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2026 Bull Bash People’s Choice Quilt Show

There will be a People’s Choice Quilt Show Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST, with pick up from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Nelsen Furniture on Main Street in Valentine, NE. Please be aware of the pickup time. Quilts may be left at the store to be picked up the next day if desired. All quilts are welcome.

Here’s the BEEF at the 25th annual Bull Bash! and a buyers chance at $2,500 off a new bull

at the 25th annual and a buyers chance at $2,500 off a new bull TheBullBashCommittee-made up of Chairman Shane Keller, Bradley Cardinal , Bryan Keller, Sydney Dexter, Joanna Connot, Kim Jeffers, Valerie Petersen, Monty Neiffer, Brent Nollette, and Justin Ward, DMV - have worked all year long to bring you this MAIN EVENT, January 14, 2026 in downtown Valentine. The 25th annual Bull Bash really does have something for everyone.

Allard retires from Union Bank and Trust

What do you think banking was like 45 years ago? Could you pull up to an ATM machine and get cash or deposit your check? Well, that technology was just being developed. Most people had to bank in person, there wasn’t the ability to take a photo of your checks to have them deposited. Inflation was ridiculous and times were tough.

Valentine Public Library Foundation announces new name

Valentine, NE — The Valentine Public Library Foundation, established to encourage private donations and bequests that provide an added “margin of excellence” for the library, has announced a new name. Foundation support enables the library to fund programs, services, and purchases that fall outside the regular operating budget, enhancing opportunities for the entire community.

Sending you the best grooves from Valentine, Neb.

The Valentine’s Day Card Contest, an annual highlight organized by the Valentine Chamber of Commerce, invites residents of all ages to submit their artistic interpretations of love and community. Winning designs are used to promote Valentine’s unique charm and its special connection to the holiday of love, along with $250 to the winning entry.

Hearts in Wonderland

The Heart City Heart Award was presented to Steve Isom, Sunday, February 1, 2026 during the 82nd annual Coronation. Congratulations Steve! The nomination read: Tonight, we get to recognize someone who truly shows what it means to have a big heart for our community.

Chesterman Coca Cola donates to SAF

Valentine, NE – The Chesterman Foundation, the charitable arm of Chesterman Coca-Cola, has expanded its community giving this year to strengthen the local communities where its employees live and work. As part of this initiative, the Chesterman Foundation has awarded a $2,500 donation to the Sandhills Area Foundation.

Officers elected at Niobrara Council’s January meeting

The Niobrara Council met January 15, 2026 at the Cherry County South Building in Valentine. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. with the following present: Karl Connell, Dallas Dodson, Les Hall, Wade Hollenbeck, Rich Mercure, Mike Murphy, Nina Nelson, Tony Tiefenthaler, Scott Wessel.

Cherry County Royalty representing Cherry County in Texas!

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible experience of some outstanding young ladies from the Cherry County Rodeo Royalty program who recently traveled to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in Texas.

CVA: old or new, Show Us Your Blue!

(York, NE) Central Valley Ag (CVA) would like to announce the Blue Jacket Challenge in celebration of National FFA Week. From February 2 - 13, 2026, the challenge invites past and present FFA members to show off their FFA blue jacket.