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These clinics are for farmers and ranchers and their families. They are confidential, one-onone sessions with an experienced Ag Law attorney and Ag finance counselor. These clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989. In a roughly hour-long session, you are welcome to bring up whatever issues might be affecting your farm or ranch. In general, clinic discussions often involve estate and succession planning, financial and operational issues, beginning farmer programs, real estate and lease matters, fence law, property rights, farm loans and loan programs, and debtor/creditor law. Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Bring your questions!

CSC holds graduation Two hundred eighteen Chadron State College undergraduates received bachelor’s degrees and 65 graduate students received master’s degrees in a combined ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday, May 7. Area students include: Eva Oliver, Bachelor of Applied Science of Merriman; Amos Utecht, Bachelor of Arts, Kara Brashears, BS in Education, Chad McPeak, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Grace Robison, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science all of Valentine.

The 29th annual Nebraska Rod and Custom Association (NRCA) 500-mile Tour Nebraska driving event will be held on June 4 and 5 this year. This is a road TOUR of 450+ classic, antique and special interest vehicles. This unique driving event will draw considerable local interest. The Tour Route this year will go near 19 towns and villages including some which may be in your coverage area. There are many car shows and car events during the summer season, however there is no other event like Tour Nebraska.

Thursday, May 19 - Sloppy joe, tater tots, coleslaw, pineapple. Friday, May 20 - Chicken strips, baked beans, bread, peas, applesauce.

Valentine, NE – It’s that time of year! Millions of birds have begun their migration from their winter grounds to their breeding grounds. Each year migratory birds travel thousands of miles, battling predators, navigating new environments, and facing the negative effects of light pollution.

Reported Offenses On 05/01/2022 at 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Highway 20 for a report of a fraudulent $20 being used to make a purchase. Investigation is ongoing.

Two federal grant programs administered by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are accepting applications from communities across Nebraska for recreation improvements. Applications for the Recreation Trails Program and Land and Water Conservation Fund are due September 9, 2022.

In the 49 years since the Roe v. Wade decision, the pro-life movement has displayed remarkable commitment and resolve. Decades of steady, grassroots efforts by pro-life advocates are yielding not just state-level legislation which recognizes the humanity of unborn children but a growing culture of life which seeks to compassionately connect with expectant mothers who lack support.

Cody-Kilgore’s class of 2022 held their Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m. MST. Their class flower was the orange dahlia; class colors, black, white, and orange; class song, We are Young by Fun; and class motto: “I regret nothing. The end.” Ron Swanson. They had two honor speakers, Riley Jones and Annalise Busentiz. Here is what Riley said to her fellow classmates and audience members:

Kallah Markley was born and raised in the Heart City, and is the owner of Sweet Aura Spa and Salon. “I have the best husband and two amazing boys. I am happy to raise my family in this small town. Recently we decided to expand my business by opening a new spa and salon! I have been a licensed beautician for 10 years with specialized training in facials, waxing, eye lash lift and tint, dermaplaning, and chemical peels.