Cowboy generous with horses, time and money

Jul 4, 2023
Jul 4, 2023

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“There’s no better place to live and die than our Nebraska Sandhills” is a statement Joe Finney makes often. In our opinion, there’s not a better Sandhiller than Joe, said those nominating him for the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts nine new members

The 18th Annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held June 10, at the 4-H Building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, Nebraska

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