First all-electric utility vehicle introduced

Watertown-based Terex Utilities has introduced the first all-electric bucket truck manufactured in the U.S. Initially, the trucks will be used by nine Terex customers, including utility company Xcel Energy, which does business in eight Midwestern and western states, including South Dakota, Minnesota and North Dakota.

Walk-in craft day

The North Sioux City Community Library held a walk-in craft day on July 27. The craft to be constructed were 3-D puzzles of Ocean Life..

New website for SD missing persons released

An updated South Dakota Missing Persons Clearinghouse website is now operational according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office. The page can be found at https://missingpersons.

Vietnam, Vietnam-era veterans receive pins

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson hosted a Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Pinning Ceremony Monday, Aug. 1 at Veterans Centennial Park in North Sioux City. Several members of Two Rivers Post 319 received commemorative Vietnam Veterans pins and also were coined by Johnson with a special House of Representatives coin with the South Dakota seal.

Farewell, Susan

Susan Odson passed away Monday evening, Aug. 1, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton following a six month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dollar General open at new location

Dollar General (DG) announced its store at 1100 River Drive in North Sioux City is now open. The new North Sioux City location includes the company’s new stylish, on-trend home décor and an expanded party preparation selection.

County approves provisional budget, raises jail fees

After long discussions, the Union County Board of County Commissioners approved the provisional budget at their meeting July 26. The approved provisional budget shows a General Fund balance of $11.7 million. Most everything requested in every department head’s budget was approved. Small changes can still be made to the budget until September.

SD schools get heat stress trackers

Members of the board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) served as delivery drivers Thursday, taking back to their schools new instruments that will help student-athletes stay safe when practicing in hot conditions outdoors.

DV Awards Night

The Dakota Valley 2022 Seniors celebrated awards night May 9. Awards were presented by many people, but mainly by High School Principal Erik Sommervold, School Counselor Heather Welch and Activities Director Bill Clements. Altogether, the senior class was awarded $1.7 million in scholarships.