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(NAFB.com) – The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have taken action to pass a new Farm Bill that would reauthorize many federal programs essential to veterinary medicine. Working with lawmakers and stakeholder groups, AVMA’s sustained advocacy led to the inclusion of the veterinary profession’s top legislative priorities that will help protect animal welfare and maintain public health. AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson says, “AVMA’s continued advocacy has led to the inclusion of reauthorizations, funding, and legislation that will help protect animal and human welfare while advancing veterinary medicine.” Key provisions for AVMA include the Healthy Dog Importation Act and reauthorization of animal disease prevention and management programs. Further, AVMA supports the reauthorization of the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, and the Veterinary Services Grant Program included in the farm bill. AVMA is the nation’s leading representative of the veterinary profession, speaking for more than 105,000 member veterinarians nationwide.

How Many Seams Do You See? From smaller waters to big ones, places where fast water and slow water meet are likely spots to find fish. Learn how to pick them out and explore them to better connect with fish all open water season. Simonson Photo. When fishing a piece...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Come to the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from now through June 10th to see the Alumni Exhibition at Valley City State University. The Alumni Exhibition proudly showcases a range of artworks by Valley City State University alumni. The art reception will coincide with the naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on Monday, June 10th from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. Take time to stop by the gallery to appreciate the exceptional artwork created by esteemed VCSU alumni.

The Hastings airport is flying high with growth, new business, and the fact that it's been named Airport of the Year for 2023.

In many offices across campus this past fall you could find small pieces of wood with distinct VCSU Viking heads emblazoned on the varnished surface. These 247 beautiful hand-crafted ornaments are made from vintage wood paneling from the original construction of VCSU’s campus by Ryan Boll, campus carpenter and VCSU alumni.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCCB) – The Valley City Community Band (VCCB), under the guidance of director Rochelle. Jimenez, is set to provide a night of free music at 7:00 PM in the Concert Hall on Thursday, May 16th. The concert will be held at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on the campus of Valley City State University.

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to remind you about the importance of keeping your child's lunch account current. The last day of school for this academic year is Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

🥘 Exploring Bay Area's Spanish Eateries: A Foodie’s Take 🍤🐙 Hey food lovers! Here's a quick rundown of some Spanish spots in the Bay Area, rated on their paella and pulpo game: 🥘 La Marcha, Berkeley - Once a fave, haven’t revisited in a bit. 🤷‍♂️ - Seafood paella galore! From veggie to the exotic rabbit and snail combo. Best bets? The mixta and marinera. Flavorful, though rice is a bit al dente – authenticity alert! 🚨 - Pulpo is smooth and tasty. Don’t miss their Spanish croquetas and a variety of tapas. 🐙🍴 🥘 Zuzu, Napa - Petite but outstanding seafood paella. The flavor pops! Skip the lobster, stick with the classic seafood. 🦞 - Tapas are all hits, no misses. Pick anything, you won’t be disappointed. 🎯 🥘 Coqueta, SF - Top presentation! Offers mixed, seafood, and veggie paellas. Well-balanced taste and perfect rice texture. 🌊 - Pulpo is plump and delish. Other small plates slightly lag behind La Marcha and Zuzu. 😌 🥘 Teleferic Barcelona - Tried the lobster seafood paella – presentation was sloppy and lacked the rich seafood broth flavor. 👎 - Pulpo was okay in looks but a bit dry in texture. Other dishes felt too Americanized. 🇺🇸 - Feels commercialized and soulless, but stays busy possibly due to no-reservation policy and decent ambiance. 🔥 🥘🥘🥘 Final thoughts: Zuzu, La Marcha, and Coqueta each have their unique charm. Worth a try! As for Teleferic, once is enough. 🙃 📍 Still on my list to try: Picaro, Bellota, Destapas SF, Duende Let's keep exploring and tasting! Which Spanish gem will you try first? 🤔 #BayAreaEats #SpanishCuisine #FoodieAdventure #PaellaPower #TapasTime.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 23 Presents: Joan Bubach Bachman (Author) “OPTIONS UNLIMITED We Have Choices. Life has been good, and I want to share it.” The lecture will be held Thursday, May 16th at 7pm in the Barnes County Museum.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCPR) – Valley City Parks and Recreation District has been announced as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Gold Medal Award. Presented by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this recognition honors communities across the United States that demonstrate exceptional commitment and innovation in parks and recreation.

Valley City Community Band Concert will be held Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the VCSU Center for the Arts Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public will all welcome, and encouraged, to attend. For more information email valleycitycommunityband@gmail.com.

(NAFB.com) – For the tenth straight year, Culver’s is offering guests a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation to local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations. It’s a part of the annual “Scoops of Thanks Day” that celebrates the impact of farm-fresh dairy that makes Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard beloved by guests. Guests can choose between How Now Brown Cow, Chocolate, or Vanilla for their single scoop in exchange for the $1 donation. This year, guests can also make their donation in exchange for a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard through the Culver’s website or on the Culver’s app. Culver’s hopes to surpass the results from last year’s Scoops of Thanks Day, on which the brand served up more than 153,000 scoops during the fundraiser at nationwide locations. To find the nearest Culver’s location and celebrate Scoops of Thanksgiving Day, go to Culver’s location page.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Concert Choir and University Singers will present the spring choral concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 pm. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome.

Come one, come all, to see the young k-12 artists from the Valley City Public Schools creative talent on display-under one roof, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center in Valley City. The event is free and welcomes all to attend.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series on April 18th featured VCSU pianist Dr. Ozzie Johnson and Music Education Student Tara Dahl entertaining the crowd on a 1860s Arlington Square Grand Piano (Boston) owned by Lura Livonia Perrine and brought to Valley City in the 1890s when she came to teach at the new college in Valley City. It’s one of the first objects donated to the museum when it was founded in 1930.

A fun family event will be held Sunday, May 5th, after the VCHS prom. The 3rd Annual Spring Fling is being held on Sunday, May 5th. The Spring Fling family dance will be held at the HAC underneath the the lights of prom. Valley City High School prom is set for May 4th and to make the best use of all of the beautiful decorations, VCHS junior parents decided to create an event for all families to enjoy. The dance will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. and is open to families with those in preschool to 6th grade. There will be DJ music to dance too, as well as lots of selfie stations to take pictures to last a lifetime.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Student Juried Art Exhibition will be displayed in the VCSU Center for the Arts Gallery from April 24th through May 10th. The Juried Art Exhibition will display the talent of our student’s works from a variety of mediums. The exhibit will include paintings, drawings, photography, digital work, and sculptures. The juror of the Juried Art Exhibition is the Director of Education and Exhibition at Jamestown Art Center, Anna Jacobson.

The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 23 Presents: Ozzie Johnson (VCSU) "Treasures of the Past, Gifts for the Future" 7PM Thursday, April 18th at the Barnes County Museum. (315 Central Ave N. Valley City, ND) Our 1860s Arlington Square Grand Piano (Boston) was owned by Lura Livonia Perrine...

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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Music Department at Valley City State University will be hosting the senior recital of Tanner Douville, on Saturday, April 20th , at 3:30 pm. Mr. Douville will be performing vocal repertoire by George Fredric Handel, John Dowland, Brams, Shubert, Francesco Cavalli, Giuseppe Giordani, Giovanni Paislello, and Antonio Caldara. Douville will perform alongside Dr. Ozzie Johnson, VCSU piano faculty.