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There will be $2,000 in payouts at the Valentine Chamber of Commerce’s 8th annual Chaduza Cook-off ! Here’s a rundown on the time and events for this yummy event! • 8:00 a.m. - Competition begins • 10:00 a.m.

On August 19, 2025, Wendy Murphy, the Nebraska State R3 Coordinator for Pheasants Forever traveled to Lincoln to attend Governor Pillen’s signing of a proclamationdesignatingAugustas National Shooting Sports Month in Nebraska. Nationally, this monthlong shooting sports promotional event is sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and The Firearm Industry Trade Association.

The Sand Painter Art Club is encouraging artists of all ages, any location, to show their art at the Sky High/Colorful Skies Art Show at the Valentine Public Library for the September display. There are no fees, and any medium is encouraged. Drop off your art at the library, September 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact Joan Swim 402-382-0083 for more information.

Congratulations to Valentine’s Marybelle Ward on winning the National P.E.O. STAR scholarship. This $2,500 scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of graduating high school young women planning to pursue post-secondary education.

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Ron and Becky Patton took students to the Northwest Indian Bible School in Montana last week, then detoured through Yellowstone, and on to visit Tom and Shauna Brewer en route home. Jimmy and Heidi Doyle, River and Bridger, along with River’s friends, and Matt and Kara Walkling, James and Carson and Vern and Marlys Walkling camped at Merritt Dam over the weekend.

A welcome break in the heat came this past weekend, just as the area is hoping to wrap up their haying. Where has the summer gone? Services were held Saturday, August 23 at the White Elephant Hall for our dear Joan (Schneider) Starr, with Dale Bowlin officiating.

When asked what they love about their hometown, do people say, “rigidity?” What about, “no one invites me to get involved?” Or “we don’t like new ideas?” None of those are likely responses to that question – thank goodness! Instead, we are more likely to answer that we love our community’s tight-knit connections, our creativity, our tenacity, and, most of all, our neighbors. The next generation of Nebraska leaders understands this deeply.

Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic explorer, and a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.

According to Valentine City Manager, Shane Siewert, the Airport will be expanding the apron to accommodate more and larger airplanes coming to the airport. “The total cost will be $1,506,000.