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To Whom It May Concern – Election Day, 2024

Gary Dickson

The article discusses Watertown, South Dakota, and its connection to the Big Sioux River, emphasizing its historical significance and current political landscape. It critiques Governor Kristi Noem’s response to recent floods and handles local election dynamics, advocating for Democratic candidate Ray Ring while highlighting tensions within the city council regarding government structure changes. Continue reading To Whom It May Concern – Election Day, 2024

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NSC City Council terrorized by mean ol’ Code of Conduct and Ethics

Gary Dickson

In the past month, the North Sioux City Council has struggled to adopt a Code of Conduct and Ethics, with councilors expressing reluctance and sidestepping accountability. Despite having ample time for review, no one member raised concerns, leading to a stalled discussion and eventual rejection of essential governance rules, reflecting a failure in leadership. Continue reading NSC City Council terrorized by mean ol’ Code of Conduct and Ethics

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The Saga of the North Sioux City Council – 1.0

Gary Dickson

It was a chilly no, make that cold evening on Tuesday, March 18 and I was pulling into the driveway to North Sioux City’s City Hall. I directed my car down the drive and surveyed the parking lot. Not too bad, I thought, in terms of parked car congestion.

t was time to get the show rolling. I took a seat in the second row on the far left side. I was about six chairs to the left of Bob Davis, where he could issue a well-formed scowl in my direction. The meeting was called to order by her honor, da mayor. The roll was called. We all stood, and the loyalty oath was pledged.

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