Courthouse Report

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, October 27, 2025 through October 31, 2025: Animal Complaint, 1; Followup, 1; Handgun Permits, 3; Information only, 21; Spam, 10; Suspicious Activity, 1; VIN Inspections, 6; Welfare Check, 1.

The Docket

The following are ongoing cases in the Pawnee County Court. The Pawnee Republican will report on them as they develop. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Pawnee County Court was held October 16 in the Pawnee County Courthouse. Judge Richard Smith presided.

SNAP Benefits Paused in November Due to Federal Shutdown

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), at the direction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), will pause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on October 29 due to the federal government shutdown.

Monday, November 10th the VFW Auxiliary will be handing out Poppies.

A BRIEF HISTORYSince 1922, the “Buddy” Poppy has been an integral part of the VFW community. As VFW’s official memorial flower, the Poppy represents the blood shed by American service members. It reiterates, the VFW will not forget their sacrifices.

Public Service Commission Fires Up Winter Protections With Cold Weather Rule Starting Nov. 1

LINCOLN – As temperatures begin to plunge, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding natural gas customers of its Cold Weather Rule that provides additional protection from service disconnection Nov. 1 through March 31.

Lewiston Methodist Church Renovated and Repurposed

The former Lewiston Methodist Church, established in 1888, has been renovated into the Lewiston Community Building.The 137 year old building had been renovated through the years but has most recently been completely restored to be utilized by the community for decades to come.

Murals Adorn Steinauer Buildings

In October 2024, the Village of Steinauer was fortunate to have completed their first mural. This mural began with a generous donation and is painted on the former Schmit garage. The mural depicts a replica of Steinauer’s Main Street in the early 1900s.

Community Calendar

Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptionsThursday, Oct 305:30 p.m. - Teen Thursday, Pawnee City Public Library, Grades 7-8 and 9-12.Friday, Oct 319:00 a.m.-12 noon-Table Rock Library open.10:30 a.m.

Hunters may donate deer to Hunters Helping the Hungry

Hunters are reminded they may donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at 10 processor locations in Nebraska.

Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along

Welcome to Section 7 of the Pawnee City School Spirit Crochet Along!Let’s grab our hooks and begin! Row 1-4: Ch 2. Dc in each stitch across. Turn (204). Row 5: Ch 2. Dc in the next 44 stitches. Change to black and dc in the next 36 stitches. Change to red and dc in remaining stitches.