Oct. 9 – FB @ Bertrand, 7 p.m.

CC FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE The deadline to submit grant applications to the Custer County Foundation is Oct. 31, 2026.

ANILA YOGANATHAN, FLATWATER FREE PRESS This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Extreme heat waves and 100-degree days often get the attention in climate change.

The annual Homecoming parade was held on Friday morning, Oct. 2, in downtown Callaway. With floats and students walking carrying signs supporting the South Loup Bobcats, the parade began at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center and made its way back to the school, as community members lined the street to cheer them on. The parade is a beloved tradition in Callaway. (Courier Photos by Rhonda McFate)

Callaway's own Morgan Kessler competed in the Mid-States Rodeo Association season finals at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings, Sept. 18-20.

BEN BECKMAN, UNL EXTENSION After several dry falls in a row, this year may be shaping up a little differently. With recent rains and cooler weather, cool-season pastures like brome, bluegrass, and fescue could put on some extra growth.

BILL SCHA AD, CUSTER COUNT Y AMERICAN LEGION The 98th Annual Custer County Convention was hosted by Oconto Post 250 on Sept. 20, at the Community Center in Oconto.

Next week is South Loup Homecoming Week, and the Callaway junior class will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts as a fundraiser during the Oct. 2 Homecoming football game.