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Some questionable parenting interventions that may or may not work for you.

Gary Dickson

The author reflects on childhood experiences of misbehavior and parental interventions. Observing a neighbor’s chaotic parenting, they recall their mother’s exaggerated threats about flying away and the fear it instilled in them. They share humorous anecdotes about inventive parenting tactics, emphasizing the importance of expressing discipline without causing fear. Continue reading Some questionable parenting interventions that may or may not work for you.

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‘Big gray area’: SD authorities fear alternative instruction means ‘no-schooling’ for some students

Gary Dickson

In South Dakota, changes to education laws since 2021 have reduced oversight of alternative instruction, impacting truancy reporting and concerns about potential educational neglect. Critics argue these laws make it difficult to ensure quality education for students outside public schools, leading to fears of children remaining uneducated or falling victim to abuse. Continue reading ‘Big gray area’: SD authorities fear alternative instruction means ‘no-schooling’ for some students

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Company seeks to block lawsuit over death, citing arbitration agreement

Gary Dickson

A wrongful death lawsuit against Fonda Specialty Care nursing home, stemming from Marvin Jacobs’ suffocation, may be dismissed due to an arbitration agreement signed by his family. The nurse involved, Becky Sue Manning, faced criminal charges for neglect. State inspections revealed failure to clear Jacobs’ airway prior to his death in February 2023. Continue reading Company seeks to block lawsuit over death, citing arbitration agreement

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Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is leaving his position to focus on family

Gary Dickson

Iowa’s Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigned to prioritize family, praised by Gov. Reynolds and Iowa AG Bird. Reynolds to appoint replacement. Graduated from Central College and Drake University Law School. Previously ran for Attorney General of Iowa and served as Iowa State Public Defender. Married to Cari, with two children. Resignation effective September 3, 2024. Continue reading Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is leaving his position to focus on family

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So, a few years ago this week . . .

Gary Dickson

Welcome to a new feature of The Siouxland Observer. It’s sort of like your hometown newspaper’s “Peeking in the Past” column — only different.

Here we present for your inspection, actual news items that appeared during the week of Dec. 10 – 16 1900 from area newspapers clipped from Newspapers.com. We thought you’d enjoy them. Of course, since they’ve been clipped just as they were printed, none have been edited to spare you the mirth or fear of what it was like back then. These may or may not be in any particular order. Higgledy-Piggledy, if you will. Sort of like the editor’s brain. Continue reading So, a few years ago this week . . .

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2nd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights draws crowd to kick off festive season

Gary Dickson

North Sioux City held its second annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Thursday, Nov. 30. And by the looks of things the parade and activities afterward were a resounding success.

The parade began at the intersection of Wildflower Bend and Campbell Street and proceeded east on Campbell Street with crowds of adults and children lining the route all the way to the North Sioux Police Station. Continue reading 2nd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights draws crowd to kick off festive season

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Christmas at Morningside tickets available beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1

Gary Dickson

The Morningside School of Visual and Performing Arts will present Christmas at Morningside on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1 in Eppley Auditorium on Morningside’s campus, with tickets going on sale at 8 a.m. on Nov. 1. This year’s program entitled “Dawn of Redeeming Grace” will feature an extensive range of Christmas and holiday music performed by Morningside choirs under the direction of Dr. Ryan Person and Dr. Josh Nannestad, the Morningside University wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. Christopher Brandt, and M Avenue Jazz led by Dr. Erik Mahon.

“Christmas at Morningside is a beloved tradition at Morningside and throughout the Siouxland community,” Heath Weber, Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts Department, said. “We are delighted to combine stunning choral and instrumental music with captivating visual presentations that will surely ignite the Christmas spirit in everyone!” Continue reading Christmas at Morningside tickets available beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1