Card of Thanks

To Santas Helpers or should I say “God’s Angels”?! I want to thank you for the gifts I received. Your selection was perfect. (Love the Book) Also thanks for taking some strain off of me. It sure helped immensely. Words cannot express my appreciation.

Dakota Gardner

Four of the worst things for houseplants during the winter are a lack of light, low humidity, cold drafts and drying heat. Houseplants were one of the many trends during this past year.

Cooking with Cindy

2021 is within reach! Here are a couple of appetizers to enjoy bringing in the New Year!

Tidbits from AMAC

Aged whiskey Nick Drummond and Patrick Bakker had just purchased a 105-year-old house in the town of Ames, N.Y. And when they started do-it-yourself repairs on their fixer-upper they made a cheerful discovery, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Agency retains top FHA Loan Servicer ranking

BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), the state agency that provides residents, typically first-time buyers, with home purchase assistance, continues to be ranked a Tier 1 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan servicer.

Calendar of Events

• City Council Meetings: Regular City Council Meetings will be held the SECOND MONDAY of the month at 7 p.m. at the City Office. • School Board Meetings: Regular School Board will be held the SECOND TUESDAY of the month at 6:30 a.m. in the Drayton Public School Library.

Department of Health restores contact tracing efforts

BISMARCK, N.D. – Starting today, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is reinstating contact tracing for all individuals who test positive for COVID-19.

Please Note VNV Deadline and Hours

The deadline for all news, photos, and advertising is Mondays at 12:00 p.m. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please note that the office may be closed without notice from time to time for appointments, further education, and other errands.

Looking Back at the First Half of the Year With 2020 Vision

Things were very quiet in the area when the January 2nd, 2020 issue of Valley News & Views hit the streets. The census office was looking for part time workers to help with the 2020 census which would be getting underway soon.