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ESU #17 is excited to partner with the Children’s Literacy Initiative to host a Family Literacy Engagement Night for families with children ages birth to 5. • Location: Valentine Elementary School 615 East 5th St.

Between February 1-7, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • On 2/2/26, at 10:15 p.m., a traffic stop near the intersection of 1st and Main Streets lead to the arrest of a 33 year old Nebraska woman on the charge of Driving Under Suspension. • On 2/4/26, at 11:25 p.m., an officer observed a moped operating without headlight or taillight.

at the 25th annual and a buyers chance at $2,500 off a new bull TheBullBashCommittee-made up of Chairman Shane Keller, Bradley Cardinal , Bryan Keller, Sydney Dexter, Joanna Connot, Kim Jeffers, Valerie Petersen, Monty Neiffer, Brent Nollette, and Justin Ward, DMV - have worked all year long to bring you this MAIN EVENT, January 14, 2026 in downtown Valentine. The 25th annual Bull Bash really does have something for everyone.

What do you think banking was like 45 years ago? Could you pull up to an ATM machine and get cash or deposit your check? Well, that technology was just being developed. Most people had to bank in person, there wasn’t the ability to take a photo of your checks to have them deposited. Inflation was ridiculous and times were tough.

Valentine, NE — The Valentine Public Library Foundation, established to encourage private donations and bequests that provide an added “margin of excellence” for the library, has announced a new name. Foundation support enables the library to fund programs, services, and purchases that fall outside the regular operating budget, enhancing opportunities for the entire community.

The Valentine’s Day Card Contest, an annual highlight organized by the Valentine Chamber of Commerce, invites residents of all ages to submit their artistic interpretations of love and community. Winning designs are used to promote Valentine’s unique charm and its special connection to the holiday of love, along with $250 to the winning entry.

The Heart City Heart Award was presented to Steve Isom, Sunday, February 1, 2026 during the 82nd annual Coronation. Congratulations Steve! The nomination read: Tonight, we get to recognize someone who truly shows what it means to have a big heart for our community.

Valentine, NE – The Chesterman Foundation, the charitable arm of Chesterman Coca-Cola, has expanded its community giving this year to strengthen the local communities where its employees live and work. As part of this initiative, the Chesterman Foundation has awarded a $2,500 donation to the Sandhills Area Foundation.

The Niobrara Council met January 15, 2026 at the Cherry County South Building in Valentine. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. with the following present: Karl Connell, Dallas Dodson, Les Hall, Wade Hollenbeck, Rich Mercure, Mike Murphy, Nina Nelson, Tony Tiefenthaler, Scott Wessel.