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A community’s success is determined by the dedication and hard work of its citizens. In recognition of those efforts, the Callaway Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Citizen or Organization of the Year award.

Callaway Preschool Celebrates 10th Year

Preschool classes are held at Callaway Public School Monday through Friday, with a morning session from 8:05 - 11:05 a.m. and an afternoon session from 12:15 to 3:44 p.m. Teacher for the preschool program is Jennifer Hickenbottom, and Elementary Principal Brittany Jesseph oversees grades pre-K...
The 2025-26 morning preschool class at Callaway Public School includes seven students. One was missing the day this photo was taken. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Hickenbottom)

50 YEARS AGO:

Callaway was officially recognized as a Bicentennial Community in ceremonies held in the Callaway High School gymnasium on April 4. Forrest Cook, chairman of the Callaway Village Board, was presented with a large flag bearing the logo of the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission.
20 YEARS AGO:

Irrigated Annual Forage Options

Whether it is the possibility of drought or loss of pasture because of wildfire, some producers are considering using irrigated annual forages to bolster their grazing or hay supplies. For spring or cool-season annual forages, we are in the planting period of late March to early April.

Heading To Nationals!

On Monday, March 16, members of the Callaway High School FCCLA Chapter presented their STAR projects to a full house of family, friends, and community members in the school auditorium. The presentation was in preparation for the contest, with a trip to the National Convention on the line.
Callaway High School boasts an active and growing FCCLA chapter, and at this year’s state conference, seven students competing in four events finished in the top two to earn a trip to the national convention. Brayden Keeney qualified in his event prior to the state convention. (Photo courtesy CHS)

SLS Celebrates Five Years of Mental Wellness

In a continuous effort to provide the best in health and wellness care for people of all ages, Callaway District Hospital began partnering with the Senior Life Solutions program in 2021 to offer mental health services for the area’s older adults.
Janel Brestel, left, and Kelly Herbig have been part of the Senior Life Solutions team at Callaway District Hospital since the program began in 2021. On March 19, an open house was held to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the program in the community. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen)
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