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The bell outside Pawnee City Public School, where the time capsule resides

The bell outside Pawnee City Public School, where the time capsule resides

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50-Year-Old FFATime Capsule to be Opened

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
An FFA time capsule placed in the bell tower outside Pawnee City High School in 1976 will be opened during a morning ceremony at the school on July 4.

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Frailin Hearts to Perform at VanHorne Park Amphitheater

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
PAWNEE CITY, NEBRASKA — Music lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of outstanding live music as Frailin Hearts, one of Lincoln’s most unique acoustic bands, performs at the VanHorne Park Amphitheater in Pawnee City on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Volunteers

Volunteers

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Volunteers Needed

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Volunteers are needed to set up and take down the Avenue of Flags around the courthouse for Independence Day.The flags will be set up at 7 a.m. on July 3 and taken down at 4:30 p.m. on July 5.
Be sure to clip and save this 'At a glance' fair schedule.

Be sure to clip and save this 'At a glance' fair schedule.

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Pawnee County Fair to Return with Tradition and New Attractions

Courtney Shreve
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Every July, the Pawnee County Fairgrounds come alive.The sounds of livestock in the barns, children laughing in the bounce houses, engines roaring in the arena, and families gathering in the grandstands are traditions that many residents have known their entire lives.
Famous Birthdays

Famous Birthdays

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Famous Birthdays

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
JUNE 14Lucy Hale, Actress (37) JUNE 15Ice Cube, Rapper (57) JUNE 16Camila Morrone, Model (29) JUNE 17Kendrick Lamar, Rapper (39) JUNE 18Blake Shelton, Singer (50) JUNE 19Atticus Shaffer, Actor (28) JUNE 20Nicole Kidman, Actress (59)

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10 Years Ago – June 18, 2016It has taken a lot of work by a lot of people. That’s how Dan Lovercheck of the Assisted Living Committee described the local effort to get an Assisted Living Facility built in Pawnee City. They are very close.
A Confederate Among Yankees

A Confederate Among Yankees

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A Confederate AmongYankees

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.Part 10- Capt. R. P.Jennings –To NebraskaRight before Richard Polk Jennings turned 21, he married Kate Ballou.
Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

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Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Reagan Con-nelly
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
June is the month of roses, and as such this month I have a rose linen spray recipe for you. This recipe is simple, but requires some waiting. This spray can be used on bedding, curtains, laundry or furniture to bring the light aroma of roses into your home.

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Growing Up in the 50’s

Bill Snyder
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
In the early 50’s TVs were becoming increasingly popular but not in the Morris Snyder household. Dad, like his Dad, was often an early adopter. He was curious about many things but to my dismay television was not one of them.
America 250 cup design, 1776 flag over image of The Declaration of Independence

America 250 cup design, 1776 flag over image of The Declaration of Independence

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The Pawnee Republican America 250 Essay Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Pawnee Republican will hold an essay contest in honor of the 250th birthday of The United States of America.
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