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This autumn, veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families are invited to attend Nebraska Warrior Writers, a free workshop series that helps participants develop their writing skills and effectively communicate their life experiences. Nebraska Warrior Writers is presented by Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Writing Project with the support of funding partner Nebraska Cultural Endowment, special partner At Ease USA, and donors from across the state.

When it’s time to license your car in 2027, you’ll have a new specialty plate to consider that features a Northwest Nebraska attraction. During the 2026 Legislative session, LB769 was passed that allowed for the creation of three license plates to highlight the University of Nebraska State Museum.

Veterans will be the focus of several celebrations in Northwest Nebraska in September, and the communities of Crawford and Chadron invite residents and visitors to participate. Crawford Serving Humanities will present the traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute at the Crawford Ball Fields September 9-12.

As many area gardeners can attest, produce was slow to mature this summer, but things are really starting to pick up this month at the newly re-established Valentine Farmers Market! Located by Highway 20 in front of IGA, the market runs from 9:00 a.m. - noon on Saturdays.

Increased iron intake could decrease incidences of temporary deferral at the Rotary sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive, September 3. Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give.

A pastors job is to feed his congregation, andtherearemanyways this can be done - feeding them the Word of God, fertilizing their seeds of hope with prayer, along with shepherding and caregiving. It’s no surprise then, that many members of the Berean Church decided to give back when Pastor Scott McClellen was waiting for a lung transplant.

Speaker Jeff Barnes will present Sandhills and Sandlots - The amazing story of Rushville’s Modisett Ball Park, Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The event is free but tickets are required because space is limited.

The City of Valentine is advising motorists of a temporary closure of Hall Street in connection with construction of the City's interceptor sewer project. South Hall Street is closed through the construction area between Highway 20 and South Street.

Poll of 3,011 travel professionals identifying the best budget locations for a summer vacation across America. Valentine ranked #84 nationally.

The 2026 4-H Horse Show was held on Tuesday, August 4, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Chelsea Sallach was the judge for the day and Ann Neiffer was her ring steward.