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There are only 26 letters in the alphabet, and I have been thinking, how can I use these 26 letters to convince you WHY we NEED this project. Well, there are only 67 million, 108 thousand, 863 combinations of 26 letters. I am not going to bore you with that, nor am I going to “blow smoke up your pant leg” with facts and figures, I am just going to speak to you from my “heart.”

Microsurfacing has started for the Valentine East project, Highway 12. A “scratch coat” has been placed on the roadway in Valentine.

The construction project on West 4th Street (HWY 83 North) continues Phase 3 work. Phase 3 construction, building the northbound lane between the intersection of Edna Street to the Minnechaduza Creek bridge continues.

Join us in celebrating 30 years of the Cowboy Trail in Valentine, NE with a bike ride, dinner, and bridge social! Attend all three parts of the day, orpickandchoose what you’d like to participate in this Friday, September 5, 2025!

The 2025 Cherry County Friends of 4-H were honored at the Fair. Friends of 4-H are nominated each year to recognize exemplary volunteer or business service to the Cherry County 4-H program. Jason McNare has coached shooting sports for several years and received the Individual award.

Valentine, NE (9/4/2025) — Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.

VALENTINE, NE – National Park Service rangers at the Niobrara National Scenic River announce the upcoming Voices of the Niobrara speaker series, a month-long event celebrating the rich history and diverse voices of the Niobrara River Valley. This series will feature presentations from indigenous leaders, historians, and local ranchers, offering a unique opportunity for community dialogue and education. It will be held at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor’s Center each week, at 6:00 p.m.

The Premier Livestock Exhibitor Award is designed to recognize and honor 4-H members that show a dedication to the agricultural industry. Winners of this award will have demonstrated their passion, hard work, and integrity through participation in events related to their livestock projects.

The Niobrara River Basin Alliance met Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Middle Niobrara NRD office. The following were in attendance: Pat O’Brien, Upper Niobrara White NRD General Manager; Mike Murphy, Middle Niobrara NRD General Manager; Wade Ellwange, Lower Niobrara NRD General Manager; Karl Connell, Lower Niobrara NRD Board of Director and Niobrara Council Board Member; Dennis Schueth, Upper Elkhorn NRD General Manager; Kyle Temple, Middle Niobrara NRD Water Resources Coordinator.

A Nenzel celebration was held on July 26, at Niobrara Valley Vineyards at Nenzel, NE. The day started with a 5K run that Reed Ford organized, with the proceeds going to the Sandhills Cancer Fund. There were other activities throughout the day with St. Mary’s Luck of the Draw, Country Store and BBQ, K of C Cowboy Pasture Golf followed by a dance that night with Country Rush.