It was a beautiful evening for Homestead Holidays on Sunday, Dec. 17.

In the last meeting of the year, the North Sioux City City Council had various resolutions to make sure all the budgets have a positive cash balance at year end. The fund balances may have fluctuated throughout the year due to unforeseen revenues or expenses. On Dec. 18, the board approved multiple resolutions to fix the year-end appropriations.

Subscribers to the Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times will see an increase to their subscription renewals come Jan. 1, 2024.

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) announced on Dec.

The Dakota Valley student council held their 2024 election for class representatives during the week of Dec. 11, 2023. An executive board was also decided. This board consists of current juniors and was determined through an interview process with High School Principal Erik Sommervold, Assistant High School Principal Jeff Hamm, Student Council Advisor James Schmit and 2023 student council member Nick Hanson. The results for the 2024 DVHS Student Council are listed below. Executive Board: ● Abigail Burhoop ● Isaac Klemme ● Cooper Orr ● Ella Schmiedt Junior Class Representatives: ● Reagan Granstrom ● Lizzie Mueller ● Sammie Pollema ● Addie Dickson ● Owen Oberg Sophomore Class Representatives: ● Cooper Bernard ● Noah Graham ● Josie Hall ● Sammy Kimbell ● Marissa Loe ● Owen Norby ● Aneesa Yuusuf Freshmen Class Representatives: ● Ian Greene ● Gracie Hamilton ● Garrett Hanson ● Ashley Jelken ● Coryn Kimbell ● Sophie Meyer ● Asher Pfiefer ● Suri Uhl

Subscribers to the Southern Union County Leader-Courier will see an increase to their subscription renewals come Jan. 1, 2024.

In order to make sure all budgets have a positive cash balance for the year-end, the Elk Point City Council held a special meeting on Dec. 18.

With the upcoming turn of a new year on the horizon, comes the annual New Year’s Resolutions. This year, make a point to become a better you.

The Elk Point Chamber held its annual Holiday Lighting Contest on Saturday, Dec. 16. People wanting to participate only had to have their lights and decorations on by 5:30 p.m. Winners received Elk Point Chamber Bucks to use at participating businesses within the Elk Point and Jefferson communities.

New York Life has announced the appointment of Joe Kruse, Dakota Dunes, as its 2023 Council President, a once-ina- career honor afforded to the top-ranking agent among New York Life’s 12,000 financial professionals.