Efficiencies at water treatment plant buy time for permanent plan
Officials at the Jamestown water treatment plant are now breathing easier as they deal with problems resulting from waste water at the plant. Recent changes in plant operations have reduced flows of water used to clear filters and water softening equipment that had been flowing into storage lagoons or ponds.The Jamestown Sun, 12/08/2012
Veterans recall Pearl Harbor, WW II
It has been 71 years since Japanese bombs fell on Pearl Harbor in the territory of Hawaii. While the day continues to “live in infamy,” to quote President Franklin Roosevelt, no survivors of the battle survive in this region.The Jamestown Sun, 12/07/2012
City, rural water conflict continues over territory
While negotiations between Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water District remain at an impasse, Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen lobbied North Dakota water officials to withhold further funding from the rural water district, according to a leader of a North Dakota water organization.The Jamestown Sun, 12/06/2012
Council OKs developers ordinance
Real estate developers will have to pay less upfront to develop property in Jamestown in the future. A change in the ordinance regarding what infrastructure costs can be paid by the city through special assessments passed the City Council Monday by a 3-2 vote. Mayor Katie Andersen and Councilmen Charlie Kourajian and Ramone Gumke approved the change with Councilmen Steve Brubakken and Dan Buchanan dissenting.The Jamestown Sun, 12/04/2012
Orriginals spreads Zubaz sales
The wildly colored striped pants of the 1990s are back in style and will be seen at more outlets throughout the region this holiday season, according to Len Orr, co-owner of Orriginals.The Jamestown Sun, 12/01/2012
Breaking ground: VC John Deere expansion project begins
John Deere Corp. management is looking at its Valley City factory as the crossroads of farm equipment and modern technology, according to John May, president of the agriculture and turf division of John Deere.The Jamestown Sun, 11/28/2012
Board: Stick with SCDRC
The executive board of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. has backed off on recommending that Stutsman County should leave the South Central Dakota Regional Council.The Jamestown Sun, 11/27/2012
Buy one, give one: Siblings create toothbrush, plan to help others
The idea to improve the world with a better toothbrush marketed by a better company has been started by a brother and sister from Jamestown and is growing. John McDougall and Heather McDougall are the principles behind the bogobrush designed to, according to the company’s website, “make more than one person smile.”The Jamestown Sun, 11/24/2012
Cold doesn't deter bargain hunters on Thursday, Black Friday
Shoppers descended on Jamestown stores and malls Thursday and continued shopping through the night and into Black Friday. Most retailers saw it as a good start to the 2012 holiday shopping season. Even before the sun was rising on Friday morning some shoppers were getting ready to wrap up a retail marathon.The Jamestown Sun, 11/24/2012
Retailers brace for big Black Friday
Whether they sell electronics, clothes or tools, the retail stores of Jamestown are anticipating a good Black Friday and a strong holiday shopping season.The Jamestown Sun, 11/21/2012
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