Holiday lighting contest planned for Dakota City

Dakota City will be having a holiday lighting contest afterall. The decision was made at the regular monthly meeting of the Dakota City Council. The meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 12, one day later than normal because of the Veteran’s Day holiday. There was some discussion about the holiday lighting contest. Councilman Billy Fort said not as many citizens put up outdoor lights as used to be the case. City Clerk Angelique Berry reported the expense to the city is purchasing Chamber bucks from the Humboldt/Dakota City Chamber of Commerce. After some discussion, the Council voted 3-2 in favor of having the contest with Council members Jim Van Horn, Barb Nelson and Tim Myers voting in favor and Council members Fort and Justin Kirchhoff voting against. The contest is open to all Dakota City residents with Merlin Fort’s Hillside Spectacular excluded. The judging will take place Friday, Dec. 11, from 5-8 p.m. First, second and third place winners will receive Chamber bucks. People are asked to call Dakota City Hall at (515) 332-3083 by Wednesday, Dec. 9, to have their lights viewed. To read the news affecting Dakota City along with all city and school legal notices, subscribe to The Humboldt Independent by clicking on the link at the top of the page.