Dakota Valley sent a trio of golfers to the 2025 state golf meet at Madison Golf & Country Club in Madison, South Dakota. The best of the best from the state for Class A were competing on June 2-3, 2025.

The North Sioux City Commission held its regular meeting at City Hall, with Mayor Bogenrief presiding. Commissioners Hoffman, Burhoop, Strain, and Tucker attended, alongside City Administrator Jeff Dooley and City Finance Officer Amy Lilly. The meeting followed formal proceedings, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 27 session. As part of the city’s commitment to accessibility, the meeting was live-streamed and remains available for public viewing on the city’s website.

North Sioux City’s 5678! Dance Studio made their mark at the 2025 Dance Worlds competition on April 25-28, 2025. The international contest was held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Multiple high placings and hardware were brought home by the local studio’s talented dance squads.

On June 5th, the North Sioux City Fire Department proudly unveiled its new state-of-the-art Training Facility. Designed to enhance the skills and preparedness of EMS, rescue, and fire personnel, this facility offers expanded opportunities for training, skill development, and professional growth. Submitted photo

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The Dakota Valley legion team opened up summer baseball play with 5 games in the 1st week of June. They went 3-2 to start with many more games on the schedule.

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Sailor Kommes represented the Huskies well at the 2025 girls state golf meet in Madison, South Dakota. The competition took place on June 2-3, 2025. Kommes came out of regionals, on May 23, with a 21st placing to secure her ticket to the state meet.

The Jefferson City Council met for its regular session at City Hall, with Mayor Padraic Rigg presiding. Council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, John Lokhorst, Martin Nelkie, and Michael Stokely were present. The meeting began with procedural approvals, including the agenda and minutes from the previous session on May 5. The financial report was reviewed, showing a total fund balance of $336,032.57 as of May 31. Following the discussion, the council approved the financial statement.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular meeting at City Hall, with Mayor Deb McCreary presiding. All council members— Abraham, Irwin, Irlbeck, Penfield, and Hurlbert—were present, along with City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Finance Officer Hammitt, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job.

The Elk Point United Parish held a celebration for all on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Attendance was high for the outdoor church service and multitude of fun activities that followed. Pastor Rick Andrus and his spouse have been a part of the Elk Point United Parish family for almost 24 months now and were thrilled with the number of people at the celebration. Since arriving they have seen significant growth with the church.