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Lincoln, NE, January 29 — Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 NebraskaRanchPracticumoffered by Nebraska Extension. Master Ranch Ready principles designed for immediate use on your ranch.

Stay safe this winter while enjoying a day of ice fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: • The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least 4 inches of clear, solid ice.

LINCOLN – A bankruptcy court has granted a motion related to the grain dealer security bond held by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) to help compensate grain producers still owed payment by Omaha-based Hansen-Mueller Co.

Cherry County 4-H has close to 250 4-H members and 50 volunteers! February is 4-H Month and to celebrate, Cherry County 4-H is hosting their annual Luck of the Draw fund raiser Saturday, February 14, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Luck of the Draw will be held in The Extension Office on 2nd and Main Street.

Lincoln, NE – The month of January was Cervical Cancer Prevention Month. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages women to schedule regular Pap tests and discuss other preventive measures, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, with their healthcare providers, to dramatically lower the risk of developing cervical cancer.

From my Window Times change, meaning that situations, social norms, beliefs and even technology becomes different as time passes, often requiring people to adapt. We are living in a social revolution regarding changes in morals, values, fashion and social structures, as well as technological advancements.

I apologize for so little Cody News as of late, but after years without the news in the paper, I’m hearing a lot of “Jean, don’t put that in the paper!” So my new rule is “if it’s on social media, it’s public information.” Unfortunately, you really don’t want to know what everyone had for supper this week.

The 82nd Coronation crowned its royalty on February 1, 2026. Crowned as King and Queen were seniors Jekhi Williams and Samantha Sprenger, Prince and Princess Caden Stankoski and Katelyn Dorsey, Duke and Duchess Deklin Titus and Rylee Wackler, Count and Countess Jackson Huggins and Annalena Nelson, Pages Aiden Buckendahl and Tylee Tinant.

During the week of January 25 - 31, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • At 7:41 p.m., on January 26, a traffic stop in the 500 block of Highway 20 lead to the arrest of a 33 year old Oklahoma man on drug possession charges. • On January 28 at 6:55 p.m., a 43 year old Nebraska man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 20 and South Hall Street.

We finish our look back at 2025 with Heart City Rocks and Sandhills Boutique Company holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. Heart City Rocks is located at 148 E. First Street in Valentine where can find all natural self care items. In the same location, but a completely different business is Sandhills Boutique Company with a custom gift shop.