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Delores Donahue

Delores Donahue

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Another PCAL Resident of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Delores June and her mirror image twin Gloria La Vonn Spomer were born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on March 5, 1928, daughters of German-speaking Russian immigrants John K. and Elizabeth (Pabst) Spomer. John K.
Skylarkers Team Members: Kayla Snyder, Luke Hunzeker, Kailey Hartman, Anna Meints, Dylan Layne, Cara Pierce. School photo

Skylarkers Team Members: Kayla Snyder, Luke Hunzeker, Kailey Hartman, Anna Meints, Dylan Layne, Cara Pierce. School photo

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Skylarkers compete in virtual First Lego meet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Skylarkers team from Pawnee City competed in the virtual First Lego League Saturday, March 6, 2021. This team competed against 14 other teams in the Replay themed competition. Six teams from the virtual competition advanced to the Nebraska State FLL Competition to be held March 20, 2021.
Sean McAhon on the job wiht the City Crew. Ray Kappel/Republican

Sean McAhon on the job wiht the City Crew. Ray Kappel/Republican

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Sean McAhon is a local resident with Irish roots

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
“For St. Patrick's Day, we decorate the house in Irish decor and we, or I should clarify Riana and I, have a feast of corned beef with cabbage, onions, carrots, and potatoes. Katie and Maeve don't care for it at all. “ That comment is from one of our residents who is Irish. St.
LCS members sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive

LCS members sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive

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LCS members sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
LCS members sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, March 9 at the Virginia Legion Post 367 in Virginia, Nebraska. Students registered donors and worked at the Canteen. 34 units of blood were collected. Left: Emma deKoning registers Ron Oates at the registration table.
Jaszmyne Charles,

Jaszmyne Charles,

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Lewiston senior on to state speech

From Heather Campbell
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Just as many students across our state have been traversing the obstacles put in front of them due to Covid, students at Lewiston are no different. Extracurricular activities looked and ran very different this year.

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Times have changed for women in politics

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
If you are old enough, remember that Virginia Slims cigarettes marketing slogan You Have Come a Long Way Baby. With that in mind, for Women’s History Month, we look at the changing role of women in politics.

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Corrections

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Last week’s paper had two items that need to be corrected. First the City Council story was wrong in stating it was two employees on the chopping block. It was one and not Junior Droge, who has only taken the sewer test once.
Speech team medalists Kennadi Benson, Madison Fender, Emma Meints, Taegan Rottman, Ashlynn Hartman, Stella Hunzeker, Tristen Bradbury, Reyana Tegtmeier, Olivia Gottula, Larissa Tegtmeier, Alyssa Pierce, and Alex Farwell. School photo

Speech team medalists Kennadi Benson, Madison Fender, Emma Meints, Taegan Rottman, Ashlynn Hartman, Stella Hunzeker, Tristen Bradbury, Reyana Tegtmeier, Olivia Gottula, Larissa Tegtmeier, Alyssa Pierce, and Alex Farwell. School photo

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Pawnee City School’s speech team sends seven to state

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
In arguably the toughest D1 district in the state, ten of the Pawnee City High School speech team members made finals in seven events! Of those ten speakers, seven will represent Pawnee City at state in seven events with eight total entries—a tie for the most in the district.
Ray Kappel/Republican

Ray Kappel/Republican

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New pickup for the Sheriff’s Office

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office has a new pickup for their work. The new truck has alloy wheels with large spaces in between spokes, and a slanted rear edge meant to shed water while driving.
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