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Commissioners hear update on fairground appraisal, Blue Tin Ranch
An appraisal for the Union County Fairgrounds has been in the works since the June 14 meeting. A commercial appraiser from Sioux Falls was hired not to exceed $8,000 and half was to be repaid by the City of Alcester. However, after hearing nothing from the appraiser and seeing no progress, the Union County Commissioners approved a different appraisal company to handle the work at their meeting…
Panther Pantry seeks donations
The Panther Pantry is a school-based pantry that provides Dakota Valley students and their families with food, personal care items,and new/used school supplies. All donations are appreciated; however, they are currently low on the following items:
Getting ready for cold, flu season
Fall is inching closer and with the changing of the season, it brings colder temperatures. Changing seasons and colder temperatures inherently mean it’s cold and flu season. We have had relatively mild flu seasons the last couple years. Scientists have several reasons to attribute this to mask wearing, social distancing and heightened awareness for hygiene practices. However, it does appear that…
School offers free mental health resource for parents
As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge everyone faces, there are growing resources to help families who are struggling.
NORTH SIOUX CITY
Everywhere one looks in North Sioux City, there’s construction, a sure sign of a growing community. Currently on the south western edge of the city, Stockwell Engineering is monitoring the construction of the Sioux Point Road realignment project.
Fire Department gets started on training facility
The Dakota Valley Emergency Services District approved Oban Construction to do dirtwork for the North Sioux City Fire Department training facility. The bid was awarded at $83,400 at their last meeting, Aug. 17. Oban Construction has been moving quickly and has slated the next week or two for completion. A second bid was received from Two Rivers Contracting for $126,405.
Northeast Expansion Master Plan revealed
North Sioux City’s recent acquisition of land northeast of the current city limits now has a master development plan in place. The plan was unveiled at the city’s meeting Sept. 6 and shows the development of land owned by both the city and Graham Aviation. As noted, multiple times, the plans are conceptual illustrations and are subject to change depending on the city’s economic needs and the…
