The Panthers will be celebrating Homecoming on September 30-October 5, 2024. Something new this year will be the distribution of “Alumni Ribbons” to honor past graduates of Dakota Valley.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved three SD Works loans, two Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) fund loans, and one Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) grant at this month’s meeting.

The September 11th attacks on the United States happened over twenty years ago. Yet, many can recall exactly where they were and what he or she was doing when the terrorist group, al-Qaeda, crashed aircrafts into the Twin Towers and made attacks on America.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on September 3, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. The meeting began promptly at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel were present.

The North Sioux City, City Council regular meeting was held on September 3, 2024. The meeting commenced promptly at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Teel leading proceedings. The council comprised Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, along with City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, Interim City Administrator Andrew Nilges, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber in attendance.

Danica Euliss, a Dakota Valley High School junior, has accomplished something remarkable this summer. She was accepted into and successfully completed the FBI Youth Leadership Program (YLP) in Quantico, VA. This prestigious program, offered by the FBI National Academy Associates, is designed to nurture exceptional young leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills to positively impact the world.

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The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) REALTOR Relief Foundation (RRF) is providing a substantial $250,000 in aid to support communities in Southeastern South Dakota affected by recent flooding from June 16th to July 8th. The areas impacted have been officially designated as disaster zones by both Governor Kristi Noem and President Joe Biden.

The regular meeting of the North Sioux City City Council on August 19, 2024, began at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Teel leading the Pledge of Allegiance. With Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Bob Davis, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer present.

On August 20, 2024, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Elk Point Courthouse in South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m., was presided over by Chairman Richard Headid, and attended by Commissioners Michael Dailey and Tom Kimmel. Commissioner Kevin Joffer was absent.