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The temporary open fire ban at Nebraska Game and Parks locations is continuing due to widespread drought and dry fuels, persistent fire weather patterns and the danger of human-caused wildfires. Camp stoves and fire pits fueled by liquid gas, however, will be permitted effective immediately at Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen recently directed county clerks and election commissioners to immediately begin permitting felons who have completed their sentences to register to vote in accordance with LB20.

The saying goes, “ isnt always better,” and while I typically tend to agree with that, newer might be better when it comes to glucose monitoring technology. In recent years we have seen rapid development and uptake of new types of glucometers, leaving fewer and fewer patients with diabetes using the old standby fingerstick method of blood sugar monitoring.

For the Week Ending Oct. 11, 2024 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $3.91-$4.06 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $9.53-$9.89 Livestock Weighted Average Report, Oct.

A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon a bottle. She picked it up and rubbed it, and lo-and-behold a Genie appeared. The amazed woman asked if she got three wishes. The Genie said, “Nope, sorry three-wish genies are a story tale myth.

Morning Star is a small independent church with a big heart located southwest of Callaway. The Church operated without a full time Pastor for several months until Ed Lashley of Morning Star connected online with Michael Garner of Tennessee.

The 35th Annual Kolbo Family reunion was held at the Callaway Senior Center in Callaway on Sunday Oct. 13, 2024.

Nebraskans will vote on six ballot issues during this fall’s general election, including two initiatives to legalize medical cannabis. Here’s a rundown of three of those ballot issues, a referendum to repeal a private school voucher law and the pair concerning medical marijuana.

No matter how many years have passed, most of us remember our Homecoming. Typically, the football jocks recall details of the game that night, while we girls tend to reminisce on the dress we wore or who our date was. No matter what details come to mind, Homecoming makes lasting memories.

The Callaway Community Foundation exists solely to promote the Callaway community by supporting projects and individuals that exemplify the unique qualities of this town. A group of volunteers who make up the foundation’s board meet monthly to come up with ideas on how to do that, and ideas for raising the funds needed to accomplish those goals.