Golf is a sport that can bring joy, camaraderie, relief, frustration and a strong competitive spirit. For Jefferson resident Joshua Wendling golf also provides connection with others and a multitude of memories. Golf has made a mark on Wendling’s life from his teenage years to as recently as October 5, 2025 when he won the Jividen Cup, at Landmand Golf Course, in Homer, Nebraska. The victory secured Wendling the title of Siouxland Senior Player of the Year for 2025. It also highlighted how golf has been an incredible constant for him.

The Panther band department was in Beresford, SD on Friday, September 25, 2025. Band members in middle school and high school were competing in the Watchdog Marching Festival and performed well.

The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Sept. 30 at the courthouse in Elk Point, addressing a full agenda that included infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades, planning and zoning developments, and budget actions.

From August 18, 2025 through September 23, 2025 there were five meetings held by the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Two were regular meetings and three fell under the categorization of special meetings.

The North Sioux City Dakota Valley Rec Complex is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, the charitable arm of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball organization. This funding will directly support recovery efforts from the flooding that occurred in June 2024.

A special morning board meeting was held by the Dakota Valley (DV) school board on September 29, 2025. Attending the meeting were Jesica Hanson, Steve Kistner, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, Matt Thompson, Superintendent Garrett Schmidt and Business Manager Jill Sponder. The special session began at 8 am.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office recently promoted two deputies to the rank of sergeant: Jerry Renken and Evan Spindler. Sheriff Jim Prouty recognized both officers for their leadership, dedication and service to the community. Their promotions mark a significant milestone in their careers and reflect the department’s continued commitment to excellence.

This past month, the City Commissioners and I reviewed the proposed budget for 2026. As always, our goal is to maintain the high level of service our residents expect while keeping the tax burden as low as possible.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of North Sioux City, community of Dakota Dunes, Union County, Iowa DOT, Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will hold a public meeting open house from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, for the Interstate 29 Corridor Study.