The 2024 Cherry County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition was held August 2-3, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Coaches this year were Mike Murphy for Trap, Jason McNare for Rifle. Archery coaches were Adam Naslund, Timber Burge, and Chad Christensen.

Post 90 Seniors finished 11-11 overall. They were the Chadron Wood Bat Champs and C-7 Area District Runner-Up to Imperial.

Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools has begun classes with the same faculty, only in different positions. Superintendet Ryan Orrock said, “We didn’t gain staff, but shuffled them around.

What was once a school for four students has grown over the past six years to 67 students in the 20242025 school year! That’s quite a bit of growing! Because of the new students, Grace Lutheran built an addition last year that was for fellowship, and served as a classroom. They added on another classroom over the summer to include the middle grades - third through fifth. It is 28x32 feet which is about 900 square feet, said Principal Andrew Roehl. “We will now have four classrooms in use.”

Valentine Community Schools has begun their 2024-2025 school year with new staff. Let’s meet them! Jay Elliott will be the new Valentine Elementary School principal.

Niobrara Valley Vineyards had their grand opening and 10th anniversary July 19-20, 2024 to introduce their new event facility south of Nenzel. Both days were full of ceremonies and activities for everyone to enjoy.