Andrew Carnegie had a passion for libraries. Between 1886 and 1919 his donations of more than $40 million (over $1 billion today) paid for 1,679 new library buildings in communities that were unable to do so due to a lack of funds. He was quoted as saying “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people.” Thank you leaders, donators and visionaries for establishing a library in this community as Carnegie did in his time around the nation.

New findings in regards to the yearly audit were presented to the Dakota Valley School Board at their meeting April 8. As is the case in most small towns or school districts, the audit report found a “significant deficiency resulting from the lack of segregation of duties.” The recommendation, per the norm, was to “recommend that district officials be cognizant of this lack of segregation of duties and attempt to provide compensating controls whenever and wherever possible and practical.”

The Panther jazz band was in Jackrabbit territory on April 11 for South Dakota State University’s jazz festival in Brookings. It was a worthwhile trip and event for Dakota Valley as the band members raked in the accolades.

The 40th annual South Dakota Science Olympiad was held in Vermillion on March 23 with multiple Panther middle schoolers in attendance. The event took place at the University of South Dakota where students showed off their knowledge in a variety of science based subjects.

Panther students, active in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), were in Sioux Falls on April 11th and 12th for the State Leadership Conference (SLC). It was the 10th annual SLC for South Dakota and took place at multiple locations which included: Sanford Pentagon, Sanford Fieldhouse, USD Sioux Falls Campus and Southeast Technical College.

The property located at 31798 475th Ave., Elk Point was declared a nuisance by the Union County Board of County Commissioners at their meeting on April 16. The owners are Richard and Wanda Jilderda.

Robin J. Schiro of Elk Point, who is seeking a seat as the District 17 State House of Representatives, was arrested on Wednesday, April 10 on charges of Obstructing Officer, Jailer, Firefighter.

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Walking into the newest restaurant in North Sioux City isn’t like walking into a business. It feels more like coming home. The homey atmosphere paired with smiles and greetings of welcome by the staff, have customers instantly at ease.

North Sioux City held their municipal election on April 9 at the North Sioux City Community Center. The polls were busy all day as 614 residents turned out to cast a vote in their respective wards. The unofficial results were released after voting closed at 7 p.m. with the counting completed that evening.