The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Monday, Sept. 8, addressing a full agenda that included the swearing-in of a new council member, approval of the city’s 2026 appropriations ordinance, and discussion of infrastructure and development issues affecting local residents.

Aiden Keenan, a recent graduate of Dakota Valley, received the honor of Eagle Scout on May 18, 2025. In order to earn this high achievement, a scout must advance through the ranks via the order of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life.

The Jefferson City Council met in regular session Monday, Sept. 8, approving the city’s 2026 budget ordinance, reviewing ongoing nuisance abatement efforts, and considering community requests related to Oktoberfest and future grant funding. The meeting was held at City Hall with Mayor Paddy Rigg presiding; all council members, Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, and Michael Stokely, were present. Also attending were City Attorney Kaleigh Koch, Finance Officer Michaeleen Roark, and Police Chief Dustin Sharkey.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 8, approving a range of personnel contracts, tax levy certifications, and surplus declarations, while spotlighting student achievements, district initiatives,+ and ongoing community engagement.

It seems no matter a person’s age, he or she can always recall where they were on September 11, 2001 when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. The 9/11 terrorist attack, which also targeted the Pentagon, was an atrocity on the United States. What occurred when four commercial planes were overtaken by Islamist extremists, from the network known as al-Qaeda, was difficult to fathom even as it unfolded on live television. It now serves as a core memory for many.

It seems no matter a person’s age, he or she can always recall where they were on September 11, 2001 when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. The 9/11 terrorist attack, which also targeted the Pentagon, was an atrocity on the United States. What occurred when four commercial planes were overtaken by Islamist extremists, from the network known as al-Qaeda, was difficult to fathom even as it unfolded on live television. It now serves as a core memory for many.

Never one to shy away from hard competition, the Panther dance team showed they could hang and defeat bigger Class AA schools on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Traveling to Mitchell to compete at the Corn Palace it was a day of flawless routines from the Panthers. The dance squad placed high in both their jazz and pom categories. They brought home 3rd place overall among a strong field of dance programs.

The North Sioux City Commission met in regular session Sept. 2, where members approved the first readings of two ordinances, reviewed library policy updates, and held a public hearing on a proposed rezoning at 600 Freedom Drive.

The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Sept. 2 at the courthouse in Elk Point, where members approved budget transfers, right-of-way agreements, and a legislative audit contract.