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Anderson Class A coach of the year

Bringing home Dakota Valley’s first ever state title for sanctioned high school softball was an incredible feat and to continue the good cheer, Panther head coach Jason Anderson was recently named
VFW Auxiliary to host Fourth of July kids party

Elk Point City Park will burst with red, white and blue energy this Independence Day as the VFW Post #915 Auxiliary hosts its second annual 4th of July Kids Party in the Park. 
Lilly named SD Finance Officer of the Year

Amy Lilly, Finance Officer for the City of North Sioux City, SD, was named Finance Officer of the Year last week by the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association.
Larson’s artwork ranks among nation’s best

Local student Thora Larson earned third place in the 2026 National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest, finishing among the top young wildlife artists in the country with a painting she says was in
DV goes undefeated wins Class A title

School history was made by Dakota Valley as they went undefeated at the Class A state softball tournament on June 4-6, 2026. The Panthers claimed a championship title for the 1st time since softball became a sanctioned high school sport, in 2023, in South Dakota. Quality preparation, strong senior class leadership and incredible team chemistry helped aid Dakota Valley (DV) on their way to being crowned the 2026 Class A softball champions in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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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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County announces road closures

The Union County Highway Department has closed a segment of 471st Avenue and adjoining 306th Street through late summer to accommodate a major bridge replacement project over Brule Creek.

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NSC tackles flood recovery

The North Sioux City Commission advanced dual initiatives on disaster recovery and residential expansion during its regular meeting on June 17, establishing a new tax increment finance district for

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Anderson Class A coach of the year

Bringing home Dakota Valley’s first ever state title for sanctioned high school softball was an incredible feat and to continue the good cheer, Panther head coach Jason Anderson was recently named

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VFW Auxiliary to host Fourth of July kids party

Elk Point City Park will burst with red, white and blue energy this Independence Day as the VFW Post #915 Auxiliary hosts its second annual 4th of July Kids Party in the Park. 

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County launches multi‑year reappraisal in Jefferson Township

 

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Dakota Valley renews superintendent contract

By shannon jost timesleader1@gmail.com The Dakota Valley School District Board of Education locked in leadership and pushed forward on infrastructure upgrades during its regular meeting Monday nigh

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NSC planners advance flood‑recovery TIF

The North Sioux City Planning Commission on Wednesday advanced a new tax‑increment financing district intended to help the McCook Lake neighborhood recover from the 2024 flood and approved a

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Lilly named SD Finance Officer of the Year

Amy Lilly, Finance Officer for the City of North Sioux City, SD, was named Finance Officer of the Year last week by the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association.

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County commisioners certify primary election

Commissioners met twice last week, canvassing the June 2 primary election, drawing precincts for a post‑election audit and reviewing construction progress and department operations as the county pr

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