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Dementia

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Dementia

Dr. Kent Niss Pawnee County Memorial Hospital
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
There is a quote by Emerson that goes something like, nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. It is because of words such as these that we all have an inherited fear of dementia, memory impairment.

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A Note from the Editor

Reagan Connelly, Editor-in-chief
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Dear Subscriber, We have received complaints from several subscribers who have not been receiving their newspapers, specifically in the DuBois and Burchard areas. I wanted to take a moment to address these calls.
An aerial view of the site of the mine Photo courtesy of NioCorp

An aerial view of the site of the mine Photo courtesy of NioCorp

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NioCorp Revisited:What’s New?

Joe Norman
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
People around the area have been hearing about the Elk Creek mine for more than a decade. Now, NioCorp has released a new feasibility study that gives a better look at what the project could look like if the company gets the rest of its financing in place.
City Crew Foreman Spencer Cumley (left) and crewmember Brandon Holthus (middle) install a fence while a Creative Landscaping employee (right) measures out the width of the park. Photo by Joe Norman

City Crew Foreman Spencer Cumley (left) and crewmember Brandon Holthus (middle) install a fence while a Creative Landscaping employee (right) measures out the width of the park. Photo by Joe Norman

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Tranquility Park:A Long Awaited Beautification Project

Tammy Curtis
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Tranquility Park Project is part of the Rural Community Recovery Program (RCRP) Grant the City of Pawnee City was awarded in late 2024 for $535,000.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Pawnee City Schools expected enrollment is 176 for grades pre-k to 12th. That is 10 students fewer than last year. Thirty students graduated while the incoming pre-school class has 12 students, compared to 20 last year.
Burchard Auxiliary celebrates

Burchard Auxiliary celebrates

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Burchard Auxiliary celebrates

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Early in 1926, a group of ladies in the Burchard/Lewiston community applied and were approved for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska.
Six box cars of potatoes were among the 16 detailed. This photo labeled “potatoes” has lumpy bags of … probably potatoes … in the foreground.

Six box cars of potatoes were among the 16 detailed. This photo labeled “potatoes” has lumpy bags of … probably potatoes … in the foreground.

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Costly Railroad Wreck

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
How majestic is a train of cars as it passes swiftly over the iron rails! You have watched it hundreds of times with awe and admiration.
Pictures of a Train Wreck North of Table Rock

Pictures of a Train Wreck North of Table Rock

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Pictures of a Train Wreck North of Table Rock

It’s The Story
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Do you know Dorie Mach Gebhard of Omaha? Her parents were Ernest and Velma Mach, and Evelyn Mach Pettinger was an aunt. And she subscribes to The Republican. Dorie reached out to me a few months ago. She said she had “unearthed” some old photos marked “Train wreck north of Table Rock.
Reagan’s Reading

Reagan’s Reading

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Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Published 2013.***This book contains a few instances of strong language*** The following summary is obtained from Goodreads.After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive.
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