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A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

As February reminds us to appreciate what we love, I’ve been reflecting on what makes North Sioux City such a special place to live and lead. Although my wife and I made the move to North Sioux City in 2022, I’ve been familiar with the area for a long time.
Elk Point plans new playground

Lions Park will see major improvements this year as the City of Elk Point moves forward with a new playground and a dual‑purpose pickleball and basketball court, funded in part by a state recreation grant.
Kendall Hanson the voice of the Huskies

Kendall Hanson is the voice of the Huskies and a familiar face throughout the area. He grew up in the area and is a Husky high school alumnus. While many know him, even more recognize his tone and dictation from the countless EPJ livestreams he has called over the past few years.
When service is more than a job:

Occasionally in life, we encounter extraor‑dinary individuals who inspire us through their selfless service as public servants—people who act with relentless courage, sometimes even when their lives are on the line. Lisa Schenzel is among the ranks epitomizing that rare commitment whether serving in the military, law enforcement or assisting military vet‑erans in receiving their well-deserved compen‑sation from the country they served.
Lawmakers address key issues at Cracker Barrel

A three person political panel of Sydney Davis, Chris Kassin and William Shorma were in Elk Point on January 31, 2026 for a Legislative Cracker Barrel. The event was hosted by Elk Point’s chamber and held at The Nifty Nine, in Elk Point, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Property taxes, teacher’s pay in the state, issues regarding past flooding, data centers and more were discussed at the event with the District 17 leadership members.

Shorma shifts from Legislature to Union County race

William Shorma of Dakota Dunes said he will not seek re‑election to the South Dakota House of Representa‑tives and instead will run for the Union Coun‑ty Commission seat rep‑resenting District 1.

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Early voting starts April 17

Early and absentee voting for South Dakota’s June 2 primary election will begin April 17, giv‑ing voters more than six weeks to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Voters may cast absen‑tee ballots in person at their county audi‑tor’s office during regu‑lar business hours.

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Commission greenlights $5.8M courthouse work

The Union County Commission moved for‑ward on a major court‑house and sheriff’s office expansion Tuesday while also approving a series of personnel changes, highway agreements and audit findings during a wide‑ranging March 31 meeting.

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SDDOT asks for input on Hwy 48, 50 interchange

The South Dakota Depart‑ment of Transportation (SD‑DOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (CT) to discuss and receive pub‑lic input on the proposed recon‑struction of the S.D. Highway 48 and S.D. Highway 50 inter‑changes with Interstate 29 in Union County. The public meet‑ing open house will be held at the Vermillion Fire EMS De‑partment,…

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Shorma shifts from Legislature to county race

William Shorma of Dakota Dunes said he will not seek re‑election to the South Dakota House of Representatives and instead will run for the Union County Commission seat representing District 1. District 1 includes Dakota Dunes, where residents will vote in the June 2, 2026, primary.

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Panthers start spring with commanding 23‑0 win

The high school softball season started for Dakota Valley on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 with an away game in Canton. The Panther varsity team came ready to play as they put up 10 runs on the scoreboard in their initial at-bat against the C-Hawks of Canton.

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DV Prom 2026: de Beer, Riibe crowned

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Huskies shine at Region 1 Festival Choir

The Huskies represented well at Region 1 Junior High Festival Choir on March 25, 2026. Vocalists in grades 7th-8th, from Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ), joined other area schools in the Irene-Wakonda gymnasium for a day full of singing and musical education. Katelyn Brunick, a choir director at EPJ, accompanied her students. Other participating schools included: Alcester-Hudson, Avon, Dakota Valley,…

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DDCID reviews golf cart rules

On March 16, 2026 the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) held a regular monthly meeting. Members on hand included: Scott Wetz, Ken Beaulieu, Dalton Hanson, Janet Finzen and William Shorma. Multiple residents were also in attendance plus CID Manager Andrew Tramp, legal counsel Darrell Jesse, CID employee Katelyn Irby, Rodd Slater of Two Rivers Golf Course and Mike Tison from the…

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NSC vetos trailer request, sign variance

The North Sioux City Planning Commission on March 25 denied a conditional use request from Steck Wholesale Foods, Inc. for a temporary trailer at Crown Bakeries and later rejected a sign variance for a business along North Derby Lane.

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A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

Elk Point plans new playground

Kendall Hanson the voice of the Huskies

When service is more than a job:

Lawmakers address key issues at Cracker Barrel

Shorma shifts from Legislature to Union County race

Early voting starts April 17

Commission greenlights $5.8M courthouse work

SDDOT asks for input on Hwy 48, 50 interchange

Shorma shifts from Legislature to county race

Panthers start spring with commanding 23‑0 win

DV Prom 2026: de Beer, Riibe crowned

Huskies shine at Region 1 Festival Choir

DDCID reviews golf cart rules

NSC vetos trailer request, sign variance

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