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Betty Davis
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The new vocational agriculture course of the Pawnee City high school promises to be a popular one for farm boys.
The Davis sisters of Beatrice pose with Joe Stehlik.

The Davis sisters of Beatrice pose with Joe Stehlik.

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Bands Duke It Out, Polka Style

Sharla Sitzman
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Table Rock’s annual Battle of the Polka Bands brought a big crowd to the little town. Usually two three-piece bands face off, but this year the Czechlanders Orchestra and the Mark Vyhlidal Orchestra crammed onto the stage, a total of 11 consummate musicians.“Wait!
Standing in front of the RoundUp Bar & Grill one night, looking toward the intersection, where on August 14, 1945, crowds congregated for an impromptu street dance to celebrate the end of World War II.

Standing in front of the RoundUp Bar & Grill one night, looking toward the intersection, where on August 14, 1945, crowds congregated for an impromptu street dance to celebrate the end of World War II.

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Something Enormous Forgotten

It’s The Story
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
After a late supper at Table Rock’s Roundup Bar & Grill last week, I strolled out into the middle of the intersection at what we call the “Bank corner.” In the middle? Of course.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Items MUST be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar.
Members of the 2026 HTRS Volleyball team are (L-R front row) Seniors: MaKena Dunlap, Harlee Hardesty, Chloe Shupp. Second Row Juniors: Eden Duryea, Eden Stewart, PJ Howe, Emerson Bredemeier, Dasha Hunzeker, Georgianna Melcher. Third Row Sophomores: Adilyn Nincehelser, Bailee Schmit, Lexi Tichy. Fourth Row Freshmen: Ellisyn Herr, Ava Shupp, Lily Beetison, Madison Lefler, Elise DeJonge and Kaydence Reyes. (Not Pictured: Head Coach: Brittany Rogers, Assistant Coach: Megan Howe)

Members of the 2026 HTRS Volleyball team are (L-R front row) Seniors: MaKena Dunlap, Harlee Hardesty, Chloe Shupp. Second Row Juniors: Eden Duryea, Eden Stewart, PJ Howe, Emerson Bredemeier, Dasha Hunzeker, Georgianna Melcher. Third Row Sophomores: Adilyn Nincehelser, Bailee Schmit, Lexi Tichy. Fourth Row Freshmen: Ellisyn Herr, Ava Shupp, Lily Beetison, Madison Lefler, Elise DeJonge and Kaydence Reyes. (Not Pictured: Head Coach: Brittany Rogers, Assistant Coach: Megan Howe)

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HTRS Volleyball

Head Coach
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Coach Rogers’ season outlook: “The team has shown a lot of flexibility, resilience, and willingness to grow this year. I'm asking a lot of players to step into unfamiliar positions and they've been more than willing to work hard at anything I throw at them.

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“Rag-Tag” Paid Circulators Spawn Brewing Scandal

Allthings Nebraska
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
You’ve barely stepped out of your car at the drug store when a disheveled person, toting a couple of clipboards, confronts you.“Are you a registered voter in Nebraska?” they ask.That person, male or female, is a signature gatherer for a Nebraska initiative petition drive.These people get paid by...
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