year’s legislative session as a Republican dominated conservative body that could easily work with the Republican administration to get things done. They reasoned that 32 Republicans in the officially nonpartisan body would win out over the 17 Democrats.
Deb Fischer U.S. Senator

Deb Fischer U.S. Senator

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Government Overreach

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I am always working to ensure that federal policies make sense for communities in Nebraska. Nebraskans know all too well that rules crafted by career bureaucrats rarely benefit us — in fact, they often harm us. That’s especially true when it comes to regulations over our state’s resources.
Students Kaylee Turnbull, Deneille Gyhra, Norman McHenry and Wyatt Blank helped Chef Brian dish out the Harissa Chicken Sandwich.

Students Kaylee Turnbull, Deneille Gyhra, Norman McHenry and Wyatt Blank helped Chef Brian dish out the Harissa Chicken Sandwich.

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City Council Approves Wage Increases for City Employees

Submitted By Laura Poskochil
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
During a special meeting on Thursday, January 26, City Council unanimously voted for wage increases for the City Clerks and City Crew Member Employees. Discussion was started at the regular Council Meeting on Monday, January 23 when a City Crew member approached Council with another job opportunity.

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Summer Ball Signup

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
We will be holding in-person registration for baseball, softball, coach pitch & t-ball on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00-7:30pm in the Pawnee City Elementary Library.

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Crash Still under Investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The accident that occurred in the afternoon hours of January 28th is still under investigation. The Nebraska State Patrol assisted the Pawnee County Sheriff’s office with the accident investigation with an accident reconstruction.
Chef Brian Visits Pawnee City Public School

Chef Brian Visits Pawnee City Public School

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Chef Brian Visits Pawnee City Public School

John W. Sterup Publisher, The Pawnee Republican
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Chef Brian Renz was the guest of honor at Pawnee City Public Schools last week. These visits are something the school has been accustomed to before the Covid Pandemic. Chef Brian used to spend a week at a time at the school preparing delicious meals for staff and students to enjoy.

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Storytime at the Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Thursdays at 4:30 will be Storytime with Natasha at the Pawnee City Public Library starting this week. It will be every Thursday for the foreseeable future.
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