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Decoration Day, later called Memorial Day, first observed 150 years ago

On May 30, 1868, the first-ever official observation of what is now called Memorial Day was held in the United States.

 

Today’s best bets around Siouxland

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Photos: South Sioux City grain elevator explosion

Police and firefighters work at the scene of a grain elevator explosion and fire near the intersection 4th Avenue and West 24th Street in South Sioux City, Nebraska, Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

 

Video: South Sioux City grain elevator explosion

Emergency workers at the scene of a grain elevator explosion and fire in South Sioux City, Nebraska

 

VIDEO: Dordt community sings Alma Mater

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Students, faculty members and staff joined alumni and boosters of Dordt College recently in singing the Dordt Alma Mater to conclude an event whereupon President Dr. Erik Hoekstra announced that Dordt College would become Dordt University…

 

Today’s best bets around Siouxland

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