With a heart for community and a love for storytelling, Tina is thrilled to join the Midland News team. Valentine Midland News is happy to welcome Tina Boone, of Crookston, NE.

Friendsof theNiobrara is proud to share they have received a $50,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. Awarded as part of the Collective Campaign, a cornerstone of The Campaign for National Parks, this grant will help advance Friends’ ongoing commitment to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Niobrara National Scenic River— for everyone, forever.

The construction project on West 4th Street (HWY 83 North) is nearing completion. Placement of the concrete roadway and sidewalks is complete.

The 2025 Lady Badger golf season has come to an end. The girls played at Lake Maloney Golf Course in North Platte on Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, for the NSAA State tournament.

The Lady Badgers have had a very busy week. They played against Todd County, October 14, 2025 and won in three sets: 25-21, 30-28, 25-12.

For the sixth year running, the Bowen family of Ainsworth has turned their corner of the Sandhills into a fall playground for families near and far. What began as J.W. Bowen’s simple idea - to give the community something more to enjoy together - has grown into a beloved local tradition that’s equal parts hard work, heart, and hometown fun.