It was a beautiful spring afternoon in the Minnechaduza Creek Valley as Valentine Middle School seventh graders spread across Water Tower Hill on the edge of town, shovels in hand and purpose in their hearts. Hosted by the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD), the annual tree-planting event brought students outdoors for a hands-on lesson in conservation as they replanted trees in the Big Rock Fire restoration area.

The Board of Directors of the Valentine Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Anderson as executive director. He joins the Chamber following the resignation of Director Jenny Moore in February.

On April 17 the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 90, sponsored their annual hamburger and hot dog feed at the Vets Club in Valentine. A nice crowd of over 130, feasted on the burgers and dogs, with Kara Buechle supplying the baked beans on a cool evening.

The Valentine Middle School Track Invite was held April 30, 2026. Originally scheduled for April 28, the meet was rescheduled, and only teams from Cody-Kilgore, North Central, and Ainsworth were able to join the Badgers on the new date.

“Congratulations to Parker Wackler and Tanner Two Strike on earning All‑Conference honors at the SPVA Golf Meet on May 1!,” said Coach Brooks Coleman. Varsity Results Team Score: 354, fourth place Parker Wackler, 86, seventh place Tanner Two Strike, 87, ninth place Thurston Ravenscroft, 90 Caden Stankoski, 91 Westin Witte, 91 The JV squad also had an out‑standing day in Mullen, sweeping first through fourth place! JV Results Team Score: 165, first place Nash Hesse, 38, first place Garrett Cumbow, 39, second place Reeves Witte, 44, third place Trevor Two Strike, 44, fourth place Aiden Hutchinson, 47, seventh place Brenden Battershaw, 59 The boys Golf Team competed at the Quad in Ainsworth, April 22, and tied for first place, with 169.

Valentine, Nebraska — Area residents are invited to jump‑start the summer on Saturday, May 23, by joining a community river and road cleanup in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Niobrara National Scenic River.