On June 7, 2024, at Cubby’s Gas Station in Dakota Dunes, the North Sioux City Police Department displayed exemplary dedication and quick thinking that saved a life. Officer Levi Saunders, Sergeant Jesse Henrichs, and Officer Isaac Wodtke responded to a cardiac arrest situation at the gas station, and their swift actions proved to be nothing short of heroic.

The regular meeting of the North Sioux City City Council on August 19, 2024, began at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Teel leading the Pledge of Allegiance. With Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Bob Davis, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer present.

Contributed by Joni Noble Part two of a three part series. 1926 The first step in building the third church was digging a basement.

On August 20, 2024, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Elk Point Courthouse in South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m., was presided over by Chairman Richard Headid, and attended by Commissioners Michael Dailey and Tom Kimmel. Commissioner Kevin Joffer was absent.

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This article is only a very synopsis of the rich history of Union Creek Lutheran Church, the land, and its people. Union Creek Lutheran Church is a rural church with deep pioneering roots, and because of this we have an extraordinary and unique history that encompasses the early years in Dakota Territory. Union Creek Lutheran Church is the second oldest Swedish church in South Dakota, Dalesburg being the oldest.

The Dakota Valley School Board recently held its regular Board of Education meeting at the Dakota Valley Board Room on August 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The following members were present: Jeff Dooley, Steve Kistner, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, and Matt Thompson. Chairperson Kistner chaired the meeting, which was also attended by administrators Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Business Manager Jill Sponder.

Aiden Keenan, a senior at Dakota Valley High School, recently participated in the South Dakota Senior High School Honor Choir camp for the second year. Under Kari Wilmes’s guidance, Keenan and his fellow students have had the opportunity to develop their musical abilities and represent their school at events of this caliber. The camp, held at the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD, brought together over 100 junior and senior choir members from the state.

Despite still being summer, sports for fall are keeping everyone busy at Dakota Valley. The Panthers have been gearing up for the 2024 season with workouts, training, conditioning and the start of practices. Girls soccer, boys soccer, boys golf, cross country, football and volleyball will all be on the autumn agenda for DV. It will be a time with many opportunities for those in the community to see student athletes hard at work.