Recent 2025 Panther graduate Abigail Burhoop has been recognized as a semifinalist in the United States Presidential Scholars Program. She was selected out of a pool of 6000 qualified candidates and is full of gratitude.

On May 12, 2025, the North Sioux City Commission convened for a special meeting, led by Mayor Bogenrief, to address a range of municipal issues, including infrastructure projects, regional planning partnerships, and government restructuring. The meeting, which began at 4:00 p.m., saw the participation of Commissioners Hoffman, Burhoop, Strain, and Tucker, as well as key city officials, including City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 5 regular meeting. These minutes, now accessible via live stream through the city’s website, offer an overview of proceedings for the community. City Services and Infrastructure Updates During the commission reports, Rusty Montagne provided an update on recent city service initiatives. The city supplied five dumpsters for a lake cleanup weekend and two additional dumpsters for the Keller Williams cleanup day, highlighting ongoing community engagement efforts. Furthermore, Montagne confirmed that the water treatment plant would be operational within the week. In the interim, North Sioux City has successfully utilized water from the Dakota Dunes Interconnect.

A slight change of venue was in order for the May 13, 2025 meeting of the Union County Commissioners as the downstairs courtroom was in use for court proceedings. Therefore the meeting was moved upstairs to a suite on the main floor. The following commissioners were present: Peggy Ustad, Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel and Bob Ballard. Two members of the public were on-hand as well as two members of the press/media plus Chief Deputy Auditor Tracy Norton.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025 households of the Dakota Dunes Homeowners Association (HOA) received an email from their HOA Manager Kim Leif regarding a new residential development. “There is a parcel of land behind the Catholic Church that was originally zoned commercial and has been changed by Union County to residential.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to discuss a range of district updates, financial considerations, and personnel matters. The meeting, presided over by President Geary, commenced at 4:30 p.m. in the high school study hall. Board members Brewer and Jacobs were present, while Hanson and Sayler were absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx.

To start the month of May, the South Dakota High School Coaches Association announced Kelly Haberling, of Elk Point-Jefferson, as the new executive director for the South Dakota High School Golf Association.

Panther seniors walked in graduation on Saturday, May 10 2025. It was a full crowd in the high school gymnasium, at Dakota Valley, for the signature event. The ceremony showcased the crowning achievement of scholastic hard work and taking a big step towards future success.

The North Sioux City City Commission met for its regular session on May 5, 2025, at City Hall, with Mayor Bogenrief presiding. Commissioners Ms. Hoffman, Ms. Burhoop, Ms. Strain, and Mr. Tucker were present, along with City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

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For the 1st full week of May, the Panther baseball team went 1-1 versus opponents on their home field. Defense and pitching were highlighted on Monday, May 5, 2025 as Dakota Valley fell to Vermillion 0-1. The bats heated back up on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as the Panthers won versus Centerville.