Big news in the community closed out 2024 as North Sioux City reopened Northshore Drive on December 31, 2024. The road had been closed to public traffic for months due to the June floods and subsequent damages.

Story contributed by Cassandra Schmith The Structured Learning Center (SLC) classroom (6th-12th grade and adult transition special education students) have joined forces with Union Bean Coffee in Elk Point.

A nice crowd gathered at The Pointe Golf & Event Center on Monday, January 6, 2025 to view a screening of “Greetings from Elk Point” courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). The event was free to the public and conducted in order to show a rough cut of the episode and get public feedback.

The Panthers girls basketball team versed the Warriors of Sergeant Bluff-Luton (SBL) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. It was a home contest for Dakota Valley and they started strong with senior Cameryn Sommervold winning the jump and later scoring the team’s first 2 points.

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The Panthers scored first versus the Sergeant Bluff-Luton (SBL) Warriors on January 7, 2025 with Tyler Cornelsen’s 3-pointer. And the home game was off with both squads pushing the ball up and down the court.

Lots of victories were earned by the Dakota Valley esports roster upon the teams return to action from winter break. Contests occurred on January 6-9, 2025 and the win column grew for many of the student athletes.

On January 6, 2025, the North Sioux City City Council convened for their regular meeting, presided over by Mayor Teel. The meeting commenced promptly at 7:00 p.m., with all council members present, including Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Mr. Christenson, Ms. Christiansen, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Meyer. Key city officials, such as City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber, were in attendance.

On January 6, 2025, the Jefferson City Council convened at City Hall for their regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Mayor Paddy Rigg and council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Michael Stokely, and John Van Beest. City Attorney Sabrina LaFleur- Sayler, Finance Officer Michaeleen Roark, and Police Chief Dustin Sharkey were also in attendance.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular session Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM, presided over by Mayor McCreary. The council members present included Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Irlbeck, and VonHaden, with Hurlbert absent. Attendees also included key city officials: City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, Public Works Director Job, and Finance Officer Hammitt.