Noem accepting spring intern applications

Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring 2023 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths.

Dakota Valley Middle School Honor Roll

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Madelyn Acton Landen Adams Daniel Barnhart Alexis Bauer Charles Bomgaars Callie Bourne Isabel Bradshaw Aaron Bruns Avaunna Buck Tia Buckley Isabella Cardona Cade Carlson Ava Castillo Evan Christensen Levi Cohrs Raegan Collette Sophie Deacon Nyemal Deng Grayson Duhaime Zachary Ensz John Galles Olivia Groves Kale Hamilton Alexis Harlan Riley Hughes Hanson Jacobson Kenzi Jenks Kendall Koch Availa Krage Aubrey Kull Gavin Langley Jackson Lenz Kacyn Lewis Iris Liao Mya Loe Brooklyn Luken Jillian McElroy Bella McFarland Cambria Monk Chisom Nduanya Anna Norby Marlee Olsen Neil Pfeifer Lydia Pick Nora Rager Brynn Ramos Aaron Rathgeber Sullivan Raymond Mallory Riibe Breckyn Robinson Sienna Schauff Rylee Shearn Ava Sindt Patrick Smith Amelia Squier Avaril Squier Ryder Storm Brecken Stusse Nabil Tawil Cruz Trejo Gabrielle Uhl CasonVan Diemen Zachary Wakeland Ametria Watson Braylon Worden ZyonYi Zakaria Yussuf

Sioux City North KOA Holiday receives major award

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest family of family-friendly, open-tothe- public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Sioux City North KOA Holiday Campground has earned the 2023 KOA President’s Award and the KOA Founder’s Award. These prestigious awards were presented Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s Annual International Convention in Orlando, FL.

Security cameras to be installed in school parking lot

As a way to enhance the viewing of Dakota Valley’s property, additional security cameras are being installed in the high school parking lot. The Dakota Valley School Board decided to approve a quote from ECI on Nov. 14.

County rescinds vacating road

A resolution to vacate a road was rescinded at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Nov. 15. At the Oct. 18 meeting Seth Rubida had presented a petition to the commissioners to vacate a road in Richland Township.

Social studies standards are meaningful, challenging, empowering

As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both meaningful and challenging and are grounded in democratic principles like civic participation, equality, and individual freedoms. It is important to note the proposed standards are guidelines for addressing what students should know by the end of each school year. These standards do not dictate the curriculum or how a teacher in each district will teach them.

IM5 fails in North Sioux City

While there were plenty of electorial races on this year’s ballot, there was one particular item that brought voters out of the woodwork in North Sioux City. In 2020, South Dakota voters elected to allow for the growing, manufacturing, sale and use of medical marijuana.

Siouxland Humane Society offers Paws ‘N Claus

The Siouxland Humane Society offers an annual “Paws ‘N Claus” Fundraiser to support the homeless and often neglected animals in the area. It will be held at a new location this year, Ho-Chunk Centre – 600 4th Street, Suite 109, near Wells Fargo Bank. Parking is available in the bank parking lot or on 4th Street. Paws ‘N Claus features professional photographs and is a great opportunity to get new family photos with or without your pet and with or without Santa. This year we will have the Grinch available on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20.