New, more contagious COVID variant raising concerns

By Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch The emergence of the latest COVID-19 variant, which makes up nearly 80 percent of new cases nationally, is raising additional health concerns due to its ability to infect people even if they are vaccinated or have had a prior infection, and health officials are increasingly recommending precautions such as masking indoors and staying up to date on…

 

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COURT NEWS

Disposed 7/25/2022-7/29/2022 Driving with suspended (not revoked) license ($282.50): Hassan Mahadi Adan, Omaha, NE, medical card, $182.50; Andrew E. Hallowell, Sioux City Drug & alcohol offenses: Brandon Keleher, Jefferson, possession of controlled substance in schedules I or II, suspended execution of sentence, $240.50, three years penitentiary, suspended, 91 days jail with credit for one…

 

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REWIND

10 years • Aug. 8, 2012: The North Sioux City City Council approved Kim Watterson, Genece Quinn, Alecia Bowers, Jackquline Lewis and Bethany Strawn to the Community Library board.

 

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REAL ESTATE

Recorded July 28-Aug. 3, 2022 Beresford Julie A.

 

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Huskies play in regions

Right off the bat, the Huskies had a tough road ahead of them as they played in the Region 3B Legion tournament in Vermillion.

BBB Tip: Back to school shopping for tech supplies

Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. After the crash course in educational technology that was the 2020 school year, teachers and students are increasingly confident in using technology for learning. Though its role in the classroom will continue to evolve, a precedent has been set – technology is now a critical component of education.

 

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SAVVY SENIOR

Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do a similar column for those of us who still use basic flip phones? My old 3G flip phone is about to become obsolete, so I’m looking for the cheapest possible replacement.

 

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Dakota Valley Softball

12U Sindt/Honner 1st place league champions The 12U Sindt/Honner team took 1st place in their league. The team consists of, from left, coach Pat Honner, Bella Monical, Leah Crombie, Kenzie Scott, Coryn Kimball, Katie Betsworth, Lexi Stusse, Audrey Sindt, Emma Honner, Kendyl McIntosh, Cali Smith, Jaida Riley, Paige Moffatt and coach Rich Sindt.

 

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Local meets former NFL star

While vacationing Jean Lawrence of McCook Lake, daughter Christine Lawson and granddaughter Layla Lawson were able to meet former Dallas Cowboy star running back and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker in North Georgia. Walker, on a recent campaign stop there, is the Republican nominee for Georgia’s U.S. Senate election. Submitted photo

Dakota MasterWorks Senior Art Show seeks entrie

The South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA), First Interstate Bank, Legacy Healthcare and KELOLAND Media Group announce that entry forms are available for the 25th Annual SDHCA Dakota MasterWorks Art Show. The SDHCA Dakota MasterWorks Art Show is open to all South Dakota citizens age 60 and older.

 

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