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Please join United Faith Community Church at 921 S Mayne St. this Sunday, August 30th from 5p-6p for their monthly community meal.  They will be having tacos, sides, and desserts.  For more information, please call 402-359-5160

The occurrence of a loss of pressure in the distribution center over the weekend is a perfect example of why this survey MUST be completed by every resident who is on the Valley water system, every 5 years.  We need you to help keep our water systems safe!!!

Cross-Connection Survey

The State and EPA requires every home to evaluate for cross connection/backflow possibilities. This is done by completing the cross-connection survey that is being sent out by City Hall.

Cross connection contamination can happen when the water mains pressure is less than the connection and the flow can be reversed, introducing a contaminant to the public water system. Examples are sprinkler systems, boilers, pools etc. This survey allows a review of all connections to better protect our public water against back flow. 

Please complete this survey as soon as possible to help protect your water source!
Questions?  Reach out to Mike Adair, Region Manager with PeopleService 402-677-3781

Heartland for Hope - Food Pantry & Hygiene Products - 921 S. Mayne St - Friday, August 28th from 3:00p - 4:00p

HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION
Heartland Hope Mission is MORE THAN A PANTRY by providing clients with resources to be food secure and self-sufficient in a hope-filled environment.

NEED PRAYER?
Heartland Hope Mission is a faith-based ministry where we believe that through prayer every need you have will be met. We would be happy to pray for you and your needs.

DO YOU NEED EXTRA ASSISTANCE?
If you are in need of additional assistance, please call us at 402-733-1904 or email Michelle, our program manager, at Michelle@HeartlandHopeMission.org.

“I would like to thank you very much for giving us this great blessing of food. It is of great help to us! May God multiply you for this great gesture for the entire community.”- Client Testimony

Friendly Reminder - If you haven't already, please download the City of Valley app!  Receive important alerts, pay your utility bill, access our Facebook page, report citizen concerns, and more.  Download for iPhone or Android.

DRINKING WATER WARNING

City of Valley water system lost pressure in the distribution system

BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

This was caused by failure in the controls. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the system.

What should I do?

• DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least (3) three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

ALL STORED WATER, DRINK OR ICE MADE RECENTLY FROM THIS SUPPLY SHALL BE DISCARDED.

• Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms Include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for Infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.

• The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at Increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. For more information, please contact Mike Adair 402-677-3781.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by Hand or mail.

During the transition to the new control for the water plant upgrade there was a programming issue. Due to this failure, the water system fell below 20 psi which requires a BOIL WATER ADVISORY. This is precautionary until sampling can be done to assure safe drinking water. The State requires two rounds of samples 24 hour apart to show negative for bacteria, this is what the boil water ADVISORY is for. PeopleService are taking samples tomorrow and Monday. The results take 24 hours to analyze so Tuesday will be the earliest for the lift of the advisory.

PeopleService has been notified there has been a drop in pressure and a loss in water throughout Valley at this time. They are actively investigating.  Another post will go out as more information is gathered. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Attached is the presentation of the Swimming Pool Designs from the Town Hall Meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday, August 5th.  Please watch the video for more information on the proposed swimming pool designs.

Music on the Patio at The Cottage Cup - 124 W. 2nd St on Thursday, August 20th from 6:30p - 9:00p.  BBQ Meal, pastries, and refreshments will be available.  Stop by and check it out!

Please join the Valley Community Blood Drive, this Saturday, August 22nd from 7:30am to 1:00pm at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 115 Meigs St,  in honor of Randi Helmkamp.  Please visit redcrossblood.org and enter VALLEY to schedule an appointment.  Questions?  Contact Sharon at 402-669-3588 or sharonjanovsky@gmail.com.  Those giving blood August 1-31, 2026 will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email.

My name is Randi Helmkamp. I was born October 23, 1991 in Portland, Oregon. I have a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, and with that condition, I have a heart murmur or irregular heartbeat. At 4 months old, I underwent heart surgery to patch a hole in my heart. During the procedure, I received blood. I would not have received that blood without programs like the Red Cross's blood drive. We don't know exactly how much blood I received, but given that I was only four months old at the time, we can only guess that I received maybe a pint. There wasn't time for my mom, who is the same 0- blood type to donate, so I had to be given previously donated blood from someone else. I am in a wheelchair due to a physical disability called Spina Bifida, which means I am paralyzed from the waist down and unable to walk. Currently I work at the Twin Rivers YMCA at the welcome desk and occasionally workout there when the mood hits on day I'm not scheduled. While I was more frequently going to the Y before I started working there, I had made it my personal goal to make it across the walking bridge without any assistance. It tool< a little time to be able to make the steep incline without any assistance but when I did do it myself for the first time, I was very proud of myself and continue to cross it on my own on the nice weather days when I want to go to the Y either for work or for a workout. My hobbies include reading (a newer hobby I've acquired), crocheting, cooking, diamond painting, listening to music and experimenting with/doing makeup (which I took an online course to get a certificate in).

Please join the Valley Veterans Club & American Legion for their monthly Hamburger Night
Saturday, August 15th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Valley Veterans Club - 111 E. Front St.
Serving: Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Double Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Strips, Pork Tenderloin, and French Fries.  Desserts are also available!
Carry-out orders welcome!