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NSC celebrates "Barks & Rec Dog Park’'

Area residents and four-legged companions gathered Wednesday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the grand opening and official naming of North Sioux City’s new dog park during a summer ice cream social hosted by the North Sioux City Parks and Recreation Board.
SD’s newest historical marker dedicated

South Dakota’s new‑est historical marker was dedicated Aug. 8 at Elmwood Cemetery in rural Elk Point, where about 60 people gath‑ered for a ceremony that also rededicated the historic burial grounds.
Dakota Valley students attend national Best Buddies conference

The Panthers represent‑ed well at the Best Buddies leadership conference, on the campus of Indiana Uni‑versity, on July 17-19, 2026. Dakota Valley (DV) teacher and Best Buddies advisor Madison Kenney accompa‑nied six students from DV as they attended education‑al sessions and met peers from across the country. Students at the conference included: India Orr, Emily Olhausen, Payten Kono‑pasek, Tyce Emrich, Ian Weber and Logan Brandon.
Elk Point’s first National Night Out draws strong turnout

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Carts, camaraderie and competition at Farmer’s Open

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North Sioux City safety plan outlines five priority corridors

Shannon Jost

Friday, September 4, 2026

The commission’s approval of a new roadway safety plan, men‑tioned in our Aug. 3 meeting cov‑erage, reflects a broader shift in how North Sioux City evaluates transportation needs. The Safe Streets for All plan details five priority corridors, recent crash patterns and new performance measures intended to guide fu‑ture safety improvements.

NSCFD earns Gold Helmet designation

Shannon Jost

Friday, September 4, 2026

The North Sioux City Fire Department has been recognized as a Gold Hel‑met Department by the Na‑tional Firefighter Registry for Cancer, marking the first time a South Dakota depart‑ment has earned the distinc‑tion.

DV's Kristi Maloney named SDAESP Instructional Leader of the Year

Shannon Jost

Friday, September 4, 2026

Dakota Valley El‑ementary Principal Kristi Maloney has been named the 2026 Instructional Leader of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals, a statewide organization that rec‑ognizes administrators who strengthen teach‑ing and learning across their districts.

School Board OKs hires, major upgrades for new school year

Shannon Jost

Friday, September 4, 2026

Preparing for the 2026‑27 school year, the Dakota Valley School Board used its Aug. 10 annual meeting to finalize staff‑ing changes, approve major curriculum purchases and authorize several facility upgrades. The meeting lasted 56 minutes and covered more than $2.2 million in ex‑penditures across district funds.

Oktoberfest at Jefferson Beer Supply

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Jefferson Beer Supply will celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19 at the craft brewery and restaurant. The annual community celebration will feature a full afternoon of Oktoberfest-themed fun for all ages, including the debut of the Jefferson Beer Mile, along with traditional games and activities such as hammerschlagen, straw bale throwing and stein-holding contests.

Crittenton Center invites community to “Passport to Possibilities” annual fundraiser

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Crittenton Center invites the community to join its annual fundraiser, Passport to Possibilities, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Piplani, NSC USPS clerk retires

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Susanne Pilani, USPS Clerk is retiring as of August 31st, 2026, from the North Sioux City, SD Post Office. Susanne has been with the organization for 27 + years, starting back in 1999 being a Postal clerk.

Golfers show progress at Dell Rapids, DV Invite

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Dell Rapids Invite 8/24/26 Dell Rapids Golf Course is one of the more difficult courses we play throughout the season. It challenges our players to stay focused, manage their emotions, and think their way around the course. The combination of varying distances, elevation changes, and challenging greens led to some inconsistencies for the Huskies.

EPJ opens season strong at Watchdog Invite

Kelly Riibe

Friday, September 4, 2026

Times looked sharp for the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) cross country program as they started their season in Beresford at the annual Watchdog Invite on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Huskies ran hard and achieved strong finishes throughout the 5K, 4K and 3K racing events.

EPJ splits opener, sweeps three at Irene tournament

Kelly Riibe

Friday, September 4, 2026

The Husky volleyball team had a busy few days as they hosted their season opener on August 27, 2026 and then competed in the “I Have a Dream Volleyball” tournament just a couple of days later in Irene, South Dakota.

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NSC celebrates "Barks & Rec Dog Park’'

SD’s newest historical marker dedicated

Dakota Valley students attend national Best Buddies conference

Elk Point’s first National Night Out draws strong turnout

Carts, camaraderie and competition at Farmer’s Open

North Sioux City safety plan outlines five priority corridors

NSCFD earns Gold Helmet designation

DV's Kristi Maloney named SDAESP Instructional Leader of the Year

School Board OKs hires, major upgrades for new school year

Oktoberfest at Jefferson Beer Supply

Crittenton Center invites community to “Passport to Possibilities” annual fundraiser

Piplani, NSC USPS clerk retires

Golfers show progress at Dell Rapids, DV Invite

EPJ opens season strong at Watchdog Invite

EPJ splits opener, sweeps three at Irene tournament

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