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As we age, life brings unique joys and challenges. From the happiness of watching grandchildren grow to the difficulties of navigating health changes or loss, these experiences can shape our mental and emotional well-being. While some challenges may feel isolating, they don’t have to be faced alone.

Each year the Callaway Chamber of Commerce presents a Citizen of the Year award to an individual or organization who has been nominated by members of the community. This year’s award was presented on Sunday, March 30, but was done a little differently than in past years.

RIGHT: The South Loup juniors gathered for a group photo at the Jr/Sr Prom this past weekend.

LINCOLN – As floor debate approaches for the controversial LB 646, a bill proposing to exempt feedlots under the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act at the expense of cow calf producers, Senator Storer introduces AM 810 to LB 646.

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On Sunday, March 23, a large crowd of Legion members, Auxiliary members and friends gathered at the Legion Hall as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #59 of Callaway hosted a birthday party to celebrate the National American Legion’s 106th birthday.

Clayton and Meghan G’Schwind of Callaway announce the birth of a son on March 20, 2025, at Gothenburg Health. William Douglas G’Schwind was born at 9:47 weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 19.75 inches in length. William is welcomed home by a brother, Wade Henry G’Schwind.

There are currently two proposed bills being reviewed by the Nebraska Legislature which could change how we tell time in our state moving forward.

Trisha Hewitt and Duane Childs of Cozad announce the birth of a son on March 18, 2025, at Gothenburg Health. Tate William Childs was born at 11:51 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 8.5 ounces. Tate is welcomed home by brothers Kye Hewitt and Chris Childs, and sister Siara Matthiessen.

The Jazz Age was in full swing, Mount Rushmore National Monument was dedicated, the Phantom of the Opera was a new hit, and The Great Gatsby was written. The year was 1925, and along with all of those highlights, it was the year that Charles Myers was born.