Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Mayor Werkhoven was not present. The meeting was conducted by Commission Vice President Matt Pedersen. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works […]
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Mayor wants more transparency in city govt
Valley City (CSi) In a news release on Tuesday, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven is calling for more transparency in city government. Mayor Werkhoven questioned the way City Administrator David Schelkoph handed alleged complaints by police department personal against Police Chief Fred Thompson and the “Toy Gun” incident involving the […]
Valley City gets tree grant
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded grants to a dozen projects to develop orchards and plant trees in communities around North Dakota. The grants total $51,125. They initially were capped at $40,000 but Goehring says strong interest and quality applications prompted the Agriculture Department to secure […]
Dist 24 GOP house, senate candidates 2016
Valley City (CSi) The GOP District 24 election candidates are set with the Primary Election in June 2016. The local Republican Party nominated former Barnes County Commissioner, Eldred Knutson to run for the District 24 Senate seat now held by State Senator Larry Robinson, who has announced his re-election bid. […]
VCHS Snow Week Feb 1-5
Valley City (CSi) Valley City High School’s Snow Week festivities start Monday, February 1, 2016, with the Community Pep Fest & Coronation Ceremony. It will be held at Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. On hand will be the pep band, cheerleaders, and JV Dance team. […]
Werkhoven responds to allegations
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven has responded to some of the allegations filed against him this week. Links to various news stories below. He has denied that he encouraged any citizen to make a complaint to the BCI to have Police Chief Fred Thompson investigated for pulling his service […]
Schelkoph brings grievance against Werkhoven
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Administrator David Schelkoph has brought a grievance against Valley City Mayor, Bob Werkhoven, accusing Werkhoven of creating an abusive and hostile work environment. Schelkoph said that the mayor told city commissioners and the city attorney that his goal once re-elected in 2014 was to get rid of […]
Thompson files grievance against Werkhoven
Valley City (CSi) Valley City’s Police Chief has now filed a grievance against Mayor Bob Werkhoven, for creating a hostile work environment. Additionally, a police Lt., the City Attorney, & City Administrator have brought grievances. See list below. Thompson says since his appointment as Police Chief indiviuals have expressed to […]
Myhre, Swenson, issue grievances about Mayor
Valley City (CSi) Valley City’s City Attorney, Russell Myhre claims Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven has created a hostile work environment in City Hall, also alleging Werkhoven harassed city employees including Myhre. Myhre has issued a grievance about Werkhoven’s behavior to his attorney Joseph Larson who represents Myhre and three […]
Former VCSU Pres. applying for UND presidency
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Minot State University President Steven Shirley has applied for the presidency at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Shirley is a former president at Valley City State University. He became MSU’s 11th president in July 2014, succeeding the retired David Fuller. […]
