COLLEGE NOTES

University of Sioux Falls Nicole Jacobson was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Jacobson is majoring in Business Administration and Sports Management.

Panthers fall short

Close quarters with the game always within reach was the theme for the match-up between the Dakota Valley girls basketball roster and Hartington Cedar Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 20. In what was a tight contest, the Panthers fell short by a score of 45-51.

Seventh graders hold Culture Fair

The seventh graders of Dakota Valley introduced parents, friends, staff and classmates from other grade levels to countries from around the world on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Seventh-Grade Culture Fair was held in the middle school auxiliary gym and the upper elementary commons. Visitors could come and hear about a variety of countries from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Fickett promoted

Bridget Breen, Vice President and General Manager of KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA was pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Fickett and others Friday, Dec. 16.

Secretary Joan Adam retires

South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Joan Adam has announced her retirement. “My time with the Department of Health has been very rewarding,” Adam said.

Bringing cheer to Embassy Rehab & Care Center residents

For weeks Dakota Valley students in 4th through 8th grade have been gathering donations for Embassy Care & Rehab Center in Sergeant Bluff, IA. It was a community service project that brought a lot of holiday cheer to all.

Lighting contest winners announced

The North Sioux City Parks and Recreation held its annual Christmas Lighting Contest Dec. 12. Residents of McCook Lake and North Sioux City were able to register their homes for the contest. Awards were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and the newest award, the Griswold Award for the most overindulgence of Christmas decorations.

Dunes approves rate increases

The proposed rate increases for water at the November meeting of the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Supervisors was approved at the Dec. 19 meeting.

Ordinances, resolutions dominate meeting

The North Sioux City City Council was presented with six ordinances and seven resolutions at their last meeting of 2022 on Dec. 19.

Huskies fought hard

The Huskies boys took on Sioux Falls Christian Dec. 14 and lost 51-69 in a tough battle. A large halftime lead of 22-39 is where the Huskies fell. In the 2nd half, the Huskies were only 1 basket down from tieing the quarter scores.