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(WDAY) - The name of a man killed when a load of loose rock struck the windshield of his vehicle last week has been released. Marlin Kiser of Valley City was killed on May 25 just after 8am when a 1999 Kenworth semi-truck with a belly dump trailer was northbound on State Highway 1 in Lamoure County with a load of rock.

Jeffrey Scott Hunter, 53, of Valley City, ND (formerly of Cainsville, MO) went to his Lord in. Savior on May 20, 2023 from natural causes. Jeffrey was born at Oakland Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA on October 15, 1969 to Roy Lee and Ruthie. Jeff spent most of his life being a handyman and over the road truck driver which brought him to Valley City. Up until the time of his death, he was working at the Eagles Club in Valley City as a cook and most recently a janitor. Jeff’s work at the Eagles was not only a job to him, but a place where his coworkers became family. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to help someone.

The series draws to a close, for now anyways... Last week we wrapped up our feature Hi-Liner series From Then…Until Now. I had the opportunity to talk to and write about 20 senior student-athletes at Valley City High School.

The Boys Scout of America has been around for 113 years. It is one of the largest scouting organizations and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. So to reach, Eagle Scout rank is no small feat. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. It is a recognition by the National Court of Honor, presented through the local council and a local court of honor.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (International Water Institute) – On May 11th, students from St. Catherine’s Catholic School’s 5th and 6th grade classes launched their River of Dreams canoes into the Sheyenne River. The International Water Institute’s River of Dreams program engages students to better understand their watershed through...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Music in the City Park Bandshell is back! The Bridges Arts Council is excited to kick off the season at the City Park Bandshell, located at 460 4 th St. SW, Valley City, on Wednesday, June 7 with “Mylo Hatzenbuhler” at 7:15 pm.

This View from the Cab segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Soybean Council. We caught up with Page, North Dakota farmer, Jim Thompson, out in the field making some of his final planting passes of the season. Thompson’s wheat, corn and soybeans are in the ground. He’s now working on planting edible beans. Thompson serves on the North Dakota Soybean Council representing District 4.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Barnes County Historical Society, 2023 Annual Meeting 7PM and Conclusion to Lecture Series Season 22 Presenting: Bennett R. Kubischta “The Lost Bridge” 7:30 PM Thursday, June 15th at the Barnes County Museum. (315 Central Ave N. Valley City, ND) Rivers have...

YPSILANTI, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A fire at a farmstead south of Ypsilanti destroyed 5 buildings on Monday evening. Jamestown Rural Fire responded shortly before 8 pm to the unoccupied farm. Four granaries and 1 barn were destroyed in the blaze. No cause for the fire has been reported. Fire...

Reports come in….A train and semi-trailer carrying hazardous material have collided just outside of Valley City. When an event, such as this happens, the reaction time needs to be quick, efficient and effective in order to control the situation, attend to the injured and protect the public. In a mere matter of minutes the emergency will require identified leadership and immediate decision making skills from our local First Responders.

After finishing as EDC regular season champions, the Hi-Liners qualified for state as a team and finished the EDC regional individuals tournament with Breck Sufficool and Abby Martineck as EDC doubles champions, Kailee Nielson and Georgia Zaun as EDC doubles consolation champions, and three All-EDC players in Sufficool, Martineck, and Nielson.

MARION, IND. – The Valley City State track and field team wrapped up its season Thursday during Day 2 of the NAIA Track & Field National Championships. Senior Taylor Sargent and freshman Jaiden Peraza both competed in events Thursday afternoon in Marion, Ind.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – I hope you all had a nice, safe, relaxing holiday weekend. This Saturday, June 3rd, the annual Sheyenne Valley Soap Box Derby will be held in Valley City. Go uptown, enjoy the festivities and visit with friends. Summer is here, YAY! There is a...

Local Valley City Veteran Elwood. H. Wendt (or as his friends know him - Woody), got to take his place on the ND/MN Honor Flight April 30 through May 2. Originally from Perham, Minnesota, Woody has spent ‘around the last 63 years living in Valley City’ with his wife Rose. Together they have two children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The Times-Record had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Woody, and his wife, about his life and his experience with the Honor Flight.

4th – 4×800 Relay – Brynn Lueck, Cadence Fetsch, Reagan Berg, Greta Goven. 11th – 4×200 Relay – Karina Olson, Brynn Lueck, Reagan Berg, Greta Goven. 15th – 4×200 Relay – Parker Jacobson, Wyatt Friestad, Derek Shape, Treylan Cope. 16th –...

Valley City State University’s (VCSU) School of Education and Graduate Studies has been reaccredited through 2030 by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The accreditation process requires a comprehensive evaluation of the curriculum and field experiences. This includes reviewing the teaching and content knowledge, skills, and dispositions...

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Memorial Day is for honoring military personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Several veteran organizations conducted Military Honors consisting of wreath placement, prayer, gun salute, and taps around the area and across the nation. The gallery...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley Voices Woman’s Choir, under the direction of Victoria Hammel, would like to invite you to a public performance on Sunday, June 4th at the Valley City Congregational Church. The time for the concert is 4 PM. All are welcome. The Valley...

Normally the first thing you might think of when you read the title of this story is... ...that weather had something to do with a recent tragic death out on State Highway 1, that's a pretty common thing to assume, but this wasn't the case in this situation. At 8:11 on a Thursday morning ( May 25th ) the skies were clear, and temperatures were in the high 50s to early 60s - the roads were listed as "Dry Pavement" - Yet from all the conditions I just mentioned, a man lost his life in the most unheard of way.

I sincerely hope you enjoyed a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend, remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure and preserve our freedom. In today’s column I first want to recognize, thank, and congratulate our School of Education and Graduate Studies for securing national accreditation through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). We were recently notified that Valley City State University successfully gained accreditation through 2030. The seven-year reaffirmation comes with no suggested areas for improvement. The comprehensive process evaluated the School of Education’s knowledge, approach to teacher preparation, teaching practices, quality, and continuous improvement. While no known areas for improvement were identified, our faculty and staff remain dedicated to continuous improvement. Special thanks to Dr. Allen Burgad, dean of the school of education, Dr. Al Olson, assessment coordinator and professor of education, and the many faculty, staff, and external participants who participated in the process.