Voices of the Valley becomes more independent

Voices of the Valley made a leap in status this summer after its efforts to bring the interest of North Platte Valley residents to the forefront were recognized by a funder.

VOV, an organization previously funded through the Sonoran Institute, became an independent organization within a matter of weeks.

“I feel like it is a huge pat on the back for the work that people here and the people in the upper North Platte … have worked to get this group off the ground,” said VOV Executive Director KayCee Alameda.

Alameda was the project manager for VOV through the Sonoran Institute, she s...