The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular monthly session on May 6, 2025, at City Hall, located at 106 W. Pleasant Street, with Mayor Deb McCreary presiding. All council members— Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Ben Irlbeck, Lance Penfield, Kris Hurlbert, and Kenneth VonHaden—were present. Also in attendance were City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Derek Tuttle, Engineer Nebelsick, Police Chief Jacob Limoges, and Public Works Director Trevor Job.

The Jefferson City Council convened for its regular monthly meeting on May 5, 2025, at Jefferson City Hall, with Mayor Paddy Rigg presiding. All council members — Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, and Michael Stokely—were present, along with several city officials and community members.

The North Sioux City Fire Department hosted a confined space rescue class taught by Professional Rescue Innovations.

Spring has arrived and it has been busy for the board of supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) who met three times between March and April of this year. For the regular session meeting on March 17, 2025 the following employees were present: Andrew Tramp and Katelyn Irby. Board members present included: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt, Janet Finzen and Bill Shorma. The CID’s attorney council, Darrell Jesse, was also at the March meeting which began at 6 pm.

The North Sioux City Commission convened for its regular meeting on April 28, 2025, led by Mayor Bogenrief. Commissioners Hoffman, Burhoop, Strain, and Tucker were present alongside City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber. The meeting addressed a range of administrative, environmental, and

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular session on April 29, 2025, at the courthouse in Elk Point. Commissioners Ustad, Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ballard were present to review local government matters, including infrastructure projects, financial allocations, and policy considerations.

Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Greg Von Wald to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards.

A farewell recognition to Dakota Valley seniors in band and choir took place on May 1, 2025 during the Panther’s high school spring finale concert. The event began at 7 pm and took place in the DV Performing Arts Center.

Girl Scout Troop 161 members earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award they can earn as a Junior. To earn it, Girl Scouts at the Junior level work as a team to identify a community issue they care about and take action to address it.