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The following cases were heard and closed by Custer County District Court during the month of July. July 6 - Amber Christen v Chase Christen - dissolution of marriage granted July 7 - Adam Lashley v Sheri Lashley - dissolution of marriage granted July 13 - Craig Cranwell v Lori Cranwell - dissolution of marriage granted July 20 - Shelter Mutual Insurance v Victor Sanchez Lagunas - judment in favor of plaintiff July 20 - Stat of Nebraska v Timothy Ramsdell - guilty “criminal attempt”, 2 years probation, fees, and costs.

SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS PRESS RELEASE There has been a lot of talk about self-care lately; its benefits, importance, and even some ideas on what you could do to practice it. However, many people still cannot make time for it.

This weekend, Dawson County will be welcoming thousands of visitors for one of Nebraska’s premiere summer events - Livin’ Out Loud. While the outdoor concert is held at Lake Helen in Gothenburg, the entire region benefits economically as hotels are filled within a 50-mile radius, and gas stations and restaurants will likely see an influx of people.

As cleanup efforts from the July 29 storm continued in Callaway last week, the Callaway Village Board remains focused on the tasks at hand and keeping the Village moving forward in a positive direction. The board has taken action to approve the revival of the community’s go-kart track and site the primary reason as the safety of young drivers in the village.

Callaway Public Schools will host a Tropical Paradise back-to-school night on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Orientation for incoming 7th graders will begin at 5 p.m., and students will be given an opportunity to meet their teachers.

A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. “Good morning,” said the young man.

For the Week Ending August 4, 2023 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $5.41-$5.74 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $13.21-$13.61 Livestock Weighted Average Report for August 7, 2023 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 514-536; Avg Wt - 517; Price Range – 277.00-283.00; Avg Price – 282.27; HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range -621-649; Avg Wt - 635; Price Range 259.00-269.00; Avg Price - 267.66

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Mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus are on the rise in Nebraska. West Nile Virus is a disease spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

The first day of the 2023-24 school year at Callaway Public School is a week from today, Aug. 17, and parents who have benefited from summertime teen babysitters, are about to lose their help. Luckily 7 Valley Kids Daycare is ready to step in and fill the void.