Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Grace Griffin has had many academic accomplishments throughout her high school career and she recently reaped the benefits of those academics accomplishments. Griffin was invited to participate in KCAU’s Best of Class and recognized by Governor Kristi Noem as the top academic 1 percent of students in South Dakota.

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The purchase agreement with Graham Aviation was publicly disclosed at the North Sioux City Council meeting May 1. After an executive session on April 11, the council had approved the Fifth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Graham Aviation and authorized Mayor Patti Teel and Finance Of_cer Amy Lilly to execute the agreement.

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will be hosting their annual Donkey Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 20. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the run and walk beginning at 10 a.m. Online registration is also available at www.GetMeRegistered.com/DonkeyDash or contact the visitor center to receive a form via email.

StudentsfromtheSiouxland Career Academy’s Fire Science Program had the opportunity to train with some different equipment than they’re used to thanks to the North Sioux City Fire Department. The 23 students were able to utilize May Day training equipment April 21 for about four hours.

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The cause for the house _re at 801 Campbell Street in North Sioux City has been determined by South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Coon. The _re, which was reported at 11:13 p.m. on April 18, was ruled not criminal in nature and started from a company vehicle parked outside of the residence. The _re burned from the vehicle, to the side of the house and up to the attic. It burned quickly mainly due to the high winds at the time.

Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband grants. These awards will make quality, high-speed internet available to underserved households in South Dakota.

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, certain individuals are able to receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year if they meet the eligibility requirements.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are proud to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program.