Vehicles crowded the parking lot and many were on-hand for the annual Adams Celebration at the state park’s homestead and nature preserve on Saturday, Aug. 12. Festivities began in the morning and went throughout the day with many enjoying the chance to step back in time and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve.

The ash tree removal project in Dakota Dunes is in full effect as Gardner Tree Service was working in the 500 block of Oxbow Trail on Wednesday, August 9th. Trees in the Meadows and Prairie neighborhoods of Dakota Dunes have been marked with a blue circle and are slated to be removed in 2023 with replacement trees scheduled to be installed in October.

At a prior meeting, the North Sioux City City Council had discussed changing the speed limits on South Sodrac Drive and Sioux Point Road. At that time, it was decided to leave them as is. However, by request of city council member Greg Meyer, the topic was once again put on the agenda for discussion.

National Night Out for North Sioux City was held on August 1 with many coming out to enjoy food and fun courtesy of the local police and the fire/rescue/EMS departments. Burgers were grilled and snow cones were on-hand for a fun evening.

When children are young and they obsess and develop a passion over a certain sport, show or game, parents try to fuel their child’s passion. In Jim Braunschweig’s case, it was his four-year-old son Brady who had an obsession with soccer. Little did Braunschweig know, his need to fuel his son’s passion of soccer would lead into a business adventure.

The Jefferson Police Department with the assistance of the Jefferson Fire & Ambulance and the Union County Sheriff’s Office held a National Night Out celebration in Tower Park on Aug. 1.

Dear Elk Point-Jefferson Community, As we approach the start of a new school year, it is with great pride and a sense of purpose that I welcome you to the upcoming year. I am honored to serve this remarkable community, where our collective commitment to education and our motto of “Showing Pride...Taking Action” drives us forward.

Andrew Rosenbaum and Ashley Olding were united in marriage June 12, 2023. The couple chose to exchange their wedding vows in a small intimate setting with their respective families on beautiful Sunset Beach, FL.

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With the summer months and children, adults heading to the pool, the council discussed the need for a sidewalk from Green Street to Truman Street on Main Street properties. The council agreed on July 11 that it needed to be completed as it a safety concern with the increased activity of those heading to the pool.