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Valentine – Dr. Kelly Anderson, owner/dentist at Sandhills Family Dental, received her Fellowship Distinction with the Academy of General Dentistry, and was recognized at a ceremony in Minneapolis, MN July 20, 2024.

On a windy Thursday morning, Cody-Kilgore students and faculty donned hard hats, and lined up for the ground breaking ceremony for their new elementary school in Cody. September 12, 2024, was another step closer to the new school that has a preliminary scheduled completion date of May 2025.

September 13, 2024, Lincoln — The Nebraska State Patrol is urging Nebraskans to exercise caution when communicating online. In the past several weeks, NSP has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating State of Nebraska officials. One victim has reported losing $5,000 in crypto currency because of the scam.

Incidents/Arrests On 09/01/2024 at 7:59 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near Main and B Streets. A 31 year old Valentine woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Stephen Yoakum, Chadron. Violate hand held wireless, $200 fine; drive left of center, $25 fine; Drive on shoulder of highway, $25 fine; $49 costs - Deputy McSweeney.

Poll reveals hidden gems for preseason leaf-peeping including the Niobrara River Valley. Seeing fall foliage is a cherished tradition, but why wait until October? While many people think they have to delay their leaf-peeping until autumn is in full swing, there are hidden gems across America where the leaves begin to turn as early as mid-September.

The detour for the Minnechaduza Creek bridge is in place, utilizing US-83 North of Valentine, then unpaved county roads 906th, Nollett Road, and Whitetail Road before returning to Highway N-12 near mile marker (MM) 7. The traffic control for the detour will continue to be monitored, signs may be added, or sign placement changed for safety and traffic flow.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.

Lincoln-As harvest time nears, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) recognize and understand the importance of National Farm Safety and Health Week by providing safety tips for agriculture and harvest. This year’s theme is Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, September 12, 2024. They met in the City Library Meeting Room with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert; Councilmembers Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, and Brad Arnold.