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Chemigation training will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting started at 6:30 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Jan. 12, 2026. Our president Cora Belew called the meeting to order. Our chaplain, Joyce Brestel, started the meeting with a prayer. We then followed our president in reciting the pledge of allegiance, singing the Star-Spangled Banner and saying the Auxiliary Preamble. The minutes of our last meeting were read by the secretary. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mary Ann Boldt, seconded by Jo Chesley and it was approved unanimously. Mary Ann then followed with the financial report. Other than the delinquent dues we are doing good financially. As we are still trying to collect dues from several of our members, the names were divided up, and our group will try to collect these dues. Jo moved to accept the financial report as presented, Joyce seconded the move and it was approved.

Winter is here. I know there are a lot of people who love winter.

Last Tuesday Jan. 13, the Central Platte Rangeland Alliance met at the Gothenburg Senior Center for an informational meeting to kick off the 2026 prescribed burn season. At 6 p.m., the group shared soups and potluck sides, then segued into the official meeting at 7 p.m.

50 YEARS AGO: Patrick Shamus McNulty, son of Mr. and Mrs.

As we grew up, the country was exploding with growth. The G.I.

The Callaway Board of Education held their first meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 12, which included the annual organizational meeting in addition to their regular meeting. The first order of business in the organizational meeting was to elect board officers for the year.

Lower Loup NRD Accepting Tree and Shrub Orders for 2026 Planting The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is accepting orders for conservation tree and shrub seedlings for planting in spring 2026. The trees are sold to residents of the district who are seeking to implement windbreaks, wildlife habitat, buffer strips, or other conservation practices.

Since Tyson’s announcement of the impending closure of the Lexington facility, news outlets across the country have reported its effects on the public, particularly the loss of employees. While Lexington may take a direct hit, folks also wonder about their local producers.

The South Loup Bobcat grapplers headed north to Burwell last Friday, Jan. 9 to participate in the Burwell Wrestling Invitational. A total of 21 teams were present at the meet, and South Loup brought five wrestlers to compete.