Sports

National Senior Pro Rodeo Association will have an approved Timed Event Rodeo in Valentine, at the Cherry County Fair Grounds, on June 17-18, 2023. There will be two rodeos each day at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on June 17, and two hours after the morning session ends on the 18th.

The annual Cherry Co. 4-H Livestock Judging contest was held on May 30 and the clinician was Doug Smith from NCTA in Curtis. Results are as follows: Clover Kids participating were Jake Kime, Josie Smith, and Zander Barnes.

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The Cody-Kilgore Unified School held its biannual Alumni Banquet on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Cody Gymnasium. There were 63 Alumni in attendance.

Thanks to a new Summer of Youth grant that Valentine Community Schools received, students in Valentine will get to expand their learning in unique ways this summer. Beyond School Bells, an initiative of Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education, has selected Valentine Community Schools Badger Cub Club as one of the Nebraska communities to receive a Summer of Youth grant to support summer learning opportunities.

“I am so honored to have a spot in the Nebraska Department of Education Fine Arts Education EXPRESSIONS spring newsletter,” said art teacher Joan Swim. The spring newsletter shared the following: When you meet Joan Swim from Valentine Community Schools, you can just feel her energy, enthusiasm, and passion.

A kids fishing clinic was held May 6, 2023, at the Valentine Fish Hatchery, through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Zac Brashears and Stephen Isom helped organize the event.

Nebraska Game and Parks reminds boaters to brush up on safety rules in preparation for peak boating season. Follow these 10 tips reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water.

The Badger Effort Award is based on the school's character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff. Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School fourth auarter Badger Effort recipients!

Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s state parks. During June, a variety of events are planned for those for all ages and interests.