One working day Left

We have one working day left in the 2026 Legislative Session with adjournment scheduled for Friday, April 17. On that day we may consider overrides of gubernatorial vetoes, if any, and we will pay tribute to the senators who are departing due to term limits.

Cars and Coffee, Rain or Shine

Despite the rain and lack of power, Cars and Coffee at Jerry's Dream Museum went on. With four classic cars on display in addition to the exhibits within the museum, attendees enjoyed chatting about days gone by, drinking coffee and eating delicious cinnamon rolls.

From Our Files

We are getting closer to getting an Assisted Living Facility in Pawnee City. The local people needed to raise $640,000 and they have raised a good chunk of it now, 61 percent or about $390,400 The Republican is going to run a thermometer in the paper every week that tells the weekly total.

Sheriff Calls

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls for March, 2026 .

The Separation of Church and State Isn’t WhatYouThink

As a loud and proud Catholic who is invested in politics, my opinions are often met with the phrase “separation of church and state.” The idea is my values have no place in political discourse because they are shaped by my religion.

DHHS Makes Changes to AD Waiver to Support Nebraska Families

Lincoln, NE – Following a thorough review and extensive public input, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced important updates to the Aged and Disabled (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waivers aimed at improving access to services and better supporting...

PeruTheatre Company to Present A Midsummer Night’s Dream April 16-19, 2026

The Peru Theatre Company will be presenting A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare on the Peru State College campus Thursday through Sunday, April 16-19.