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The Sept. 9 meeting of the Callaway Board of Education began with public hearings to present the district’s 2024-25 budget and tax request. The hearings were an opportunity for Superintendent JD Furrow to present the budget and tax asking to the public, and for patrons to ask any questions they may have. There was no public comment on either.

The 96th Annual Custer County American Legion Convention was hosted by Mason City Post 142 Family on Sept. 8 at Mason City. The joint session was called to order by Custer County American Legion Commander Bill Schaad in the Mason City Community Building.

As harvest time nears, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) recognize and understand the importance of National Farm Safety and Health Week by providing safety tips for agriculture and harvest. This year’s theme is Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.

Congratulations to Tom and Pat Keeney for winning September's Yard of the Month! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off with a beautiful, well-kept yard that’s an inspiration to us all. (Photos courtesy Callaway Chamber)

As of July 1, new legislative bills to enhance Medicaid services have gone into effect, expanding access to healthcare services. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program offering medical coverage to a broad range of individuals with limited income and resources.

Earlier this month, three of the CNEDD staff participated in Governor Pillen’s Ag & Economic Development Summit held in Kearney. Over 600 representatives from across the state, and beyond, were present throughout the day.

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“What kind of snake is this?” That is a question that I receive all the time. Amy was showing me a picture on her phone of a dead snake. The dead snake was a lined snake. These are common, small, and secretive snakes that live in open woodlands and grasslands. While I have caught literally hundreds of the little buggers down along the river, I’ve never encountered one here in town, but they are probably here. They live under leaves, logs, and other things and are mostly nocturnal. Being small and nocturnal they are usually not noticed but they will come out in the morning or evening to bask in the sun and that is basically when Amy saw hers. The snake was dead because she crushed it with a rock!

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting actions that can help save lives. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), an average of 135 suicide deaths occurs each day, with an estimated 1.6 million suicide attempts in 2022 alone.

These are from a book called “Disorder in the Court”. These are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters.