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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

Handmade donation brings smiles all around!

Cattle sellers weren’t the only ones smiling at Valentine Livestock Auction recently. The Sandhills Cancer Fund was grateful to receive donations totaling $7,800, thanks to the generous donation of a handcrafted wood set, made by Swede Lolley of White River, which has become an annual event.
The Gobbler’s Trail: A Sandhills Thanksgiving Whodunit

A serialized small-town mystery by BJ Roshone The Big Gobble Reveal! At sunrise Thanksgiving morning, the whole town gathered by the courthouse to see what The Gobbler had in store. And there i t was, a giant inflatable turkey perched on the lawn, wearing sungl a s s e s and holding a sign that said, “THANK YOU, VALENTINE!” Beside it hung a banner, “BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL AG CLASS—SUPPORTYOUR LOCAL FOOD DRIVE!” Turns out, every prank had been part of a fund raiser.
An Intro to Life 2025

Aubrey Benson and Samantha Sprenger, two seniors from Valentine High School, along with seven teachers from the local communities organized an impactful event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, called An Intro to Life. This event was for all the sophomores from the following schools: Ainsworth, Thedford, Keya Paha, Rock County, Cody-Kilgore, and Valentine. The seven teachers included: Juli Murphy, Tricia Anderson, Misty Downing, Liz Ravenscroft, Jamie Taylor, Alana Cardinal, and Janet Shelbourn. The group ended up with over 50 volunteers for this event to serve the 100+ students.
An afternoon with Santa on Main Street

There’s something extra special about Christmastime in the Sandhills - maybe it’s the slower pace, the neighborly waves, or the way the winter sun hits Main Street just right. Whatever it is, Santa must feel it too, because this weekend he settled in for a relaxed afternoon visit right in the heart of town. From the comfort of his sleigh, with his loyal reindeer nibbling on hay nearby, he greeted families as they stopped by throughout the afternoon.
A holiday tradition of showcasing the best! The Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Preview and Heart of Christmas Parade of Lights

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Lighting the way into the season

As the bucket lifted into the crisp November air, the City of Valentine maintenance crew got to work hanging Christmas decorations along Main Street. One by one, the familiar decorations were fastened into place - small but meaningful touches that brighten both the streets and the spirits of everyone who passes through.