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Would you like to see your Alumni photos in the Valentine Midland News? Please take some time to come and identify your class! Someone will be here Monday through Friday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. We have photos of the following classes: 1980, 1985, 2000, 2005 that still need identification, please!.

The TK Angus hearing lasted nearly two hours, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 during the Cherry County Commissioner’s meeting. Martin DeNayer, Nina Nelson, and Mike McConaughey were in attendance, along with Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott. Attorney Steve Mossman was available via zoom, and represented TK Angus.

Friday, August 8 8:00 a.m. - Rodeo Slack 9:00 a.m.

The Niobrara Council met July 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in the Cherry County South Building Meeting Room, in Valentine. Present: Jason Appelt, Lana Arrowsmith, Karl Connell, Dallas Dodson, Les Hall, Wade Hollenbeck, Mary Mercure, Rich Mercure, Mike Murphy, Nina Nelson, Don Painter, Matt Sprenger,Tony Tiefenthaler.

This year, the fair show is extra special as we celebrate 60 years of the Sand Painters Art Club! • Art Entry: Thursday, August 7, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Enter your art.

August 2 - Crazy Day and Sidewalk Chalk Art competition 2 - Humdinger Boots and Bunkhouse Restaurant and Saloon Summer Band at Humdinger Boots. 4-10 - Cherry County Fair 9 - Chamber Watermelon feed at Cherry County Fair 13 - School begins.

The 4th annual Nebraska Small Business Conference is coming to Grand Island, Lincoln, and Omaha in August. Focused on entrepreneurship education, the conference will be held in English and Spanish, and caters to new entrepreneurs through seasoned business owners.

Friday, August 1 1:00 p.m. CST - .22 Silhouette and Target Shoot-Off at Cherry County Fairgrounds 6:30 p.m.

The Nebraska 4-H Premier Communication Event features a variety of state-level communication contests. The two-day event was held at the on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus in Lincoln June 19-20, 2025.

Ingredients: Egg wash (or almond milk if making a vegan pie) Brown gel food color Vanilla extract Assortment of sanding sugar, sprinkles, and small Sixlets or dragées Gold and pearl luster dust Vodka or any clear alcohol or extract to mix with the luster dust Supplies: The pie pan of your choice Baking sheet Parchment paper Food-safe precision knife Pastry brush Food-safe artist brushes Ramekins or small containers to mix color and hold egg wash Fondant sculpting tool (or toothpick) 1. Roll out the dough of your choice onto parchment and cut out all the Flying Unicorn template pieces with a sharp knife. Cut out as many “rays” as you like.