Come out to the Cherry County Fairgrounds this Friday, August 13, 2021, and see trick roper, Joan Wells. She will be performing a 20 minute routine at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., on the stage in the pavilion.

The Sandhills Cattle Association is once again teaming up with the Sandhills Affiliate of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Cow/Calf Council to bring you the 2nd annual Fall Feeder Calf Preview. Take a peaceful drive with friends and stop at some of the premier ranches and best feeder calves the Sandhills has to offer.

The annual Cherry County Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament was held July 22, 2021 and raised $15,125! The proceeds from this fund raising event will go toward the purchase of an Infant Panda Warmer for our hospital.

Jenalee Garwood of Valentine attended the inaugural Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Conference at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey, July 1-3, 2021. Youth from across the state joined together at YLC to develop and practice their leadership skills, all while exploring traditional camp activities.

Several top young Nebraska golfers competed in the 19th annual Nebraska Lions High School Senior All-Star Golf Tournament; held at the Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney, June 28-29, 2021. The two-day, 36-hole tournament featured 14 girls and 15 boys invited from those all-class high school seniors who finished in the top 15 girls and top 12 boys in their respective classes at the State High School Golf Championships this past school year.

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