During the October and November Board of Education meetings, the VCS Board of Education recognized students for outstanding accomplishments. Top, during their October meeting, Sean Springer was recognized as a NSAA/U.S.

When the weather dips below freezing in Valentine, Nebraska, most of the city’s residents do their best to stay indoors as much as possible. But in 2020, roughly 108 community members volunteered to stand outside, braving biting winds and bone-chilling temperatures to ring bells asking for donations. Since the Salvation Army first began collecting donations in kettles in the late 1800s, the organization has relied on volunteers to do the bulk of its bell ringing.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Photo by Laura Vroman.

The Cody-Kilgore Cowboys won over the Wildcats with a score of 72-28! They will travel to Kearney and play at Cope Stadium at 7:00 p.m. CST against Potter Dix.

Christians often have a verse that they claim; it’s comforting to them, and is a source of companionship they have with their Lord. Pastor Ralph Stone’s verse is Psalm 41:1, “As the hart pantheth after the water brooks, so pantheth my soul after thee, O God.”

It’s not a surprise that we hold our veterans in very high regard. They’ve done so much to ensure our country remains free, so that we may live the life our forefathers envisioned. The students at Valentine High School put on a program at 10:15 a.m. for Veterans Day, November 11, that began with a video of elementary students sharing why they’re grateful for their veterans - many of them grateful for their military family members.