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Body A major storm rolled through the village of Callaway Sunday evening, June 5, packing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. As residents emerged from the shelter of their homes after the storm had passed, many discovered mass devastation to their homes and vehicles.

Body President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List.

Body President Mike Cartney, Lake Area Technical College of Watertown, South Dakota, has announced that Rijjy Peterson has been named to the school’s President’s List.

Body The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary has announced the winners of the Americanism Essay contest. The winners were awarded a certificate and monetary gift, and will advance to the state competition in their respective classes.

Body There are several events coming to Callaway in the next few weeks, all of which not only allow local residents to get together and have fun - but also allow opportunities to show off what makes this town so special.

Body After having to cancel the event the past two years due to Covid, the Blowin The Doors Off BBQ is back! The annual fundraiser for the Oconto Volunteer Fire Department is one of the area’s premiere events of the summer.

Body As the wind whipped through the flags around them and thunder boomed in the distance, the Callaway American Legion Color Guard stood statue-still during the Memorial Day Program at Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning, May 30.

Body BRAN (Bike Ride Across Nebraska) will be coming to Callaway on Tuesday, June 7, and the local Chamber and community are gearing up for the hundreds of visitors to town. “We want to be known as the Best Host Community.

Body The University of Nebraska at Kearney has announced students who earned a place on the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

Body David and Emily Pandorf of Callaway proudly announce the birth of a son on May 9, 2022. James Michael Pandorf was born in Kearney weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches in length. James is joined at home by a big brother, Oliver.