The Dakota Valley School District convened its regular Board of Education meeting on December 9, 2024, chaired by Steve Kistner, with members present, including Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, and Matt Thompson. Board member Jeff Dooley was noted as absent, while key administrative figures Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Business Manager Jill Sponder were actively involved in discussions throughout the meeting.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the community cast their votes, unofficially resulting in 343 in favor and 238 against the proposed changes, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s political landscape. North Sioux City operates under an aldermanic form of governance featuring a mayor and eight aldermen, each representing a voting ward. Under this form, the mayor’s role is mainly limited to voting only to break ties that do not involve financial implications. This model has been longstanding.

On Friday, December 6, 2024 a “Sounds of the Season” concert was held at the Dakota Valley Performing Arts Center by the high school’s music department. The DV jazz band, concert band and choir all performed.

The 1st week of competition for the sanctioned season of esports, in South Dakota, opened up the month of December. Dakota Valley’s commitment to the program and strong play shown by all of the Panther esports athletes has DV starting the season incredibly fierce.

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Presented by ReMax Experience and Consumer’s Supply Distributing, Siouxland Foster Closet is partnering with Siouxland Comedy to bring Siouxland a sidesplitting comedy show that is sure to break attendees out of the winter doldrums.

Cooler temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and the holidays in general can make for lonely and sad times for some. While many embrace the hustle and bustle, others might be struggling. Finding things to do locally can help many reach out, make friends, and stay busy.

On December 2, 2024, the North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting. Mayor Patti Teel presided over discussions, which started promptly at 7:00 p.m. Council members Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer were in attendance. City Administrator Jeff Dooley and City Finance Officer Amy Lilly were also present.

If you have a passion for gardening and soil health or simply want to learn more about the natural world around us, the Union County Primetime Garden Series is the perfect opportunity for you. This ongoing educational series is presented by the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension, designed for community members eager to cultivate their knowledge while fostering connections with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

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