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Lincoln – Nebraskans need to be aware of the risk of getting rabies from wild animals, especially bats. Nine animals have tested positive for rabies so far this year, eight of them were bats.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Omaha-As students across Nebraska and Iowa begin heading back to school over the coming weeks, AAA urges motorists to wear seatbelts, slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Also, to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during beforeand after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following their school day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 64 percent of child pedestrians killed in traffic crashes occurred during the weekday - 6:00 a.m. Monday to 6:00 p.m. Friday - in 2021, NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts. The goal is to always look out for all pedestrians on roadways everywhere.

Lincoln-Nebraska Public Media digs into the state’s volleyball culture with a look at some of the powerhouse programs in State of Volleyball: 2023 Fall Preview. It premieres at 8:00 p.m.

Lincoln – The days leading up to a new school year bring excitement for some students, parents and guardians, but also can be a source of stress and anxiety. When feeling anxious, Nebraska’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) suggests the following actions as the first day of school nears.

George and Jodi Arnold are hosting two exchange students again this year, who arrived over the weekend. Nuria is a sophomore from Spain and Agatha, who is from Italy, is a senior. We welcome them to the area and hope they have a great school year at Cody-Kilgore High School.

Here it is, August. Summer has flown by and already there is Halloween candy roaming the shelves of Walmart. For most of us, August also brings the normal adjustment of transitioning back to the school year. It is normal for this to look differently for everyone, especially depending upon the age of your child. You may find yourself stressing to find the school supplies list, supporting your youth through two a day practices for athletic season or looking forward to getting back to the routine of the school year.

Pastor Dobie Weasel will be ministering at Crossroads Assembly at 404 East Highway 20 in Valentine August 18-20. Pastor Dobie has ministered as a pastor and evangelist, as well a camp meeting and conference speaker throughout the U.S. and Canada for over 30 years.

The Valentine Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Ice Cream Social Wednesday, August 23, in the fellowship hall from 6:00-8:00 p.m. They will be serving Sloppy Joes, chips, homemade pies and homemade ice cream. A free will donation will be accepted. The praise band will be set up outside for your listening enjoyment on the south entrance. Everyone is welcome!

Pastor Will and Amber Deeds and their family will be at the Valentine Methodist Church August 20 for the 10:30 a.m. service. They were former pastors here, in Valentine, and are now in ministry missions in Guatemala. There will be a potluck meal at 11:45 a.m., following the service and everyone is welcome to attend the service and the meal or feel free to just come to the meal and visit with the Deeds family.