Jeff VanDenHul, of McCook Lake, has been a mainstay at Dakota Valley as a teacher, coach, parent, fan and more. However, after over three decades with the district Van-DenHul is retiring and will be greatly missed.

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It was a great day for the North Sioux City Community Library on Tuesday, June 4 as they kicked off their summer ready program with a big community party. Many attended and were able to play games, enjoy lunch, slide down water inflatables and eat snow cones.

Less than an inch. That’s the difference between an off-day and a winning shot for a marksman.

After various discussions on how to appoint or vote in a city council member to the vacant Ward 3 Alderman place, vacated by the untimely passing of Doug Berg, the seat was officially filled at the June 3 meeting.

Isabel Trobaugh is a truly amazing, remarkable, inspirational woman who has forged the way for the citizens of Elk Point, SD, and Siouxland. She leads by her example, integrity, determination, hard work ethic, honesty, and humility. Isabel was a dedicated wife to Roy for 66 years and is a loving mother to Steve and Kathy.

Discussions were held on the former Jefferson High School property, especially that of the old gymnasium. The City Council was waiting to hear from Building Inspector Gary Roan if the structure could be saved and utilized instead of being torn down. Roan had a report ready for the council at their meeting June 3 and stated upon his inspection or review of the Engineer’s report, he agreed the gymnasium could be saved as long as the proposal from RISE Structural Associates, Inc. was followed.

The Union Clay and Yankton Tri-County Horse Show will be held June 25th starting at 9 a.m. at Chuck Donnely Family Farms in rural Elk Point. There will be 33 classes throughout the day with 4-H members showcasing horsemanship, initiative, responsibility and safety skills.

McCook Lake resident and Vietnam veteran Tom Jacobs took a trip to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 21, and it was a memorable one. Jacobs was one of over 80 veterans on the Midwest Honor Flight that left the Sioux Falls Regional Airport and flew to Reagan National Airport for a full day of remembrance and recognition.