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Students start school

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net The unofficial end to summer has begun as students returned to school Friday, Aug. 19.
For the love of fishing and the outdoors

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net John and Kristie Orr love to fish, especially catfishing. Since they love it so much, they decided to share their love and open a store dedicated to it – Elk Point Outdoors.
Adams Homestead Celebration

Norb Ruhland made toys out of shelled corn cobs and feathers for the crowds. Photo by Kelly Riibe Brittany Gibbs of Sioux City won the pie contest with her peach pie.
Farmer’s Open a success

In last week’s issue, it was stated that Southeast Farmers Cooperative sponsors the annual Farmer’s Open. This was incorrect and we regret the error. The annual event is put on by local volunteers and various sponsors. This year’s sponsors were A-1 Quick Stop, Agri Gold Reid Duhaime, Balcon Enterprises, Bump N’ Sams, Bunyans, Cloverleaf Farms, Dave’s Roofing, Dekalb, EP Athletic Club (Eric Johnson), Elk Point Outdoors, First Dakota National Bank, Flannery’s Pub, Frontier Surveying (Greg Stroschein), Hammer Transport, Heck Seeds, Keine Seeds, Helena Fertilizer, Herrity & Associates Real Estates, Herrity Construction, Hoegemeyer Seed, Hometown Exteriors, HP Squared, Jensen Insurance (Kyle Buum), Kalins, Kolbaum Construction, Leader-Courier, Liberty National Bank, Mike Schuh CPA, Southern Plains, Quam Berglin & Post CPA, Rcorn Consulting, REA Hybrids, Ringneck AG, Rubida Insurance, Scheels All Sports, Security National Bank, Southeast Agronomy, Southeast Terminal, Spink Family Restaurant, State Farm Insurance, Thermo Bond, tudogs computing, Union County Electric, Vermillion Ford, Whimps and Wilber Ellis.
National Night Out a success

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net People from throughout the area flocked to North Sioux City to enjoy National Night Out festivities Aug. 2.

Days of ‘59 Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show results

The Jefferson Fire & Recuse departments sponsored the annual Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show during Jefferson’s Days of ’59 July 16. This year, the show had 80 entries, the most in recent years.

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Elk Point city Council holds special meeting

Elk Point City Council held a special meeting July 19 at 7 a.m. The meeting was called in order to approve Resolution 2023-04 – Approval of Housing Infrastructure Proposal.

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Adams Homestead annual celebration

On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. They mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, Aug. 12 has been selected as their festival date. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Public asked to help with lead service line inventory

South Dakota water systems are asking residents to complete a quick five-minute survey as part of a statewide lead service line inventory. Residents will need a coin or key, magnet (any magnet will do) and smartphone to complete the survey.

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Broers to play for Wake Forest

A Dakota Dunes native is living his life’s dream of playing football at a D1 school. Carter Broers, son of Trent Broers and Teresa Orlando, grew up in Dakota Dunes and attended Dakota Valley elementary, middle school and high school.

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Dakota Valley 16U off to state

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All Stars bring home the bronze

The 9u Westside Little League All Stars team traveled to Davenport, Iowa on July 20-25 to take part in the Iowa Little League State Tournament. The team of 12 consisted of 9 players from the Dakota Dunes and North Sioux City area. All players on the roster participated in the Westside Little League (WSLL) recreational baseball program during the 2023 spring/ summer season. The team defeated…

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DV Dance tryouts conducted

Tr youts for the 2023 Dakota Valley dance team were held on June 9 and 10 where rosters were formed for jazz and pom. The DV dance squad will look to be competitive this upcoming season after being crowned state champions in 2022. They graduated 3 seniors, but have many returning dancers as well as a strong underclassmen group. Carey Baczwaski has been the head coach for the dance team since 2020.

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Council discusses SW Lift Station cost recovery

With the growth within the city and a need for housing, the North Sioux City City Council began discussions for the development of the Southwest Sewer Lift Station in 2021. Now the project is moving forward and the city, in accordance with South Dakota Codified Law 9-48-15, can “require the owner of the property to pay the owner’s proportionate share of the cost of construction, without interest,…

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County approves TIF District, provisional budget

The creation of Union County TIF District #7 – Shay Road Development was approved at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting July 25. The TIF District is expected to help enhance the overall economic base of Dakota Dunes through infrastructure development and enhance value of real property in the district.

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Students start school

For the love of fishing and the outdoors

Adams Homestead Celebration

Farmer’s Open a success

National Night Out a success

Days of ‘59 Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show results

Elk Point city Council holds special meeting

Adams Homestead annual celebration

Public asked to help with lead service line inventory

Broers to play for Wake Forest

Dakota Valley 16U off to state

All Stars bring home the bronze

DV Dance tryouts conducted

Council discusses SW Lift Station cost recovery

County approves TIF District, provisional budget

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