The Union County Highway Department has closed a segment of 471st Avenue and adjoining 306th Street through late summer to accommodate a major bridge replacement project over Brule Creek.

Crews have closed 471st Avenue to through traffic between 305th Street and 307th Street. Additionally, 306th Street is closed to eastbound traffic heading from the Interstate 29 interchange at Exit 31.

The North Sioux City Commission advanced dual initiatives on disaster recovery and residential expansion during its regular meeting on June 17, establishing a new tax increment finance district for flood-impacted areas and accepting millions of dollars in public infrastructure at the Union Crossing subdivision.

Mayor Chris Bogenrief opened the session by swearing in Vincent Tucker to a three-year term on the City Commission. Tucker won the seat in the June 2 municipal election, securing 293 votes (56%) over challenger Jeffrey Myers, who received 230 votes (44%).

Bringing home Dakota Valley’s first ever state title for sanctioned high school softball was an incredible feat and to continue the good cheer, Panther head coach Jason Anderson was recently named Class A coach of the year (COTY) by the South Dakota Softball Coaches Association (SDSBCA). The honor is exciting for Anderson, however nothing tops winning a state championship as he wants all of the credit to go to his team who worked hard in the off-season, came together during the regular season and looked strong throughout their state tourney run.