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Mike Schuster is partnering with Talia Benson to establish a physical presence in Valentine. Mike’s extensive experience and commitment to the community over, the last 22 years, has been instrumental in building strong relationships and providing trusted financial guidance.

VALENTINE, May 2, 2025 — Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.

Get ready for an evening of artistic inspiration and community fun as the Sand Painters Art Club presents “Artists At Work” during the Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Join us this Friday, May 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a unique opportunity to meet local artists, witness their creative process firsthand, and participate in exciting scavenger hunts.

Good afternoon and welcome to the Valentine High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony! When I thought about graduation as a kid, I always imagined it would feel like closing a chapter of my life and having to start completely anew. That everything I ever knew about myself and the world would suddenly change because of a diploma, cap, and gown.

Welcome to the Celebration of the Graduating Class of 2025! We are thrilled to gather here today to honor the achievements of this graduating class. We have learned, grown, and prepared for this significant moment. Our heartfelt gratitude is in respect to our parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, and all the supporters who have guided and uplifted us throughout this journey.

The Valentine Invitational boys golf tournament, held May 15, 2025 was initially going to be 18 holes, however the tournament was changed to a 9 hole and started at 1:00 p.m. Coach Devin Muirhead said it was due to the course conditions after two inches of rain.

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA)announcesthecompletion of the Nebraska Collaborative Map Project. This innovative initiative invited individuals and school districts from each of Nebraska’s 93 counties to contribute original artworks representing their unique communities, culminating in a comprehensive, statewide map that celebrates Nebraska’s rich cultural and geographical diversity.

Peak camping season is here, and with more than 76 state park locations across the state, Nebraska Game and Parks offers plenty of spots to park a recreational vehicle or pitch a tent. With the following preparation and planning, campers are guaranteed to have fun and avoid frustration.

I decided that we would continue with where we left off last week, how can Open Plains Transit and public transportation services help communities? We started the discussion with Families and Youth-Aged Passenger Transportation and Employer/Employee Transportation, as summer is right around the corner.

Valentine Community Schools will once again be providing free lunches to children during the summer at the Valentine High School parking lot. There are no income requirements or registration. Any child under age 18 may come and get a free lunch.