After recognizing the eleven Sioux City Metro Seniors, the team got right to work to defeat the Lincoln Stars on Saturday, February 22nd. Sioux Center Senior Tegan Doelman led the scoring 32 seconds into the first period with an assist by South Sioux City Senior Captain Ryan Hedquist. Steady scoring continued up to the third period with a goal by Hedquist assisted by Doelman, making the final 8-0 Metros.

On January 21, 2025 the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (DDCID) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 pm. The members on-hand were: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt and Janet Finzen. Bill Shorma was absent. Manager Andrew Tramp, plus finance officer Katelyn Irby were in attendance. Also present at the meeting was Crary Law Firm’s Darrell Jesse and Travis Thom of Civil Engineers & Constructors.

The North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting on February 18, 2025. The meeting, presided over by Mayor Teel, commenced promptly at 7:00 p.m., with a full council present, including Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Ms. Christiansen, Mr. Christenson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, Mr. Meyer. Key city officials, such as City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber, also attended.

Many schools already had Monday, February 17, 2025 off due to the President’s Day holiday. However, that leave got extended as frigid arctic air forced administrators from Dakota Valley and Elk Point-Jefferson to make adjustments to their weekly schedules. The extreme weather meant school was closed or starting late.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The session commenced promptly at 8:30 a.m., with members present, including Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.