Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

Adams’ hosts annual celebration

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Vehicles crowded the parking lot and many were on-hand for the annual Adams Celebration at the state park’s homestead and nature preserve on Saturday, Aug. 12. Festivities began in the morning and went throughout the day with many enjoying the chance to step back in time and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve.

Ash Tree removal begins in Dakota Dunes

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The ash tree removal project in Dakota Dunes is in full effect as Gardner Tree Service was working in the 500 block of Oxbow Trail on Wednesday, August 9th. Trees in the Meadows and Prairie neighborhoods of Dakota Dunes have been marked with a blue circle and are slated to be removed in 2023 with replacement trees scheduled to be installed in October.

Speed limits changed on Sodrac Drive

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 17, 2023

At a prior meeting, the North Sioux City City Council had discussed changing the speed limits on South Sodrac Drive and Sioux Point Road. At that time, it was decided to leave them as is. However, by request of city council member Greg Meyer, the topic was once again put on the agenda for discussion.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies garner silver at state

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The last day of the 2023 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Senior Baseball tournament was held Tuesday, Aug. 1 with three teams vying for first place honors.

North Sioux City National Night Out celebrations

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 10, 2023

National Night Out for North Sioux City was held on August 1 with many coming out to enjoy food and fun courtesy of the local police and the fire/rescue/EMS departments. Burgers were grilled and snow cones were on-hand for a fun evening.

Flickboards: A game for all ages

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 10, 2023

When children are young and they obsess and develop a passion over a certain sport, show or game, parents try to fuel their child’s passion. In Jim Braunschweig’s case, it was his four-year-old son Brady who had an obsession with soccer. Little did Braunschweig know, his need to fuel his son’s passion of soccer would lead into a business adventure.

Dakota Valley 16U VFW has successful season

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 10, 2023

A successful season of summer baseball was had by the Dakota Valley 16U VFW team who ended with a record of 14-13-1. A winning streak of 5 games to start the season back in June propelled the squad to regional wins and a punched ticket to the 2023 SD VFW Class A state tournament in Beresford on Aug. 4-6.

Jefferson celebrates National Night Out

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Jefferson Police Department with the assistance of the Jefferson Fire & Ambulance and the Union County Sheriff’s Office held a National Night Out celebration in Tower Park on Aug. 1.

FROM THE HUSKY DESK

News Staff

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Dear Elk Point-Jefferson Community, As we approach the start of a new school year, it is with great pride and a sense of purpose that I welcome you to the upcoming year. I am honored to serve this remarkable community, where our collective commitment to education and our motto of “Showing Pride...Taking Action” drives us forward.

Couple weds

News Staff

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Andrew Rosenbaum and Ashley Olding were united in marriage June 12, 2023. The couple chose to exchange their wedding vows in a small intimate setting with their respective families on beautiful Sunset Beach, FL.