Pawnee County in Full Bloom
Pawnee County in Full Bloom
News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
News
From Our Files
Betty Davis
10 Years Ago – June 2, 2016It takes a city. Those were the words of Ken Wherry who stood in for an ailing Harold Schlender as master of ceremonies at the Pawnee City Memorial Day service Monday. The service was held at the cemetery.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Famous Birthdays
News Staff
MAY 31Brooke Shields, Actress/ Model (61) JUNE 1Tom Holland, Actor (30) JUNE 2Dana Carvey, Comic (71) JUNE 3Rafael Nadal, Athlete (40) JUNE 4Noah Wyle, Actor (55) JUNE 5Mark Wahlberg, Actor (55) JUNE 6Drew McIntyre, Wrestler (41)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
In 1898, Captain Jennings did battle against Colonel Adams’ light artillery in a sham battle intended to “instill enthusiasm and patriotism” for the Fourth of July events at Table Rock This is how a man who had been through the hell of war dealt with life in a land of peace.
A Confederate Among Yankees
Don’t You Just Love A Good Story?
Part 8Captain R. P. Jennings at 19We’ve seen Richard Polk Jennings at 16 as a fresh recruit of the Confederate States of America, and followed him as he marched with General Stonewall Jackson’s “Foot Cavalry.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Notes from a Domestic Goddess
Notes from a Domestic Goddess
Rosanna Connelly
After paying tribute to Mom in May, it’s now time to memorialize Dad. I’ve been told that the way we perceive our earthly fathers is how we perceive our Heavenly Father and I believe that’s true.My dad was a demi-god to his kids and grandkids.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Community Calendar
News Staff
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Friday, June 59:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.m. - Tia chi/chair exercise at Table Rock Senior Center.Saturday, June 610:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Webber house damaged by the 1935 flood
Lives and Property Lost in Big Floods
News Staff
Many towns in Western Nebraska Heavy Sufferers and Loss of Life Estimated at Over 100—Property Damage Will run into Millions.The worst flood in the history of Nebraska hit in the southwestern part of the state Thursday (May 30, 1935).
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Storm Damaged Plants
Nicole Stoner
Extension Educator University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Gage CountyThis time of year, storms can be bad. We had multiple storm systems move through the area last week that included high winds, hail, and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Growing up in the 50’s in Pawnee City
Bill Snyder
By the time I was seven in 1950 the population of Pawnee City had declined from a peak of 2,000 people in 1900 to 1,600.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Fall Prep and Fishing
Fall Prep and Fishing
Joe Norman
Joe’s Outdoor LivingAs the humid mornings of June settle over the rolling hills and river bottoms of southeast Nebraska, the local outdoorsman finds himself in a unique season of transition.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026