A priest that used to ser ve the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dakota Dunes will be spending Christmas with the military.

Recently I had the opportunity to help out during a jam session at a local restaurant that promotes live music weekly and a special open stage jam session monthly. Over 30 musicians of all ages, skill levels and performance experience participated, and the level of enthusiasm and mentorship was encouraging in every way.

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Release from Oklahoma State University In December 2021, Rob Shuey concluded his career voyage, a nearly 41-year journey at Tyson Foods Inc., as the senior vice president of Tyson International Fresh Meats. Reaching such career prestige was a marathon, not a sprint, Shuey said.

One person died early Saturday morning, Nov. 26 in a vehicle-pedestrian crash that occurred at Interstate- 29 mile marker five, one mile north of North Sioux City at 4:54 a.m.

A bill submitted for over $19,000 by the North Sioux City Parks and Recreation board turned into a lively conversation on spending authority. Mayor Patti Teel asked what the Parks and Rec was buying? Tammy Steemken with the North Sioux City Parks and Recreation Board informed her that they were going to update benches at the parks.

The North Sioux City Fire Department has recently added a new ladder truck to their fleet. The current ladder truck was built in 1997 is approximately 28 feet long and has a ladder that extends 75 feet.

South Dakota is working to prevent suicide among veterans and act ive duty military. Persistent stress can affect anyone, and those who have served or are currently serving may be at greater risk for suicide than others.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their spouses who are interested in furthering their education. The “Military Appreciation Scholarship” valued at up to $2,500 each, is open to new students who plan on enrolling in any of the online, nonprofit university’s 60 + undergraduate and graduate degree programs in IT, business, K-12 teacher education, and health professions, including nursing.

Dustin Sharkey, North Sioux City Police Captain, has been offered the position of Jefferson Police Chief and Street Superintendent. The Jefferson City Council called a special meeting Nov.