Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will be hosting their annual Donkey Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 20. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the run and walk beginning at 10 a.m. Online registration is also available at www.GetMeRegistered.com/DonkeyDash or contact the visitor center to receive a form via email.

StudentsfromtheSiouxland Career Academy’s Fire Science Program had the opportunity to train with some different equipment than they’re used to thanks to the North Sioux City Fire Department. The 23 students were able to utilize May Day training equipment April 21 for about four hours.

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The cause for the house _re at 801 Campbell Street in North Sioux City has been determined by South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Coon. The _re, which was reported at 11:13 p.m. on April 18, was ruled not criminal in nature and started from a company vehicle parked outside of the residence. The _re burned from the vehicle, to the side of the house and up to the attic. It burned quickly mainly due to the high winds at the time.

Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband grants. These awards will make quality, high-speed internet available to underserved households in South Dakota.

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, certain individuals are able to receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year if they meet the eligibility requirements.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are proud to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program.

When the Union County Commissioners were discussing courthouse expansions, one phase included relocating the radio tower and generator. While the expansion has been put on hold, the commissioners continued discussions on moving the tower May 2 at their meeting.

The 2023 Dakota Valley prom dance was held on Saturday, April 29. Seniors, juniors and underclassmen who were invited by upperclassmen dressed in their formal best for the event. The theme for this year’s prom was “Vegas” and masters of ceremonies were Madelyn Hamm and Avery Mozak.

While inflation is hitting the pocketbooks of many people across the United States, residents in Union County are feeling the sting as well. So much so, that area food banks are seeing significant changes in their numbers.