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.

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.

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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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 Morningside Little League All Stars, in the district championships held in Sioux City, on July 12 to represent District 6 in the Quad Cities.

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.

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, according to the benefits to accrue to the property before the property may be platted, replatted or served by the facilities, as determined by the governing body.”

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.

A Panther travel group, consisting of 15 students and 14 chaperones, took in the sights of Italy and Spain from June 12 through June 23. An incredible experience was had by all who attended. The trip was coordinated by Dakota Valley high school’s art teacher, Demi Harlan and Spanish instructor Amanda Valbuena.

Pitching – Kayden Moore went 6 innings. He allowed 4 earned runs on 10 hits and struck out 1.