Panther seniors walked in graduation on Saturday, May 10 2025. It was a full crowd in the high school gymnasium, at Dakota Valley, for the signature event. The ceremony showcased the crowning achievement of scholastic hard work and taking a big step towards future success.

The North Sioux City City Commission met for its regular session on May 5, 2025, at City Hall, with Mayor Bogenrief presiding. Commissioners Ms. Hoffman, Ms. Burhoop, Ms. Strain, and Mr. Tucker were present, along with City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

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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.

Dakota Valley high school hosted a spring internship showcase on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The event was held in the DV theater with juniors and seniors discussing what they learned as well as their goals for the future with community members, Panther staff, family and friends.

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