Every year, the North Sioux City City Council provides monetary donations to various youth programs including the Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Last year, it came to the council’s attention that the local boy scout troop – Troop 28 and Pack 28 – is no longer associated with that particular council. So in order for the city’s contributions to benefit local scouts, the donations need to be made to the Tri-State Youth Association (TSYA). Since 2011, the city has contributed $3,000 annually for local scouts.

Jay Mathis is the first person to hold the title of Fire Prevention Specialist for the Dakota Valley Emergency Services District and North Sioux City Fire Department. Mathis has made a career as a firefighter.

Three members of the North Sioux City Fire Department attended a Rope Rescue Training in Kansas City, KS. Rescue Captain Tyler Kruse, Fire Prevention Specialist Jay Mathis and Paramedic/Firefighter Willis Strawn IV attended the week-long training.

Union County residents now have a new fall-themed area to take their children for a weekend day excursion. Adele’s Cat Pumpkin Patch opened the first weekend in October.

Just like any business, there have been ups and downs throughout the years, but this year the Spink Family Restaurant (previously Spink Cafe) is celebrating a high milestone in their adventure – 25 years.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Boys Golf Head Coach Kelly Haberling recently accepted a donation to help benefit the golf program. The Scheels Give Back program is a way to give back to their communities and to those in need.

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The Elk Point Fire Department held an Open House Wednesday, Oct. 11 as a way to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited to tour the fire station, fire trucks and have a meal with the volunteer firefighters.