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Teacher – Kendra Meyer Kashton Ortiz: You have to first hunt it and shoot it, then you probably put it on the grill or in the stove. Then you season it before you put it inside, and then you cook it at 400 degrees for about an hour.

Teacher – Stephanie Ross Ava Nicholas: You put the turkey in a pan and cut it up. Then you cook it on the stove.

The Custer County 4-H Recognition Night was held on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. The event is sponsored annually by the Nebraska State Bank and Trust Co. and Arrow Seed Co., Inc., in conjunction with the Nebraska Extension in Custer County and the Custer County 4-H Council.

The Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has recently added some lifesaving equipment and supplies to each fire truck. CVFD put together five kits for each of its apparatus containing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), First Aid Kit, and a Tourniquet.

Custer County District 3 County Supervisor Barry Fox announced his resignation from the board during the Nov. 12 regular meeting, effective Dec. 1.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting started at 6:30 p.m. at the Callaway Legion Hall on Nov. 17, 2025. Our President, Cora Belew, called the meeting to order. Chaplin Joyce Brestel started the meeting with a prayer.

N is for No. Use it, and mean it.

A is for accountability. Hold your children accountable for their behavior.

On Monday, Nov. 17, 106 students from across Custer County gathered in Broken Bow for County Government Day. The students were split up into smaller groups and went to the different county offices from where they received briefings and were able to ask questions.

Two weeks ago today I received a phone call that rocked me to the core and was a grim reminder of just how fragile life can be. Shortly after 8:30 a.m.