A discussion of safety resulted as subdivision of the Big Sioux Bike Bridge agreement with Sioux City at the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) meeting April 17. Two Rivers Golf Course PGA Head Professional Rodd Slater was in attendance to discuss the possibility of using part of the Big Sioux Levee Trail for golf carts so people can safely make it to the golf course.

At the Dakota Valley School Board meeting April 10, the board members heard reports from the administrators. They reported on their respective buildings and all the events going on within the district walls.

On Tuesday, March 28, members of the Panther jazz band visited Norfolk, NE for the Northeast Community College Jazz Band Festival. “Jazz Band received a superior plus rating from one judge and high superiors from the other two judges and finished in 4th place,” Dakota Valley Band Director Daryl Jessen detailed.

Steve Ballard and Andrew Nilges (via phone) approached the Union County Board of County Commissioners April 18 about the speed limit on County Road 23 (CR). The portion of road discussed was from North Sioux City to Wynstone.

A Dakota Dunes resident was identified as one of the two individuals who died in a two-vehicle accidents Thursday, April 13. Randall Kenton Shideler, 54, of Dakota Dunes and Raymond James Frye of Orange City were identified as the two individuals killed on County Road K-18 just north of Butcher Road in southwest Plymouth County.

After approving the agenda and meeting minutes from April 3 and 11, the North Sioux City Council swore in their newest council member, April 17. Greg Meyer was sworn in to fill the vacant council member seat for Ward 4 left by Adam Spates when he resigned after accepting a position with the North Sioux City Police Department.

The North Sioux City Fire and Ambulance departments held a training at the North Sioux City Community Center April 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. There were 18 in attendance for the four-hour training, including EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and individuals who were interested.

Jefferson Beer Supply, local Siouxland brewery, will be hosting a spring showdown between four area food trucks on April 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. Each truck will offer a food special and the winner will be selected by hungry diners in a popular vote. The winner will walk away with a title belt designed and crafted by local artist Amy Anderson.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners equalized property throughout Union County, including properties which were contested from the county’s municipalities. The commissioners held a special meeting April 11 to convene as the Board of Equalization.

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