from the 25th annual Heart City Bull Bash celebrates 25 years of community and agriculture There was more than love flowing through the streets of Valentine on Cupid’s favorite holiday. On Valentine’s Day, the 25th annual Heart City Bull Bash once again transformed Main Street into the heart of the Sandhills, filling it with pens of bulls, horses, equipment, commercial displays, vendors, and activities that brought the entire community together.

What do you think banking was like 45 years ago? Could you pull up to an ATM machine and get cash or deposit your check? Well, that technology was just being developed. Most people had to bank in person, there wasn’t the ability to take a photo of your checks to have them deposited. Inflation was ridiculous and times were tough.

at the 25th annual and a buyers chance at $2,500 off a new bull TheBullBashCommittee-made up of Chairman Shane Keller, Bradley Cardinal , Bryan Keller, Sydney Dexter, Joanna Connot, Kim Jeffers, Valerie Petersen, Monty Neiffer, Brent Nollette, and Justin Ward, DMV - have worked all year long to bring you this MAIN EVENT, January 14, 2026 in downtown Valentine. The 25th annual Bull Bash really does have something for everyone.

Lady Badger Wrestling is taking six to NSAA State in Omaha. Reegan Eggert 100, Bayley Burdick 115, Danika Janssen 120, Samantha Sprenger 130, Haddison Mundorf 135, and Addie Sexson 235. Good Luck to the team and coaches!

The youth Badger Basketball teams were in action at the roundball tournament. The 6th grade team walked away as runner-up. Their record was 2-1 on the day. Wins against the Gamers and Gordon-Rushville, and

The home team went undefeated on Saturday to win the 7th/8th grade boys division of the Roundball Tournament held February 7, 2026, at the Valentine High School. Four area teams competed in the pool-play tournament.