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Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

The Union County Historical Society (UCHS) has launched a sweeping preservation and beautification effort at its museum grounds in Elk Point, preparing the historic property for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

Jefferson’s Days of ’59 will return July 8–12 with a packed schedule of community events, including a new old‑fashioned tractor pull and the four‑day Picklefest celebration at Jefferson Beer Supply.
More than a membership:

As the centerpiece of Elk Point for more than 60 years, The Pointe Golf and Event Center, a nine-hole golf course, has undergone two major transitions since starting as a country club. Today, it is a 600-member golf course open to public play that features a bar, a restaurant, and an events center.
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.

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

Shannon Jost

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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.

County announces road closures

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

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. Crews have closed 471st Avenue to through traf- between 305th Street and 307th Street.

NSC tackles flood recovery

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

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 flood-impacted areas and accepting millions of dollars in public infrastructure at the Union Crossing subdivision.

Five-run third inning propels EPJ past Tri-County

Kelly Riibe

Friday, July 3, 2026

Five runs, that all came in the 3rd inning, was what Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) junior legion team needed to get the win versus the Tri-County Sundogs on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Huskies were the home team and they had 5 hits, 5 runs and only 1 error in the 5-2 victory.

Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Union County Historical Society (UCHS) has launched a sweeping preservation and beautification effort at its museum grounds in Elk Point, preparing the historic property for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

Jefferson’s Days of ’59 will return July 8–12 with a packed schedule of community events, including a new old‑fashioned tractor pull and the four‑day Picklefest celebration at Jefferson Beer Supply.

More than a membership:

Robert Lawrence

Friday, July 3, 2026

As the centerpiece of Elk Point for more than 60 years, The Pointe Golf and Event Center, a nine-hole golf course, has undergone two major transitions since starting as a country club. Today, it is a 600-member golf course open to public play that features a bar, a restaurant, and an events center.

County terminates public defender contract

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners handled a full agenda Tuesday, June 23, during its regular meeting at the courthouse in Elk Point. Chairman Kevin Joffer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with commissioners Robert Ballard, Michael Dailey, Tom Kimmel and Peggy Ustad present.

DV stumbles in twinbill, rallies to take third in Milroy

Kelly Riibe

Friday, July 3, 2026

Some doubleheader action kickstarted a stretch of games for Dakota Valley legion baseball on Tuesday, June 16, 2025. Both contests were against Sioux Falls teams as the Panthers faced Post 15 East and Post 15 West. Unfortunately, both games ended in losses for Dakota Valley (DV).

County announces road closures

News Staff

Thursday, July 2, 2026

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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Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

More than a membership:

Anderson Class A coach of the year

VFW Auxiliary to host Fourth of July kids party

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

County announces road closures

NSC tackles flood recovery

Five-run third inning propels EPJ past Tri-County

Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

More than a membership:

County terminates public defender contract

DV stumbles in twinbill, rallies to take third in Milroy

County announces road closures

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