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DV goes undefeated wins Class A title

School history was made by Dakota Valley as they went undefeated at the Class A state softball tournament on June 4-6, 2026. The Panthers claimed a championship title for the 1st time since softball became a sanctioned high school sport, in 2023, in South Dakota. Quality preparation, strong senior class leadership and incredible team chemistry helped aid Dakota Valley (DV) on their way to being crowned the 2026 Class A softball champions in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
EPJ upsets top seeds to claim state runner‑up

The Husky softball team turned their Class A state softball tournament into an epic Cinderella story on June 4-6, 2026. They entered the bracket as a #8 seed and captured the Class A runnerup trophy amongst fierce competition. Competing in Aberdeen, South Dakota, over the course of 3 days, Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) played some of their best softball to date.
A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

As summer gets underway, it’s exciting to see our parks, trails, ballfields, community spaces, and the lake come alive once again. This time of year brings more opportunities to get outside, connect with neighbors, and enjoy everything that makes North Sioux City such a special place to call home.
Betsworth is state champion, Panthers earn runner‑up

An individual state champion and runner-up team finish was in store for the Dakota Valley girls golf team at the Class A golf meet on June 1-2, 2026. Katie Betsworth performed on the links, as she has done all season, to take the 2026 Class A title with an incredible score of 138. This had her at -2 under par over the course of 2 rounds.
Torrez, Geary named 2026 Fore the Cure beneficiaries

Two Elk Point residents whose lives have been shaped by can‑cer will receive support from this year’s Fore the Cure fundraising efforts, as the organization pre‑pares for its ninth annual ladies golf tournament and silent auc‑tion on June 19.

DV legion sweeps ‘Field of Dreams’ road trip

Kelly Riibe

Friday, July 10, 2026

As the famous movie, Field of Dreams, stated, “If you build it, they will come”. The Panther senior legion team followed that directive, from the 1989 cinema classic, and traveled to Dyersville, Iowa to play baseball at the end of June.

DV stumbles in twinbill, rallies to take third in Milroy

Kelly Riibe

Friday, July 3, 2026

Some doubleheader action kickstarted a stretch of games for Dakota Valley legion baseball on Tuesday, June 16, 2025. Both contests were against Sioux Falls teams as the Panthers faced Post 15 East and Post 15 West. Unfortunately, both games ended in losses for Dakota Valley (DV).

County announces road closures

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Union County Highway Department has closed a segment of 471st Avenue and adjoining 306th Street through late summer to accommodate a major bridge replacement project over Brule Creek. Crews have closed 471st Avenue to through traf- between 305th Street and 307th Street.

NSC tackles flood recovery

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The North Sioux City Commission advanced dual initiatives on disaster recovery and residential expansion during its regular meeting on June 17, establishing a new tax increment finance district for flood-impacted areas and accepting millions of dollars in public infrastructure at the Union Crossing subdivision.

Five-run third inning propels EPJ past Tri-County

Kelly Riibe

Friday, July 3, 2026

Five runs, that all came in the 3rd inning, was what Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) junior legion team needed to get the win versus the Tri-County Sundogs on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Huskies were the home team and they had 5 hits, 5 runs and only 1 error in the 5-2 victory.

Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Union County Historical Society (UCHS) has launched a sweeping preservation and beautification effort at its museum grounds in Elk Point, preparing the historic property for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

Jefferson’s Days of ’59 will return July 8–12 with a packed schedule of community events, including a new old‑fashioned tractor pull and the four‑day Picklefest celebration at Jefferson Beer Supply.

More than a membership:

Robert Lawrence

Friday, July 3, 2026

As the centerpiece of Elk Point for more than 60 years, The Pointe Golf and Event Center, a nine-hole golf course, has undergone two major transitions since starting as a country club. Today, it is a 600-member golf course open to public play that features a bar, a restaurant, and an events center.

County terminates public defender contract

Shannon Jost

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Union County Board of Commissioners handled a full agenda Tuesday, June 23, during its regular meeting at the courthouse in Elk Point. Chairman Kevin Joffer called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with commissioners Robert Ballard, Michael Dailey, Tom Kimmel and Peggy Ustad present.

County announces road closures

News Staff

Thursday, July 2, 2026

The Union County Highway Department has closed a segment of 471st Avenue and adjoining 306th Street through late summer to accommodate a major bridge replacement project over Brule Creek.

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DV goes undefeated wins Class A title

EPJ upsets top seeds to claim state runner‑up

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

Betsworth is state champion, Panthers earn runner‑up

Torrez, Geary named 2026 Fore the Cure beneficiaries

DV legion sweeps ‘Field of Dreams’ road trip

DV stumbles in twinbill, rallies to take third in Milroy

County announces road closures

NSC tackles flood recovery

Five-run third inning propels EPJ past Tri-County

Museum undergoes updates ahead of America’s 250th

Tractor pull makes its first run at Jefferson Days of ’59

More than a membership:

County terminates public defender contract

County announces road closures

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