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VCSU to hold virtual commencement May 16

Valley City  (VCSU)  To honor the graduating class of 2020, VCSU will hold a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, starting at 10 a.m. The virtual ceremony will be played on the university’s YouTube channel, VCSUVikings (www.youtube.com/user/VCSUVikings). The event will appear on the YouTube channel that Saturday morning. (Note […]

Jamestown

Possible JHS Graduation date discussed

Jamestown  (CSi) At the Jamestown Public Schools board meeting, for graduation,  Superintendent, Robert  Lech has recommended waiting for more guidance from Governor Doug Burgum before moving graduation.   He says their intentions should be to plan for May 24th unless told otherwise while meeting social distance guidelines. School Board President […]

State

Highway Patrol sees increase, speeding citations

Bismarck  (NDHP)  – Despite there being fewer vehicles on the road due to COVID-19, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) has seen an increase in speeding citations issued for drivers exceeding the speed limit by over 10 mph. From March 15 to April 15, 2020, citations issued for speeds in […]

Jamestown

JRMC receives device, reduce COVID-19 spread

Jamestown (JRMC) – A new mechanical CPR device will help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in this region. Jamestown Regional Medical Center received a LUCAS mechanical chest compression device to work alongside the hospital’s existing LUCAS device. This is thanks to a gift from the Leona M. […]

State

Bank of North Dakota Business Briefing

Bismarck  (Valley City Chamber)  The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce passes along information from the Bank of North Dakota, concerning, a special business briefing to hear updates on the recently refunded PPP and EIDL, as well as a special presentation from the Bank of North Dakota to review two […]

Sports

NDHSAA Cancels Winter Tournaments, Spring Sports

Valley City  (NDHSAA)–  Today the NDHSAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason basketball tournaments, spring sports seasons and championships, and spring fine arts region and state contests. This decision was made in accordance with Governor’s Burgum’s Executive Order that will close schools to in-person […]

State

Burgum: school distance learning to end of school year

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum Friday said his executive order directing K-12 schools to provide education via distance learning will remain in effect through the end of the current school year to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect students, staff and communities.   Burgum ordered schools closed […]

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CVHD, Chamber’s May Business of the Month

Jamestown  (Chamber)  The Chamber recently recognized Central Valley Health District with the May Business of the Month Award for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community. The nomination stated, “During this unprecedented time, it is so reassuring to work with the healthcare professionals and emergency preparedness team […]