The North Sioux City Planning Commission approved a building permit for 760 River Drive during a special meeting Nov. 3, allowing the project to move forward with grading and foundation work ahead of a planned spring opening. Chair Peter Holbrook called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners Tony Carpenter, Jim Christenson, Andrew DeVries, Peter Holbrook, and Dave Mitchell were present. Also attending were Ross Kuchta with Planning & Zoning and Andrew Nilges with North Sioux City Economic Development.

The Jefferson City Council met Nov. 3 to discuss infrastructure planning, legal questions surrounding HB 1130, and ongoing cleanup efforts at a Main Street trailer property.

Student council members at Dakota Valley High School hosted a “No Tricks, Just Treats—Pack the Pantry” drive this past October and it was a huge success. Students and community members contributed canned goods, non-perishables, toiletry items and more. Demi Harlan, the Panther student council advisor, was thrilled with the generosity and kind heartedness of all who donated to the drive.

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.

A Veterans Day assembly will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov.

Elk Point-Jefferson High School will host its annual Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

To end the month of October, two meetings were held by the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID). A regular meeting occurred on October 20, 2025 and a special meeting happened on October 27, 2025.

The Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 28 at the courthouse in Elk Point, approving staffing changes at the jail, holiday closures, and a bridge improvement grant application during a regular session attended by Commissioners Peggy Ustad, Michael Dailey and Robert Ballard.

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Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will host its annual “Christmas at the Homestead” celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, offering free family-friendly activities in a historic setting.