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A construction company started work at Casey’s General Store in Pawnee City and according to a worker they are not sure when they will be done. They are recapping the storage tanks, and putting in new gas pumps.

How to Save Money on Garden Gear With Some Creative Recycling

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.Before heading to the garden center, take a look around your home, garage, shed and recycling bin. There might be some perfectly good gardening gear hiding in plain sight.
 A Lonely Bell on a Country Road

A Lonely Bell on a Country Road

A Lonely Bell on a Country Road

On the east edge of Pawnee County, a bell mounted on a sturdy iron framework sits on the sweeping curve of a rock road. It looks like a church bell. It is. It once hung in the tower of the St.

Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Welcome to Section 17 of the Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along!Let’s grab our hooks and begin!Row 1: Ch 2. Dc in the first 32 stitches. Change to black and dc in the next 12 stitches. Change to red and dc in the next 52 stitches. Change to black and dc in the next 4 stitches.
Tucker, headed north. He is a 10-year-old beagle now with a local foster for Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland

Tucker, headed north. He is a 10-year-old beagle now with a local foster for Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland

Diary of a Dog

Dear Diary, Tucker here. This morning, I was with my family in southern Missouri and tonight I am crashing on the sofa at a strange place. I’ve never seen these people before in my life!I know that all but one are dogs, but really? Why are there so many? Is this a halfway house for delinquents?
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, March 269:00 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m. 4 p.m. -Table Rock Library open.Friday, March 279:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Monday, March 307:30 p.m.
Library Hosts Free Clothing Giveaway and Henna Artist

Library Hosts Free Clothing Giveaway and Henna Artist

Library Hosts Free Clothing Giveaway and Henna Artist

The Pawnee City Public Library has begun hosting a free clothing giveaway in the main part of the building. Library Director Lola Seitz said anyone is welcome to browse through the donated items and take them home at no cost. People are also encouraged to donate unwanted clothing.
Joe Norman with a fish he caught

Joe Norman with a fish he caught

Crappie Time in Southeast Nebraska

By the time spring finally settles into southeast Nebraska, a man can feel it in his bones. The wind lays down just enough, the redbuds start showing off, and somewhere along the banks of Iron Horse Lake, a crappie fisherman is easing up to a brush pile with high hopes and a light jig.