The 89th Annual Pioneer Picnic will kick off on Friday, June 24, with the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. and a street dance at Shotgun Annie’s from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then the fun really gets cranked up on Saturday, June 25, with a fun run at 8 a.m. and the parade at 10:45. The afternoon will feature fun and games for all ages with kids races, bouncy houses and other activities, and a cornhole tournament and wine tasting for the grown-ups.

Joslyn Reiff was among 186 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 27th Annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed Saturday, June 4, during Shrine Bowl festivities in Kearney. 

Callaway Good Life Center hosted a petting zoo for residents and staff on Tuesday June 14. Leron and Merle Beirman and family of Arnold provided a sheep and a goat, Adalei Tullis - also of Arnold - brought a puppy, Laurie Delaune provided two kittens, and Isaiah and AvaLynn Ortez all of Callaway provided a Bearded Dragon for a little variety. 
Nine children from Home Grown Kids Daycare joined in the fun, enjoying the animals and coloring pictures for the residents. Fun was had by all.