Dreamworks Collision Center is proud to announce its recent certification by leading automotive manufacturers, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to service excellence and quality repairs. The center is now officially part of the prestigious GM Collision Repair Network, Ford Certified Collision Network, Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Center, Kia Certified Collision Center, and FCA Certified Collision Repair Network.

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The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) is pleased to announce that Jeff Dooley, City Administrator for the City of North Sioux City has been awarded the Community Leader Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership, service and dedication to regional progress.

The Union County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. All five commissioners— Chairman Ustad, Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ballard— were present. The board began by approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10 session.

Several Dakota Valley high schoolers traveled to Nashville, Tennessee on June 18-21, 2025 to represent the Panthers for HOSA which stands for Health Occupations Students of America. The International Leadership Conference (ILC) brought together HOSA students from all over the country and world for seminars, workshops, exhibits and competitive events.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025 an email was sent by Dakota Dunes HOA Manager Kim Leif to the residents of Dakota Dunes regarding matters pertaining to the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Stated in the email was a reminder of when it is okay to shoot fireworks within the Dunes neighborhoods.

Senator Sydney Davis serves on the Senate Committees for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, and Taxation. Representative Chris Kassin serves on the House Appropriations Committee and the Joint Committee on Appropriations.

Soon to be Panther seniors, Alexandria Murray and Mia Riibe, attended the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) Academy-Summer Law Camp for 2025. The Dakota Valley students applied in the spring and had to submit an application as well as answer a variety of essay questions in order to be accepted. The students were alerted near the end of April or early parts of May, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota, on their acceptance.

Submitted Fleurish Flower Farm, located just outside Elk Point, is excited to announce a brand-new event coming to the community this summer. Fleurish Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 19–20, and invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a weekend full of flowers, music, food, and family fun — right here in Union County.