From Our Files

2010-10 Years Ago Pawnee City Homecoming royalty were Senior Attendants Courtney Schaardt and Mike Marr; Prince and Princess Bailey Bowhay and Thomas Pearson; and King and Queen Karryn McQueen and Derek Gyhra; Junior Attendants Austin Nider and Janae Koester; Sophomore attendants Devon Marteney...

Community Calendar

Items must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Friday, October 23 9:15-noon and 1-4-Driver’s License Examiners at the Pawnee County Courthouse. Monday, October 26 7:30 p.m.

Wedding

John Brown and Heather Ray got married at St. Anthony’s in Steinauer on September 12th. Their reception was at Sheah Blue Vineyard by Crab Orchard.

James R. Musil

James R. Musil was born to Heidi and Michael Musil of Lincoln Sept. 9. He was eight pounds 11 ounces and 22.5 inches long.

Lewiston Land Judging Team heading to state

Thirteen members of the Lewiston FFA Chapter made their way to rural Auburn, Nebraska, on Wednesday, October 7th. Lewiston FFA members competed in the area land judging competition, hosted by the Nemaha NRD. The judging took place in a field outside of Auburn.

The flight of the Great Blue Heron

Photographer Ray Kappel captures a Great Blue Heron of Burchard Lake taking off. The lake closes to vehicle and boat traffict Oct. 15.

Plan now for County Wide Garage Sale on May 1, 2021

Plan now for the next Pawnee City county-wide garage sale to be held on Saturday, May 1. For the last (approximately 30 years) the city-wide garage sale has been held the first Saturday in May. A fall city-wide was added later.

Deadline for Beginning Farmer Tax Credit approaching

LYONS, NEBRASKA – November is right around the corner and, with it, the deadline for applications for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit.

Casino Gambling, Regulation and Distribution of Funds

Three ballot issues from the initiative petition process cover casino gambling at licensed Nebraska horserace tracks, the regulation and taxation of that activity and the distribution of the proceeds.

Lewiston Consolidated Homecoming

The Lewiston Booster Club hosted a bonfire for Homecoming Week. The students enjoyed games and snacks that were provided by the Booster Club. The cheerleaders led cheers and the students had a great time.