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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – With Women’s and Men’s March Madness basketball beginning  last week, it is a dream time for basketball lovers like my brother.  So for all of you “basketball junkies”, enjoy the tournaments.

For you hockey fans, the NCAA College Hockey Women’s and Men’s tournaments are also under way.  If you don’t happen to be a “dyed-in-the-wool” hockey fan, the tournament contests are VERY intense …… check’m out & enjoy.

Please contain cigarette butts/filters in your vehicle or yard for proper disposal later.  Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate and will take up to ten years to decompose and can contribute to pollution.

Last week at the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) Spring Conference Judi Hintz, Brandy Johnson and Gwen Crawford were recognized for their continuing education in the NDLC Leadership Training Program.  Congratulations and thank you for going the “extra mile”.

Some of the NDLC Spring Conference presentations were: Liability and Reporting, Landfill Rules and Regulations, Legislative Updates, ND Corrections and Rehabilitation to name a few.  The folks at the NDLC do a great job facilitating their conferences.

For more information on the Valley City Service Center Complex, please see https://www.valleycity.us/public-works/public-works-service-center-complex/ and https://www.valleycity.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Service-Center-Complex-Overview.pdf

Our Valley City Fire Department held a fundraiser Saturday night, there was a wonderful turnout and a good time was had by all.  Funds are earmarked for needed Fire & Rescue Equipment purchases with this year’s goal being Amkus Push-Pull Rams, https://www.bigskyfire.com/products/amkus-push-pull-rams/.  The ram is a lifesaver which costs over $100,000 so your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who contributed and to the firefighters for all they do.  Be safe.

Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.

“Peace begins with a smile.” ~ Mother Teresa

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful, Dave Carlsrud mayor of Valley City.