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When the house is getting decorated for Christmas, that’s the time the announcement goes out for the art for the annual Valentine’s Day card from Valentine. “The winner this year is Madison Kelber,” said Dean Jacobs, executive director of the Valentine Chamber of Commerce.

What a better way to acknowledge the great people in our community who continue to go above and beyond in their daily lives, than to nominate them for the Heart City Heart Award. This award will be presented at the 78th annual Valentine Coronation.

Niobrara Refuge staff and volunteers took part in the 122nd annual National Christmas Bird Count, coordinated by The Audubon Society. The Christmas Bird Count, which began in 1900, runs from December 14 - January 5, with over 2,100 survey areas in the United States and 80,000 volunteers.

Lincoln, NE – It is the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made, and for those resolving to quit tobacco, the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline has free resources and support available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting Quit-Now.ne.gov. The quitline can help people stay motivated on their quit journey, whether that’s with one-on-one counseling with a quit coach, identifying a quit plan, or using quit smoking medication.

Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy.

Wickmans join membership of American Angus Association Erick and Robin Wickman, Eli are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world.

Tom Chohon has been a familiar face to farmers and ranchers in the KBR area. He has played a vital role within the Farm Service Agency for over 37 years, and for the last 22 years was based in the Ainsworth office. After nearly four decades at FSA, Tom has decided to retire.

Cody-Kilgore School Monday, Jan. 17 - Breakfast: Cody - Biscuits and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and ag financial counselor. These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights and other relevant matters.

The New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish these two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing blood pressure, maintaining flexibility, burning calories and much more.