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June 9, 2021, Valentine — Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin June 14 in the Merriman and Valentine areas, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Vogel Traffic Services, of Orange City, IA, has the $831,103 contract.

The day was cool and cloudy, but the fellowship was warm and wonderful as it was apparent no one was about to take for granted the opportunity to gather. The 58th annual Circle C celebration was conducted in conjunction with the Cody-Kilgore Alumni this year. The weekend was concluded by the first Memorial Day program held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery by the American Legion and Auxiliary in many years. The theme was Circle C Days in God’s Country for a day full of activities for all. Organized by a group of committed community volunteers, Circle C started as a school fund raiser, but is now a day to celebrate the country way of life and raise funds for community projects.

USF announces spring 2021 Dean’s List Wyatt Hitchcock of Sparks was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Hitchcock is majoring in Exercise Science.

Valentine Senior Center Thursday, June 10 - Goulash, three bean salad, cauliflower, bread, mixed fruit. Friday, June 11 - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, broccoli, biscuit, pears.

LINCOLN – Consider your motivations on why you enjoy fishing. Is it to catch a meal, compete for the largest fish, get away from life’s stresses or to be with friends? To faithfully mentor a new angler, whether they be young or old, one probably should start by asking why the angler wants to fish.

Lincoln, June 8, 2021 – Growers, crop consultants, ag professionals, and extension educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension’s weed management field day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 23, at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center.

Ainsworth – If you live in and around Ainsworth, you might have noticed construction at the site of NPPD’s newest SunWiseSM community solar facility located just north of the Cowboy Trail at the south end of East City Park. Construction officially began the second week of May.

On 05/23/2021 at 10:43 a.m., an officer was requested in the 700 block of West 3rd Street for a dog complaint. A 41 year old Valentine man was cited for dog at large.

Friday, May 28, 2021 was the annual Cody-Kilgore Alumni Banquet which was held at the C-K High School at Cody. Jana Nollette Barnes was the speaker for the event.