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On July 9, 2024 the City Council approved the first phase of improvements to the Valley City Park. Construction will begin in mid-August and is expected to be completed by next Spring. Improvements will be focused on the east side of the park and include the following:

• Three additional pickle ball courts.
• Sand volleyball court. 
• New basketball court. 
• Three additional shelters, with power. 
• 24 additional parking spots, including additional handicapped spots. 
• 41 new trees.

Information will be provided in early August regarding park access and restrictions during construction. 

West Fork Grinding, the City of Valley's contractor, will begin diamond grinding the E. Meigs street overpass on Monday, July 15, 2024.   Construction is expected to last one week, weather permitting.   There will be cones and barricades to direct traffic.   Please slow down and drive with caution through this area during construction.   Please help spread the word.

Beginning the week of July 15th, Metro Concrete Replacement, a City of Valley contractor,  will begin concrete street panel replacement in Valley. The contractor does not plan to break out more concrete in a morning than they can pour back in that afternoon. The project is expected to last 3 weeks, weather permitting.  Please help spread the news about this street project.     If you have any questions, please call City Hall at (402) 359-2251 x313. 

We are excited to have the Cornhusker State Games Triathlon in Valley at Mallard Landing again this year. 

Various road closures around Mallard Landing and south of Valley will occur between 5 AM and 12 PM. 

Go to the Cornhusker State Games website for additional details about the event. 

The City of Valley has been working with MAPA to create a newsletter to give us another avenue to communicate with residents. 

Residents must sign up to receive the newsletter by clicking here. 

For Immediate Release:                                                             

Date: June 13, 2024

Contact: Cindy Grove, Mayor

Email: mayor@valleyne.org

Phone: 402-359-2251

City of Valley appoints new Police Chief      

VALLEY, Neb. — June 13, 2024 —The City of Valley has appointed Bobby Martinez as Chief of Police, effective on June 11, 2024.

Chief Martinez has several years of law enforcement and leadership, and we are excited to welcome him and his family to Valley.

Chief Martinez started his career with the Morrill County Sheriff’s Office in Bridgeport, NE. He left Bridgeport and joined the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office in Sidney, NE where he was the School Resource Officer for all county schools. He left Sidney and took the Job as Chief of Wymore Police Department in Wymore, NE. Chief Martinez also retired from the Navy after 20 years of service in June of 2014.

Midwest Excavating is currently working on finishing up shoulder work along Ginger Woods road from Ida Street to Ginger Woods terrace. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by Friday, July 19, 2024.  Please help spread the news about this street closing.     If you have any questions, please call City Hall at (402) 359-2251 x313.

For Immediate Release:                                                             

Date: May 31, 2024

Contact: Stacy Spinar, Utility Clerk

Email: cityoffice@valleyne.org

Phone: 402-359-2251

City of Valley to conduct ice pigging exercise

Residents will experience an interruption in their water service during this time

VALLEY, NE.—May 31, 2024—PeopleService will be working with a contractor to conduct an ice pigging exercise on Tuesday June 4 and Wednesday June 5 between 8 AM and 6 PM.

Ice Pigging™ is a pipe cleaning technique in which ice slurry is moved through the water mains to remove unwanted material, sediment, or product residues from the pipes. The buildup of sediment is caused by iron and manganese in our soil that was deposited into the water mains and service lines before the water was treated in the City of Valley. Removing some of the excess sediment through ice pigging should reduce the instances when discolored water is present due to sediment moving through the pipes when usage fluctuates.

When the exercise is being conducted on your street, you will have an interruption in your water service and streets will be partially blocked to allow contractors access to the fire hydrants. Each area is expected to take one to two hours however timing may change as they are working through each street. When the water is turned back on, residents should run their faucets for up to 15 minutes as they may experience a discoloration or odor.

If the discoloration or odor persists more than 15 minutes, you may contact the utility clerk or report the issue through the online citizen concern form located on our website or app:

https://www.valleyne.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Departments%7CUtilities

Tentative schedule, which is subject to change as the project progresses.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 (colored in blue on the map)

• South Pine, East, Mayne and West streets from Gardiner to Meigs streets.
• East and West Huspith street.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 (colored in green on the map)

• East and West Vass, Charles, Alexander, Harrier and Whittingham streets.
• West Waring and South Lakewood streets.

The opening of the Valley City Pool is delayed until further notice due to mechanical issues with the filter. Parts are on order and will be installed as quickly as possible. We hope to have the pool opened by mid-June. 

For Immediate Release:                                                             

Date: April 26, 2024

Contact: Mayor Cindy Grove

Email: mayor@valleyne.org

Phone: 402-359-2251

City of Valley Police Department

VALLEY, NE.—April 26, 2024—City of Valley Police Department retirement and K9 Sonic update.

Effective April 30, 2024, Chief James Deemer has retired from the Valley Police Department. We thank him for his dedicated service to law enforcement and the City of Valley.

K9 Sonic is in the process of being transferred to another officer to complete training and certification. More details regarding the timing of having the K9 program fully functional will be released as they are available.

Public safety continues to be the top priority for the Valley Police department. Interim Chief Brett Smith and Mayor Cindy Grove have worked closely with other officers and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department during the period of transition to ensure there is adequate coverage to protect the community and our residents.