Natalie Patee, of Dakota Dunes, swam with her Sioux City Metros team at the 2023 Iowa Girls State Swimming & Diving Meet on Nov. 10 and 11 in Marshalltown, IA.

In a society that often places a premium on success, the idea of allowing your child to fail might seem counterintuitive. However, experts in child development and education are increasingly advocating for a shift in perspective, emphasizing the importance of failure and the growth mindset it cultivates as a crucial component of personal growth and future success. For the purpose of this article, failure does not necessarily mean receiving an F as a letter grade, but rather, any setback that falls below the standard expectation that a parent may have for their child in multiple settings and contexts. The idea of failure providing an opportunity for growth and future success extends far beyond the scope of a classroom, the basketball court, football field or stage. It’s a natural instinct for parents to shield their children from disappointment, but the reality is that failure is an inevitable part of life. Allowing your child to experience setbacks provides invaluable opportunities for learning resilience, problem- solving and the ability to navigate challenges.

Dakota Valley Head Coach Tiffany Wendling was named a 2023 Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association (SDCCTFCA). Wendling received this Class A award for the part of the state designated as Area 2/East.

The ARK United Methodist Church will once again be helping families experience hope during the upcoming holiday season. On Saturday, Dec.

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Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds will be conducting outreach in the community of Elk Point to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies.

South Dakota is paying a bonus to members of the Armed Forces who were legal residents of the state for no less than six months before their period of active duty and who served, or are serving, on active duty during one or more of the following periods.

The holiday season is right around the corner and it comes with great news. According to a Gallup survey, 74 percent of holiday shoppers said they expect to pay about the same amount or more on holiday gifts this year compared to last.

There are two new faces at the North Sioux City Fire Hall that are joining the Dakota Valley Emergency Services District to better ensure the welfare of the residents in the area. Nathan Luey and Jerry Webber have recently been hired as fulltime paramedics to complete the paramedic staff.

Two people spoke at a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 2023-003 for changes to the ordinances in Union County. Mitch Peterson and Andrew Cronin spoke to the Union County Board of County Commissioners Nov. 14 at their meeting. Peterson spoke on raising the capacity of people at an event to 200 and Cronin touched on other various matters.