Fewer students at JPS

Enrollment figures at Jamestown Public Schools are down slightly this year, officials said, whereas figures at other schools in town, and possibly the state, are up.

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New books on shelves at libraries for Sept. 1, 2010

Housing alliance receives grant

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund an-nounced Aug. 19 that the Eastern Dakota Housing Alliance was one of 180 community-based organizations nationwide to receive a financial assistance award to further its efforts in providing critical financial services.

Big Spud Dig Day scheduled for Sept. 18

The public is invited to attend Big Spud Dig Day starting at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 18 at Stutsman Harley Davidson.

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Community calendar of events for Sept. 1, 2010

Report on education

BISMARCK — Continuing the North Dakota Scholarship program, providing funding for preschool programming and improving curriculum alignment between high schools and colleges are among the priorities for state education officials.

Cahill speaks at Medina Lions

LaQua, Moen host genealogy meeting

The James River Genealogy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 7, at Hi-Acres Manor Activities Room, 1300 Second Place N.E., Jamestown.

Pederson reports at Kiwanis

President-elect Kenrad Pederson reported on the Minnesota-Dakotas District Kiwanis Convention at the Aug. 23 Kiwanis noon luncheon meeting at the Lantern Room.

Carrington to host District 4 meetings

The Carrington American Legion will be hosting the District 4 American Legion and Auxiliary meetings on Sept. 16. The meetings and dinner will be held at the Carrington Armory in downtown Carrington.

Patriotic Council plans Freedom Walk

The bimonthly meeting of Jamestown Patriotic Council will be held at 7 p.m. today at the All-Vets Club.

DAV, Auxilliary to meet Sept. 7

The Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary will meet Sept. 7 at the All Vets Club. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7.

Local GOP to hold luncheon

The Republican Party’s Districts 12 and 29 Legislative Luncheon will be held at noon Sept. 8 at the Buffalo City Grille.

JPS will not hold classes Monday

Jamestown Public Schools will observe Labor Day. There will be no school Monday.

Homemakers offer scholarship

The Stutsman County Homemakers Council has a $500 educational scholarship available to a female resident of the county who is unemployed or underemployed and is intent on becoming gainfully employed to become economically independent.