This 4th of July in the Valentine Community will be busy honoring the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the country at 9AM central time, churches will join together in ringing bells to celebrate. Individuals are asked to join in by ringing any bell you might have. Parade entries should line up at 9:30 at 1st and Main Street with the 4th of July parade starting at 10AM. Liberty Fireworks will sponsor the parade with $500 in prize money.
The graduating class of 2001 hosted this years annual Valentine Alumni Banquet this past Saturday evening at the Catholic Parish Hall in Valentine. Special honors were bestowed upon the class of 1976 celebrating their 50th reunion. The class had a large number of members who attended. Grant Bitner provided some entertainment for the evening. Amelia Monroe from the class of 1944 was the oldest alumni. Several classes gathered at the Bunkhouse after the banquet featuring Th
The Nebraska Brand Committee (NBC) after their Quarterly Meeting on June 10, announced updated fees effective August 1, 2026. These fee changes are allowed due to the passage of LB1187 by state congress on April 10 earlier this year. Introduced by Senators DeKay, Holdcroft, Ibach, Kauth, Meyer, and Storm, LB1187 was passed and signed into law in April, 2026. The bill gives the committee authority to “modernize” and restructure fees. Some notable changes made by the NBC includ
