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Cody, NE — The Cody-Kilgore School District is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its brand-new PK–5 Elementary School building on Wednesday, August 14, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. The celebration will be held on-site and is open to the entire community.

The weather wasn’t the most cooperative for the record setting crowd, but - they weren’t rained, smoked, or stormed out said organizers of the 32nd annual Nebraska Star Party with the theme Step into the Darkness. They met at the Snake Arm of Merritt Reservoir, where dark skies reign supreme.

It may feel like summer is flying by, with the Cherry County Fair and school just around the corner— but don’t hang up your flipflops just yet! There’s still plenty of summer fun left in Valentine.

Valentine, Nebraska – Niobrara National Scenic River is thrilled to announce the participation of renowned storyteller and musician Chris Sayre during the upcoming Nebraska Star Party on July 24, 2025. Sayre will deliver two captivating presentations at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Valentine, Nebraska – Come learn about fossils! Join Shane Tucker, Nebraska’s Highway Paleontologist, at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center in Valentine, NE, for a thrilling program on August 1! Did you know that some of the fossils found in Nebraska are over 300 million years old? Dive into the remarkable fossil heritage of Nebraska and the Niobrara River corridor at this exciting event!

The Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic will provide a range of free dental services including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more to eligible Nebraska veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses.

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September 19-21, 2025, at the Holiday Inn hotel and Convention Center in Kearney will be hosting the fourth annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium. Join the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs for a weekend of learning networking, and sharing.

Celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail with a bike ride, dinner and social on the bridge on Friday, September 5 in Valentine. Register to attend the bike ride and dinner portions at OutdoorNebraska.

Some wild weather on Sunday afternoon and evening kept peoples eyes on the sky, and on their cell phones checking radar. Tornadoes were spotted near Parmelee and St. Francis, and the Lakeview area had .30 to about 1.50” from several I had contact with. Swirling clouds, high winds, rain and some hail made for a little more excitement that most wanted, and a few ventured down to their basement to be on the safe side. Elliot and Cindy Yenglin lost about 30 bales due to a lightening fire also.