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POND PARTY

POND PARTY

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POND PARTY!

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Splish splash, cattle in the pond. There are tons of cow fun here, but nobody (that I know of) did a cannonball to get in there. The last days have been unrelenting sweltering sweating weather. Cows don’t sweat as effectively as we do so if there’s a pond, in they will go, and stay there.
The James Polka dance attracts dancers of all ages!

The James Polka dance attracts dancers of all ages!

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James Gang’s Annual Polka Bash At Du Bois

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Dale and Jean Blecha James were married on September 5, 1948, and 78 years later their children celebrated their anniversary with a polka dance. They’ve been holding free dances on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend for a long time.
The photo Tammy staged with her children. She credits this photo for earning Pawnee City the grant to build the Dr. Rick Jackson trail Photo courtesy of Tammy Curtis

The photo Tammy staged with her children. She credits this photo for earning Pawnee City the grant to build the Dr. Rick Jackson trail Photo courtesy of Tammy Curtis

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Pawnee City Clerk Celebrates 25Years of Service

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Pawnee City city clerk Tamela Curtis celebrated her 25th anniversary of working for the city this July. In those 25 years, Clerk Curtis has worked alongside five mayors and 21 council members. “And a lot of them had strong opinions,” she laughed.Clerk Curtis’s career started in chaos and turmoil.
A Farewell to Reagan Connelly

A Farewell to Reagan Connelly

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A Farewell to Reagan Connelly

Laura Poskochil, Board President
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
On behalf of the Sunrise Publications Journalism Trust Board of DirectorsAfter two years at the Pawnee Republican, Editor Reagan Connelly is leaving the newspaper to pursue a career in teaching.When Reagan graduated college, she wanted to work for a local newspaper.

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From Our Files

Betty Davis
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
There was a whole lotta shaking going on in Pawnee City Saturday morning. An earthquake was felt here at about 7 a.m. and lasted several seconds. Residents reported their homes and apartments shook. On Facebook, people posted from Omaha, Denton, Humboldt, Tecumseh, Bern, Kan.
Pleasant Valley Country School in old School District 32, still in fine shape after over 150 years

Pleasant Valley Country School in old School District 32, still in fine shape after over 150 years

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Volksmarch, Cornhole Tournament Set At Rock Country School This Saturday

Sharla Sitzman
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Rock Country School Foundation has a big day planned for Saturday, September 5 - -a volksmarch and a cornhole tournament.Beer and brats will be available for purchase from 10 am to 2 pm, and there will be free polka music, all in the shade of a 40 x 60 tent.
Notes From a

Notes From a

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Notes From a Domestic Goddess

Rosanna Connelly
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Winding up from a great summer vacation to Virginia, I think of all the less bougie trips we’ve taken but were memorable nonetheless.
Contest location near Burchard Lake

Contest location near Burchard Lake

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Local Kids Invited to Fishing Tournament West of Pawnee City

Joe Norman
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Kids in the area will have a chance to spend a day fishing, win some prizes and help take a few extra crappie out of a local pond during an upcoming youth fishing tournament hosted by Pawnee County resident Kenny Evans.The tournament will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Saturday, September 12th at the...
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