Dedicated philanthropy was recognized on Tuesday evening when a Dickinson woman was named the newest member of an exclusive and prestigious club Stark County Spirit of Excellence Award winners.
Dr. Robert Baer won an uncontested race during the June 14 primary election for the open seat on the board of commissioners with 1,160 votes. Commissioner Jason Fridrich was reappointed for another four-year term, receiving 1,133 votes.
With heavy amounts of moisture around western North Dakota, staying on top of mowing has become a chore, especially for city Buildings and Grounds workers in Dickinson. Residents have not gone unscathed either, as more than 300 have been brought to the city’s attention for failing to cut grass in Dickinson.
Judge Robert Keogh, a Dickinson municipal court judge, has been serving his community for 40 years. Keogh was honored at City Hall in a ceremony and again during the regularly scheduled city commission meeting.
During the Dickinson City Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting, City Attorney Christina Wenko provided a presentation on a proposed 1% sales tax increase and what that could mean for Dickinson residents. The commission will continue to review this proposal with the upcoming budget session.