Join us on September 21st from 12-6 for our upcoming Oktoberfest celebration. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.

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.”

Sports athletes and family members attended the Elk Point-Jefferson Fall Kickoff on Monday, August 5 to hear about what is ahead for the Huskies this school year and throughout the upcoming season. Superintendent Philip Schonebaum was the first speaker of the evening. He started the meeting with a discussion about having a good culture and embracing the EPJ school community as family.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) reminds the public to remain vigilant when recreating on lakes around the state as harmful algal blooms (HAB) can develop rapidly and without notice during the warm summer months.