Shutting out the media, denying them access, leads to bad results

There’s an old saying about government – “what is said isn’t so, it’s what is so isn’t said.”So that means that someone – maybe a state auditor, maybe a whistleblower, but often a news reporter – needs to dig in and find out what is really happening with our tax dollars.

Students & Road Safety

There are a number of threats to student safety, many of which involve transportation.Pawnee City School is fortunate to have two highways that provide convenient access to our facility. While this supports the flow of traffic, it also comes with some challenges.

Cattle Producers Need Certainty

American farmers and ranchers work hard to provide the world with high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food options, all while dealing with many challenges outside of their control.

Better Speaker than a Listener

It suddenly occurred to me that I am a better speaker than a listener. Often, I find myself interrupting others because I am afraid of losing my train of thought while they are still speaking. My wife reminds me of this as I try to excuse my bad habit by saying I am a little hard of hearing.

Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed. This prevents blood flow to the heart muscle, which can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and cardiac arrest or more commonly known as a heart attack.

Saturday Night at the Haunted Hall

It’s a tradition of many years! Halloween at the DuBois ZCBJ lodge hall. As always, this year’s event was hosted by Roy Mullin, Elaine’s Hair Studio, Carol Mullins, the Pawnee City Historical Society, and ZCBJ Lodge #101. It was an all out evening for area kids.

Nebraskans Celebrate Importance of Early Care and Education During 4th Annual We Care for Kids Week

Across the state, Nebraskans highlighted the importance of affordable, quality child care during the 4th annual We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños Week, held Oct. 19-25, 2025.

IsYour Home Ready for Winter?

By: SENCA As seasons change, and households start preparing for colder winter months, many individuals and families are concerned with higher utility costs and the strain it will have on their monthly budgets.

Future Plans for the Pawnee Republican

The Pawnee Republican, the oldest continuously operating weekly newspaper in Nebraska, has been a cornerstone of Pawnee County for over 157 years. However, the paper now faces the threat of closure, reflecting a broader trend of struggling community newspapers across the state.