The City Council of North Sioux City, South Dakota, convened for its Regular Meeting on August 5, 2024. Mayor Teel led the meeting, which was attended by council members Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Lonnie Green, and Lynn Hoffman. City officials were also present, including City Finance Officer Amy Lilly and City Attorney Sarah Kleber. Council members Greg Meyer and Bob Davis were absent.

The Elk Point City Council convened its regular meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss various city matters. President Lance Penfield presided over the meeting, with members Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Kris Hurlbert, Kenneth VonHaden, and Ben Irlbeck in attendance. Mayor Deb McCreary was absent. Additionally, key city figures such as City Attorney Craig K. Thompson, City Administrator Derek Tuttle, Police Chief Jacob Limoges, Finance Officer Erika Hammitt, and Public Works Director Trever Job were present.

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The Jefferson City Council convened their regular meeting at City Hall in Jefferson, South Dakota, on August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. During the meeting, the Council approved the agenda and the July 1, 2024, City Council meeting minutes.

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The Siouxland Recovery Fund, in collaboration with the Community Action Agency of Siouxland and the Salvation Army of Siouxland, is proud to announce the launch of an individual assistance program to support the needs of flood victims in Woodbury, Union, Plymouth, and Dakota Counties.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Union County Electric Cooperative and the Operation Round Up committee for this grant,” Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director Tracy Pardy said. “The support helps us move our mission forward to provide quality care for our patients. Thank you.”

Dakota Valley Athletic Director Bill Clements ran the 2024 fall sports meeting on Monday, August 5 in the school’s high school gym. He spoke to a large crowd about the upcoming autumn sports season.

Per daily press releases, from North Sioux City, flood relief construction will look to slow down around McCook Lake as the community waits to hear back on the presidential declaration request. The slow down is being done in an attempt to get the most Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid available. Governor Kristi Noem submitted the request for a presidential disaster declaration on July 26.

The historic flood wreaked havoc on Dakota Valley School’s school grounds. The school board met to address the damages and ensure the safety of the students. In a special board of education meeting held on July 24, 2024, crucial decisions were made to repair the school grounds and ensure that the upcoming school year started on time.