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April is Autism awareness month

April is Autism awareness month

April is Autism awareness month

Heather Farwell, Pa
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
April is Autism awareness month, so I thought I’d take time as a Physician Assistant and a mom to review some information and help create awareness around autism.
A full view of the back wall of Old Guys Brew where signatures dating back to the late ‘30s can be found

A full view of the back wall of Old Guys Brew where signatures dating back to the late ‘30s can be found

Old Graffiti Found on Back Wall of Old Guys Brew

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Old Guys Brew, the coffee shop/bar in Pawnee City, was in for a surprise when they began building a patio behind the bar. In order to expand their service, management at the bar decided to knock down an old shed that was built onto the building and build a patio in its place.
From left to right: City Clerk Tammy Curtis, Mayor Charlie Hatfield, Dave Honz, Economic Development Co Directors Josie Friedly and Jess Colo

From left to right: City Clerk Tammy Curtis, Mayor Charlie Hatfield, Dave Honz, Economic Development Co Directors Josie Friedly and Jess Colo

Pawnee City 30th Community to Become Leadership Certified Community

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Dave Honz, Economic Development Manager for the Department of Economic Development for the state of Nebraska, attended the Pawnee City city council meeting on Monday, April 13, to officially present the city with a certificate designating Pawnee City as a Leadership Certified Community.
Pawnee City Mayor Charlie Hatfield (center) signs a proclamation designating April 19-25 as National Library Week. Library Director Lola Seitz (left) and Library Board President Patti Rice (right) flank him.

Pawnee City Mayor Charlie Hatfield (center) signs a proclamation designating April 19-25 as National Library Week. Library Director Lola Seitz (left) and Library Board President Patti Rice (right) flank him.

It's National Library Week!

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
This diagram from Creative Landscaping shows the planned layout of Tranquility Park. The project does not yet have a start date.

This diagram from Creative Landscaping shows the planned layout of Tranquility Park. The project does not yet have a start date.

City Moves Forward on Park Project, Pauses on Pool Project

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Pawnee City City Council accepted a bid from Creative Landscaping for the Tranquility Park project as well as a bid from LuxSteel for fence material for the same park at their meeting on April 13.The park will be built on a lot with a sheer drop off on the back end.
This patriotic photo shows BURCHARD Civil War veterans in Burchard looking ready to march on Decoration Day. Imagine if the man holding the flag were a former Confederate soldier, as happened in Table Rock every year. Photo shared by Jason Vetrovsky.

This patriotic photo shows BURCHARD Civil War veterans in Burchard looking ready to march on Decoration Day. Imagine if the man holding the flag were a former Confederate soldier, as happened in Table Rock every year. Photo shared by Jason Vetrovsky.

Capt. R. P. Jennings,A Confederate Among Yankees

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Let’s not talk about war and divisiveness. Let’s talk about Captain Richard Polk Jennings who came to Table Rock in 1873. He was generally called Cap, or Cap. Jennings. Cap.
Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Sticky Floors and Petit Fours

Reagan Connelly
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Last month we talked about the history of spring cleaning; I hope I’ve inspired you to take on your own version of this old tradition. However, if you haven’t gotten to it yet, you may be feeling rather daunted.Long days of top to bottom cleaning and resetting can sound absolutely abysmal.
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