Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, August 14 Monday, August 17 Tuesday, August 18 Wednesday, August 19 Thursday, August 20 Friday, August 21Monday, August 24 8:30 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.7:30 p.m.

Updates from Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce

The Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce met on August 6th, after their summer hiatus.The majority of the meeting was spent discussing the roles of Economic Developers Jessica Colo and Josie Friedly.

SlicingThroughThe Smoke

Growing up down South, barbecue wasn’t just something you ate; it was something folks argued about like it mattered. Everybody had an uncle or a neighbor who swore their pit was the best in three counties, and most of the time they weren’t shy about saying it.

Summer Pond Management

If you’re sitting on a farm pond around here this time of August, you know as well as I do that the water gets thick, the air gets heavy, and the fishing slows down to a crawl. But there’s something worse than slow fishing that can catch a landowner off guard if you aren’t paying close attention.

From Gambling Cases to Arrests:A Busy Sports Offseason

stories across college and professional sports, with athletes, coaches, and former players making headlines because of legal issues, gambling investigations, and other challenges.College football’s biggest gambling story involved Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

NFL FLAG Championships Showcase Growth and New Opportunities for Female Athletes

Flag football continues to gain attention across the country as more athletes and teams get involved in the sport.

GED Classes Available at the Pawnee City Library

Former Pawnee City Councilwoman Vickie Zelenka has been helping students earn their GED (General Education Development) diploma consistently since 2008. She said the program, which receives federal and state funding, is a wonderful opportunity for people to better their lives.

Local Nonprofit Seeks Support to Bring Sober Living Home to Pawnee County

A newly formed nonprofit, House of the Phoenix, is working to establish a sober living home in Pawnee City, saying the project could provide a critical bridge for people leaving addiction treatment and working toward long-term recovery.

Pool Repairs Underway

After the Pawnee City Public pool closed for the season on August 2, the city drained the pool to prepare it for repairs. Mid-America Pool Renovations has begun work breaking down the old lining, repairing the drains and retiling the pool.

From Our Files

“It is a great privilege, yet humbling to serve as a diplomat. I didn’t have any great aspiration to do this.