A benefit is being held to help with ongoing medical expenses for Mike Hanson of Jefferson. Hanson requires an extended hospital stay and extensive rehabilitation after damage to his lungs were found due to complications from chemotherapy, COVID-19 and over 50 years of farming dust.

The Annual David Romo Memorial Turkey Trot occurred at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on Thanksgiving morning this past Nov. 23, 2023. It was a volunteer fun run that runners, joggers and walkers enjoyed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before embarking on their holiday plans.

Jefferson Beer Supply, local Siouxland brewery, will be hosting their second annual Santa Paws on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a holiday photoshoot for your family and pet(s). Bring your dog, cat, rabbit, lizard or any other pet to come get photos taken with Santa Claus. Photography will be done by Cass Schmith of Back Roads Artistry. Each participant will receive three to five photos in an online gallery available the following day and one printed 5x7 which can be picked up in the taproom on or after Dec. 23.

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Brad Fowler State Farm is holding a Tree of Giving event. The Tree of Giving benefits the residents of Wel-Life Assisted Living in Elk Point.

Renae Callaghan, a senior at Bishop Heelan High School, has been selected as the December 2023 Rotary Club Student of the Month. She will be honored during the Rotary Club meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, 12 p.m. at the MidAmerican Energy Community Room.

Stockwell Engineers appeared before the Dakota Valley School Board on Nov. 13 to inform them of the proposed bypass options for Northshore Drive. The project involves constructing a new road to the north of Dakota Valley High School. The goals of this project are to alleviate traffic and safety concerns on Northshore Drive and provide necessary utilities to the surrounding area to meet the needs of North Sioux City. The project improvements are expected to include new concrete surfacing, curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer and lighting.

A nuisance ordinance was brought before the North Sioux City City Council on Nov. 20 after the council heard concerns about large rocks in the city’s right-of-way at their previous meeting Nov. 6. After discussion of the potential nuisance, City Administration drove through the entire city and found other potential right-of-way nuisance items as well as some that are unavoidable.

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Region 1 Honor Band was held in Scotland, SD on Tuesday, Nov. 21 with multiple Dakota Valley band students in attendance. The music event included a full day of practice, in Scotland, which led up to a 6:30 p.m. concert in the evening.