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I believe we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe either you control your attitude or it controls you.

Happy New Year! It is the time of year when we set new goals, new resolutions, and new energy. According to my AI generated research, a New Year’s resolution usually lasts about 3 months.

Tickets are now on sale for the Callaway Community Foundation Fund’s “Heart of the Seven Valleys” Gala to be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. This will be a great night to get out and ‘show some love’ for the Callaway community, its great non-profits organizations and especially for your valentine with dinner, a chance to take something home from the auctions and to just have a good time.

It is always fun to take some time at the beginning of a new year to remind ourselves of all that took place over the previous year. This week, we feature some of the stories that made Courier headlines during the first few months of 2025.

Excitement is building as the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska gears up for its 2026 event, set to take place on the Benjamin Ranch north of Cozad. Last week, organizers revealed that country music star Aaron Watson will headline the Saturday, June 6, live entertainment. Aaron Watson is a nationally acclaimed country music artist known for his traditional sound, heartfelt songwriting, and independent rise in the industry. With hit songs like “Outta Style,” “Bluebonnets,” and “July in Cheyenne,” Watson has built a loyal fan base and earned a reputation for high-energy live performances. He made history as the first independent male artist to debut an album at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and he continues to be recognized for his authenticity, work ethic, and connection with fans.

After a busy start to the season, the South Loup Bobcat wrestling team is in the middle of a much-needed break over the Christmas holiday. Last week, we posted results for the Southern Valley duals, but did not include results for the Ansley-Litchfield dual quad held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Ansley.

Several Callaway merchants are joining together to be sure the first baby born in the Callaway Hospital has a good start in life. Almost $180 worth of gifts for the family as well as the baby will be awarded.

A total of 372 Doane University students made the university's Fall 2025 Dean's List. To make the Dean's List, undergraduate students enrolled on the university's Crete campus must earn a grade point average of 3.70 or higher in at least 12 graded credits during the semester. Earning a spot on the Dean’s List is Addison Bailey, a sophomore from Callaway.

Natalie G’Schwind has been writing poetry for as long as she can remember. “I didn't realize it was poetry until I took a writing class in college and heard a poet reading his work.

While Christmas is a time of joy, behind the sparkling lights and carols of peace on Earth, there are often people who are struggling. The stress and anxiety of the season can be a lot.