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Growing up in the small town of Dannebrog, Makayla Smith didn’t get a chance to see much of the world. In fact, she said she had only left Nebraska a handful of times to visit family in California and New York City by the time she graduated from Centura High School in 2008.

I don’t think young people today can truly appreciate the power of the Internet. By young people I mean anyone 50 or younger! Sure, they can surf the Internet and locate all kinds of stuff as well as download apps that only confuse us older folks, but truly appreciate that…I don’t think so.

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If you have driven through Callaway recently you have undoubtedly noticed the new safety feature that has been installed at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Kimball Street. It is a flashing stop sign, and the addition of the signs was the brainchild of Charlie Jorgenson.

The man was in no shape to drive, so he wisely left his car parked and walked home. As he was walking unsteadily along, he was stopped by a policeman.

Studies have widely shown that developing a child’s reading skills sets them up for success in their educational process for the rest of their school years and beyond. In this world of technology, finding ways to make kids want to pick up a book and read can be a challenge. Thanks to the efforts of two retired Callaway teachers and TeamMates mentors students at Callaway Public School not only have a new option for books - they are excited about it!

The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting started at 6:30 at the Callaway Legion Hall on Oct. 4, 2024. Our President was absent, so our Vice President Cora Belew called the meeting to order. Our chaplain Joyce read the prayer. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the Star-Spangled Banner and recited our Auxiliary Preamble. Our secretary Eileen read the minutes from the Sept. 9 meeting, and they were approved. MaryAnn Boldt presented the financial report. We have a balance of $6,243.08 so we are good so far this year.

The 2024 General Election is just five days away, but many people have been working behind the scenes for months in preparation for the day. The Secretary of State serves as Nebraska’s chief election officer.

Annual Trunk-or-Treat Today Today is Halloween, and the Callaway community wants to create fun memories of the day for both children and adults. The annual Trunk-or-Treat will be held downtown from 4-5 p.m.