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An Arial View of the Pawnee County Veterans Memorial

An Arial View of the Pawnee County Veterans Memorial

ESSER Funds

The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unfathomable challenges for schools. However,there has been a financial windfall from the pandemic for schools in the form of three rounds of federal stimulus funding to schools.
Farmers got a present from First Bank of Nebraska in Burchard Thursday afternoon. They received a meal to go with other goodies as a way of saying thanks for all their efforts during harvest. The event called Harvest Bonanza was co-sponsored by KUTT. Pictured is Ron Leitschuck getting goodies from the bank’s Linda deKoning. Ray Kappel/Republican

Farmers got a present from First Bank of Nebraska in Burchard Thursday afternoon. They received a meal to go with other goodies as a way of saying thanks for all their efforts during harvest. The event called Harvest Bonanza was co-sponsored by KUTT. Pictured is Ron Leitschuck getting goodies from the bank’s Linda deKoning. Ray Kappel/Republican

Halloween Fun at th ZCBJ Hall

An early Halloween party was held at the ZCBJ Hall near DuBois. Hosted by Roy’s Ag. Repair, Elaine’s Hair Studio and ZCBJ Hall. New this year was a trip through the haunted basement, a spooky trail and a scary ride created by Roy Mullin.
The trees were first shared by Addie Wiar Wilcox, who died in 1986 at the age of 92. Photo from Carrie Wilcox Farset.

The trees were first shared by Addie Wiar Wilcox, who died in 1986 at the age of 92. Photo from Carrie Wilcox Farset.

Fall Foliage of the Table Rock Sugar Maple

The historic Table Rock Sugar Maple. It may sound sappy, but it is one of our many claims to fame. It is another aspect of our lives that we can share with visitors. The maples are known for their brilliant red and orange colors and this year red seems dominant.
Leo Albert Stake

Leo Albert Stake

Leo Albert Stake

Leo Albert Stake was Born 9/23/2021 11:28am. He weighed 8lbs 10.7ounces and was 20 inches long at the Beatrice Community Hospital. Parents are: Brandon and Julie Stake Big Sisters: Candace, Hazel and Olive Big Sisters: Candace, Hazel and Olive

Fire Hall gets boost from leftover ReUse monies

The fire hall project will get an additional $188,325 and change thanks to action at the Pawnee City City Council meeting Monday. That money is coming from the remaining funds in the ReUse program, also called the Revolving Loan Fund.

Library Halloween

Join us at the Pawnee City Public Library this Halloween for a spootackular good time! Local organizations will be doing a “Trunk or Treat” in the library parking lot where they will hand out candy and enjoy in the festivities!
Smith Auto

Smith Auto

Smith Auto

Smith Auto held a benefit for the fire hall and the firemen put on a Jaws of Life demonstration. They raised $4,750 from the event.
A look at the inside of the new fire hall under construction. Ray Kappel/Republican

A look at the inside of the new fire hall under construction. Ray Kappel/Republican

Fire Hall may be done before Christmas

Pawnee City is on track to get a big Christmas present this year. The new fire hall is tentatively scheduled to be done by Dec. 22. “We’re pretty close to being on schedule now,” said AHRS project manager Alan Schmitz Thursday. Keep in mind Dec. 22 is a tentative date.

Trick or Treat on the Square

There will be a Trick or Treat around the square in Pawnee City Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. There will be treats the area busineses.