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For the Week Ending August 4, 2023 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha-Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN: $5.41-$5.74 US NO 1 SOYBEANS: $13.21-$13.61 Livestock Weighted Average Report for August 7, 2023 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range - 514-536; Avg Wt - 517; Price Range – 277.00-283.00; Avg Price – 282.27; HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt. Range -621-649; Avg Wt - 635; Price Range 259.00-269.00; Avg Price - 267.66

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Mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus are on the rise in Nebraska. West Nile Virus is a disease spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

The first day of the 2023-24 school year at Callaway Public School is a week from today, Aug. 17, and parents who have benefited from summertime teen babysitters, are about to lose their help. Luckily 7 Valley Kids Daycare is ready to step in and fill the void.

The Nebraska State Patrol is now hiring troopers! Applications are open this month to join NSP’s next training academy class in January. “A career of opportunity is calling for anyone ready to serve the people of Nebraska,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

As of Aug 7, there are five males, no females, and no others in Custer County Jail. Jose Ricardo Campos - Booked on July 10 for obstructing a peace officer and driving under the influence of liquor. Sentenced.

The following calls were received by Custer County dispatch between July 28 and August 3 for the Callaway/Oconto area. July 29 - 429 RD, Callaway; Caller asked for help regarding a child.

Demolition began last week on the old Callaway swimming pool, and a week from now it is expected to all be gone. That will make way for the town’s new pool, with construction set to begin immediately following demolition.

The healthcare industry has been experiencing a shortage of staff for the past few years, and trying to recruit nurses and doctors to live and work in a small rural facility can be quite a challenge. The administration at Callaway District Hospital understands this reality all too well. That is why when they were given an opportunity to partner with an educational program that introduces soon-to-be professionals to the rural environment, they were all in.

The 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Denver, Colorado from July 2-6, drawing more than 7,900 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a valuable platform for attendees to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers.