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June Business of the Month is The Glass Palace. From left; Greg Hoffman – NSCEDC Director, Andrew Nilges – NSCEDC Executive Director, Mike Huber – NSCEDC Board President, Deanna Scott – Owner/Operator, Jamie Wankum – NSCEDC Director, and Kevin Heiss – NSCEDC Director. Submitted photo

NSCEDC’s June BOM

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

DDCID discusses parks, golf cart usage

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Parks were a big discussion during the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement Districts’ meeting on May 20. Discussions revolved around Prairie Park.

DV Fall activities registration 2024

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Summer break might be in full swing for Dakota Valley Panthers, however the fall season is on a lot of people’s minds. Registrations for several school activities are currently open with families in the school district needing to be aware of deadlines.

Siouxland Recovery Fund to aid in flood recovery

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Siouxland Recovery Fund has been activated to aid in recovery efforts for those impacted by recent flooding. Donations are currently being accepted.

From left Jamison Moore and Ty Ledgerwood, both of Elk Point, traveled to North Sioux City for summer camp at the Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve on June 11-13. They are seen here outside of the visitor center after a full morning of activities. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Mammal Mania Summer Camp at Adams

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

By Kelly Riibe

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Summer camp season has started at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. The first camp, which occurred from June 11 to June 13, was called “Mammal Mania” and it was open to children ages 5, 6 or 7.

Camp Invention took place at the end of May and many students from the local area attended to put their creative minds to work in a fun and educational atmosphere. Submitted photo

Camp Invention illuminates youth at DV

News Staff

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Food Trucks in the Park

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

By Kelly Riibe

times2reporter@gmail.com

Dakota Dunes residents gathered at the Prairie Park on Sunday, June 9 for the annual “Food Trucks in the Park” event hosted by the Dakota Dunes Community Association. Local vendors were on-hand to serve up 600 meals from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Four generations of VanDenHuls took in DV’s championship football game at the DakotaDome in 2017. Jeff and his son Josh were on the sidelines while Jeff’s dad (George) and grandson (Theo) were in the crowd. From left: Jeff’s dad, George VanDenHul, son Josh who was an assistant coach, grandson Theo, and Jeff at the Championship game in Vermillion.

Jeff VanDenHul retires from Dakota Valley

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Jeff VanDenHul, of McCook Lake, has been a mainstay at Dakota Valley as a teacher, coach, parent, fan and more. However, after over three decades with the district Van-DenHul is retiring and will be greatly missed.

Military training was conducted at McCook Lake on Friday, June 7, 2024. After training, the participants enjoyed cold drinks donated by the community and a board-approved campfire on the beach. Submitted photos

Military trains on McCook Lake

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

It was a great day for the North Sioux City Community Library on Tuesday, June 4 as they kicked off their summer ready program with a big community party. Many attended and were able to play games, enjoy lunch, slide down water inflatables and eat snow cones.

NSC Library Summer reading kick-off party

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 13, 2024

It was a great day for the North Sioux City Community Library on Tuesday, June 4 as they kicked off their summer ready program with a big community party. Many attended and were able to play games, enjoy lunch, slide down water inflatables and eat snow cones.