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LINCOLN-Made from spare car parts and mounted on sign poles, whimsical and wacky ‘mobiles’ decorate the backlot of an auto body business in Grand Island. Nebraska Public Media’s awardwinning, local television series “Nebraska Stories” highlights work by a brilliant artist who created “Fred’s Flying Circus.” His visionary work attracts visitors from across the United States and beyond.

Security First Bank, with the help of their customers and employees, collected over 38 food items and gave a $500 monetary donation to benefit the Northwest Community Action Partnership through their recently completed “Feeding Hearts” food drive.

We are told to reduce the fat in our diets to help reduce the risk of heart disease. First, we need to understand the different fats found in foods; saturated, trans fat, and unsaturated. Understanding the differences in types of fat can help us reduce the overall fat in our diets

Guests at the Dwight Logterman home over the weekend were Jon and Marissa Logterman and family of Iowa, Duke and Willi Logterman of Montana and Bob and Logan Logterman of Moro, IL. They came for the Logterman bull sale, which was Monday in Valentine. Joshua Stammis joined them for Sunday dinner and Rick and Kitty Vander-Wey were evening guests to watch the Super Bowl.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Nebraska school leaders asked state lawmakers on Tuesday, February 1 to create a student-loan forgiveness program to help nudge more people into the profession, which has suffered major losses during the pandemic.

Lincoln – February is National Parent Leadership Month and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is recognizing parents that work to transform their families and communities in Nebraska. As DHHS’s mission is to help Nebraskans Live Better Lives, DHHS provides resources, programs, and training for parents to aid their families and positively impact their communities.

Zion Lutheran Church in Valentine will be hosting a Bible study and discussion, Creation Science Video Presentation for families (grade 4 to adult). Please join them, Sunday mornings 9:00 a.m., corner of E. 3rd and N. Haley St., 402-376-1643.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Who doesn't enjoy receiving a fresh bouquet of flowers on a special occasion? Flowers traditionally are given for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, anniversaries, and other special events. While a beautiful bouquet can make a lovely gift, fresh flowers have finite lasting power.

The final week of the Vets Club Soup Contest was held Friday, February 11. First place was Mason and Carson Hamilton with Creamy Tomato Tortellini, second place was Sherry Slagowski with Cheesy Cowboy Soup, third place was Leo Driving Hawk with 3 Bean and Ham and fourth place was Emma Hanson with Tac-O-Bout a Good Soup..