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Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) is excited to be sharing their nutrient-rich and organic compost with local gardeners during their seventh annual Adams Compost Days. Custer County residents are encouraged to bring buckets and stop at their loadout facility, just north of the South Lot entrance on Highway 21.

The Callaway Hospital District Foundation welcomed 200 guests on April 18 for its Legacy of Care Gala, an evening centered on community, connection, and support for local healthcare. Held at the Arnold Community Center, the event brought together neighbors, businesses, and friends from across the area to celebrate the importance of keeping quality care close to home.

The Callaway Community Foundation Fund committee elected new officers in their monthly meeting on Monday, April 20. President is Lucy Kimball McWhirter, Vice-President is Jenn Hickenbottom, Treasurer is Levi Griffith and Secretary is Michael Reiff.

For most people, other than accountants, budget season is not a favorite time of year. Yet it is a very necessary one.

Chamber Banquet The Callaway Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the Citizens of the Year banquet on Sunday, April 26, at 6 p.m. in the Callaway Community Center.

Wayne Witthuhn, Post Commander of American Legion Post 59 in Callaway, was notified that the post had won a Certificate of Most Distinguished Service Award. The certificate was presented to the post by department officials.

As pastures green up this spring, there may be an opportunity for producers to get some early forage and manage weeds, flash grazing. This can be particularly beneficial for early weeds like cheatgrass or downy brome.

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Callaway Legion Hall on April 13, 2026.

In August of 1960 my family moved to Chadron, and I remember how excited I was when my mother and I sat outside our new home and watched Echo 1 move across the sky above us. Echo 1 was a mylar balloon whose purpose was to bounce radio signals back to earth in the first attempt to create a communications satellite. It not only worked, but because it was a shiny balloon 30 yards in diameter, it reflected a lot of light and was easily visible from our backyard.