The 2025 Cody-Kilgore Alumni Reunion was held Friday, May 23. 2025 at Cody, NE. Approximately 75 people were in attendance. T. J. Schneider, Class of 1998, was the guest speaker. Classes that ended in four or five were honored as Cody-Kilgore hosts their Alumni Banquet every two years.

0-5 Stick Horse Barrels – first place, George Shadbolt; second place, Mavis Shadbolt. Sheep Riding – first place, George Shadbolt; second place, Monte Easton; third place, Richard Easton.

Centennial Hall Historical Museum, located at 3rd and Macomb in Valentine, is proud to unveil newly installed windows, thanks to a generous grant from the Pestel Charitable Foundation. Three more windows have been purchased and installed, bringing fresh light and improved protection to this 128-year-old treasure.

The Grandstands at the Cherry County Fairgounds were full of spectators watching the contestants have a go for a spot at the National Finals, in Rock Springs, WY, July 13-19. FromThursday,June12through the finals, Saturday, June 14, so many competitors made the journey to the fairgrounds. Rigs were lined up along the trees on the south side, packed in like sardines! It was a bonafied campground with and without electrical hookups, water was hauled in for the horses and the arena. The athletes, families, guests, even the horses, showed true sportsmanship when 2.53 inches of rain, hail, and strong winds pelted them, Thursday, early evening. Turning lemons into lemonade, several of the youth were playing in the deep puddles of water left behind, without a care in the world. Some of the horses were shrouded with their own rain jackets for protection. The community was happy to host the event. A huge round of thanks to the powers that be, who took the time, effort, and got the event booked, and the fairgrounds ready for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals - 2025 Valentine, Nebraska.

Sick, in bed...desperately looking for answers, and God said, “Plant a garden.” Sure, she laughed out loud... But with faith the size of a mustard seed, she did plant her garden.

June 23-27 Parent, save the date! It’s tie for the Missoula Children’s Theatre who are presenting The Wizard of Oz, June 23-27. Auditions for grades 1-12 at the VHS auditorium Monday, June 23, from 10:00 a.m.