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Body Life was hard for the early settlers of our area. Custer County is widely celebrated as the 'sod house capital of the world.

Body BOB FORD *Bob Ford’s History is complimentary from the Nebraska Press Association. Times were different, laws were written for and by white men, but the 1862 Homestead Act was an oddity.

Body As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, many communities are hosting special events and activities to commemorate the occasion. Here are a few within about a 50-mile radius that you may be interested in checking out.

Body Summer on the farm is busy. Long days, changing weather, and a to-do list that grows faster than the corn can wear on anyone.

Body Emily Kaelin has joined TEAM Physical Therapy, P.C. as a physical therapist in the Callaway and Broken Bow locations. Emily graduated from Callaway High School in 2016.

Body This past week I was reminded once again just how fragile life is. On Saturday, June 13, my son-in-law was rushed to Kearney Regional Hospital, where it was quickly determined that he had sepsis. The medical team went right to work.

Body * Editor’s Note: In the June 4 issue of the Callaway Courier we spotlighted Callaway Public School’s recently awarded grant to help purchase sensory products to enhance learning for children with specific needs.

Body Cindy and I have cats. We have had cats since before we were married. I enjoyed the cats because, if for no other reason, I didn’t clean out the cat box. That was Cindy’s “job”. Then Cindy got pregnant.

Body Nebraska is running true to form. Last week we had a temperature of 100 degrees and clear skies and now this week we are experiencing 40 degree weather, cloudy skies and wind. Maybe in a few days we will have some rain, we hope!

Body The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the signing of LB 525, landmark legislation granting farmers ownership of their agricultural data. NeCGA played a significant role in advancing the bill during the 2026 Legislative session.