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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.

Lincoln, NE — The Nebraska LEAD Program is excited to introduce a new micro-credential in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). This digital badge will be awarded to Nebraska LEAD Fellows in recognition of their comprehensive exploration of agricultural leadership, communication and global perspectives—essential competencies for advancing agriculture and strengthening rural communities.

There were no reported arrests during the week of March 30 through April 5, 2025. The Valentine Police Department responded to 61 calls for service, including: • 29 traffic stops • 4 animal complaints • 5 reports of suspicious person or vehicle • 3 non-injury accidents • 3 welfare checks.

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Aubrey Benson was selected as the American Legion Auxiliary, Leo Brinda Unit 90 Girls State Delegate. Aubrey attends Valentine High School.

The Valentine Community Schools Board of Education recognized the Badger state championship qualifying wrestlers. Pictured are back row, L to R: Jessica Coyle, Greg Gass, Jo Hand, Rownan Eggert, Jordan Bailey, Marcus Nelson, Shane Kime. Front row, L to R: Parker Chavez, Jekhi Williams, Deklin Titus, Reegan Eggert, and Kris Larsen. Not pictured: Clayton Elliott.