The Heart City Creative District continues to enhance the downtown Valentine area. Recently the 130 by 16-foot mural was finished depicting the culture and natural beauty of the area. There is an official dedication tentatively planned for September 12th. More details to come. Jamie Eggert gave an update on the community theater project in the downtown area. They expect contractors to begin working inside the building within the next couple of weeks. The total cost of the
Image: Cody Kilgore Unified Schools Facebook Page From Cody Kilgore Unified Schools' Facebook Page: Angela Anderson was recognized at the American Legion convention in Columbus NE on June 27th, 2026, for Middle School teacher of the year Awards. The Nebraska American Legion Teacher of the year program serves to recognize dedicated and devoted individuals who, on a constant basis give so much of themselves on behalf of the youth of Nebraska. Teachers are the unsung heroes who
VPD responded to 25 calls for service in the past week. During the week of July 26th to August 1st, two arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: At 8:20 PM on July 27th, an officer responded to a shoplifting complaint in the 700 block of East Highway 20. A 30 year old South Dakota man was arrested and charged with Theft by Shoplifting and Criminal Impersonation. At 2:30 AM on August 1st, a traffic stop near the intersection of 3rd and Hall Streets lead to th
