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Body This week marked progress on key legislation that will help not only citizens of the 43rd district but Nebraskans as a whole. Rural Nebraska is facing a nursing home crisis, and with the aging baby boomer population, this is only expected to get worse.

Body Most people love nature. It is in our “nature” to do so. It apparently is also in our “nature” to want to bring nature inside with us. Think about it…dogs, cats, etc. - all those animals that we think of as pets.

Body With dry conditions persisting across much of Nebraska, forestry professionals are encouraging residents to prioritize watering trees to reduce stress and prevent long-term damage to community landscapes.

Body The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting started at 6:30 p.m. at the Callaway Legion Hall on Feb. 9, 2026. President Cora Belew called the meeting to order. Chaplin Joyce Brestel started the meeting with a prayer.

Body Callaway’s application for “Bicentennial Community” status has been approved by the Nebraska American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and has been forwarded on to the regional Bicentennial Commission in Kansas City.

Body For the Week Ending Feb. 13, 2026 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Central Region US NO 2 YELLOW CORN $4.13-4.22 US NO 1 SOYBEANS $10.41-10.69 Livestock Weighted Average Report, Feb.

Body 18. When you arrive at your job in the morning, let the first thing you say brighten everyone’s day.

Body February 8 0.010 February 9 0.000 February 10 0.000 February 11 0.000 February 12 0.000 February 13 0.000 February 14 0.000 Total for Week: 0.000 Total for Month: 0.011 Total for Year: 0.192.

Body 1. Compliment three people every day.

Body Trying to keep up with all the changes in laws and guidelines can be challenging and confusing. The Courier is committed to doing what we can to help keep our readers updated on those things that specifically impact our region. We thank Sen.