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Middle schoolers at Dakota Valley packed in a lot of history and tourism from June 2 to June 5 as they travelled to the nation’s capital. The trip was a chance for Panther students to take in Washington D.C. and surrounding areas. It is a planned event that has happened annually for a number of years.

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A joint agency training was held Wednesday, June 28 at Graham Airfield. The North Sioux City Fire Department worked with Graham Airfield staff to create an emergency response plan outlining emergency contacts, different hazards on the property, accessibility to the airfield, as well as discussed their planned and proposed projects to anticipate how emergency responders can ensure effective emergency response to the airfield in the event of an emergency. Stephen Jones discussed buildings, access, onsite hazards and points of contact for the airfield in the event of an emergency, as well as how notification of the National Traffic Safety Bureau (NTSB) and Federal Air Administration (FAA) is handled.

Freedom and independence took center stage in the American colonies this summer 247 years ago when 56 brave men signed a document that would have all but meant their execution if arrested by King George’s army. Today, Americans share in the luxury of celebrating those ideals that help define our great nation.

It was a battle between Union County and Clay County law enforcement officers June 24 in Jefferson. The battle field was the ballpark and the game – softball. The purpose, however, wasn’t to show which county team was the best, but to raise money for Special Olympics South Dakota.

A hearing was held Monday morning, June 26 for the unexpected death of a woman found in her Dakota Dunes apartment in April. The suspect Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales is accused of killing Jordan Beardshear.

The South Dakota Council for Exceptional Children (SD CEC) advocates, celebrates and helps to advance the success of children with exceptionalities. As par t of the work of SD CEC, the organization annually holds a statewide recognition program, entitled the “Yes I Can” awards program. This program honors and celebrates the achievements of children and youth (ages 2-21) with exceptionalities. The primary purpose of this award is to encourage individuals to seek their highest potential. The secondary goal is to increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with exceptionalities.

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson announced six South Dakotans have accepted Service Academy appointments. They will begin military training at their respective schools at the end of June. The Congressman nominated each student in December 2022; they received appointment offers between December 2022 and May 2023.