Any age, any instrument, you’re invited to play with the Valentine Marching Band in the upcoming Cherry County Fair parade! Contact Mrs. Bethany Springer to join in the practices for one outstanding performance.

Learn, paddle, and stay safe on the water Valentine, NE– Niobrara National Scenic River is pleased to announce the upcoming Water 101 series to help visitors of all ages learn the essentials of water safety and—if they choose—gain hands-on experience with canoeing and kayaking. Throughout the summer, Niobrara National Scenic River rangers will offer presentations on the basics of water safety at various locations along the river valley.

As the first stakes were driven into the ground at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, the colorful big top slowly began to rise against the wide Nebraska sky. Before long, children gathered with anticipation, peeking through the fence as another chapter of a timeless American tradition unfolded in the Sandhills.

New downtown artwork celebrates history, culture and community. More than just a splash of color now brightens the corner of Third and Main in downtown Valentine.

Back row, L to R: Dave Monroe, JayDee Hizer, Jim Dean, Chuck Wendt, Rusty Burge, Duane Witte, James Engel, Danny Wallace. Middle Row, L to R: Tim O’[Kefe, Bob Stoeger, Randy Burge, Robert Parkhurst, Kristi Reige Colburn, Donita Bowden Moore,Joyce Sheets Bauman, Rhonda Hoffman Kautzs, Cindy Tetherow Randall, Dan Grace, Hershel Riley, Mark Riley, E.T.

The Class of 2016 are from L to R: Jesse Schell, Brianna Dorian and Caitlin Fowler. .