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One Goal, 710! It is posted all over the school this Spring, but what does it mean? Our admin team, with the help of a group of teachers, has set a testing goal for the kids. We are shooting to raise our aggregate scores for NSCAS English Language Arts, NSCAS Math, NSCAS Science, and Junior ACT, 710 points from the winter assessment scores. This goal makes us one team and encourages all of our students to put forth their best effort on the spring assessments that are reported to the state department of education.

As we age, life brings unique joys and challenges. From the happiness of watching grandchildren grow to the difficulties of navigating health changes or loss, these experiences can shape our mental and emotional well-being. While some challenges may feel isolating, they don’t have to be faced alone. Group therapy offers a powerful way for older adults to find support, share experiences, and heal together.

Each year the Callaway Chamber of Commerce presents a Citizen of the Year award to an individual or organization who has been nominated by members of the community. This year’s award was presented on Sunday, March 30, but was done a little differently than in past years.

RIGHT: The South Loup juniors gathered for a group photo at the Jr/Sr Prom this past weekend. Sitting in the front row, from left: Eli Rogers, Luke Tullis, and Hayden Myers; Row two: Conner Paulsen, Dylan Pandorf, Crew Witthuhn, Haydn Stretesky, Zane Mercer, Caleb Furrow, and Brayden Keeney; Row three: Serenity Borah, Summer Morash, Kaygan Witthuhn, Chenney Dishman, Kelynn Witthuhn, Aubrie Birkel, Erin Fitzgerald, Neltje Reiff, Bendi Johnson, Natalie Trotter, Sara Latiegue, Maddie Logsdon, Tyra Brestel, Brook Bierman, and Angel Johnson.

LINCOLN – As floor debate approaches for the controversial LB 646, a bill proposing to exempt feedlots under the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act at the expense of cow calf producers, Senator Storer introduces AM 810 to LB 646. Citing the lack of sufficient input from the cow-calf industry and the Brand Committee, Senator Storer’s compromise highlights the importance of livestock inspection in protecting Nebraska's leading cash commodity, the cattle industry.

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On Sunday, March 23, a large crowd of Legion members, Auxiliary members and friends gathered at the Legion Hall as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #59 of Callaway hosted a birthday party to celebrate the National American Legion’s 106th birthday.

Clayton and Meghan G’Schwind of Callaway announce the birth of a son on March 20, 2025, at Gothenburg Health. William Douglas G’Schwind was born at 9:47 weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces and measuring 19.75 inches in length. William is welcomed home by a brother, Wade Henry G’Schwind.

There are currently two proposed bills being reviewed by the Nebraska Legislature which could change how we tell time in our state moving forward. I have been doing a lot of contemplating on the issue in recent weeks, trying to decide which one I would be more in favor of - Daylight Saving Time or Central Standard Time - all the time.

Trisha Hewitt and Duane Childs of Cozad announce the birth of a son on March 18, 2025, at Gothenburg Health. Tate William Childs was born at 11:51 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 8.5 ounces. Tate is welcomed home by brothers Kye Hewitt and Chris Childs, and sister Siara Matthiessen. Grandparents are Jane and Duane Childs, and Chris and Tamie Hewitt. Great-grandparents are Lillie Corder and Charlotte Hewitt.