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Council discusses vandalism, donations

Vandalism and donations were two of the top topics at the North Sioux City City Council meeting on March 18. During council input, City Administrator Eric Christensen discussed an issue with the council with the city’s parks.

Meet the candidates for the North Sioux City Council

North Sioux City will see four races April 9 – one for four different seats on the City Council – Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3 and Ward 4. In Ward 1, challenger Bob Davis goes up against incumbent Tena Carpenter.

Bank robbed in North Sioux City

A 44-year-old Sioux City male has been charged in the attempted robbery of a North Sioux City bank on March 12. Around 2:30 p.m., a man identified as Dennis John Manchester walked into Liberty National Bank, located at 113 Military Road, and handed the teller a note and brandished a weapon.

WEL-Life at Elk Point celebrates 25 years

On Thursday, March 21, WEL-Life at Elk Point is holding a community celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. in honor of their 25th anniversary. The community is welcome to join the residents and staff of WEL-Life for refreshments and strolls down memory lane at their facility located at 600 East Lincoln Street in Elk Point.

Explore Sioux City rebranded to Explore Siouxland

The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce its rebranding from Explore Sioux City to Explore Siouxland, reflecting the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and representation of the entire Siouxland region. Alongside the rebranding, Explore Siouxland is launching a dynamic new website, complete with a community calendar of events, encouraging active participation from the Siouxland community.

Informational meeting planned for SD Highway 46 reconstruction project near Beresford

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a pre-construction informational meeting to share details about the SD Highway 46 construction project planned from the east city limits of Beresford to the Iowa state line. The informational meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Beresford Public Library, located at 115 S. 3rd St. in Beresford. Representatives from SDDOT and the contracting firm will be available to answer questions and discuss the project. Information will be provided on the project schedule and process.

Two students place at State Art Show

Two Dakota Valley art students came home with hardware from the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s annual art show on March 15 and 16. They were Sophia Durr for ceramics and Maddy Grooms for mixed media. Both Panthers received second place medals.