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The Union County Board of Commissioners met as the Board of Equalization April 25 and reviewed 11 properties. Out of the 11 properties four were recommended to have no changes and remain the same as previously assessed.

The love and passion for popcorn inspired two people to begin their own business. Jeremy Johnson and Bobby Fender are coowners of JB Popcorn, which began in North Sioux City.

The May Friends Feast will be held on Monday, May 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The meal will be provided by The City of Elk Point. Menu for the feast will consist of taverns, potato salad, beans and a cookie. All are welcome at this free community meal.

The Elk Point-Jefferson VFW 14U baseball team will behostingthe202314UVFW Class A state tournament July 21-23 at Todd Larsen Field. The eight team tournament consists of seven region champions from across the state and the host team. Day 1 will consist of four games with an opening ceremony taking place after the second game. Day 2 will also be four games. Day 3 will be three games – 5th place, 3rd place and championship games being played in that order.

The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recognized recently at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Governor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who were identified as the top one percent of their senior class, from the state’s Public, Private and Tribal/ BIE schools on Monday, April 24.

Two Rivers Golf Course in North Sioux City was the site for the Dakota Valley Girls Golf Invite on Monday, April 24. The Panthers represented well with the team taking home 3rd place in a competitive field. The varsity roster would be plus-83 over par to finish ahead of 4th place Canton who had a team score of plus-88. Sioux Falls Christian would achieve 1st place with a plus-68 and Vermillion was 2nd with a plus-75.

The Dakota Valley Boys Basketball team is inviting the community to celebrate their Awards Night with them Sunday, May 7. This free event will be held at the North Sioux City Community Center at 205 Sodrac Drive (next to the North Sioux City Fire Hall) from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Dakota Valley spring concert was held on Friday, April 21 in the DV Performing Arts Center. Students in grades 7-12th, who are involved in choir and band, took the stage to perform. Ensemble and solo pieces occurred throughout the night.

The Chargers from Sioux Falls Christian came south to go up against the undefeated Panthers on Monday, April 24. The Chargers would leave with a loss and DV’s winning streak would continue as the Panthers came away with a 12-0 victory.