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Class A state volleyball play started on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest family of family-friendly, open-tothe- public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Sioux City North KOA Holiday Campground has earned the 2023 KOA President’s Award and the KOA Founder’s Award. These prestigious awards were presented Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s Annual International Convention in Orlando, FL.

As a way to enhance the viewing of Dakota Valley’s property, additional security cameras are being installed in the high school parking lot. The Dakota Valley School Board decided to approve a quote from ECI on Nov. 14.

On Jan. 3, 2023, Midlands Clinic will be joining CNOS.

A resolution to vacate a road was rescinded at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Nov. 15. At the Oct. 18 meeting Seth Rubida had presented a petition to the commissioners to vacate a road in Richland Township.

Making history. That’s the theme for the Elk Point-Jefferson Husky football team this year.

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With a trip to state on the line, the Huskies travelled to Stanley County High School to face off against Rapid City Christian. Last year, the Huskies ended their season in 5 sets and they weren’t going to make that mistake again this year.

As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both meaningful and challenging and are grounded in democratic principles like civic participation, equality, and individual freedoms. It is important to note the proposed standards are guidelines for addressing what students should know by the end of each school year. These standards do not dictate the curriculum or how a teacher in each district will teach them.