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Body Welcome to May. About this time each spring we see the peak migration of birds heading north to their nesting grounds. Last year the peak day was April 29, this year to date it was May 3.

Body For the past few weeks we have been spotlighting each of the 15 Callaway seniors in the Courier, with our special Senior Salutes edition published on May 8.

Body The end of another school year is upon us. A school year is a lot like the Nebraska weather. We definitely survive our tornados and hail storms, but there are so many days (like today) that are just perfect.

Body Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue (CVFR) has been awarded The Nebraska EMSC Pediatric Readiness Recognition by the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program.

Body Credit for the Quiz Bowl article which was published in the April 22 issue of the Callaway Courier was incorrectly given to Brandy Mason. The article was actually written by Karla Rockwell. We apologize for this error and any confusion it may have created.

Body What started as a running joke last summer between Pastor Mike Garner, and gospel music star Lauren Talley eventually turned into one of the, if not the greatest musical event Callaway has ever seen. What joke you ask? Well, I’m glad you asked!

Body The Custer County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Monday, April 21 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. Six entries were made by Custer County 4-H youth in four divisions.

Body According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn in 2025. If realized, this would translate to a significant economic investment of nearly $3.

Body 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.

Body The Nebraska State Board of Education met in March and April at the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) building in Lincoln.