Ian Bish has been selected as the Head Football Coach at Valentine High School. Mr. Bish has served as an assistant varsity football coach the previous four years at Valentine. Mr. Bish has also served as the head girls basketball coach the past three years and will continue in this role as well.

Before the Prairie Plaza, it was Advanced Pet Care Clinic, a veterinarian clinic and pet boarding facility owned by Dr. Michelle Huddle, DVM. “After many prayers Chris and I decided to close the practice and put my career on hold to allow more quality time for my faith and three children, Elijah, 8, Corbyn, 5, and Ellyana, 3. Advanced Pet Care Clinic closed in the fall of 2019, after nine years of operation, and serving so many pets in the two state area.”

LINCOLN – April 14, 20201, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he had signed a proclamation designating Nebraska as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary State.” The proclamation is symbolic, and reaffirms Nebraska’s support for the right to bear arms.

Were you surprised Monday, April 19? A little bit? Not really? Nebraska’s weather is always full of surprises. NOAA weather did forecast from one to three inches of snow - the surprise came with over eight inches!

North Central RC&D along with MNNRD completed a Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment Tire Amnesty Friday, April 16, 2021. The goal of 300 ton was reached mid-afternoon. Kim Burge, Executive Director for RC&D reported 221 loads of tires were hauled to the City of Valentine lot East of Valentine High School. “The event was a huge success. We probably could have asked for a 400 ton limit on the Tire Amnesty Grant with NDEE. It was hard to decide where to set the goal. The last Tire Amnesty for Cherry County was held in 2004.”

Saturday, April 10, the Badgers traveled to Winner and competed in their track meet. No team scores were kept.