Planes on display this past weekend at Pawnee City Airport

Planes on display this past weekend at Pawnee City Airport

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Flights, Flapjacks, and Family Fun

Joe Norman
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PAWNEE CITY — Uncooperative weather kept a few planes grounded this year, but it couldn’t dampen...
Citizens from Lewiston School District as well as Pawnee County residents attend Commissioners Tax Meeting at Pawnee City Courthouse

Citizens from Lewiston School District as well as Pawnee County residents attend Commissioners Tax Meeting at Pawnee City Courthouse

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Budget Questions: Where Does the Tax Money Go?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Pink postcards mailed by the Pawnee County Commissioners did not announce a happy event. They were notifications to property owners of a proposed revenue increase that will result in an increase in their property tax.

News 

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.

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To Son With Love

Don’t You Just Love A Good Story?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Part 2 of 2 Last week I told you the first part of a family story shared by my dear friend Larry...
(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)

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A Tool for Growing Our Community

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Are you a Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce member or looking to learn more about the benefits of...
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Sports 

Pawnee City Cross Country Junior High Medal Winners (from left) Alex Hall, Lisa Holthus, Tim Hoffman and Alana Gyhra

Pawnee City Cross Country Junior High Medal Winners (from left) Alex Hall, Lisa Holthus, Tim Hoffman and Alana Gyhra

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PC Cross Country Showing Improvement

Submitted By Heidi Koster
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The entire Pawnee City Cross Country team ran unforgettable races with every single runner setting...
Scores, All Schools

Scores, All Schools

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Scores, All Schools

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Football Pawnee City 0 Red Cloud 58 HTRS (forfeit) 0 Mead 1 Volleyball Pawnee City 2 Southern 0...
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Obituaries 

Charlene Groeling

Charlene Groeling

Charlene Groeling

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
June 20, 1952 ~ September 4, 2026 Charlene Elizabeth (Walters) Groeling, 74, of Pawnee City, along...
Gary Edwin Fritch

Gary Edwin Fritch

Gary Edwin Fritch

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
January 12, 1944 ~ August 29, 2026 Gary Edwin Fritch died on Saturday, August 29 at St.
September 1, 2026 in a tragic accident with a car. He was an escapee from the city doggie jail. He was loved by all who encountered him. He was a friendly, skittish dog who just loved his freedom. He will be sorely missed by all.

September 1, 2026 in a tragic accident with a car. He was an escapee from the city doggie jail. He was loved by all who encountered him. He was a friendly, skittish dog who just loved his freedom. He will be sorely missed by all.

Jaxson (Renegade, Bandit, Houdini) Hide-and Seek Champ

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Date of Birth Unknown – September 1, 2026.
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