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Candidate filing for the May 2024 Special District Elections opens on Thursday, December 14, 2023 and closes on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM.  Those who wish to file will need to complete a “Declaration of Nomination” and file it with the Election Office no later than 5:00 PM on February 12, 2024.  The following special districts have openings: Beaverhead County Public Hospital District /East Bench Irrigation Fire District #1 – Lima/Fire District #2 – Dillon Fire District #3 – Big Hole Valley/Wisdom/Fire District #4 – Grasshopper Valley Fire District #5 – Wise River/Jackson Water & Sewer Red Rock Water/Wisdom Water & Sewer Candidate filing for the May 2024 School District Elections opens on Thursday, December 14th and closes on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  School Board Trustee Candidates MUST file with the School District Clerk.  Please contact your school districts for more detailed information. Signed this 7th day of December, 2023 Stacey Reynolds Beaverhead County Election Administrator

Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Call To Order 2. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the November 28th, 2023 Public Hearing and November 28th, 2023 Regular Meeting 3. Director of Operations Report a. Public Comment will be taken after discussion of items 4, 5, 6 and 7 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary. 4. Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review: 5. Discussion/Recommendation of the Striking of 17.64.30(b) of Chapter 17 of the Dillon Municipal Codes 6. Update of the Clover View Minor Subdivision 7. Update of the Zoning and Annexation of Athletic Field at the University of Montana Western. Proposed Public Hearing for January 9 th , 2024 at 6:45 8. Discussion of Fred Nelson Request 9. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission. 10. Adjournment PLEASE NOTE: A Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Zoning Commission Members: Tim Stoker, Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt; Mike Watson, Justin Rooley

WISDOM – Several organizations have offered to contribute additional funding to raise the cash reward for information on a wolverine killed illegally northwest of Wisdom in November. Donating organizations include the Animal Defense Fund, Trap Free Montana, Skyline Sportsmen in Butte, the Center for Biological Diversity, and FWP’s TIP-MONT program. The combined reward offered from these organizations is $21,500. Game wardens received a report on Nov. 10 of a wolverine carcass found on U.S. Forest Service Road 7377 near Schultz Saddle and the Continental Divide, northwest of Wisdom. A game warden located the carcass and confirmed the animal had been shot, skinned and abandoned. Wolverine harvest is not legal currently in Montana. Anyone with possible information about the illegal harvest is encouraged to visit https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont to provide details or call the FWP violation reporting hot line at 1-800-TIP-MONT.

Officials at the University of Montana Western said current headcount for the fall semester shows the university’s total enrollment is 1,406 students with a full-time equivalency of 1,220. 73% of Montana Western’s total fall enrollment is comprised of Montana residents, with a 2% increase in overall headcount compared to last fall. Montana Western Director of Institutional Research, Charity Walters, said this year’s incoming class increased in Montana residents by 11% in comparison with last fall (and grew 2% overall). This year’s incoming class included 299 freshmen, 123 transfer students, and 17 readmits for a total of 439 incoming students. “We are excited to see the continued growth of our overall enrollment and this fall’s increase in Montana resident students. We are proud to serve students from Montana and across the country at Montana Western. Our top priority is providing them with immersive experiences in their fields of study. The combination of experiential learning and the ability to focus on one course at a time with the block scheduling model at UMW opens so many doors for our students as they graduate and pursue careers or graduate school,” said University of Montana Western Chancellor, Michael Reid. Montana Western is the only U.S. public four-year institution offering Experience One where students take a single course at a time. This innovative program of teaching and learning has realized great success and stability over the past two decades in several student outcomes including retention, class completion, graduation rates, career placement, and graduate, law, medical, and veterinary school acceptance rates. The University of Montana Western was recently ranked as the best college in Montana by Bestcolleges.com and was ranked #7 in Top Public Schools and #8 in Best Value Schools in the Western region by U.S. News & World Report in their 2023-24 rankings. Nasdaq.com has also named Montana Western as the most affordable college in Montana. For more information about Experience One and the University of Montana Western, or to schedule a tour, visit www.umwestern.edu or call 877-683-7331.

The University of Montana Western would like to invite the community to a variety of events taking place throughout the month of December. Community Water Conversations Panel: December 7 The University of Montana Western and Trout Unlimited will be hosting the second annual “Community Water Conversations: Digging into Water Rights and Exempt Wells” event on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis and Clark Room located in UMW’s Mathews Hall. The event is free and open to the public and will feature a panel and Q&A session. Designed to share knowledge and perspectives from a group of experts, this year’s panelists include: Andrew Gorder, Legal Director of the Clark Fork Coalition, Nate Ward, Water Rights Bureau Chief at Montana DNRC, Brooke Erb, Erb Livestock Company, and Race King, Ranch Manager at the Selkirk Division of Matador Ranch and Cattle Company. For more information, please contact Dr. Arica Crootof: arica.crootof@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7075. The SpongeBob Musical: December 8 – 17 The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Department and Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series is excited to present “The SpongeBob Musical” from December 8-17, 2023. Performances will be held on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 8 through 17. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays in Montana Western’s Beier Auditorium located in Main Hall. To purchase tickets, please visit the BOC Performing Arts Series Box Office webpage (www.umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/box-office/). For more information, please contact Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre, Stephen Seder: stephen.seder@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7038. Annual Community Holiday Celebration: December 13 Please join us in the Lewis and Clark Room of Mathews Hall for dinner and refreshments on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This festive event features a variety of delicious appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts, and is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, please email hillary.lowell@umwestern.edu or call 406-683-7151 Shakespeare in the Schools’ “As You Like It”: December 13 The University of Montana Western’s Theatre Department and Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series will host two matinee showings of Shakespeare in the Schools’ “As You Like It” on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in UMW’s Small Auditorium. A story of entangled romance and comedy, where all the world’s a stage, “As You Like It” is a keep-you-on-your-toes production, sure to captivate audiences with its happily ever after. To purchase tickets, please visit the BOC Performing Arts Series Box Office webpage (www.umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/box-office/). For more information, contact Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre, Stephen Seder: stephen.seder@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7038. Holiday Art Show and Sale: December 13 – 16 The Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery, in partnership with the Glass Club, are proud to present this year’s Holiday Art Show and Sale opening Wednesday, December 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and running through December 16. Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of one-of-a-kind works of art made by UMW students, faculty, and staff. Items on display and for sale will include photography, paintings, drawings, textiles, glass artwork, crafts, and more. All proceeds will go directly to the artists. Payments will be accepted by cash or check only. For more information, please contact Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery Coordinator, Jennifer Boysen: jennifer.boysen@umwestern.edu. Holidays with the Dawgs: December 14 The Association of Student Athletes presents the second annual Holidays with the Dawgs event on Thursday, December 14, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Keltz Arena. Join us for cookies, hot chocolate, games, prizes, pictures with Santa, and more! For more information, please call 406-683-7419 or email lindsey.branch@umwestern.edu. The Cantabileers Winter Choral Concert: December 19 Embark on a harmonious holiday journey with the Cantabileers! This year’s winter concert performance will feature a variety of musical selections and student-led ensembles that showcase this talented and creative group. The free performance will be held on Tuesday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beier Auditorium. For more information, please email debbie.seacrest@umwestern.edu. For more information about upcoming events, visit the Montana Western events calendar at umwestern.edu and the UMW Bulldogs Athletics Calendar at umwbulldogs.com.

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce the hiring of Tia Brown as Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. “We are excited to welcome Tia to the University of Montana Western as she begins her new role,” said UMW Chancellor Michael Reid. “Due to her extensive experience in higher education and accreditation and having served as both a faculty member and as a budget and operations manager, her knowledge and experience will be a great asset for Montana Western.” Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, Brown earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in business in 1992 from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2000. Brown is currently serving at Montana State University as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assurance of Learning in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship, a role she has held since 2019. She is also currently serving as Director of the Community Banking Program and was the College’s Director of Operations from 2015-19. Prior to her work at MSU, Brown served in several roles at Helena College from 2012-15 including Instructor of Accounting and Business, Dual Credit Coordinator, and Division Chair of General Education and Transfer. From 2010-11 at Eastern Oklahoma State College, she served as Chair of the Division of Business. “I am equally honored and thrilled to be joining Montana Western as the new Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. Dillon has long been one of the most visited and enjoyed locations in Montana for my husband and me. The opportunity to be a part of the leadership team guiding Montana Western into the future is truly a dream come true. I’m going to give everything I’ve got in helping the university continue to be a wonderful place for our students and community,” said Brown. “When I’m not working, you may see me trail running with my yellow lab, Ocho, or guiding my kayak or paddleboard around the reservoir.” Brown will begin her new position at the University of Montana Western on February 5, 2024.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers December 6 th , 2023 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Approve November 15 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Craig Cornell – Tully Springs Subdivision C. MAYOR’S REPORT D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board – Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Lori Canady, Library Director 1. Accept October 24 th , 2023 Meeting Minutes 1. Planning Board- Don Hand, Dan Nye 2. Zoning Commission – Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt 1. Accept October 24 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Accept November 14 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Accept November 14 th Public Hearing Minutes 3. Board of Adjustments – Mary Jo O’Rourke, Stephen Sievert 4. Director of Operations -- Todd Hazelbaker 5. Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez a. Accept November 2023, Incident Report 6. Fire Department -- Fire Chief, BJ Klose a. Accept November, 2023 Activity Report b. Approve City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for November, 2023 c. Approve Budget vs Expenditure Report for Fire Hall for November, 2023 7. City Court – Judge Virginia Cook a. Accept November 2023 Court Report 8. Treasurer – Karen Kipp 9. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke a. Accept November 3 rd Meeting Minutes E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Raymond Graham 2. Finance Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Dan Nye a. Approve November 28 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes i. Approve Line Item Budget Report ii. Approve Fund Summary for Claims for November, 2023 iii. Approve Claims by Vendor Report for November, 2023 iv. Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for November, 2023 3. Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Raymond Graham 4. Health and Welfare – Diane Armstrong, Chair; George Johnston, Stephen Sievert a. Approve November 16 th , 23 Regular Meeting Minutes 5. Cemetery Committee – George Johnston, Chair; Stephen Sievert, Diane Armstrong a. Approve November 13 th , 2023 Meeting Minutes 6. Parks Committee –Stephen Sievert, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Diane Armstrong 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Stephen Sievert, Dan Nye a. Approve November 16 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes i. Discuss/Approve Council Chairs 8. Street and Alley Committee –Dan Nye, Chair; Don Hand, Russ Schwandt 9. Water and Sewer Committee –Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, George Johnston F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY G. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

DVFD responded to 18 calls for service during the month of November 2023. 11-02 I-15 MM63 Vehicle Accident 11-03 Pioneer Scenic Byway Propane Truck Accident 11-11 Swenson Way CO Call 11-13 Hwy 41 Power line down 11-16 Hwy 41 Vehicle Accident 11-16 Atlantic St Vehicle Accident 11-17 Atlantic & Idaho Vehicle Fire 11-17 Blacktail Rd Vehicle Accident 11-17 S Pacific Bomb Threat 11-18 Reeder St CO Call 11-20 White Ln CO Call 11-20 N Montana Ambulance Assist 11-21 Hwy 41 Public Assist 11-27 N Idaho Chimney Fire 11-29 Hwy 91 N Ambulance Assist 11-29 Hwy 278 MVA 11-29 E Center St Smoke Alarm 11-30 E Bannack St Smoke Alarm We had members go to Bannack State Park & learn about their alarm & fire suppression systems. Racetrack Volunteer Fire Dept came down & worked with us on a couple different hose loads on our engines. Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department. Please be safe & take extra time while traveling this time of year as the road conditions can become dangerous without warning.

The University of Montana Western was recently awarded nearly $400,000 dollars by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) to implement a Sprint Degree in partnership with Great Falls College (GFC) and Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS). The newly designed program will maintain all the courses currently required for a BS: Elementary Education but will compact the traditionally 4-year program into a 9-semester sequence, which includes summers. Students will be able to take their general education courses through GFC/UMW and will complete their teaching program through UMW. The Sprint Degree cohort will be housed at Morningside Elementary in Great Falls, which will be the site for the new CORE School that GFPS will open in the fall of 2024. Through this innovative school, UMW students will be able to work as paraprofessionals at the school where they will also take their UMW classes, which will be taught by K-6 classroom teachers who will serve as UMW adjunct instructors. This unique model will allow UMW students to see connections between their coursework and real classrooms, as they gain valuable experience in the field. Students in the program will spend their third and final year participating in the OPI Residency Project, which UMW has participated in for the last two years. This culminating experience will provide students with an immersive, full-year experience in a single classroom. It is the hope of the Sprint Degree program that students will be well prepared for their own classrooms after spending three years learning about and practicing their skills in elementary classrooms. For more information about scholarship support and the Sprint Degree program, contact Dr. Laura Straus (laura.straus@umwestern.edu), and for information about the CORE School, contact Jackie Mainwaring (jackie_mainwaring@gfps.k12.mt.us). Information about Montana Western’s elementary education degree program can be found by visiting https://tinyurl.com/ycxbshdh.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Montana Western volleyball team caps off a historic season with a 3-1 loss to no. 13 Midland University by scores of 25-20, 23-25, 22-25, and 16-25. The Bulldogs recorded their first appearance and win in NAIA postseason play and finish out the season at 22-8 overall. "Super proud of everything that this team accomplished. Getting here was a huge feat for us to do and was one of our goals and they accomplished that goal," Head Coach Katie Lovett said. "We didn't know what this experience was going to entail so getting to come here and see what it was all about and see what things we need to focus on. Super excited for the future of this program and where we are going. Thank you to the seniors and alumni who have come in the past to help up get to where we are now." How It Happened UMW came out swinging, ready to flip the script from the first loss of the tournament. Matching each other point for point early in set one, the Bulldogs went on a tear going on their own 6-0 run that was capped by a block from KayLee Kopp and Danyel Martin. Up 16-8, Midland fought their way back into the set to close the lead to four points. Despite the four-point deficit, the Bulldogs were able to ride a scoring run and take the 25-20 win following kills from Peyton Vogl and Kaitlyn Van Well. Mirroring the first frame, the two teams continued to match each other throughout the first points of the set. Midland found momentum and rode a 5-2 scoring run to a 16-13 lead midway through the set. UMW worked from behind, upping their tempo and finding a pair of points to close the gap to 16-15. With Midland jumping out once again to a 23-20 lead, the Bulldogs put up a fight and tied the set at 23 with a kill from Kaitlyn Van Well and a pair of hitting errors from the Warriors. Despite the glimmer of hope, the Bulldogs were unable to close out the comeback and fell 25-23 in the second frame. Trailing 24-17 late in the third set, UMW put their best effort forth and put up a powerful late set run. A pair of kills from Vogl coupled with a block from Vogl and Jordan Olson highlighted the 5-0 run that brought the Bulldogs within two. With no margin for error, the Bulldog's late set magic ran out as the Warriors were able to finish the set 25-22 on a kill from the middle. UMW battled to the end, but luck was not on the side of the Red and Black as Midland raced to a quick 16-9 set lead. With sparks igniting a few short scoring spurts, the Bulldogs were unable to light a fire and overcome the Warrior surge. UMW capped off with a final set loss of 25-16. Notables UMW saw three athletes reach double-digits in kills with Vogl, Martin, and Olson totaling 13 apiece. The Bulldogs outhit the Warriors .165 to .154 across the match and totaled 53 kills. The Bulldogs continued to struggle at the service line, totaling 10 service aces in the game compared to one from the Warriors. Kaylee Fritz led the Bulldogs with 31 assists and totaled 11 digs. Kopp led in the back row, posting 18 digs in the game. Final Season Notes The Bulldogs cap off the historic season after posting their highest win percentage since the 1996 season when the Bulldogs went 25-8 overall. They also made their first ever appearance in the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Tournament and went 1-2 overall. Multiple Bulldogs hit career milestones across the season. Peyton Vogl totaled over 500 kills and 200 blocks. Both KayLee Kopp and Danyel Martin broke the 500-kill threshold. Martin also broke UMW's total career block record and finished the season with 279 total career blocks.

The Dillon Police Department received a very unusual call on Thursday morning. It seems a pair of turkeys had taken to the streets of Dillon and began to run a fowl. The turkeys were spotted at the Bicentennial apartments and later on Montana street near Womack's Printing. Two of Dillons finest were able to catch the culprits and haul them in for questioning.

From Jamie Flynn The Beaverhead County Road Department will be closing Lemhi Pass and the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway on Monday, December 4th for the winter season.

STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ Monday, December 4th , 2023 3:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss HB 355 Project List 3. Discuss/Recommend 15-Minute, 60-Minute and Designated Parking 4. Public Comment on Items Not Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 5. Adjournment Committee Members Dan Nye, Chair Don Hand Russ Schwandt

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Montana Western volleyball team (22-7) lost 3-0 in the opening game of pool play at the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championships to no. 4 Concordia University (Neb.) by scores of 25-23, 25-21 and 25-13. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back tomorrow as they face no. 13 Midland University in the second matchup of pool play. How It Happened Concordia got the jump early in the first set, claiming a 14-11 lead over UMW. A kill from Danyel Martin broke a 3-0 run from Concordia. Down three, the Bulldogs utilized their front with kills from Jordan Olson and Martin to bring it back to 21-20. UMW's last-ditch effort brought the Bulldogs back within two to fall 25-23 in set one. After falling to a 7-3 deficit, UMW found their way back and took their first lead of the set at 11-10 behind a statement block from Peyton Vogl and Jordan Olson. Up 21-20 down the stretch, UMW struggled to close out the set and Concordia rode a 5-0 run to finish the set two win. The powerful attack from the Concordia front, paired with errors on UMW's side of the net proved too much for the Bulldogs. Concordia cruised to a set three victory of 25-13. Notables UMW struggled behind errors much of the game, racking up three service aces in the second set alone and four in the match. They also totaled 21 hitting errors and three blocking errors. Concordia's powerful front saw three hitters reach double digits in kills as the team recorded a .225 hitting percentage compared to UMW's .128 hitting percentage. The Red and Black recorded an impressive 10 blocks in the matchup, one more than the Bulldogs of Concordia. Vogl led the Bulldogs with nine kills and four blocks. Martin led the Bulldog front with five blocks. She also had seven kills. Kelsey Goddard totaled 24 digs and seven assists. Up Next The Bulldogs will look to turn it around ad they face no. 13 Midland University (Neb.) at 12pm MT tomorrow for their final game of pool play.

Dillon Police Department Probationary Police Patrolman The Dillon Police Department is accepting applications for a probationary patrolman. Requirements include possessing high ethical standards, and the desire to serve and protect in a community-oriented police department. Applicants must be 18 years of age, no felony convictions, and adhere to Montana Code Annotated 44-1-401. Starting salary is $21.50 an hour, increasing to $24.50 an hour after the first year and requirements are completed. POST certified applicants may be considered at a higher rate if hired. Competitive insurance and several other benefits. Police Officer Standards in Training (POST) applications and additional information can be located Forms and Other Documents - Montana Department of Justice (dojmt.gov) Applications may be emailed to dillonpd@beaverheadco.mt.gov Other questions may be referred to Chief Jeremy Alvarez at (406)683-3714 or jalvarez@beaverheaco.mt.gov Closing date is open until filled. pen until filled.

ANACONDA– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on four bull elk that were killed near Anaconda sometime between Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19. The incident occurred on the Ueland Ranch & ARCO Block Management Area near Anaconda. The elk were killed in close proximity of each other and only the heads and backstraps were taken. The rest was left to waste. FWP game wardens say that wildlife crimes like this one are often solved because of leads from the public and encourage anyone with information to make a report. To provide information about this case or other crimes involving fish, wildlife, or park regulations, visit myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont or call the FWP violation reporting hotline at 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). Callers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information SIOUX CITY, Iowa. – The 2023 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship presented by Marriot South Sioux City Riverfront and Riverside Technologies Inc. will continue this week at the final site in Sioux City, Iowa, with pool play matches on Wednesday, November 29 culminating to the championship on December 5 in the Tyson Events Center. The Bulldogs (22-6 overall) advanced to the tournament's 24-team final site with a three-set sweep over host Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas) in the Opening Round. Their first visit in school history to the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, begins this week on Wednesday Nov. 29 with a 12 p.m. MT match against Concordia (24-3), and they will play at the same time Thursday Nov. 30 against Midland (16-11). The fourth-ranked Concordia (Neb.) powered through a competitive first set and ran away from visiting Judson University (Ill.), 25-19, 25-14, 25-17, in their home opening round matchup. The Bulldogs of Concordia enter with a 24-3 record and a conference record of 14-2. Midland (Neb.) proved to be too much for Kansas Wesleyan in the NAIA Opening Round as they came away with a four-set victory (25-15, 25-13, 22-25, 25-13). It will be the Warriors' tenth trip in program history, the first coming in the 2013 season. Final Site Information Location: Tyson Events Center 401 Gordon Drive Sioux City, Iowa 51101 Live Video: Watch NAIA VB National Championship Tournament Live Stats: Live Stats Tickets: NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tickets Visitor's Guide: Visitor Info: Volleyball National Championship - NAIA