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Paula and Kevin pose with their race cars.

Paula and Kevin pose with their race cars.

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Racing isn’t always about winning

Sput Turnbull
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
It isn’t about winning, it’s all about having fun! How many times have you heard that one on the race track? For anyone involved with GOTRA Good Ole’ Time Racing Association, this is their motto. According to their webpage, “G.O.T.R.A.

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Deputy Townsend graduates academy

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Our latest Deputy to become certified is Josh Townsend. He graduated the Law Enforcement Academy last Friday. Here is an interview Ray Kappel did with him. Q: WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO GET THROUGH THE TRAINING?

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USDA invests in rural Nebraska, South Dakota

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10,556,000 in Cherry-Todd Electric Cooperative to build and improve critical electric infrastructure that will benefit more than 6,000 rural residents and commercial customers in South Dakota...

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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Real Estate Transfers Documentary Stamp Tax+$2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint distribution of estate4, TD-trustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

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City to have special meeting

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The property tax request for Pawnee City will be $198,985 for the 2020- 2021 fiscal year. There will be a public hearing on that request in a special meeting Sept. 4 at 7:15 p.m. After the hearing the request will be voted on.
Jessica Murphy sworn in as new

Jessica Murphy sworn in as new

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Jessica Murphy sworn in as new Postmaster in Pawnee City

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Jessica Murphy, middle, takes the Oath of Office as the new Postmaster at Pawnee City. To her left swearing her in is her supervisor Dawn Meyer. Holding the Bible is Jessica’s son Hunter. Ray Kappel/Republican

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Child victims of abuse, neglect can have a supporter in court

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Children who are victims of abuse or neglect can have a supporter when they are in court. They are called Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) who are appointed by judges. They speak in court for the safety and well-being of an abused or neglected child.

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PC Schools face the challenges ahead

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Derek Niss is settling in as the Principal at Pawnee City Schools. The Republican interviewed him about the challenges ahead for the school. He said the start of the school has been exciting and extremely busy.

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Early voting info

From The County Clerk
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
On August 20th we mailed out letters and early voting ballot applications to every household in Pawnee County that has registered voters with an application included for every voter in the household. The first ballots will be mailed out September 28th.
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