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Kris Ferguson had a quick reply when someone asked how she and a small group of volunteers managed to finish a 17-mile stretch of the long-planned but unfinished Cowboy Trail in northwest Nebraska. “Oh it’s easy,” Ferguson responded.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third District students who are current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to submit their application by July 31.

“What are young families looking for when choosing to settle down in a certain city? How might we get them to consider Valentine, NE? ” The age old question is put to new college students from the UNO Summer Design Studio Internship who employs Scott Scholars from five universities UNO, Creighton, Colorado State, Notre Dame, and Hastings College - to answer these questions. The interns work with partnering organizations to tackle high level problem statements using Stanford design thinking, coding, and other technical skills.

The majority of people really have no idea of the cost that was given in exchange for our freedom. Sure, some enlisted, others were drafted, and we continue being a free nation - not perfect. But at what cost is this freedom?

Cherry County 4-H teamed up with Leo Brinda Unit #90 American Legion Auxiliary again this year to conduct a quilt raffle to raise funds for the Quilts of Valor community service project. Over 100 quilts have been awarded to area veterans over the last few years and the raffle helps participants cover the costs of fabric, batting, quilting services, and other supplies.

Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott has announced that Adam Earl Joe Cooper, age 35 of Arkansas has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Larry Lynn Covalciuc, a participant in the Tour De Nebraska bicycle ride.

On July 13, 2024, KVSH Radio is hosting Party in the Park at Valentine City Park where they will resurrect the Chamber of Commerce’s turtle races. Turtles can be adopted at KVSH Radio or Janine’s Emporium.

July 13, 2024 is the day where a queen, princess and sweetheart will be selected at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. There are six categories that will be judged including: Horseman, speech, interview, written test, and modelingwithimpromptuquestion, and overall appearance.

Happy 248th birthday America! And what a beautiful day to celebrate! Gentle breezes blew comfortable temperatures for the parade which began at 10:00 a.m., then over to Badger Memorial Field where a record number of guests participated in the national Let Freedom Ring celebration of the reading of the Declaration of Independence. At the Cherry County Fairgrounds was the God and Country Music Festival making its debut with music and poetry featuring lyrics about God and Country.