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Saluting Our Area Veterans

* Editor’s Note: As the Courier pays tribute to our veterans, we decided that it should warrant more than just one day or one week. Therefore, this feature is kicking off a series of veteran profiles as we recognize with gratitude and appreciation those who have served our great country.
1SG William Schaad of Callaway, second from left, was joined by his wife, Janet, at his retirement ceremony at Fort Riley, Kansas in 2005. The Mounted Color Guard is shown in the background. (Photo courtesy Bill Schaad)

BLAST FROM THE PAST

50 YEARS AGO: Lawrence will provide the opposition as Callaway High School’s unbeaten Bears advance to State Football Playoff action at Blue Hill.
BLAST FROM THE PAST

Market Report

For the Week Ending Oct. 31, 2025 Nebraska Weekly Grain Prices, Omaha/Council Bluffs US NO 2 YELLOW CORN $4.01 - $4.10 UUS NO 1 SOYBEANS $9.94 - $10.32 Livestock Weighted Average Report, Nov. 3, 2025 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Wt.
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FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL

The following Callaway Public Schools junior/senior high school students have earned recognition on the honor roll and all A honor roll for the first quarter.

Callaway’s American Legion Auxiliary is Here to Serve

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary continues to serve Veterans and to promote Americanism in the community. The efforts of Unit #59 may not always be seen, but many projects take place in the area due to the efforts of the local Legion Auxiliary members.

Giving Kids a Brain Break

If you are a parent or grandparent, you completely understand the challenges that come with trying to keep children’s minds focused and their attention on one thing for more than five minutes. That is the quandary that our elementary teachers face on a daily basis.
A program for lower elementary students at Callaway Public Schools known as Bear Cave is designed to help students relax their minds and refocus their attention. Bear Cave founder Wendy Dockweiler said the district has seen very positive results. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Ross)
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