NFL Offseason Brings MajorTrades, Signings and Roster Moves

The NFL offseason brought some major trades and freeagent signing headlines. The league’s legal tampering period opened on March 9, allowing teams to negotiate with unrestricted free agents before contracts could officially be signed.

NFL Training Camps Begin Across the League

NFL training camps opened in mid-July as all 32 teams turned their attention to preparing for the 2026 season. Rookies reported between July 17 and July 28, followed by veterans between July 22 and July 28.

7th Place Finish for 12U Softball Team

On Saturday, June 20, the 12U Softball team traveled to Falls City to compete in the yearly tournament, finishing 7th in the Silver Bracket.The team started the tournament with a strong 12-2 win over Rockport. They then lost to Tecumseh, 9-3, before bouncing back with a 10-5 victory over Humboldt.

Summer Sun

Summer is here, and with the warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors. While the longer days make summer enjoyable, they can also increase your skin’s exposure to harmful UV rays. Most of us are familiar with the discomfort of a sunburn, but sunburn is only the visible part of the problem.

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Pawnee Republican’s Inagural Spring Turkey Challenge a Resounding Success

The woods may be quieter this week, but the buzz in town is louder than ever following the conclusion of the Pawnee Republican’s first-ever Spring Turkey Challenge this past weekend.The contest, the first of its kind in the region, proved to be a massive hit among local hunters.