Big Improvements to the Pawnee County FairgroundsThanks to Generous Donors

The Pawnee County Fair has always been a highlight of summer in Pawnee County — and thanks to some generous donors and a forward-thinking community, it’s about to get even better.

From Our Files

10 Years Ago – July 16, 2015FWhat a treat it was to be in Table Rock Saturday as the Table Rock bank celebrated 130 years. They had games, food, and even a bank robbery skit plus fireworks. The bank had ordered free barbecue for 600 and ran out before the scheduled end time.

Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

The following summary was obtained from Goodreads.“Hillbilly Elegy” recounts J.D. Vance’s powerful origin story...

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsPawnee County Fair July 14th through 20thSaturday, July 12VanHorne Amphitheater, Pawnee City 6:30 p.m. -Free-will donation ice cream social. Donations to Pawnee County Arts Council.

Be sure to submit your photos in the Pawnee Republican Photo Contest!

This month's theme is: PATRIOTISM Email your submission to localnews@pawneenews. com.Photos must be taken by Pawnee County resident making the submission but may be in any style.Submissions must be made by FRIDAY, JULY 11 by 5 pm.

A Delicious Lineup: Food Vendors Set to Sizzle at the 2025 Pawnee County Fair

Pawnee County Ag Society MemberGet your taste buds ready—this year’s Pawnee County Fair is serving up a lip-smacking menu of food vendors that promises something for everyone!

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 3 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, June 30, 2025 through July 6, 2025: Animal complaint, 1; Civil Complaint, 1; Fraud, 1; Handgun Permit, 2; Information Only, 12; Reckless Driver, 1; Spam Alert, 1; Spam Calls, 23; Verification/Registration, 1; VIN Inspection, 9;...