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It has been a busy summer for many of the Callaway High School students, and for the members of the CHS FCCLA Chapter, it has been a very exciting one as well. The chapter returned to Callaway from the national competition with two silver medals and a National Championship! Dawson Mason, Jozi Edgington, Angel Johnson, Aubrie Birkel, Chenney Dishman, Kaygan Witthuhn, Tiersa Johnson, Amelia Pandorf, Lauren Reiff and Gracie Brennan, all members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Callaway High School, competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held in Orlando, Florida, from July 5-9.

Callaway District Hospital is hosting a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This week, I want to highlight Nebraska’s leadership in defending agriculture from foreign threats. On July 7, Governor Jim Pillen joined top officials from President Trump’s administration, members of Congress, and fellow governors in Washington, D.C., for the rollout of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Farm Security Action Plan. This initiative is designed to safeguard American agriculture by restricting land purchases by foreign adversaries, enhancing biosecurity, and closing disclosure loopholes. Governor Pillen’s participation reinforces Nebraska’s strong stance on protecting our food supply and rural economy. As he emphasized, farm security is national security—and Nebraska is not on the sidelines. We are leading the charge to prevent strategic control by foreign entities, including efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to acquire U.S. farmland.

Alexis Sabin and Thomas Freeman of Gothenburg announce the birth of a son on June 26, 2025, at Gothenburg Health. Blaze Joseph Sabin was born at 2:02 p.m., weighing 6 pounds 2.5 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches in length. Grandparents are Brandy Freeman of Cozad, Tyler Sabin and Timari Devine of Gothenburg, and Sarah Masters of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Chuck Sabin of Cozad, and Tim Devine and Roxie Ritz of Gothenburg.

When Cindy and I first moved to Gothenburg, we came in contact with fleas for the first time. I would take the dog to the river and we brought them back home.

When it comes to 4-H activities and the county fair, most people’s thoughts likely turn first to livestock. However, today’s 4-H encompasses a wide array of events and activities appealing to many different interests and skill sets.

Callaway physician Dr. Ron Sheppard has hired Stan Schied to serve as his physician’s assistant.

CC EXTENSION PRESS RELEASE Three Custer County 4-H members recently competed at the Premier Communications Event. The Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests.

For over 30 years, the Callaway Public School Booster Club has been quietly but powerfully shaping the experiences of students from pre-K through 12th grade. As a nonprofit organization made up of parents, grandparents, alumni, community members, school staff, and local businesses, the Booster Club is more than just a support system—it's a cornerstone of school spirit and student success. Now, more than ever, they are seeking new members to continue that mission.

While visiting our middle son and his family in Lincoln this past weekend, I had an opportunity to share some quality time one morning on the front porch, sipping my coffee with my youngest granddaughter.