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Don’t have anything for the Garage Sale...then you may want to share your items with the Goodwill truck which will be parked at the former Skopko parking lot, and sponsored by the Valentine Chamber of Commerce. The truck will be there from July 18 - 25. All items must be placed inside the truck. Items they’re accepting include: clothing, shoes, boots, jewelry, accessories, housewares, collectibles, home and holiday decor, books, sporting goods, furniture, small appliances, electronics and computers, stereos, lamps, musical instruments, framed art, tools, purses, CDs, DVDs, bluerays, games, toys dishes, linens, bedding.

The Niobrara Council met June 19, 2025 at the Cherry County South Building Meeting Room, with the meeting called to order at 1:10 p.m., with the following in attendance: Jason Appelt, Karl Connell, Wade Hollenbeck, Mike Murphy, Nina Nelson, Don Painter, Matt Sprenger, Tony Tiefenthaler, and Scott Wessel. Excused absence: Lana Arrowsmith, Dallas Dodson, Les Hall, Mary Mercure, Rich Mercure, Andrew Steinhauser, and Steve Thede. Treasurer’s Report

July 19 - City Wide Garage Sale - Chamber’s annual trash to treasure event! 29 - Humdinger Boots and Bunkhouse Restaurant and Saloon Summer Band at Bunkhouse Saloon. 20-25 - Nebraska Star Party, Snake Arm at Merritt and VHS.

Gordon Warrick grew up on a farm in eastern Nebraska. He began bird-watching at an early age, and began nature photography with an old camera borrowed from his uncle.

Congratulations to Justin and Joslyn Nollette of Nenzel on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, RaeLynn Ann. She is welcomed home by big sis Bexley.

Whether you're lounging on a beach or hiking through the mountains, even on vacation, most of us stay connected. From snapping vacation selfies to booking hotels on the go to discovering local restaurants, travel and tech go hand in hand.

Celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail with a bike ride, dinner and social on the bridge on Friday, September 5 in Valentine. Register to attend the bike ride and dinner portions at OutdoorNebraska.

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Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough. They, and their baits, really are up against all the competition in the water.

In the vast expanses of rural America, the hum of a transit bus is more than just a sound—it’s a lifeline. Connecting people to essential services, jobs, education, and community events, rural transit plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of life for those who call these areas home.