Pawnee Republican Reader Survey Results

On January 1 of this year, ownership of the Pawnee Republican was transferred to Sunrise Publications Journalism Trust (SPJT), a nonprofit organization governed by a board of local community members.

From Our Files

There was a new addition to the Johanna Keyes goat family. A baby goat was born at the Pawnee County Fair.Last week’s story on the 1937 Pawnee County Fair generated some interest among people interested in history.

Famous Birthdays

AUGUST 2J.D Vance, Vice President(42) AUGUST 3Tom Brady, Athlete (49) AUGUST 4Meghan Markle, Duchess(45) AUGUST 5Olivia Holt, Actress (29) AUGUST 6Michelle Yeoh, Actress (64) AUGUST 7Wayne Knight, Actor (71) AUGUST 8Shawn Mendes, Singer (28)

Worth Remembering, Part 2 of 2

Zelma and Evert StorbeckIf we remembered only our heroes, we would forget who our town really was. Sure, there have been remarkable amazing people from here who have done remarkable amazing things. Athletes, old-time wrestlers, soldiers and sailors, and even (this is true) a spy.

Senior Center Menu

Hope you can join us for lunch.Don’t forget you can call for delivery! The week of August 3rd All menus are subject to change.Monday-Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots.Tuesday-Tuna Noodle Casserole, Peas, Cucumber Salad.Wednesday-Chicken, Potato, Vegetable.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsFriday, July 319:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.Saturday, August 110:00 p.m. - Story Time, and Book Sale (You Price It!). Pawnee City Library.Monday, August 37: 30 p. m.

Scouting Tactics for Late Summer

There is something about late July that makes a man start looking at the treeline a little bit differently, at least for me it does. The heat is laid on thick, the cicadas are screaming in the oak trees, and you can practically watch the soybeans growing out in the field.

Candidates do the ‘one foot in, one foot out’ dance prior to November election

Things are getting plenty confusing about who is running for office this fall, and who isn’t.And that’s probably the intent. Every day, it seems, we have new candidates joining races, old candidates dropping out, and at least a couple new political parties forming to field even more candidates.

Honoring Our Korean War Veterans

On July 27, our nation pauses to observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the 1953 signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Stop Insider Trading

When Nebraskans send lawmakers to Washington they expect them to serve our communities. Polling confirms that many Americans believe politicians are abusing their positions for personal financial gain.