Welcome to Pawnee, Indiana
Nestled in the Wamapoke River Valley, Pawnee is a proud, weird, waffle-loving town with its own zoo, its own candy factory, and a city government that somehow keeps it all running. Founded 1817 — still standing, still weird.
CITY NOTICE: The annual Harvest Festival is back on after last year's incident. Raccoons remain at large. Please secure your trash.
82,190
Residents (give or take)
1817
Year Founded
#1
In Friendship, Nationwide
#4
In Obesity, Nationwide
Your City Government
Pawnee's government runs on public forums, permit paperwork, and the occasional pit-related emergency meeting. Here's where to find everyone and everything.
Directory
Meet the Mayor, City Council, and every department that keeps this town running, one meeting at a time.
View staff →Services
From Parks & Recreation to Animal Control, browse every department that keeps Pawnee weird and functional.
View departments →Notice
Public forums are held whenever the community hall is available and someone remembers to bring the microphone.
Every 2nd Tuesday Bring earplugsHistory
City history, sister city, and the landmarks that make this place what it is — JJ's Diner, Sweetums, Snakehole Lounge, and more.
Learn more →Pinned by City Hall staff — check back often, flyers disappear fast
Parks & Recreation
Join us in remembering Pawnee's beloved miniature horse. Candles, ballads, and a moment of silence at noon sharp.
Animal Control
Please secure all trash cans and small pets. Do not attempt to befriend the raccoons. They will not reciprocate.
City Traditions
This year's joint concert with Eagleton goes on sale Friday. History suggests bringing earplugs and low expectations for the encore.
Harvest Festival Committee
Corn mazes, kettle corn, and a petting zoo. Pony rides are back, under new and much stricter management.
Foreign Relations
Our neighbors to the south remain insufferable. City Council requests residents refrain from shouting across the property line.
JJ's Diner
City employees with valid ID receive one complimentary waffle. Limit twelve per visit, per longstanding informal agreement.
Snakehole Lounge
Downtown's nightclub has a new theme and a new owner. Regulars are advised to check before showing up in last month's dress code.
A Word From City Hall
— A Pawnee City Hall Employee, probably