The Cody-Kilgore Cowboys lost to Hay Springs 24-50,Thursday, October 19, 2023. Scoring by quarters: Cody-Kilgore - 16, 0, 0, 8 = 24 Hay Springs - 6, 14, 12, 18 = 50 Tristan Fish had 78 passing yards; Jasper Roseberry, 46.

The annual Valentine Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween Kiddie Parade will be held Tuesday, October 31, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at First and Main Street.

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Mike Burge was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow recognition by the Valentine Rotary. Rotarians associate the naming of a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to a person who has demonstrated a shared purpose and support for the educational and humanitarian objectives of The Rotary Foundation.

In 2021, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed October as “Nebraska StateTeammateRecognition Month.” During the month of October, the dedicated teammates of the State of Nebraska are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the State of Nebraska. Ricketts said that “Nebraska’s competent and productive teammates consistently display theircommitmenttoexcellence,and it’s important to recognize these workers for their professionalism and integrity.” On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, local Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Conservation Officer Frank Miller was recognized as one of the designated teammates for his 25 years of service to the State of Nebraska.

Valentine, NE – The newest “branch” of Sandhills State Bank is set to open at Valentine Elementary School on October 26, 2023. The Badger Branch of Sandhills State Bank will be open weekly to collect students’ deposits and start the habit of saving at a young age.

The D3 District Cross Country championship meet was held in Ainsworth, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The conditions had temeratures in the mid 60s with east winds 10-15 mph.