Presley Helm has announced his candidacy for Union County Sheriff, bringing a strong background in military service, emergency response, and more than a decade of law enforcement experience. Service has shaped every stage of Helm’s life.

Dakota Dunes residents were notified this week that the speed limit on Dakota Dunes Boulevard will remain 35 mph, following more than a year of review by the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Because the speed limit is unchanged, golf carts will continue to be prohibited from operating on the boulevard, except when crossing at designated points. The update applies only to Dakota Dunes residents.

Dakota Valley high schoolers gathered in the Panther theater room on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 to participate in a question and answer session with South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. An estimated 75 pupils, mostly upperclassmen, were in attendance. All members of Dakota Valley’s student council organization were onhand.

The North Sioux City Commission approved two medical cannabis ordinance updates, an Economic Development Administration grant application and several financial actions during its Feb. 17 regular meeting.

Union County commissioners worked through a full agenda Tuesday, approving election agreements, abatements, highway contracts and personnel actions, while also receiving updates on public health, emergency management and the upcoming courthouse expansion.

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The Elk Point‑Jefferson Edu‑cational Foundation and the Chili Cup Committee are preparing for the 15th annual Chili Cup fun‑draiser, set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Pointe Golf & Event Center.

The Dakota Valley School Board voted Feb. 9 to hire Jeff Hamm as the district’s next high school principal, making the leadership transition the central action of a meeting that also included approval of a major roof‑replacement project and several personnel changes.

The North Sioux City Planning Commission welcomed its updated membership Feb. 11 as commissioners moved through a pair of meetings that included officer elections, multiple public hearings, development plats and updates on major projects throughout the city.

Family and friends gathered Friday morning at the Union County Courthouse to dedicate a memorial bench honoring longtime Sheriff Dan Limoges on the second anniversary of his passing. The bench, crafted by Davis IronWorks of Irene, South Dakota, was installed outside the courthouse as a permanent tribute to Limoges, who served as Union County sheriff for 33 years and was widely regarded as a steady leader and mentor in South Dakota law enforcement.