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Anyone who thinks Callaway is just a sleepy rural community with nothing going on…doesn’t know Callaway. The past week has brought with it several events and activities in the community, and what’s most exciting is, it has also brought a large number of visitors to town.

Lots of folks came out to see the vintage cars on display in downtown Callaway on Tuesday, May 3, and to mingle with the drivers. (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen).

This Saturday, April 30 the public is invited to participate in the 21st Annual Walk for Life in Callaway. Registration is from 9:30-10 a.m. at the picnic tables in Morgan Park, with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Pick up a sponsor pledge form from Marcia Keeney or Gaylord Longmore.

Words cannot begin to express the humility and gratitude for our area volunteer fire men and women. On the evening of Thursday, March 24, and through the night into Friday, March 25, you stood watch over our house, property, and lives, ready to do whatever it took to protect.

The Custer County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Monday, April 18 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. Twelve entries were made by Custer County 4-H youth in six divisions.

Callaway residents have a special opportunity next week to get up close and personal with some beautiful classic automobiles while helping support local high school students at the same time.

#1: As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 watch or $30 watch both tell the same time. That whether we carry a $300 or $30 wallet/handbag - the amount of money inside is the same.

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District has enacted a campfire ban at its recreation areas. The policy was put in place due to extremely dry conditions in the District.

(Above) Senior Class: From left: Beth Kranz, Taylor Feddersen, Sharon Ellison, Sophia Doyle, Izzy Stallbaumer, Megan Donegan, Stetson Hamilton, Shayla Tickle, Bryant Leeper, Faith Bierman, RayLee Downing, Carly Gracey, Talon Crago, Heidi Donegan, Mya Weverka, Kinsey Pflaster, Emalee Glendy, Owen...

(Right) Junior Class: From left: Abby Stallbaumer, Halie Recoy, Clay Witthuhn, Jocelyn Bailey, Taylor Ross, Lauryn Johnson, Chad Dishman, Ava Pandorf, Kaden Paulsen, Grant Hrupek, Matt Mannon, Tallie Martin, Annalee Starr, Jonathon Lamphear, Silas Cool, Lance Jones, Jasmine Ledet, Devin Peterson,...