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Famous Birthdays

Famous Birthdays

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Famous Birthdays

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
August 31Jalen Brunson, Athlete (29)September 1Zendaya, Actress (29)September 2Keanu Reeves, Actor (61)September 3Kaia Gerber, Model (24)September 4Beyoncé, Singer (44)September 5Kat Graham, Actress (36)September 6Idris Elba, Actor (53)

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Courthouse Report Sheriff

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, August 16, 2025 through August 31, 2025: Animal Complaint, 2; Cyber Stalking, 1; Fingerprinting - 1, House Check, 1; Information Only, 39; Spam, 43; Suspicious Item, 1; Suspicious Person, 2; Suspicious Vehicle, 1; VIN Inspection,...

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Bookings

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Joshua Andreasen of Pawnee City was arrested on August 25 for Driving Under the Influence - first offense.Toke DeKoning of Pawnee City was arrested for Domestic assault and intentional cause of bodily injury to partner; and Committing child abuse with intentional injury.
Lookng in the door during 2024 Jame Gang dance

Lookng in the door during 2024 Jame Gang dance

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James Gang's Annual Polka Bash at Du Bois

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Dale and Jean Blecha James were married on September 5, 1948. After their 25th anniversary, their kids started celebrating with a free polka dance on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend.At first, it was every 5 years, then every 2 years, and then they couldn’t stand it!
Jeanette Beethe Heins made and presented quilts of valor to four of her cousins at the Beethe family reunion this summer. Pictured are Marvin Luedders of Burchard, Donald Luedders of Pawnee City, Jeanette Heins of David City, Mark Beethe of Exeter, and Howard Beethe of Tecumseh. Marvin, Howard, and Donald all served in the Army Reserves in the 60’s and 70’s, and Mark served in the National Guard in the 80’s

Jeanette Beethe Heins made and presented quilts of valor to four of her cousins at the Beethe family reunion this summer. Pictured are Marvin Luedders of Burchard, Donald Luedders of Pawnee City, Jeanette Heins of David City, Mark Beethe of Exeter, and Howard Beethe of Tecumseh. Marvin, Howard, and Donald all served in the Army Reserves in the 60’s and 70’s, and Mark served in the National Guard in the 80’s

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Quilts of Valor Presented

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, Aug 289:30 a.m. Chair Yoga, Tecumseh United Methodist Church basement (no charge).Friday, Aug 299:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Saturday, Aug 308:00 p.m.
The Telephone

The Telephone

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The Telephone

It’s The Story
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Part 1: A New Device It was the Fall of 1897. The Interstate Telephone Company installed the poles and lines running from St. Joe to Sabetha to DuBois then to Table Rock. A spur ran to Pawnee City.
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