Winter break is often a time for holiday fun and gathering with friends and family. It can also be a chance to give back, which is what many Dakota Valley families did on Friday, Dec. 29. The non-profit organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Sioux City, benefited greatly as locals from Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City and surrounding areas gathered to build beds for children in need.

Being creative isn’t anything new for Char Campbell. So much, that she decided to make a business out of it.

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A restaurant in North Sioux City posted various messages about changes to their business over the last weekend. On Friday, Jan.

Of the 16.1 million Americans who fought during World War II (WWII), there are only 119,550 veterans remaining, according to 2023 Department of Veteran Affairs statistics. Of the 119,550 living veterans, 463 of them live in South Dakota. One of those 463 WWII veterans resides in North Sioux City.

The Union County Commissioners closed off 2023 with their year-end meeting and opened 2024 with their organizational meeting six days apart. On Dec.

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I-State Truck Centers are known for their work with semitrucks and trailers and helping keep products on the road. “As you know everything we use or buy comes on a truck,” Scott Beatty said.

Seventh graders at Dakota Valley filled the middle school commons and auxiliary gym to showcase countries from around the world on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the annual Culture Fair. The event was held from 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. with students spread throughout the area.