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A snowstorm which blew in just before the new year stopped this area from all action on New Years Day. Around six inches of snow fell with temperatures dropping to 10 below and lower.

Farmers and ranchers from across central Nebraska gathered in Kearney on Dec. 4, 2025, for the Cornhusker Economics Ag Outlook meeting, the first in a series of statewide events designed to help farmers and ranchers prepare for another year marked by shifting policy, financial pressure, and market uncertainty. Hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, the session brought together experts in agricultural policy, markets, and farm financial management to offer a clearer view of what lies ahead in 2026.

The Custer County Foundation reviewed grant requests for the period ending Oct. 31, 2025, and are awarding a total of $66,054.00 to 14 Custer County organizations.

As another year has come to a close, we remember those we lost. The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the Callaway Courier between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. They are listed in order of publication.

I believe we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe either you control your attitude or it controls you.

Happy New Year! It is the time of year when we set new goals, new resolutions, and new energy. According to my AI generated research, a New Year’s resolution usually lasts about 3 months.

Tickets are now on sale for the Callaway Community Foundation Fund’s “Heart of the Seven Valleys” Gala to be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. This will be a great night to get out and ‘show some love’ for the Callaway community, its great non-profits organizations and especially for your valentine with dinner, a chance to take something home from the auctions and to just have a good time.

It is always fun to take some time at the beginning of a new year to remind ourselves of all that took place over the previous year. This week, we feature some of the stories that made Courier headlines during the first few months of 2025.

Excitement is building as the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska gears up for its 2026 event, set to take place on the Benjamin Ranch north of Cozad. Last week, organizers revealed that country music star Aaron Watson will headline the Saturday, June 6, live entertainment. Aaron Watson is a nationally acclaimed country music artist known for his traditional sound, heartfelt songwriting, and independent rise in the industry. With hit songs like “Outta Style,” “Bluebonnets,” and “July in Cheyenne,” Watson has built a loyal fan base and earned a reputation for high-energy live performances. He made history as the first independent male artist to debut an album at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and he continues to be recognized for his authenticity, work ethic, and connection with fans.

After a busy start to the season, the South Loup Bobcat wrestling team is in the middle of a much-needed break over the Christmas holiday. Last week, we posted results for the Southern Valley duals, but did not include results for the Ansley-Litchfield dual quad held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Ansley.