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The Sand Painters Art Club is proud to announce June Sheppard of Callaway, NE as April 2025 Artist of the Month. As part of the honor, her artwork will be prominently displayed at Security First Bank, Viaero, Sandhills State Bank, Union Bank, and Mid Plains Community College Valentine Campus for the month.

With April being National Financial Literacy Month and less than half of adults setting a budget, the free credit score website WalletHub released its report on 2025s Most and Least Financially Literate States, which analyzes financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with expert commentary.

April 30th - 9:00 - 5:00 May 1st - 8:00 - 4:00 Car, Truck, Pivot, Semi & Tractor Tires Accepted An opportunity to easily and responsibly dispose of used tires is coming to Valentine, NE. The North Central Nebraska RC&D in cooperation with the Middle Niobrara NRD is hosting a tire amnesty event with grant assistance from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.

The Sand Painters Art Club is thrilled to announce the successful completion of their 2025 Spring Art Show, showcasing a diverse range of talent and artistic expression. The exhibition, held at the Valentine Public Library, culminated in the selection of 17 exceptional pieces that will advance to the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) 2025 State Show in North Platte, NE.

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I can’t even complain about the weather! Some good moisture, beautiful days with some sunshine, and even saw my first blooming dandelions! It’s amazing how things green up so fast. If you like to send a card or letter to Wyonne Walkling, her address is: Sandhills Care Center, c/o Wyonne Walkling, Room 15, 143 N.

Services for our beloved Loretta Fish will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., MST at the Merriman Dance Hall. As life ends, so it begins again.

This week, Open Plains Transit celebrates Nebraska Public Transit Week with the riders who use our services and the hardworking employees who keep things moving. The statewide celebration runs from April 6-12.

4 servings 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch 2 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 400° F. Massage the olive oil onto the sweet potatoes and set them on a small baking sheet.

Cody-Kilgore Schools Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.