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The Callaway Board of Education met in front of a full room of district patrons for the Sept. 21 regular meeting which began 15 minutes earlier to accommodate a special budget hearing.

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Callaway's own Morgan Kessler competed in the Mid-States Rodeo Association season finals at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings, Sept. 18-20.

BEN BECKMAN, UNL EXTENSION After several dry falls in a row, this year may be shaping up a little differently. With recent rains and cooler weather, cool-season pastures like brome, bluegrass, and fescue could put on some extra growth.

BILL SCHA AD, CUSTER COUNT Y AMERICAN LEGION The 98th Annual Custer County Convention was hosted by Oconto Post 250 on Sept. 20, at the Community Center in Oconto.

It is a subject that is often avoided because it is difficult to talk about. Yet, it remains the second leading cause of death for young adults aged 15-34.

The Callaway Village Board announced that they have hired a new town marshal. He is 21-year-old Dave Magnuson from Rio Hando, California. He has attended 10 weeks of police academy training and has received certification for police work.

Nebraska corn harvest began last week, with 3% of the crop harvested, although maturity remained behind its typical pace and winter wheat planting also trailed the five-year average.

The Callaway Legion Auxiliary’s September meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, at the Callaway Legion Hall. We started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble. The secretary then read the minutes from last month. The minutes were approved as read.