Due to cool temperatures the trunk or treat event for North Sioux City, on Oct. 29, was moved inside the police station building. That did not stop the crowds and costumes. Many congregated from 4 to 6 p.m. to visit the various stations decorated in the spirit of Halloween. Employees of North Sioux City, the local library, Peoples Bank, Taco Johns, the fire department/EMS services and more handed out candy at the event which had a long line the entire time.

Another dynamic Dakota Valley dance season concluded on Friday, Oct. 20 and it did so in fantastic fashion. For the 14th consecutive year the Panthers were crowned South Dakota Class A Grand Champions.

Recently, Southeast Farmers Coop donated $5,000 to the Union County Food Pantry. The money came from a matching funds opportunity through Co-Bank. Southeast Farmers can submit four applications a year for up to $2,500 and then match the funds when they receive the approval.

Halloween is a time when people are excited for scary movies, costumes and stories. Everything from decorations to local haunts are talked about.

Every October, the students and staff of Dakota Valley look forward to seeing the “spooky house” on Northshore Drive. It has become a staple to signify Halloween and autumn are coming to the area. The multiple horror story characters on the balcony, along with hanging skeletons and mock tombstones are known for getting neighbors and all who pass by into the Halloween spirit.

A fundraising event for park equipment for Tower Park in Jefferson will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the park. Events include a trunk or treat from 1 to 4 p.m., zombie walk at 4 p.m., a pork and chili feed, zombie face painting and pumpkin painting.

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With Halloween approaching, it’s nice to know where children can participate for trick or treating throughout town. In Jefferson, trick or treating will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Oct. 17, Trinette LaFleur with Dunes Budz presented the Union County Board of County Commissioners with a petition to revoke another entities’ medical cannabis license.

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board heard reports from the school administrators at their Oct. 11 meeting. The first report was from Technology Director Myles Larson who informed the board that there is a new look to Infinite Campus on the teacher/ staff side. The parent and student side of Campus should remain the same.