Will Carter Band will be performing at the Chaduza Cook-Off. Their performance will take place Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.attheValentineCityPark.Born and Bred will be opening for Will Carter Band.

School has begun and youth have already met their teachers, for those of us who haven’t, let’s! Angela Anderson will be teaching eighth through 10th grade social science. She received her Bachelors in Education and Coaching from Chadron State College, and has an English Language Learners Second Language endorsement.

The Cody-Kilgore Cowboys football team on Friday, August 25, 2023, began their quest for the NSAA Six-Man Championship against the Wallace Wildcats in Wallace. Luckily for the Cowboys, the scoring came early and often.

The first game for the Valentine Badgers was away where they took on the West Holt Huskies. Friday, August 25, 2023, was their season opener which resulted in a 0-18 loss for the Badgers. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 0, 0, 0, 0, = 0 West Holt - 0, 12, 6, 0 = 18 Lex Larson was a leader in receiving yards with 36. Cinch Miller had 17 rushing yards and 14 tackles. Seth Vavra had a sack. Jordan Bailey had an interception.

The Valentine Cross Country Team hosted their meet at Frederick Peak Golf Course, Thursday, August 24, 2023. The results are as follows: Girls varsity results - Christen Larsen, 28.35; Paige Sprenger, 31:31; Lexi Long, 33:29; and Samantha Sprenger, 36:52.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has put together a great line up coming Saturday, September 9! There will be the Chaduza Cook-off, corn hole tournaments, and the Will Carter Band with Born and Bred as their opener.