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Saturday, May 11, 2024, was a big day for the graduating class of 2024! Cody-Kilgore and Valentine each held commencement exercises. Cody-Kilgore held their exercises at 10:00 a.m. MST. Their class colors were black, white, and orange, with the orange ranunculus as their class flower. Class song was Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi, and class motto: “The old rules are crumbling and no one knows what the new rules are,” Neil Gaiman. HonorspeakerswereMikahVander Wey and Aubree Johnson. Their speeches will be shared below.

Valentine, Nebraska, May 21, 2024 — The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) and the Food Bank of the Heartland will sponsor a mobile food pantry May 21, 2024, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds located in Valentine NE. The mobile will start at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and please use the north entrance.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Valentine Community Schools to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer.

Riley Kopp, Hermosa, SD. Reckless driving - first offense, $450 fine; minor in possession, $300 fine; $50 costs - Deputy Wickman.

Incidents/Arrests On 04/28/2024 at 8:19 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Highway 20. Following the deployment of narcotic detection dog K9 Baker, a 39 year old woman and a 22 year old man, both from South Dakota, were cited for possession of marijuana less than one ounce and drug paraphernalia.

Lincoln, May 9, 2024 — The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, along with the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Program, will host the fourth annual Herd That! Conference on June 10-11, in North Platte. The event will be held at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Road.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was one of 26 U.S. Senators who called on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to pause planned changes to its processing and delivery network that could slow down mail delivery until the potential impacts are further studied by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and addressed by the Postal Service.

Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on the time you spend relaxing and entertaining on your patio, deck, or other outdoor spaces.

Lincoln-Nebraska Public Media is expanding its FM radio coverage beginning with the addition of a new transmitter near Falls City this week and plans for additional radio coverage upgrades near Columbus, Broken Bow and McCook in the coming years.

Lincoln-The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and land values will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar, hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, at noon on May 20.