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The North Sioux City community and outlying areas have continued to move forward as flood recovery and relief is still happening. Most recently, a controlled blast on August 19, 2024 took out part of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail bridge, on the South Dakota side, that was located over the Big Sioux River. Prior to the event, notices were sent out advising the general public in the area to stay inside from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.

The Dakota Valley School Board recently held its regular Board of Education meeting at the Dakota Valley Board Room on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The following members were present: Jeff Dooley, Steve Kistner, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, and Matt Thompson. Chairperson Kistner chaired the meeting, which was also attended by administrators Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Business Manager Jill Sponder.

Aiden Keenan, a senior at Dakota Valley High School, recently participated in the South Dakota Senior High School Honor Choir camp for the second year. Under Kari Wilmes’s guidance, Keenan and his fellow students have had the opportunity to develop their musical abilities and represent their school at events of this caliber. The camp, held at the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD, brought together over 100 junior and senior choir members from the state.

Despite still being summer, sports for fall are keeping everyone busy at Dakota Valley. The Panthers have been gearing up for the 2024 season with workouts, training, conditioning and the start of practices. Girls soccer, boys soccer, boys golf, cross country, football and volleyball will all be on the autumn agenda for DV. It will be a time with many opportunities for those in the community to see student athletes hard at work.

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The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular session on August 6, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with the attendance of Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel.

On Saturday, August 10th, the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve held their annual Homestead Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was a well attended event as all who came were transported back to the time of pioneers while also being engulfed in nature.

A foundation that helps fund outdoor recreation projects in South Dakota has launched a $10 million fundraising campaign.The five-year effort aims to support 28 projects across the state that would otherwise face delays due to budget constraints.Representatives of the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation discussed the campaign at the Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary Club’s Monday meeting at the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre. The foundation works with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks to fund projects that improve outdoor recreational facilities and conserve wildlife habitats.

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