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The prior courthouse. By 1910, “It was a good old wagon but it done broke down,” according to the Burchard Times. It was dedicated in 1868, demolished in 1911.

The prior courthouse. By 1910, “It was a good old wagon but it done broke down,” according to the Burchard Times. It was dedicated in 1868, demolished in 1911.

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How our Courthouse Came to Be

Don’t You Just Love A Good Story?
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
PART 2 – ControversyThe county courthouse built during the post-Civil War years of 1867-1868 was not well maintained. It may have sustained fire damage in the big downtown Pawnee City fire of 1881, compounding the apparently lackadaisical repair efforts.

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High Heel Concert to Benefit Humboldt Auditorium

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The band High Heel will take the Humboldt Auditorium stage March 14th for a benefit concert supporting the renovation of the historic Humboldt Auditorium, 618 3rd Street, Humboldt, NE.The evening will feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and social hour.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, Febr 279:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Saturday Febr 2810:00 p.m. - Story Time, Pawnee City Library.Monday, March 27:30 p.m.
Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

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Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Welcome to Section 15 of the Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along!Let’s grab our hooks and begin! Row 1: Ch 2. Dc in the first 32 stitches. Change to black and dc in the next 12 stitches. Change to red and dc in each remaining stitch. Turn. (204) Row 2: Ch 2. Dc in the first 160 stitches.
Brandon Holthus and son Leon enjoying their catch of the day during the 3rd Annual Klepper and Sons Annual Kids Fishing Derby

Brandon Holthus and son Leon enjoying their catch of the day during the 3rd Annual Klepper and Sons Annual Kids Fishing Derby

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Spring Fishing the Southeast Nebraska Way

Joe Norman
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
I’m a southerner by birth, so I’ll be honest, I didn’t quite know what to expect from fishing in Southeast Nebraska, especially in late winter. Back home, February usually meant watching the weather more than the water. Up here, folks are already getting after it.
Fifth and sixth grade winners

Fifth and sixth grade winners

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Pawnee County Spelling Bee

Terra Blecha
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Pawnee City Schools hosted the Pawnee County Spelling Bee on February 9, 2026. Students from both Pawnee City and Lewiston Consolidated participated in the competition.The event featured three divisions: third and fourth grades, fifth and sixth grades, and seventh and eighth grades.

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EPA Reinstated Dicamba for 2026-2027 Registration

Ritika Lamichhane
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved over-thetop use of dicamba on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons. This approval allows farmers to spray dicamba on these crops after they have emerged.
Student of the Week

Student of the Week

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Student of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tyler excels in the classroom and in many extracurricular activities. He embraces a positive attitude and a spirit of service to others. He uses his friendly personality to help show younger classmates that any activity can be fun and he leads with example as such.
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