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Submitted By Karen Rich-ardson
Pawnee City Rotary members believe that we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities. Our newest service project is the creation of a flower garden south of the Pawnee City Assisted Living.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pawnee City Mayor Charlie Hatfield (center) signs a proclamation designating April 19-25 as National Library Week. Library Director Lola Seitz (left) and Library Board President Patti Rice (right) flank him.
It's National Library Week!
News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
This diagram from Creative Landscaping shows the planned layout of Tranquility Park. The project does not yet have a start date.
City Moves Forward on Park Project, Pauses on Pool Project
Reagan Connelly
The Pawnee City City Council accepted a bid from Creative Landscaping for the Tranquility Park project as well as a bid from LuxSteel for fence material for the same park at their meeting on April 13.The park will be built on a lot with a sheer drop off on the back end.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
This patriotic photo shows BURCHARD Civil War veterans in Burchard looking ready to march on Decoration Day. Imagine if the man holding the flag were a former Confederate soldier, as happened in Table Rock every year. Photo shared by Jason Vetrovsky.
Capt. R. P. Jennings,A Confederate Among Yankees
News Staff
Let’s not talk about war and divisiveness. Let’s talk about Captain Richard Polk Jennings who came to Table Rock in 1873. He was generally called Cap, or Cap. Jennings. Cap.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Sticky Floors and Petit Fours
Reagan Connelly
Last month we talked about the history of spring cleaning; I hope I’ve inspired you to take on your own version of this old tradition. However, if you haven’t gotten to it yet, you may be feeling rather daunted.Long days of top to bottom cleaning and resetting can sound absolutely abysmal.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Prayer & Purpose
Connor Barr
In a small town that had never had liquor stores, a tavern opened on Main Street, deeply upsetting a local church. Members held all-night prayer meetings, asking God to destroy it. Soon after, lightning struck and the tavern burned down.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Higher Nitrogen Prices Have Farmers Taking a Closer Look This Spring
Ritika Lamichhane
Nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have climbed again this spring, putting added pressure on Nebraska farmers already working with tight margins.In some cases, nitrogen products like UAN32 have jumped from around $450 to $550 per ton in about a month. At those prices, even small changes can add up.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
When the Lights Went Out in Pawnee City
Joe Norman
Pawnee City slowed to a crawl this past week after a power outage stretched close to ten hours, forcing many local businesses to shut their doors.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along
Reagan Connelly
Welcome to Section 18 of the Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along!Let’s grab our hooks and begin!Row 1: Dc in the first 143 stitches. Change to white and dc in the next 5 stitches. Change to maroon and dc in each remaining stitch. Ch 2 and turn. (203) Row 2: Dc in the first 55 stitches.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
What Is Beauty?
Reagan Connelly
The question “what is beauty?” used to spark long philosophic conversations about Truth and Goodness. Humanity used to ponder this question and seek the answer out in every part of the world. Man’s search for meaning was punctuated by the search for Beauty.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026