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During the week of February 22 -28, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • At 2:10 a.m., on February 22, a report of an intoxicated person at the intersection of 2nd and Main Streets lead to the arrest of a 21 year old South Dakota man on the charge of Procuring Alcohol for a Minor.

• March 4, Lakeview Christian Reformed Church. • March 11, Crossroads Assembly of God Church.

Bringing Back the Joy relationship and marriage conference Presented by Roger and Brenda Daum of Restoration Ministries, Cozad NE, at the Valentine Berean, Worship Center Registration is free. Sessions:

Lastweek,NOAAWeathercalled for severe winter weather including three to eight inches of snow, along with gusting winds up to 40 mph. We’ve needed moisture in the area the entire winter season and were grateful when we got about an inch at Miller Field, in Valentine, Thursday, February 19.

Hoebelheinrich credits much of his successtocommunity support and a simple piece of advice from his f i r s t friend when he moved to the area and Marty Jordan said, “If you keep making good products, people will come.” Building strong relationships with local businesses and programs across the county takes time ~ and the right ingredients. Jason Hoebelheinrich, founder and owner of Hoebe’s Smoke ‘N’ Meats, is doing just that by utilizing local products and, most recently, supporting the Valentine FFA Chapter’s Heart City Beef program.

Valentine, NE, March 5, 2026 March is Red Cross Month, and for more than 130 years, heroic American Red Cross volunteers have provided hope and urgent relief to families in communities across the country.

And the winner of the Vets Club soup contest is…… Amanda Gordon with her roasted white chicken chili! Coming in second was Brittany Benzings’ ham and potato , followed by Matt Benzings’ be cool chicken noodle and LeeAnn Wagner’s sausage potato in fourth! Thank you to the volunteers, servers, sponsors, soup makers and soup tasters! This was an outstanding contest!!

VALENTINE, NE — The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association (SPRA) is pleased to announce a special Bluebird Box Check Field Trip taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This hands-on event offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and families to witness local conservation efforts in action.

Candidates filing for the Primary Election as of February 10, 2026 are as follows: Neil Wescott, City of Valentine Councilmember, 4 year term Maxwell Renning, Cherry County Sheriff, 4 year term Brad Arnold, City of Valentine Councilmember, 4 year term Barry D. Lancaster, Nenzel Village Board,4yearterm-GENERAL Jessica Dawson-Coyle ,Valentine Community Schools - Board of Education Member, 4 year term Erick Wickman, Cherry County Sheriff, 4 year term Kathy Hammond, Cherry County Treasurer, 4 year term Andrew C. Johnson, Cherry County Public Defender, 4 year term Gregory Gass, Valentine Community Schools - Board of Education Member, 4 year term Eric A. Scott, Cherry County Attorney, 4 year term Timothy A. Hanson, Cherry County Surveyor, 4 year term HenryBrown,MerrimanVillage Board, 4 year term - GENERAL Timothy J. Nollette, Nenzel Village Board,4yearterm-GENERAL Shara L. Ford Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools - Board of Education Member, 4 year term Jessica R. Hanson, Cherry County Clerk of the District Court, 4 year term Melissa J. Bancroft, Cherry County Assessor, 4 year term Samantha Leonard, Cherry County Clerk, 4 year term Nina M. Nelson, Cherry County Commissioner, 4 year term Duane Kime, Cherry County Commissioner 4 yrs Luke Storer, Merriman Village Board, 4 year term Mike McConaughey, Cherry County Commissioner, 4 year term Hayley A. Nelson Merriman Village Board, 4 year term Non-incumbents have until Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to file.

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Valentine, Nebraska was held February 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Library Meeting Room, the same notice of meeting was given according to law. All the proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the meeting was open to the public. A public information council agenda packet was available at the public information table. Notice of the Open Meetings Act was provided as required by law.