Grüezi (or Greetings) again from Switzerland! I have moved to a new host family, the Marti family, in Jens, a small village of about 600 residents in the Canton of Bern. My host family is a middle aged couple, Adrian and Cornelia. Adrian is a farmer, and Cornelia is a homeopathic animal practitioner. My host family develops and raises dairy heifers for local dairy farmers and grow a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, spelt, sugar beets, and sunflowers (for oil).

July 11, 2026 the Cherry County Rodeo Royalty held their pageant with six categories to compete from: horsemanship, written test, interview, modeling, impromptu questions and speech. Crowned Cherry County Royalty Queen was Calie Troyer, she is the 21-year-old daughter of Yvette and Kyle Troyer and proudly calls Hershey, NE, home.

Any age, any instrument, you’re invited to play with the Valentine Marching Band in the upcoming Cherry County Fair parade! Contact Mrs. Bethany Springer to join in the practices for one outstanding performance.

Learn, paddle, and stay safe on the water Valentine, NE– Niobrara National Scenic River is pleased to announce the upcoming Water 101 series to help visitors of all ages learn the essentials of water safety and—if they choose—gain hands-on experience with canoeing and kayaking. Throughout the summer, Niobrara National Scenic River rangers will offer presentations on the basics of water safety at various locations along the river valley.

As the first stakes were driven into the ground at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, the colorful big top slowly began to rise against the wide Nebraska sky. Before long, children gathered with anticipation, peeking through the fence as another chapter of a timeless American tradition unfolded in the Sandhills.

New downtown artwork celebrates history, culture and community. More than just a splash of color now brightens the corner of Third and Main in downtown Valentine.