Governor Kristi Noem appointed Melissa Magstadt as Secretar y of the South Dakota Department of Health. Magstadt’s appointment was effective on Dec.

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Living the Codes December is here and with that comes the much-anticipated star t of basketball and wrestling. The winter season always brings excitement to the gyms, as it offers a ver y enjoyable source of entertainment for the community.

University of Sioux Falls Nicole Jacobson was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Jacobson is majoring in Business Administration and Sports Management.

The seventh graders of Dakota Valley introduced parents, friends, staff and classmates from other grade levels to countries from around the world on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Seventh-Grade Culture Fair was held in the middle school auxiliary gym and the upper elementary commons. Visitors could come and hear about a variety of countries from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Bridget Breen, Vice President and General Manager of KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA was pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Fickett and others Friday, Dec. 16.

South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Joan Adam has announced her retirement. “My time with the Department of Health has been very rewarding,” Adam said.

For weeks Dakota Valley students in 4th through 8th grade have been gathering donations for Embassy Care & Rehab Center in Sergeant Bluff, IA. It was a community service project that brought a lot of holiday cheer to all.

The North Sioux City Parks and Recreation held its annual Christmas Lighting Contest Dec. 12. Residents of McCook Lake and North Sioux City were able to register their homes for the contest. Awards were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and the newest award, the Griswold Award for the most overindulgence of Christmas decorations.

The proposed rate increases for water at the November meeting of the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Supervisors was approved at the Dec. 19 meeting.