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BRIEFS

Annual Spaghetti Feed Everyone is invited to the Callaway Lutheran Church Annual Spaghetti Feed to be held Sunday, March 15, at the Callaway Community Center. The meal will include spaghetti, salad, and ice cream.

Hospital Gala Returns After Six Year Hiatus

The Callaway Hospital District Foundation, Inc. was established in response to a clear and ongoing need — the need to ensure that individuals and families who rely on Callaway Hospital District have access to the highest quality healthcare services possible.
Hospital Gala Returns After Six Year Hiatus

Guthard Part of Callaway LEADership

Being selected to be part of Nebraska’s prestigious LEAD program is an honor and a great opportunity for growth and networking. Several individuals who have been part of the program have called Callaway home, including one of the members of this year’s class, Stacey Guthard.
Stacey Guthard of Callaway, far right, is one of three Custer County representatives chosen for the Nebraska LEAD 44 Class. The group recently completed a national study and travel seminar, including a visit to Washington, D.C. Pictured with Guthard are Sarah Zimmer of Mason City, and Brandon Miller of Merna. (Photo courtesy Stacey Guthard)

BLAST FROM THE PAST

50 YEARS AGO: At the February meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the People Improving Callaway (PIC) committee was established, and the first project of the downtown improvement plan is now underway.
BLAST FROM THE PAST

Rural Accident Results in Death of Callaway Man

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at around 6:44 p.m., Custer County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Rye Valley Road, west of Callaway, after Custer County Communications received an automated crash detection alert.

BRIEFS

Time For K of C Fish Fries The Knights of Columbus are once again hosting their annual Fish Fries throughout the Lenten season.

Callaway’s Newest Centennarian

Alice (Hagler) Conner has lived her entire life in the Callaway/Arnold area, and it has been a long and happy life. Alice was recently joined by friends and family as she celebrated her 100th birthday at her home in the Callaway Good Life Center.
Alice Conner celebrated her 100th birthday at a party held in her honor on Jan. 31, at Callaway Good Life Center. Alice said she attributes her good health and long life to applying the words she reads in the Bible. (Photo courtesy Callaway Good Life Center)

JAIL/911 REPORT

Jail Report Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports that two individuals have been booked into the Custer County Jail between Feb. 6 and Feb.

GET IN THE KNOW: State Incumbents File For Re-Election

This is an election year, which means before long, we will likely be inundated with campaign ads. While we do not elect a president in 2026, there are a large number of seats and important issues on the national, state, and local levels that voters will be casting ballots for.
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