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Callaway FCCLA Invites Everyone To Readathon

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Callaway students Jazlynn Bechtold and Jaxon Guthrie are hosting an FCCLA event at the Callaway Public Library designed to allow children and parents to read to one another. It will be held every Tuesday in the month of March from 6-7 p.m. to celebrate Read Across America week.

Ryno Road Advocates Address Board of Supervisors

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The Custer County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on Feb. 14, highlighted by a public hearing regarding the one-and six-year plans for county roads. The plan involves bridges, asphalt development, and drainage and culvert improvements.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Future In Ag For Staulbaumer

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Beginning in February, each CHS senior is doing a career presentation, in which they share their future plans and life goals - a requirement for the Senior College Prep class. The seniors then give the presentation to the entire student body. We want to spotlight our CHS seniors by sharing their future plans with you.
Callaway senior Abby Staulbaumer shared her plans for the future with the student body and faculty at CPS last week. (Photo courtesy CPS)

Celebrating The Businesses And People Of Callaway

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As a letter from the Callaway Chamber of Commerce Board states, “Very few communities are blessed with the attributes that make Callaway, Nebraska, such a wonderful place to live, work, play and retire. It has been said about Callaway, you may visit once but you’ll return for the rest of your life.”
Christie Pitkin was honored as Callaway Citizen of the Year at the Celebrate Callaway Chamber event on Sunday, Feb. 26. Pictured with Christie are Chamber board members, from left, Ken Pitkin, Christie Pitkin, Stacey Guthard and Kelsey Wyckoff. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)

You Might Live In Nebraska, If…

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Hmmm…Nebraska, according to Jeff Foxworthy: If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May, you may live in Nebraska. If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t even work there, you may live in Nebraska.
You Might Live In Nebraska, If...

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Future Nursing Career For Ledet

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Beginning this month, each CHS senior is doing a career presentation, in which they share their future plans and life goals - a requirement for the Senior College Prep class. The seniors then give the presentation to the entire student body.
Callaway senior Jasmyn Ledet has committed to attending Mid-Plains Community College next fall. Pictured with Jasmyn are CPS School Counselor Denise Sughayar (left) and Katy Denny, an admissions representative from MPCC. (Photo courtesy CPS)

Finding The Puzzle Piece That Belongs

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My family has always loved to do puzzles. Typically a table or large board is set up during the holidays for everyone to join in. As a child, it could only hold my attention for short periods but I loved the thrill of finding a piece that belonged. That small sense of accomplishment would reinvigorate my attention and motivate me to keep looking for another.
Finding The Puzzle Piece That Belongs

CPS Hosts Blood Drive This Friday

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As part of the American Red Cross Future Blood Donor program, students at Callaway Public Schools are learning about the importance of blood donation and are encouraging community members to give blood on Friday, Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the school.

LOUP LINES: Trees For The Future

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Hard to say how many trees are growing within the Lower Loup NRD, the largest Natural Resources District in Nebraska. What we do know is that since the founding of Natural Resources Districts in Nebraska in 1972, the Lower Loup NRD has planted more than 12 million trees.

Celebrating FFA Week At Callaway Public School

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Whether through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.
This year's FFA officers at Callaway Public School are, from left: Abby Stallbaumer, President; Taylor Ross, Vice President; Kaden Paulsen, Treasurer; Delaynie Laible, Secretary; Ava Pandorf, Reporter; Mattew Mannon, Historian; Addison Bailey, Sentinel; and Jocelyn Bailey, Parliamentarian; (Photo courtesy Joslyn Reiff)
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