An incredible honor was recently bestowed on a well-known face in the North Sioux City community. Rodd Slater of McCook Lake was named the 2024 Golf Professional of the Year by the Nebraska Section Professional Golfers' Association (PGA).

On February 3, 2025, the North Sioux City Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. under the leadership of Mayor Teel. The attendance included Council members Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Mr. Christenson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Meyer, with Ms. Christiansen absent. Key officials present were City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session on February 4, 2025, with the meeting starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. The commissioners present at this session were Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel, and Peggy Ustad.

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The Jefferson City Council convened for its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall, drawing a quorum of council members, including Mayor P. Rigg, T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Also present were city officials and members of the community.

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Superintendent Philip Schonebaum was elected as a South Dakota Beadle Club member at 10:30 am on February 5 in Pierre, South Dakota. The purpose of the Beadle Club is to signally honor selected individuals in South Dakota who have given meritorious service in the cause of education over the years. This service must be aside from and in addition to their regular contributions made in their official capacities.

The Elk Point City Council regular session was held on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m, presided over by Mayor McCreary. All council members were present, including Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Irlbeck, Hurlbert, and VonHaden, along with City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, Public Works Director Job, and Finance Officer Hammitt.

Morningside University. The event hosted over a hundred students from ten schools.

The Dakota Valley quiz bowl team is in the heart of their season and performing well. Recently on Monday, January 27, 2025, they brought home a top finish from Dell Rapids.