Pierre and Sioux Falls made the list of the top 25 small and large cities, respectively, in the newly released AARP Livability Index for 2023. Launched in 2015, the AARP Livability Index platform scores livability by using more than 50 national data sources, such as the U.S.

Competition started for the Dakota Valley wrestling team on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Orange City, IA at the Lyle Lundren Duals hosted by MOC-Floyd Valley school. The following areas in Iowa make up the MOC-Floyd Valley district: Maurice, Orange City, Alton, Hospers and Granville.

The first draft of the enterprise fund budget was presented to the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors Monday, Nov. 20. In the water fund, there was a proposed rate increase which had been projected the year prior during a three-year rate increase scale.

The Giving Tree is up and ready for participants at Dakota Valley. The tree is located inside the High School Lobby.

A fentanyl scare throughout the last election season has all the states and counties looking for ways to prevent overdoses occurring through the mail. Information regarding House Bill 1162 was presented to the Union County Board of County Commissioners Nov. 28 at their meeting. HB1162 is an act to authorize employers to acquire and make available opioid antagonists.

The Annual David Romo Memorial Turkey Trot occurred at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on Thanksgiving morning this past Nov. 23, 2023. It was a volunteer fun run that runners, joggers and walkers enjoyed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before embarking on their holiday plans.

Jefferson Beer Supply, local Siouxland brewery, will be hosting their second annual Santa Paws on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a holiday photoshoot for your family and pet(s). Bring your dog, cat, rabbit, lizard or any other pet to come get photos taken with Santa Claus. Photography will be done by Cass Schmith of Back Roads Artistry. Each participant will receive three to five photos in an online gallery available the following day and one printed 5x7 which can be picked up in the taproom on or after Dec. 23.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson Cub Scout Pack 87 held their annual Scouting for Food event Nov. 1-12.

Brad Fowler State Farm is holding a Tree of Giving event. The Tree of Giving benefits the residents of Wel-Life Assisted Living in Elk Point.