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(Left to Right) Susan Eisenhauer, Jeremy Marteney, Trey Marteney, Mike Habegger, Susan Pope)

(Left to Right) Susan Eisenhauer, Jeremy Marteney, Trey Marteney, Mike Habegger, Susan Pope)

Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Premier Technology

Trey Marteney, Owner of Premier Technology, celebrated his ribbon cutting on September 3rd. Premier Technology was started toward the end of 2025 and is located at 615 G Street.
J. C. Layden and wife Dorothy, with their children. Lois and Larry Layden are the twins, and they are flanked by Betty Layden Vrtiska on the left and Beverly Layden Wilcox on the right. When that little twin grew up, he and his dad J. C. went to Indiana to look for Raleigh Layden.

J. C. Layden and wife Dorothy, with their children. Lois and Larry Layden are the twins, and they are flanked by Betty Layden Vrtiska on the left and Beverly Layden Wilcox on the right. When that little twin grew up, he and his dad J. C. went to Indiana to look for Raleigh Layden.

To Son With Love

Part 2 of 2 Last week I told you the first part of a family story shared by my dear friend Larry Layden, who died four years ago at age 78. This story was about his grandfather Raleigh Layden. Raleigh’s family had been broken up when hard times hit in 1893.
(Left to Right) Kristi Robison, Jodie Uhri, L. Joe Stehlik, Jennifer Stehlik Ladman, Jill Sunneberg)

(Left to Right) Kristi Robison, Jodie Uhri, L. Joe Stehlik, Jennifer Stehlik Ladman, Jill Sunneberg)

A Tool for Growing Our Community

Are you a Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce member or looking to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member? Join us for the pawneecity.com website training to learn about tools and resources available to support your business.This software is not meant to replace your website or social media.

Community Calendar

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In County Court

In County Court

In County Court

Wednesday, September 25, 2026 As of Friday, September 25, no judgments entered, no upcoming hearings scheduled.In District CourtDistrict Court Judgments Civil case judgment in State of Nebraska on behalf of _______, a minor vs. Rianna F. Douglass (Case #CI 2606) entered on September 24,As of...
NSP Raises Awareness for Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project

NSP Raises Awareness for Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project

NSP Raises Awareness for Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — October is almost here and the Nebraska State Patrol is working alongside many other agencies to honor cancer fighters with the annual Pink Patch Project.
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital

Pawnee County Memorial Hospital

Cold and Flu Season!

Runny noses, coughs and cold air… oh the signs of fall. Respiratory illnesses are common this time of year, but it’s important to know about the causes so that you can help defend yourself, manage symptoms and know when to seek help.
Todd Evans

Todd Evans

Say Something

October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and take action.

‘Silly season’ sometimes brings solid reporting

It is the “silly season,” as a spokeswoman for Gov. Pillen put it recently.Derogatory labels – some deserved and many exaggerated – fly at us off the TV screen in political campaign ads, punctuated with scary music and darkened visages.If you believe what the attack ads say on TV, we have a choice...
Bob Hallstrom

Bob Hallstrom

“Pink Postcard” hearings - the Budgeting Process

As I travel around the District, I often hear constituents question whether their voices make a difference on issues before the Legislature or local political subdivisions and whether they should bother to weigh in.This level of frustration has surfaced during the recently completed “pink postcard”...