Cindy and I have cats. We have had cats since before we were married. I enjoyed the cats because, if for no other reason, I didn’t clean out the cat box. That was Cindy’s “job”. Then Cindy got pregnant. The first thing the doctor told her was NOT to clean the cat box for fear she would get “Toxoplasma gondii”. The “kitty litter cleaner” became my daily job. Funny, she hasn’t been pregnant for over 36 years and yet, I’m still the kitty litter cleaner!
News
Nebraska is running true to form. Last week we had a temperature of 100 degrees and clear skies and now this week we are experiencing 40 degree weather, cloudy skies and wind. Maybe in a few days we will have some rain, we hope!
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is celebrating the signing of LB 525, landmark legislation granting farmers ownership of their agricultural data. NeCGA played a significant role in advancing the bill during the 2026 Legislative session.
Callaway’s annual Pioneer Picnic is only eight days away, and those attending this year’s celebration are in for a special, fun-packed three days! The Callaway Chamber of Commerce officer team of Kelsey Wyckoff, Stacey Guthard, Kayla Berg, and Kindle Rice have been busy planning events for Pioneer Picnic for the past year.
More Famous Sayings From Will Rogers Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. If you’re riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there.
FHSU Graduates Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The spring 2026 graduates include: Lila Bloomer, Callaway, Bachelor of Science.
The Callaway American Legion Auxiliary’s monthly meeting held June 8, was an informal meeting due to small attendance. MaryAnn went over things from Girls State; she helped with the election of officers on June 2.
On the first Saturday in June I was able to join together with some family and friends for what has become one of my top three favorite events of the year - the Blowin’ The Doors Off BBQ in Oconto. Since its inception in 2001, Jody and I have missed the BBQ a total of three times (not counting the year it wasn’t held due to the pandemic).
Sports
In their final regular-season meet of 2026, the South Loup golf team traveled to Mullen on Wednesday, May 13, where they were one of eight schools represented…
The South Loup sports banquet was held on Monday, May 4, in Arnold, with many athletes being recognized for their hard work throughout the season. The evening…
The Bobcats hosted the South Loup Invitational golf meet on Friday, April 10, finishing in fourth place overall in the team standings at the end of the day.…
The South Loup men’s golf team opened the 2026 season on Thursday, April 2, at Amherst. Both varsity and JV teams competed in the 11-team invitational, with…
The Nebraska School Activities Association is pleased to announce the student recipients of the winter 2025-2026 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association…
Obituaries
of Oconto passed away on June 5, 2026. Gregory was born on Dec. 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children.…
A celebration of life memorial service forwill be held on Friday, June 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, with Pastor Murray…
BeverlyJoy KimballSchaffert, age 74of Callaway, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center surrounded by family and friends.Funeral…
of Callaway, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Callaway District Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born March 8, 1947, in…
Wilber “Bill” Steve Benjamin, age 102, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Callaway. Bill was born on Aug. 11, 1923, in Hubbell to Dorothy and George Benjamin.He…
Floyd Ray Bauer was born in the family’s rural farmhouse near Zearing, Iowa, to Harold and Arlene (Frohwein) Bauer on Aug. 19, 1939. He passed away Feb. 17,…