The North Sioux City Fire/Rescue/EMS department hosted their annual open house on Sunday, October 13 from Noon-2 pm. Many attended to celebrate Fire Prevention Week and learn more about emergency response and safety.

The Brule-Go-Getters 4-H Club is significantly impacting the local community by promoting 4-H and extending a helping hand to local farmers. Their recent monthly meeting was not just a routine gathering but an opportunity to exemplify the spirit of community service and collaboration.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the council chambers of City Hall. Mayor Mc-Creary presided over the meeting, and all council members, including Penfield, Abraham, Irwin, Hurlbert, VonHaden, and Irlbeck, were present. City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, Finance Officer Hammitt, and Public Works Director Job also attended.

The latest Jefferson City Council meeting held on October 7, 2024, was attended by Mayor P. Rigg and council members J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Also present were S. LaFleur-Sayler, M. Roark, and D. Sharkey.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson choir is staying busy throughout the months of October and November. Katelyn Brunick, EPJ’s 5th-12th grade Choir & Vocal Jazz Director, is readily preparing the Huskies for an October 28th concert at the school. It is called the “Halloween Spook-tacular Choir Concert”.

The Dakota Dunes Homeowner’s Association (HOA) hosted its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 6, 2024. In past years, the event took place on the tennis courts of the Dakota Dunes Country Club. However, this year, it was moved to Prairie Park. All in attendance appeared to enjoy the new venue and wonderful atmosphere.

The Women’s Wednesday Club recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 125th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The event, filled with profound historical significance and camaraderie, took place at the Union County Historical Society’s Charles Murtha House, where club members adorned themselves in turn-of-the-century costumes to honor the occasion.

It was a packed house for the Panther’s homecoming football game on Friday, October 4. Dakota Valley faced off against the Beresford Watchdogs. The high school pep band played during warm-ups and marched at halftime. The DV dance team also performed. There was a ton of excitement in the air as the Panthers came away to win 33-12.

The South Dakota State Library awarded certification to 38 librarians from 27 libraries at the annual South Dakota Library Association conference on Sept. 26 in Aberdeen, S.D. The voluntary certification program recognizes library directors and staff who have met certain certification standards.