The Valentine Badgers and Cody-Kilgore traveled to Rock County High School for the Sandhills Invite, Monday, April 4, 2022. Individual results are through 20th place.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV Cody, Nebraska will host an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 16, from 11:00 to noon MST at the Cody Park.

The Badger Effort Award is based on the school’s character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff. Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School Third Quarter Badger Effort recipients!

The Valentine Badgers attended the Bill Pistulka Invite April 2, 2022. Individual Girls results are as follows: 100 Meter Sprint - seventh place, Malika Monroe, 14.4; ninth place, Talia Wenig, 14.7.

Bison are once again roaming the Refuge along the entrance road near the visitor center. Each spring, bison are moved from the Wilderness Area north of the Niobrara River back into the south side of the refuge. Bison will spend the spring and summer on the south side of the refuge. Within the next week, most of the herd (around 350) will be in the area around the visitor center. Cows will soon be giving birth to calves, and by early May, little red bison will be scattered among the herd. It will be a great time to view bison but please stay in your vehicle as bison can be dangerous, particularly when cows are looking after their calves. After more than two years, the

Change can be good, sometimes it’s even great. And sometimes it’s really best for all involved. With that, Cherry County Hospital and Clinic, and Valentine Medical Clinic have made the decision to merge. They anticipate the change sometime in May.