The ongoing battle of the old Jefferson High School building should soon come to an end as the building and school grounds – around 11 to 12 acres – have been sold to another party. The Jefferson City Council was made aware of the transfer of property at their meeting Jan. 8.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education set their annual election, along with the cities of Elk Point and Jefferson, for April 9 at their meeting Jan. 8. Up for election are two positions on the board (Tim Brewer and Jessica LaFleur) up for election. Both are for three-year terms. Petitions can begin to be circulated on Jan. 26 until Feb. 23.

Winter break is often a time for holiday fun and gathering with friends and family. It can also be a chance to give back, which is what many Dakota Valley families did on Friday, Dec. 29. The non-profit organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Sioux City, benefited greatly as locals from Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City and surrounding areas gathered to build beds for children in need.

Being creative isn’t anything new for Char Campbell. So much, that she decided to make a business out of it.

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A restaurant in North Sioux City posted various messages about changes to their business over the last weekend. On Friday, Jan.

Of the 16.1 million Americans who fought during World War II (WWII), there are only 119,550 veterans remaining, according to 2023 Department of Veteran Affairs statistics. Of the 119,550 living veterans, 463 of them live in South Dakota. One of those 463 WWII veterans resides in North Sioux City.

The Union County Commissioners closed off 2023 with their year-end meeting and opened 2024 with their organizational meeting six days apart. On Dec.