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Fire department donates to tanker for protection district

In May 2023, the Elk Point Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) made a donation of $25,000 to the Elk Point Fire Protection District (EPFPD) to help with the costs toward a new 300 gallon tanker. The tanker was acquired by the EPFPD in 2022.
Children learn about God’s Living Water

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UnityPoint to open new location in Dakota Dunes

UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is pleased to announce the construction of a new UnityPoint Clinic location in Dakota Dunes. UnityPoint Clinic – Dakota Dunes will offer additional convenience to residents in the Dakota Dunes and North Sioux City communities by providing healthcare services close to home.
Sioux Point Road now open

After a little over four months, Sioux Point Road is once again open. The City of North Sioux City held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 22 at 4 p.m. and declared the road officially opened. What had been planned to be a 30 day closure, turned into a few months due to unforeseen circumstances with third party utility confl icts.
Joint agency training held in EPJ parking lot

The Elk Point-Jefferson High School Parking lot was recently utilized for more than just parking. On Wednesday, June 6, the Elk Point Community Ambulance, Elk Point Police Department, Elk Point Fire Department, North Sioux City Ambulance Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Mercy Medical utilized the parking lot for a mass casualty training.

Convenience fees to be passed on to NSC residents

Recently, the City of North Sioux City switched their accounting software which required them to change payment processors. At the March 4 meeting, the council discussed the new processor’s fees.

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Students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

Dakota Valley middle school held an induction ceremony for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on Monday, March 4 in the Performing Arts Center. Students in 7th and 8th grade were selected for NJHS based on the following five pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.

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Youth wrestlers advance to SDWCA state tournament

The 2024 South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association (SDWCA) Region 5 contest was held on Saturday, March 9. Eighteen Panther youth wrestlers qualified for regionals this season which took place in Hartford at West Central High School.

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Dakota Valley Panthers shoot for a three-peat

Once again the Panther boys basketball team has qualified for the state tournament after an incredible year and strong performance in the postseason. The 2024 Class A State Boys Basketball Tournament takes place on March 14-16 in Rapid City at the Monument’s Summit Arena.

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Bridge work scheduled to begin on Interstate 29 near Elk Point

On Monday, March 18, 2024, bridge work is scheduled to begin on Interstate 29 at exit 18 near Elk Point. The project includes approach pavement repair, bridge deck replacement, bridge deck chip seal, and berm protection at the structures located on I-29 at exit 18 and the Interstate railroad bridges located just north of exit 18. Lane closures, with temporary speed limit reductions, will be used…

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Jefferson commits to Safety Action Plan

The Jefferson City Council received a letter from the Southeastern Council of Governments (SECOG) about a grant opportunity. The council discussed the grant and their monetary commitment at their meeting March 4.

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County approves annual Highway Department bids

The Union County Highway Department put out the annual bids for different construction materials which were approved at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting March 5. The bids were awarded to: • Chip and Seal from The Road Guy was awarded at $5,960 per mile.

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Council decides to go with option A

The Elk Point City Council convened on March 4 to discuss the future of the city’s lagoon. A preliminary study from Bolton & Menk was reviewed. “Option A” was determined to be the most cost effective option. City Administrator Derek Tuttle and Public Works Director Trevor Job explained this is the project the city is being forced to do by the state. The city originally was going to redo the…

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Husky youth qualify for state

The EPJ Youth Husky wrestling team wrestled in West Central for the region 5 state qualifier March 9. Ten Wrestlers will represent EPJ for state out in Rapid City March 15 and 16. Qualifiers were Leo Eriksen, Elena Hutcheson, Kaylin Dice, Karoline Kluender, Addison Milbrodt, Reece Chicoine, Josie Hutcheson, Korbyn Vogt, Audyn Otkin and Ryker Johnson.

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Union Crossing holds Town Hall meeting

It was a full house at the North Sioux City Community Center Thursday, Feb. 29 for the Union Crossing Town Hall meeting.

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Fire department donates to tanker for protection district

Children learn about God’s Living Water

UnityPoint to open new location in Dakota Dunes

Sioux Point Road now open

Joint agency training held in EPJ parking lot

Convenience fees to be passed on to NSC residents

Students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

Youth wrestlers advance to SDWCA state tournament

Dakota Valley Panthers shoot for a three-peat

Bridge work scheduled to begin on Interstate 29 near Elk Point

Jefferson commits to Safety Action Plan

County approves annual Highway Department bids

Council decides to go with option A

Husky youth qualify for state

Union Crossing holds Town Hall meeting

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