The Siouxland Humane Society offers an annual “Paws ‘N Claus” Fundraiser to support the homeless and often neglected animals in the area. It will be held at a new location this year, Ho-Chunk Centre – 600 4th Street, Suite 109, near Wells Fargo Bank. Parking is available in the bank parking lot or on 4th Street. Paws ‘N Claus features professional photographs and is a great opportunity to get new family photos with or without your pet and with or without Santa. This year we will have the Grinch available on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20.

South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commissioners (PUC) advise natural gas customers to prepare for rising prices in the coming months. Customers concerned about increased heating expenses this winter should take steps now to ensure bills remain manageable.

The North Sioux City Parks & Recreation held their Trunk or Treat. Prizes were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner was Para 911, 2nd Dr. Seuss and 3rd skeleton 4-wheeler. Over 250 children participated in the event held Oct. 30 at North Sioux City City Hall parking lot.

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The Dakota Valley Administrators had many exciting things to report on for the School Board meeting Oct. 10. Kristi Maloney, Elementary Principal Maloney’s report included the 54 students that were named the September MVPs. The students were featured in last week’s Dakota Dunes/North Sioux

Halloween decorating and scarecrows on mailboxes are an annual tradition on the Prairie Bend cul-de-sac in the Meadows neighborhood of Dakota Dunes. Residents Kathy Wrage, Valerie Danielson, Jeanie Keating and more get all of the neighbors involved to bring a festive atmosphere to the Halloween season.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov.

The Huskies continue to show their dominance on the football field as they took down Rapid City Christian 58-7 Thursday, Oct. 20 in the first round of playoffs.

October 22 was the South Dakota High School State Cross Country meet in Huron. With warm and breezy weather conditions, the Huskies two runners – Joe Cross and Ashley Stark – were anticipating a fun day for racing. For the Class A girls, the team win went to the dominant Sioux Falls Christian girls. Ashley Stark from Elk Point-Jefferson was our State Girls’ qualifier, and started the race strong with a solid first mile, but ran in to trouble in the second mile and was unable to finish. Sioux Valley’s Isabelle Bloker won the race, setting a meet record for Class A.