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Haak named to Great Plains Food Bank board

Jamestown  (CSi)  North Dakota District 12 State Representative (D) Jessica Haak has been  selected to serve on the Great Plains Food Bank board. Haak completed orientation earlier this year and attended her first meeting as a board member in September 2016. She was elected to a two-year term and serves […]

State

Absentee votes will determine school bond vote

Tower City  (CSi)   Absentee ballots will determine the outcome of the Special Election, held Tuesday for the Maple Valley School District. The vote was too close to call as the ballot asked voters to if they supported a $14.3 million dollar bond issue for an addition to the existing school […]

State

Voters without IDs, may vote, filing an affidavit

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled that the state must let voters without identification cast a ballot by filing an affidavit. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland issued the order Tuesday. The Bismarck-based judge in August blocked the state’s voter identification law after it was […]

Jamestown

Wave of Light, Candlelight Service planned

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Area Grief Support Team (JAGST) in conjunction with the Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Family Birthplace will hold a candlelight service Saturday, October 15, 2916, starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 424 First Avenue South, Jamestown, for families and loved ones affected by infant loss […]

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JPS enrollment down slightly this fall

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board Tuesday heard a report on the 2016-17 school year enrollment. There is a small decrease in enrollment, with 2,176 students registered in the school district, 39 less students than the 2,215 registered in 2015-16 school year. This school year there are 972 elementary […]

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City Commission approves utility rate increases

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Magnuson was not present.  Commissioner Ross was present via conference phone call. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED: An electrical license for Red River Electric, Inc. A Parade Application from VCSU for Homecoming […]

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Committee reviews rodeo termination

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s  Finance & Legal Committee, Building, Planning & Zoning Committee, Civic Center & Promotion Committee, Fire & Police Committee, and Public Works Committee all met in joint session Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.   All members were present. FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS: The committee recommends […]

Valley City

VCSU sets fall enrollment record

Valley City  (CSi- VCSU)  Valley City State University has set an enrollment record with a headcount of 1,452 students for Fall 2016, surpassing the previous high mark of 1,422 set in Fall 2015. VCSU’s Fall 2016 graduate enrollment headcount of 157 ties the record set in Fall 2011. VCSU President […]

Valley City

VCSU Alumni Assoc celebrates Homecoming 2016

(VCSU Newsletter)  The Valley City State University Alumni Association will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 23–24, 2016. Activities will begin on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 with an alumni welcome back ice cream social at 2 p.m. in McFarland Hall Room 205. Friday evening the Viking Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony […]

Jamestown

Voter information sessions, including for disabled

Jamestown  (CSi)  Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living in Jamestown is offering informational meetings on voters rights, including rights for those with disabilities. The dates are, October 27, 2016, and November 3rd, to be held at the James River Senior and Community Center, at 419  5th Street Northeast. Jamestown. To […]