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The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, July13, 2023, at the City Library Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott and Ross Brockley. Brad Arnold was excused absence.

For the first time, U.S. regulators approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves.

Lincoln-Some of the best student athletes from the senior class of 2023 play in the state’s annual basketball, volleyball and softball all-star competitions. Nebraska Public Media will bring high school sports fans live coverage on its World television channel.

Make every day and summer gatherings special with the help of garden-fresh flower arrangements. You will be sure to generate smiles from family members and guests when including fresh flowers on the dinner table and other spaces in your home.

July 1, 2023, the Cherry County Demolition Derby took place at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Here are the results: • Old School Feature #1 1st: Joey Schultz - Overall Old School MadDog Lukas Dougherty Jackson Ravenscroft Josh Schubauer Allen Hembroff• Old School Feature #2 1st: Eric Haase Greg Irwin Layton Sailor James Brown Andrew Graf Kenny Boyer • Limited Weld Feature 1st: Sam Williams Travis Bostock Chism Miller - Mad Dog Chris Williams Brad Michalek • Bonestock Feature 1st: Mike Kamler Nick Kamler and Kayla Wilson Breven Bolander - Mad Dog Jackson Irwin Justin Marsh • Second Chance Old School Winner: Andrew Graf • Second Chance Limited Weld Winner: Sam Williams Fireworks were shot off as the night turned velvet!.

Thursday, June 29, 2023, Governor Jim Pillen visited with the constituents of Cherry County at Mid Plains Community College during his two day fly-around central and western Nebraska. The topic of his town halls were highlight of the 2023 Legislative Session.

On June 14, 2023, Cherry Hills Estates Assisted Living was honored to host a Flag Day Celebration and Special Presentation for Dale Stolzenburg as he was honored by the Cody American Legion Post 319 for his 50 years of service.

Sandhills Townhomes began in the fall of 2020 as a collaboration between students from the architecture studio at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, led by Steve Hardy, the City of Valentine, and Hoppe Development who is a real estate development firm.

Eight Social Media Safety Tips: • Know all social media handles/ display names your kids use and follow them. Monitor what they are doing and who their friends are.

JULY 6, 2023, LINCOLN — Nebraska State Troopers took 36 impaired drivers off the road in the days surrounding the Independence Day holiday. “Our troopers stayed busy last weekend as Nebraskans gathered to celebrate America,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.