25 Years Ago – May 10, 2001

It was a proud moment as more than twenty-five people showed up to witness the breaking of ground on Monday, May 7, 2001 for renovations at the Pawnee County Hospital.

Southeast Nebraska Community Band to Perform Memorial Day Concert

PAWNEE CITY, NEBRASKA– The Southeast Nebraska Community Band will present a special Memorial Day Weekend concert on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Amphitheater at VanHorne Park in Pawnee City, Nebraska.The evening will begin with an old-fashioned ice cream social at 6:30 p.m.

Reagan’s Reading Recommendation

Published 1948.The following summary is obtained from Goodreads.Twelve-year-old Kit Haverard is the only daughter of an absent-minded, scholarly Quaker father. Along with three older brothers who are currently away at school, dreamy, untidy Kit has been raised by their young energetic cousin Laura.

Pawnee City Poker Run

The Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce held a poker run on May 6 for Small Business Week.33 local businesses participated, some in their own storefronts. Several mobile businesses set up shop in The Little Brown Jug.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsWednesday, May 139:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - SENCA Outreach Programs in Pawnee County at 418 11th St, Unit 131, Pawnee City, NE.

We All Need God

A number of years ago I saw a short video of a soccer match on Easter Sunday in Russia, I forget which city it was. The video showed the fans in a large stadium chanting from side to side. The translation was “Christ is risen Alleluia!

Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby Returns to Pawnee County

Iron Horse Lake-The Kyle Klepper Memorial Fishing Derby is preparing to return to the water, continuing a tradition that has become a cornerstone for local families. Since its start in 2022, this event has been about much more than just a competition.

Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along

Welcome to section 20 of the Lewiston School Spirit Crochet Along! As Lewiston seniors gear up for graduation this weekend, we will be finishing our school spirit blankets! This week we will complete our blanket by adding the border.

First Ever Pawnee City Drama Camp

PC One-Act is putting on its first-ever elementary drama camp right after school this year. Coach, Laura Bloss, has had this goal for years and is excited to try it.

A Mother’s Instinct, Newborn Fawns

As the late spring sun warms the rolling hills and creek bottoms of southeast Nebraska, a quiet and high-stakes drama unfolds within the tall grass and timber. This is the season of the whitetail fawn, a time when the newest generation of deer begins a brand new journey toward adulthood.