In celebration of National First Responders Day, which takes place annually on Oct. 28, and to show appreciation for all those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals in the communities they serve, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship designed for first responders and their spouses. Each First Responders Scholarship is valued at up to $4,000 and is open to EMTs, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, dispatchers and their spouses who are interested in completing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the fully online, nonprofit university. New students can apply for the scholarship online at wgu.edu/ firstresponders through Dec. 31, 2022.

The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. Make an appointment at an upcoming neighborhood blood drive near you. Appointments required.

The November Friends Feast will be held Monday, Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate in Friends Feast at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 607 West Main Street, Elk Point.

For some veterans, the Vietnam War was a time in life that they remember with good memories. However, for others, it’s a time they wish to forget; a time that has haunted them for years. For Elk Point veteran Doug Scott, it took 56 years before the weight of being a Vietnam veteran was lifted from his shoulders.

Everyone has a part to play during war time; everyone has a duty. So, while still in high school, many students knew they were either going to have to enlist in the military or be drafted for the Vietnam War. Enlist – that’s what Gary Steeg decided to do. At the age of 17, with his father’s signature in hand, Gary Steeg went into the Navy in 1966.

The 25th Annual South Dakota Elementary State Honor Choir sang in concert Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Opening night for Dakota Valley’s Seussical the Musical is Thursday, Nov. 10 with additional shows running on Nov. 11 and 12. All performances start at 7 p.m. in Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center.

The Dakota Valley volleyball squad hosted their 1st bracket game of Class A - Region 4 play on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Every year at Thanksgiving the Dakota Valley PTO likes to show their gratitude to each of their teachers and staff with a pie to take home for the holidays. With needing over 200 pies, they are asking for donations so they can purchase enough pies for all of DV staff.