CNOS was excited to join forces this year and be a part of the Siouxland Youth Sports Camp which occurred this past Friday, July 28. Siouxland Youth Sports Camp was held in conjunction with The Arena, United Sports Academy/CNOS Fieldhouse, and Long Lines Family Rec Center.

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An individual born in 1990 from Sioux Falls, SD, was found hanged in their vehicle outside of Elk Point, Monday evening, July 24 around 8:30 p.m. The individual was found at the intersection of Highway 11 and 324th Street by a local person.

The Jefferson Fire & Recuse departments sponsored the annual Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show during Jefferson’s Days of ’59 July 16. This year, the show had 80 entries, the most in recent years.

Elk Point City Council held a special meeting July 19 at 7 a.m. The meeting was called in order to approve Resolution 2023-04 – Approval of Housing Infrastructure Proposal.

On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. They mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, Aug. 12 has been selected as their festival date. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

South Dakota water systems are asking residents to complete a quick five-minute survey as part of a statewide lead service line inventory. Residents will need a coin or key, magnet (any magnet will do) and smartphone to complete the survey.

With the growth within the city and a need for housing, the North Sioux City City Council began discussions for the development of the Southwest Sewer Lift Station in 2021. Now the project is moving forward and the city, in accordance with South Dakota Codified Law 9-48-15, can “require the owner of the property to pay the owner’s proportionate share of the cost of construction, without interest, according to the benefits to accrue to the property before the property may be platted, replatted or served by the facilities, as determined by the governing body.”

The creation of Union County TIF District #7 – Shay Road Development was approved at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting July 25. The TIF District is expected to help enhance the overall economic base of Dakota Dunes through infrastructure development and enhance value of real property in the district.

A Panther travel group, consisting of 15 students and 14 chaperones, took in the sights of Italy and Spain from June 12 through June 23. An incredible experience was had by all who attended. The trip was coordinated by Dakota Valley high school’s art teacher, Demi Harlan and Spanish instructor Amanda Valbuena.