“I would have two wishes for 2023. First, on a personal note, I pray my son-in-law in Omaha finds his way completely back from the stroke he suffered in October. Secondly, as a 40 year retired executive with IBP/ Tyson Fresh Meats, I’m hopeful that Siouxland comes together to find jobs for the hundreds and hundreds of team members who have elected to remain in our great community and not make the move to Arkansas.”

Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times and Southern Union County Leader-Courier have updated our email address. For anyone trying to send emails to any of our “iw.net” addresses, they will come back as undeliverable.

The last weekend of Homestead Holidays was Dec. 23-25 and the lights were blazing despite frigid temperatures and winter storm warnings. South Dakota state offices were closed Dec. 22 due to the wind chill conditions and reported blizzards throughout the state. This closure included the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve’s visitor center which was also closed from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27 for the holiday.

Governor Kristi Noem appointed Melissa Magstadt as Secretar y of the South Dakota Department of Health. Magstadt’s appointment was effective on Dec.

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Living the Codes December is here and with that comes the much-anticipated star t of basketball and wrestling. The winter season always brings excitement to the gyms, as it offers a ver y enjoyable source of entertainment for the community.

University of Sioux Falls Nicole Jacobson was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Jacobson is majoring in Business Administration and Sports Management.

The seventh graders of Dakota Valley introduced parents, friends, staff and classmates from other grade levels to countries from around the world on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Seventh-Grade Culture Fair was held in the middle school auxiliary gym and the upper elementary commons. Visitors could come and hear about a variety of countries from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Bridget Breen, Vice President and General Manager of KTIV-TV in Sioux City, IA was pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Fickett and others Friday, Dec. 16.

South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Joan Adam has announced her retirement. “My time with the Department of Health has been very rewarding,” Adam said.