Lincoln – Each year, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office invites fifth graders from across the state to participate in the Nebraska Missing Children’s Day poster contest. The posters are intended to raise awareness of missing children and remind parents, guardians, and caregivers to make the safety of their children a priority.

Six third graders and one second grader, traveled to Pierre, SD, Saturday, February 17, 2024 to compete in a five team, round robin, third grade basketball tournament. The young team had a strong performance finishing the day with a 3-0-1 record.

Another great year of music, public speaking, and talent was celebrated at the annual Cherry County 4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Contest which was held February 23, 2024. Clinton Albertus judged music/ talent and Celeste Rogers judged speech.

Mr. Jay Elliott has been selected as the next principal at Valentine Elementary School.

One thing Punxsutawney Phil didn’t share with his inner circle about the coming spring season was just how atypical the weather would be throughout February. The highs and lows of the month were scattered from -9 , February 17, to a record breaking high of 70 degrees, Monday, February 26, breaking the old record of 68 degrees set in 1932.

Valentine, NE – On November 5, 2023, Bomgaars held a night of festive and fun shopping just for ladies. Bomgaars joined with Cherry County Hospital to raise awareness of women’shealthissuesandpassed along a 20 percent discount for the women in attendance from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A donation of the evening’s total sales was pledged back to the Oncology Department at Cherry County Hospital.