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Union County June 2 Republican primary - Candidate Q&A

Union County voters will see a wide range of local, legislative and statewide contests on the June 2 primary ballot. Races vary by pre‑cinct, but Republican voters county‑wide will decide several competitive contests. Sample ballots for all pre‑cincts appear in this week’s edition.
I‑29 study details rebuild, interchange options

State and regional transpor‑tation officials have presented the final recommendations for the Interstate 29 Corridor Study, outlining a series of major recon‑struction projects, interchange redesigns and long‑term improve‑ments planned for the 11‑mile stretch of interstate running through Union County. The public open house, held May 19 at the North Sioux City Com‑munity Center and streamed vir‑tually, served as the final public meeting before the study is com‑pleted later this year. The South Dakota Department of Trans‑portation (SDDOT) is leading the project with consultant HDR and partner agencies including SIMPCO, Union County, North Sioux City, Dakota Dunes, the Iowa DOT and the Federal High‑way Administration.
Panthers claim runner‑up, punch ticket to state

Competition was solid for the Region 2A girls golf contest held at Hiawatha Golf Club, in Canton, on May 21, 2026. Dakota Valley (DV) represented well to be team runner-up at the event. This finish punched the DV roster’s ticket to the upcoming state golf meet on June 1-2, 2026.
Library unearths 'dino-mite' summer event lineup

Sign-ups are happening for the 2026 season of sum‑mer reading at the North Sioux City (NSC) Library. This year’s motto is “Un‑earth a Story”. The pre‑historic theme highlights dinosaurs, fossils and ad‑venture.
DV advances to Class B state tournament

Big wins on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 meant that the Panther baseball team would make a return trip to the Class B state tournament. The victories came over Beresford Area and Freeman/Canistota/Marion (FCM) in regional play. Dakota Valley (DV) was a #3 seed in the “South Super Regional”. They took down #6 Beresford and #2 FCM to advance. Rob Augustine, the Panther’s head baseball coach, is happy to see his squad be a championship contender.

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Leader-Courier and Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times move to Fridays

The Leader-Courier and Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City will move their publication day from Thursday to Friday beginning the second week of January 2026. Publisher Shannon Jost said the change also adjusts the weekly deadline to Tuesday at noon, instead of Monday at noon.

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Updated polling place information

Updated polling place information is now posted below, including the corrected Beresford address.

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Union County June 2 Republican primary - Candidate Q&A

Union County voters will see a wide range of local, legislative and statewide contests on the June 2 primary ballot. Races vary by pre‑cinct, but Republican voters county‑wide will decide several competitive contests. Sample ballots for all pre‑cincts appear in this week’s edition.

I‑29 study details rebuild, interchange options

State and regional transpor‑tation officials have presented the final recommendations for the Interstate 29 Corridor Study, outlining a series of major recon‑struction projects, interchange redesigns and long‑term improve‑ments planned for the 11‑mile stretch of interstate running through Union County. The public open house, held May 19 at the North Sioux City Com‑munity Center and streamed vir…

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NSC to host youth baseball‑softball community night

All of the youth baseball teams, softball squads and t-ball rosters from the local community are invited to the legion baseball field, in North Sioux City, on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Teams are encouraged to come for the National Anthem and take in a first pitch ceremony. A carnival, with baseball and softball themes, will follow on field #2 at the NSC/DV complex located at 1150…

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DV stacks lineup for state meet

The Dakota Valley track and field program is sending a deep and talented group to the 2026 state meet, with athletes qualifying across sprints, distance, jumps, hurdles and throws. The Panthers will compete in more than two dozen events as they look to cap the season with strong performances.

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Panther track & field post golds in SESD Showcase

The last track and field meet of the 2026 spring high school season happened for Dakota Valley, at home, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Top finishes were observed in the Southeast South Dakota (SESD) Showcase which served as a “last chance” meet for those hoping to qualify for the state contest. Many Panthers worked hard and are looking to represent DV well on May 28-30, 2026 at the state meet in…

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DV board approves facility work

The Dakota Valley School Board approved a series of staffing changes, national convention fund‑ing and facility upgrades during its May 11 regu‑lar meeting, while also reviewing early budget plans for the coming year. Chairperson Steve Kist‑ner called the meeting to order with board members Jesica Hanson, Andrew Nilges and Emily Norby present. Matt Thompson was absent. Superinten‑dent Garrett…

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Panthers claim runner‑up, punch ticket to state

Competition was solid for the Region 2A girls golf contest held at Hiawatha Golf Club, in Canton, on May 21, 2026. Dakota Valley (DV) represented well to be team runner-up at the event. This finish punched the DV roster’s ticket to the upcoming state golf meet on June 1-2, 2026.

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NSC advances flood recovery

North Sioux City com‑missioners continued pushing ahead on major flood‑recovery and infra‑structure projects dur‑ing their May 18 regular meeting, approving de‑sign work, construction payments and contract adjustments tied to ongo‑ing reconstruction around Northshore Drive and McCook Lake.

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