On Sunday, November 3rd, the Union County 4-H club gathered for its annual 4-H Recognition Event at the Elk Point United Parish, marking a successful completion of the 20232024 club year. This year’s event served as a platform to honor the dedication and achievements of 4-H members and leaders alike.

Eight talented vocalists, from Elk Point-Jefferson, were recently in Sioux Falls for the 2024 All-State Chorus. Rehearsals began on Friday, November 1 and the concert was held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on Saturday, November 2 at 7 pm.

The North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., presided over by Council President Gary Bogenrief. Attendees included council members Kodi Benson, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, along with City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, Interim City Administrator Andrew Nilges, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber. Mayor Patti Teel was absent.

In addition to the Huskies success, so too are the coaches getting accolades. Most notably, EPJ’s Adam Timmins was recently named the South Dakota 11B Assistant Coach of the Year for 2024.

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Youth discipleship members from Elk Point-Jefferson and Dakota Valley met in Sioux City on Wednesday, October 30 to pack food totes for students in need. The middle schoolers, all parishioners from St. Joseph’s in Elk Point, St. Peter’s in Jefferson or St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes, were a great help to the nonprofit.

On October 29, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session, with key members including Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Peggy Ustad, and Tom Kimmel present. The session began with a motion proposed by Commissioner Dailey and seconded by Commissioner Kimmel to approve the meeting agenda. An amendment was introduced to remove the Cup of Joy LLC’s Liquor License hearing while adding a significant discussion regarding the District 3 position and future actions. This amendment was carried.

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The month of October was Sudden Cardiac Awareness month. A time to reflect on the importance of automated external defibrillators (AED) in public areas and buildings, as well as knowing how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in an emergency. This is something that is near and dear to the hearts of those working and volunteering at the North Sioux City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

On October 21, 2024, the North Sioux City Council gathered for its regular meeting, which Mayor Patricia Teel called to order promptly at 7:00 p.m. The assembly included council members Kodi Benson, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, while Gary Bogenrief was absent. Several key officials, including City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, Interim City Administrator Andrew Nilges, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber, also attended.