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Board discusses details of terminal project

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Construction of the Dawson Community Airport terminal is well under way but a discussion on a proposed change was held at the Airport Board meeting on Tuesday regarding a door in an awkward spot.

MT Youth Risk Survey shows an increase in mental health issues

HELENA - The Office of Public Instruction reported that Montana’s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a sharp increase in the number of students who report symptoms of depression and mental health concerns.

It’s Homecoming Week at Dawson Co. High School

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The 2021 Homecoming Week kicked off Monday.

Enrollment at DCC up 54% in five years

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Dawson Community College enrollment was anticipated to continue to increase this fall, and the actual numbers did not disappoint.

Justice Court

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Fair board explores rental fee increases to cover costs

Faced with the rising costs of utilities and cleaning services, the Dawson County Fair Board has begun exploring increasing the rental fees for use of fairground facilities. The discussion started at Monday’s fair board meeting but a vote on the matter was not held as there are still some aspects of potentially raising the prices that Fair Board Manger Eric Smeltzer said he wants to explore before anything is voted on.

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City considers more background checks for volunteer coaches

The city may begin performing more thorough background checks or trainings for volunteer sports coaches. Mayor Jerry Jimison suggested making these changes at Monday’s meeting of the city’s Personnel Committee, noting that the city’s current background checks for coaches are fairly simple. The request apparently originated with a local parent’s question on what the city’s current background check procedure is.

Supt. prioritizes filling special ed teacher positions

State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen continues to aggressively support schools across Montana in filling special education teaching positions under the Special Education Endorsement Project. The Project began in 1987 to help Montana school districts experiencing a shortage of special education teachers. Under Superintendent Arntzen’s leadership in the last four years, the Project has successfully accepted 66 candidates.

County officials apply for grant for library boiler project

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The county commissioners are seeking a Community Development Block Grant to aid in improving the public library’s heating system. More specifically, they plan to use the grant to provide an air handler in their effort to replace the current boiler. The estimated cost is $30,000.

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