Choir students from Dakota Valley were in Vermillion on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the annual Region Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest. The Panthers were entered in 30 events and represented DV well at the contest according to Choir Director Kari Wilmes.

Dakota Dunes murder suspect, Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, was ordered by the court to receive county dollars in order to hire a forensic pathologist for his defense. The judge’s order stated Castellanos- Rosales may utilize a forensic pathologist to assist in his defense, but any cost above $5,000 would need another approval.

After an executive session toward the end of their meeting on Feb. 13, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education approved a bid from Persing Excavating to demolish the existing nursing home facility – formerly known as Prairie Estates Care Center.

It is again that time of year when taxpayers will be receiving a tax bill and an assessment notice. The tax statement comes from the Treasurer’s office and the assessment notice comes from the Assessor’s office. Even though these notices come within a month of each other, they are for separate years. The tax bill you received is for the 2023 tax year payable in 2024. The assessment notice is for the 2024 tax year payable in 2025.

Mark Leinweaver has been travelling a lot lately to deliver his message of “Why Character Matters” which places an emphasis on anti-bullying and social media awareness. He speaks to students throughout the country on this matter. Dakota Valley was his stop on Friday, Feb. 9 as Leinweaver discussed the importance of being accountable and being selfless.

A trip through the stars – that’s what the Elk Point-Jefferson elementary students experienced on Monday, Feb. 5.

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After almost two years of owning the Alcester Steakhouse, the Union County Board of County Commissioners approved a purchase offer of $205,000 from Harvey and Rita Nolt at their meeting Feb. 6. The commissioners approved Commission Chairman Milton Ustad and Vice Chairman Rich Headid to sign the purchase agreement.

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The North Sioux City City Council was greeted with a room full of people at their meeting Feb. 5. It wouldn’t be until a few minutes into the meeting that the council would understand why there was such interest in this particular meeting.