(KLZA)-- A new City Council member has been appointed in Pawnee City.

During their July 11 meeting Vickie Zelenka was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of Council member Bruce Haughton. The seat will be up for election again in 2024.

According to the Pawnee Republican, Zelenka will withdraw her name from the November general election for one of the two council seats up for election.

Still on the ballot will be incumbents Susan Eisenhauer and Rickie Helms. Also seeking one of the seats is Laura Poskochil.