Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

The Gray Man by Mark Greaney. Published 2009 ***This book contains strong language***The following summary was obtained from Goodreads.Courtland Gentry is a good man. But he’s a great assassin. To those who lurk in the shadows, he’s known as the Gray Man.

The Nebraska Sandhills Wins 2025 Nebraska Book Award

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Sandhills, a richly illustrated collection of essays celebrating the history, geography, ecology and culture of Nebraska’s Sandhills, has been named the winner of the 2025 Nebraska Book Award in the category of Nonfiction: Nebraska as Place.

Engaging in Physical Activity for Whole Family

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Are your kids getting enough physical activity? Are you, as an adult or older adult, getting enough? Movement isn’t just about exercise; it’s a way for children to learn, grow, and connect with their families.

Fall Armyworms Affect Nebraska Fields

Fall armyworms are showing up across eastern Nebraska in big numbers this year.These pests migrate north from the southern U.S. each summer and can spread quickly in late summer and fall.They don’t survive our winters, but they can do a lot of damage before they leave.

All About Mums

September is here and cooler weather will be here before we know it. We have had a taste of fall weather, but not quite enough to officially call it fall yet.

Redistricting battle promotes chaos, a tit for tat chess match

Over the years, I covered more than one effort by the Nebraska Legislature to redraw the boundaries of districts for state legislators and U.S. congressional representatives, among others, due to shifts in the state’s population.

Osteoporosis

A broken hip is something that can lead to major disability and functional impairment and the biggest risk factor for a hip fracture is osteoporosis. This is something that we can prevent, manage and improve.

One Year In

This past Tuesday, September 9, was the anniversary of my first day of work here at the Pawnee Republican. My first articles appeared in our September 19 issue. Now, with one year under my belt, I’d like to pause and reflect on everything I’ve learned and experienced over the last year.

Big Rocks

Author and speaker Stephen R. Covey is well known for his powerful illustration involving a jar filled with rocks, gravel, sand, and water. In this analogy, the big rocks represent our most important priorities—those things that matter most in life.

Night of History, Food and Music at Table Rock

Attendance was light for events scheduled long before the Husker’s season was announced. The Huskers played Akron (winning 68-0) that night, drawing off some of the crowd at Table Rock’s last 2025 event at its historic public square.