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Body The Class of 1962 got together during Pioneer Picnic and alumni weekend, and visited as they watched the parade, and enjoyed a good meal at Mrs Robinson's. The classmates enjoyed visiting and sharing memories at the Senior Center for the afternoon.

Body In the old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat.

Body Nebraska’s employment set another record high of 1,042,762 during the month of May. This is the 11th straight month of record employment in the state. Additionally, Nebraska’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in the nation, and in state history, at 1.9 percent.

Body Courier Photos by Amanda Koubek-Wehnes and Ellen Mortensen.

Body Saturday, July 2 Oconto Fun Day Monday, July 4 - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY CITY OFFICE CLOSED 8 p.m. - Flag retirement ceremony 9:30 p.m.

Body For the past 89 years folks have been gathering in Callaway for the annual Pioneer Picnic celebration. It has nearly always been a two-day event, initially planned to honor those brave pioneers who forged their way through the valley and settled the village.

Body Greetings from your State Capitol. Even though the Legislature is out of session, legislative activity continues during the interim.

Body On Thursday, June 23 from 7:30 a.m. till about noon, Tour de Nebraska will be passing through Callaway.

Body 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.

Body 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.