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NCS waives recovery permits

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Mayor Chris Bogenrief and the North Sioux City Commission met Dec. 1 to ap‑prove a new malt beverage license, waive building permit fees for flood‑damaged properties, and review the city’s 2024 au‑dit.
The DV jazz band was the first number to perform at the Panther’s holiday concert on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Dakota Valley bands shine in holiday concert

Kelly Riibe
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A large crowd was seated at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the Panther’s holiday band concert. Student musicians in grades 5th-12th took the stage to perform festive pieces for all to enjoy.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Submitted
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Santa is coming to Horizon Health Elk Point. Members of the Elk Point community are invited to a merry and bright opportunity to get into the holiday spirit with our special visitor.

Elk Point council swears in Penfield

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Mayor Deb McCreary and the Elk Point City Council met Dec. 1 to swear in a new member, approve financial claims, and advance work on the city’s lagoon aeration project.

Jefferson weighs road purchase

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Mayor Padraic Rigg and the Jefferson City Council met Dec. 1 to review finances, dis‑cuss property issues, and approve an event license for Bud’s Bar.

Leader-Courier and Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times move to Fridays

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Leader-Courier and Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City will move their publication day from Thursday to Friday beginning the second week of January 2026. Publisher Shannon Jost said the change also adjusts the weekly deadline to Tuesday at noon, instead of Monday at noon.

Early holiday deadlines

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Leader-Courier and Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times have announced early deadlines for upcoming holiday editions. The deadline for the Dec.

Meals on Wheels seeks donations

Shannon Jost
Thursday, December 11, 2025
For 50 years, the Elk Point Meals on Wheels program has been a steady presence in the community, delivering hot, nutritious meals to elderly residents who might otherwise struggle to prepare food on their own.
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