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20 YEARS AGO: It will cost owners of stray dogs and cats if the animals are impounded in Callaway. The Callaway Village Board voted to approve Ordinance 2005-6-1, providing for the impounding of stray animals and the associated fines at the June 7 meeting. Callaway has entered into an interlocal with North Platte for use of the animal shelter and facilities for abandoned dogs and cats from Callaway. Should an animal be impounded, the initial fee for the owner to retrieve the creature will be $130. An additional $10 is assessed per day up to five days. The ordinance went immediately into effect upon passage.

For the Week Ending May 30, 2025 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $4.42-$4.60 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $10.17-$10.38 Livestock Weighted Average Report, June 2, 2025 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range – 673-698; Avg Wt - 683; Price Range – 341.00-369.00; Avg Price – 354.64 HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt.

May 27 0.230 May 28 0.000 May 29 0.220 May 30 0.000 May 31 0.000 June 1 0.000 June 2 0.000 Total for Week: 0.450 Total for May 5.220 Total for Year: 7.894.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is a high school organization whose mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Rainy weather and chilly temperatures forced the Callaway American Legion to move the annual Memorial Day program from Rose Hill Cemetery to the Callaway Community Center on Monday. The program attracted a large enough crowd that additional chairs needed to be set up prior to the introduction of the speaker.

Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond reports the following individuals were incarcerated in the Custer County Jail as of May 23, 2025. Anthony Paul Elder – booked May 5, serving sentence for possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), and the folks at Callaway’s Senior Life Solutions have participated in several activities throughout the month to help bring awareness to mental health. “Even though our mental health is a serious topic, we chose a lighthearted theme to help break the ice and reduce the stigma around our mental health,” said Janel Brestel, Office Patient Coordinator for SLS.

Across Nebraska and the nation, nursing homes are facing an uphill battle. Rising costs, staffing shortages, and financial constraints have forced many rural nursing homes to close their doors.

Charles J. Delp recently celebrated a milestone birthday of 98 years in his home on May 9. Charlie is a WWII Veteran and is the husband of Stephanie (Peters) Delp, a native of Arnold. In addition to the birthday celebration, Charlie was honored with a commemorative medal celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII.

This week at the Capitol, the Legislature dedicated significant time and attention to the crucial task of enacting a balanced state budget, arguably one of our most fundamental responsibilities during the legislative session. This comprehensive financial plan dictates how taxpayer funds will be allocated across a wide spectrum of essential state services, including education, health care, public safety initiatives, infrastructure, and critical economic development. The budget document is far more than a simple compilation of figures; it reflects our state's collective values and legislative priorities.