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Rural Nebraska newspaper entering new era as founders retire after 30-year run

• Jenna Ebbers
• Nov 17, 2025
• Nov 17, 2025
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The Pawnee Republican is the state’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper. The paper’s owners will transfer ownership to a trust to ensure it remains that way.

PAUL HAMMEL photos, Nebraska Examiner

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Jenna Ebbers

For over three decades, Nebraska’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper has been in their hands.

Ron and Bev Puhalla have owned and operated the Pawnee Republican, Nebraska’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper, for more than three decades. The couple is retiring — for the second time — and will transfer ownership to a trust.

PAUL HAMMEL, Nebraska Examiner

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In 2023, Ron and Bev Puhalla returned to the Pawnee Republican following a brief retirement to ensure the paper continued printing after its new owner faced financial struggles.

PAUL HAMMEL, Nebraska Examiner

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Extra! Extra! Read all about the historic October snowstorm.

Look back at how the Lincoln and Omaha newspapers covered the historic snowstorm of 1997 on their front pages.

Reach Jenna Ebbers at 402-473-2657 or jebbers@journalstar.com.

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The Pawnee Republican is the state’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper. The paper’s owners will transfer ownership to a trust to ensure it remains that way.

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In 2023, Ron and Bev Puhalla returned to the Pawnee Republican following a brief retirement to ensure the paper continued printing after its new owner faced financial struggles.

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Ron and Bev Puhalla have owned and operated the Pawnee Republican, Nebraska’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper, for more than three decades. The couple is retiring — for the second time — and will transfer ownership to a trust.

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