Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, Aug 149:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. -Table Rock Library open.9:30 a.m. Chair Yoga, Tecumseh United Methodist Church basement (no charge).2:30p.m.-3:30p.m.

Senior Center Menu

Hope you can join us for lunch.Don’t forget you can call for delivery! The week of August 18th All menus are subject to change.Monday-Ham, Scallop Potato, California Blend.Tuesday-Cooks Choice.FOOT CLINIC. Tia Chi 10:30.Wednesday-Chicken, Potato, Corn. Word search.

River Rats Gather OnThee Spirit Of Brownville

The mighty Missouri River, known affectionately by many as the “Muddy Mo,” marks the eastern boundary of Nebraska. It is famous for its water. The famous painter Thomas Hart Benton said it was a little too thick to swim in but not thick enough to walk on.

How Much Rain DidYou Keep?

When you ask a producer, “How much rain did you get?” the answer usually comes with a catch: “We got an inch—but it came too fast and most of it ran off,” or “Only half an inch—but we sure could use more.”But the real question isn’t how much rain fell—it's how much your soil held onto.

Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, August 4, 2025 through August 10, 2025: Information Only, 20; Parking Complaint,1; Scam Alert, 1; Spam, 13; Suspicious Activity, 1; VIN Inspection, 2; Welfare Check, 1; Civil Process, 2.

Larry the Cable Guy Special Guest at Pawnee City Event

Pawnee City native and comedian Dan Whitney, also known as Larry the Cable Guy, was the special guest for a recent viewing of the Disney movie 'Cars' at Van Horne Park in Pawnee City.The event included a free ice cream social and a short standup routine by Whitney.

Expanding intergenerational care is on the horizon for Nebraska child care, nursing homes

LINCOLN — As a number of long-term care and child care facilities continue to face challenges, even closures, in Nebraska, a new intergenerational care grant program seeks to turn the tide.Legislative Bill 1178, introduced by State Sen.

Nanette Smith Reports Fair Results to Pawnee County Commissioners

Nanette Smith met with the Pawnee County Commissioners Board on behalf of the Pawnee County Ag Society to report the profits and losses of the Pawnee County Fair.Smith said these results are normally only given to the fair board, however, this year she wanted the commissioners to see it as well.

The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County Court was held July 17 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

From Our Files

10 Years Ago – August 13, 2015Due to a recent donation from the Callam Estate, the city of Pawnee City has some extra money and it wants to spend that on demolition of nuisance housing. Next year’s budget has $40,000 set aside for that project.