What started as a modest patch of family soil has officially put Union County agritourism on the state map. Launched in 2020 by local florist Christy Heckathorn, who has designed weddings for over 20 years, the project began with a straightforward goal: she wanted to share the simple beauty of country-grown flowers with her neighbors.

Avera Health has officially acquired the Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine (CNOS), a major regional medical group based in Dakota Dunes. The transition will take effect Jan.

Union County commissioners moved through a full agenda Tuesday, updating long‑range road plans, reviewing courthouse construction progress and addressing staffing changes in the Sheriff’s Office during their July 7 meeting at Elk Point City Hall.

The Jefferson City Council moved ahead Monday night with zoning amendments tied to trailer and camp regulations, heard a re‑gional transportation safety pre‑sentation and set a special meet‑ing to begin work on next year’s budget.

Huskies on the junior legion baseball roster took on Renner’s Post 307 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. It was a tight contest where Renner jumped out to an early lead by putting all 6 of their runs on the scoreboard in the 1st inning. As guests, Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) would not score until the 3rd inning.

The Elk Point City Council approved a major water-main construction bid, adopted two sidewalk resolutions and handled several organizational appointments during its July 6 regular meeting. Mayor Deb McCreary presided with council members Abraham, Irwin, Irlbeck and Austad present, while Hurlbert was absent. At the start of the meeting, Finance Officer Erika Hammitt administered the oath of office to Mayor McCreary, Ward One council member Ben Irlbeck, Ward Two council member Brian Wells, and Ward Three council members Renee Irwin and Meghan Austad. Council members subsequently approved the agenda and minutes from June 1 before authorizing the payment of June salaries and bills across the general and enterprise funds.

The North Sioux City Commission officially moved forward with structural flood recovery plans on Tuesday, voting down a federal non-structural alternative in favor of permanent levee repairs and committing hundreds of thousands of dollars toward a regional flood risk study.

Four games in 3 days had the Dakota Valley (DV) senior legion baseball team going 2-2 from July 7-9, 2026. The Panthers took a couple of hard losses to Post 206 from Colton and Post 55 from Pender, Nebraska. However, they rallied to soundly beat Sioux Falls Post 911 twice in doubleheader action.

A quarter-century after opening its doors to just three local children in a vacant convent, St. Peter’s Childcare is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a foundational pillar for generations of Union County families.