The central Nebraska town of Callaway is fighting to keep its nursing home open, but it must raise $250,000 quickly to succeed.

Ever since the Evangelical Good Samaritan Society announced plans last September to close the nursing home, people have been working to save it.

Residents hope the newly created nonprofit Callaway Good Life Center will be able to take over the facility, but Good Samaritan officials say a deal must be completed by 5 p.m. Tuesday or the facility will close on Nov. 5.

Ron Jorgensen says he’s been overwhelmed by support. He says more than $50,000 in donations were pledged at a community meeting Monday and more were received Tuesday.

Jorgensen said Tuesday morning that he’s not sure how much more needs to be raised before the deadline.