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50 YEARS AGO: The annual Custer County Woman’s Club Convention was held at Callaway Tuesday, April 29. The theme, “Plan and Work for the Future” and the motto “Look up, not down, Look out, not in, Look forward and not backward and lend a hand” were used in planning the meeting.

The Nebraska State Board of Education met in March and April at the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) building in Lincoln. Federal funding changes addressed When the federal Department of Education pulled back all unspent Covid funds from states and school districts, Nebraska had $9 million in unliquidated funds.

The Nebraska Press Association (NPA) celebrated the best in Nebraska journalism during its April 25-26 annual convention in Kearney. The event brought together newspaper professionals from across the state to recognize outstanding work, lifelong achievement, and the future of the industry through a series of prestigious awards and scholarships.

50 YEARS AGO: James Bennet of Wood River has been hired as the Village Marshal for Callaway. He will begin his new duties on May 1.

The American Legion Post 59 is pleased to announce that Caleb Furrow and Dylan Pandorf of Callaway will join nearly 340 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State Program, June 1 - 7, 2025, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus.

Public Invited to Night of BBQ The public is invited to a BBQ competition hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squad 59 on Saturday, May 3, at Henry’s Bar. The competition is limited to 10 teams, each consisting of two cookers.

Honorable Mention (25-26 Composite on ACT) Selections for the 2025 Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference All-Academic Teams were recently announced. Callaway High School is represented by three all-academic students. The complete list is as follows:

The Callaway High School quiz bowl team has had an outstanding season, and is now in the process of preparing for the state competition in Hastings on April 30. This year’s team consists of seniors Dawson Mason, Uotong Haidle, and Addison Bailey; and juniors, Neltje Reiff, Cheney Dishman, Dylan Pandorf, Caleb Furrow, and Nyachay Haidle.

Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) is excited to be sharing their nutrient-rich and organic compost with local gardeners during their sixth annual Adams Compost Days. Custer County residents are encouraged to bring buckets and stop at their loadout facility, just north of the South Lot entrance on Highway 21. They will be giving out compost on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Sunday, May 4 from Noon to 3:00 pm, and Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

NOTICE: The Custer County Courthouse and all offices will be closed on Friday, April 25, in observance of Arbor Day. The following cases have been listed as closed by the Clerk of the District Court of Custer County for the month of March 2025.