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Body A few months ago the Board of Education of Callaway Public Schools approved moving forward with replacing the outdated and inefficient boiler system at the school, and at the Feb.

Body Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts celebrate 50 years in 2022. With more river miles than any state, the deepest depths of the Ogallala Aquifer, and the Sandhills, it’s no wonder that Nebraskans are longtime conservation leaders.

Body Annual subscription and advertising rates for the Callaway Courier newspaper will increase effective March 10, 2022. A thriving local newspaper is an important part of the local economy, and the rise of postage, supply, and printing costs have necessitated the increase.

Body Greetings from your State Capitol. The Legislature finished the first round of debate on LB939 this week. LB939 would lower the corporate and personal income tax rates to 5.8% over the next several year. I believe lowering the tax rate will be beneficial to many Nebraskans.

Body The Callaway Community Foundation Fund board held its regular business meeting the evening of Monday, Feb. 21. President Corby Leeper called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. There were eight current and two incoming members present and two current members absent.

Body If a picture is worth 1,000 words, the stories to be told through beautiful images taken within the Lower Loup Natural Resources District are endless. Officials hope for a flood of stunning entries with the announcement of their 2022 Lower Loup NRD Photo Contest.

Body Area residents were treated to songs and stories of the American West during an evening of entertainment at the Nigel Sprouse Memorials Library in Callaway on Feb. 21.

Body To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favourite Things' from the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'.

Body Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things.

Body The need for adequate housing seems to be a problem everywhere, even in rural communities like Callaway. Homes for sale or rent are difficult to come by in small towns. That is a need that Lane Chesley is trying to meet.