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Single ladies loved Lincoln’s Homestead Act
Governor Pillen recognizes Historic Preservation Month
Heart City Theatre continues to raise funds and is accepting bids on electric, plumbing, other

Badger Golf earns best team score in 14 years with 326!
Congratulations to our VHS State Track Qualifiers!
Ainsworth Invite Best Ball Tourney results

Bareback rider Garrett Shadbolt sidelined by surgery

BarebackriderGarrettShadbolt of Merriman had his 2026 campaign to return to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas off to a strong start, but he was sidelined last week for several months because he needed surgery to repair a hip problem that he said had been nagging him the past year.
Top state art exhibit lands in Valentine; local artist wins Best of Show

VALENTINE, NE — The Sand Painters Art Club and Valentine Public Library are the proud hosts of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) Travel Show throughout the month of February. The exhibit showcases a premier selection of artwork from across the state, bringing Nebraska’s finest creative talents to the Sandhills. Leading the exhibition is local artist and Sand Painter Art Club member David Dorsey, who earned the prestigious Best of Show award for his acrylic painting, Barn Swallow.
Badger Boys earn runner-up!

2026 Ainsworth Invite Results for Valentine 106 - Brayden Stec (10-7) placed 4th and scored 10.5 team points. Champ.
Results of the Ainsworth Invite for the Badgers

2026 Ainsworth Girls Invite results for Valentine Girls The girls earned first place at the Ainsworth Invite!! Fun Fact : First ever team title for girls wrestling in Valentine! 100 - Reegan Eggert (24-15) placed 1st and scored 20.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Reegan Eggert of Valentine won by fall over Maya Macias of Ainsworth, 11-21,Fall 0:44.
Chesterman Coca Cola donates to SAF

Valentine, NE – The Chesterman Foundation, the charitable arm of Chesterman Coca-Cola, has expanded its community giving this year to strengthen the local communities where its employees live and work. As part of this initiative, the Chesterman Foundation has awarded a $2,500 donation to the Sandhills Area Foundation.
Hearts in Wonderland

The Heart City Heart Award was presented to Steve Isom, Sunday, February 1, 2026 during the 82nd annual Coronation. Congratulations Steve! The nomination read: Tonight, we get to recognize someone who truly shows what it means to have a big heart for our community.