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Retirement celebration at Pawnee City Schools

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Pawnee City Public School personnel recognized two retiring employees for their years of dedicated service to students and the school district.Board President Jason Vetrovsky and Superintendent Todd Evans honored Mr. Larry Borcher and Mrs.

Reader Comment

Michael Bacon
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Inspired by the nice article by Dr. Willaim Snyder in a recent issue, I am motived to add some to his piece. By the way, Snyder long ago adopted the nick-name of “duke.” It is ironic that a star centerfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, also named Snyder, caught wind of this and took it for himself.

Summer Lawncare

Nicole Stoner
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Spring is in full swing now and the lawns are really enjoying this weather. Lawns have greened up and are growing like crazy. Here’s a few tips to help you manage your lawn this spring and summer.MowingMowing is the most of our lawncare activities throughout the summer months.
Left to right: Tucker Sporhase Jason Cumley Jace Rauner Cole Cumley Kohen Vetrovsky Waylon Strathman Amelia Strathman Abby Johnson Layne Johnson Not pictured Elise DeJonge Photo courtesy of Mary Moser

Left to right: Tucker Sporhase Jason Cumley Jace Rauner Cole Cumley Kohen Vetrovsky Waylon Strathman Amelia Strathman Abby Johnson Layne Johnson Not pictured Elise DeJonge Photo courtesy of Mary Moser

Pawnee County Trap Season Ends With a Bang

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Pawnee County Trap Team ended the State Championship competition with a bang this year. The team organizer, Mary Moser, said the entire team improved greatly this year and two team members earned Most Improved Females awards.The leagues are separated into two groups, Juniors and Seniors.
Justice Currie

Justice Currie

Local Student Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lewiston — Justice Currie of Crab Orchard has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State on May 31 through June 6, 2026. Currie will study local, county, and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience.
Many cattle operations are all hands on deck- even down to the youngest members of the family! Photo courtesy of Reese Kemp

Many cattle operations are all hands on deck- even down to the youngest members of the family! Photo courtesy of Reese Kemp

National Beef Month Close to Home

Reagan Connelly
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
While Nebraskans often take pride in their corn and corn producers, as they should given Nebraska is the third largest corn producer in the country, beef production seems to be a silent powerhouse of the state.
Pawnee City and Lewiston Graduation

Pawnee City and Lewiston Graduation

Pawnee City and Lewiston Graduation

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Top left: The Pawnee City Class of 2026 Top right: The Lewiston Class of 2026 moves their tassles from right to left to signify their status as graduates Bottom left: Shayla Puhalla delivers her speech as valedictorian Bottom right: Ayden Hunzeker delivers her speech as valedictorianPawnee City...
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