(402) 376-2833

News

What parents don’t know about bullying could be hurting their children

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents Oklahoma City, OK – (February 29, 2024) – There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.

News Briefs

VHS public speech performance The VHS Speech team will host their public speech performance on Monday, March 11, 2024 in the Valentine High School Commons from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with supper.

Smith announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 22.

Nebraska Stories unveils bronze statue of Willa Cather

Lincoln - Stories about an Omaha barista rocking the world of specialty coffee, a Nebraska volleyball player’s heartfelt tribute to her father, and the reveal of the seven foot bronze statue of Nebraska author Willa Cather in the United States Capitol are featured in March broadcasts of the award-wining, local television series Nebraska Stories.

County Farm Bureaus to host Legislative District 43 Candidate Forum

Lincoln – Those interested in learning more about the candidates running for the District 43 seat in the Nebraska Legislature are invited to participate in a candidate forum sponsored by Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan County Farm Bureaus.

St. John’s Food Pantry

In 2023, we served up to 80 people each month. We had a total of 21 new adults and 24 new children sign up for assistance during 2023. Our prayers go out to those in need and we praise God we can be of help to them.

Greg and Tammy Gass awarded Outstanding Volunteer from NACEB

Congratulations to Greg and Tammy Gass! They won the Outstanding Volunteer award from the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) February 8, 2024 in Lincoln. They received this honor for leading the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) program for high school youth since 1997 in Cherry County. Their countless hours have made this a once-in-a-lifetime experience that keeps teens connected to Extension and 4-H, and empowers them to be active in their communities.

Kleunder CPA holds Ribbon Cutting

Michael Kluender, CPA, recently opened his own practice, Kluender CPA, LLC, and can assist with not only income tax preparation, but consulting, payroll and sales tax services. Kluender was born and raised in Cherry County and has several years of experience preparing farm, ranch, business and individual tax returns.