Local resident, 103, still remembers World War II bombings

Anna Schaefer (right) still remembers living in Germany during World War II. At 103 years of age, she lives in South Sioux City with her daughter, Doris.

Today, as war continues in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a South Sioux City resident recalls the horror of war that she lived through over 80 years ago. German American Anna Schaefer, 103, …

City blesses School bond

The City Council of South Sioux City is on board with a proposed school bond issue that voters will decide this November. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the board unanimously approved a …

Sept. 25, 2026 Dakota County Star Podcast

Mike sits down with Eva Gaydon, the new director of the South Sioux City Public Library, for this week's edition. Click here for this week's Dakota County Star Podcast.

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South Sioux City’s Nabiil Yussuf finished seventh in the boys race, helping the Cardinals to a runner-up finish in their home meet Thursday at Siouxland Freedom Park.

SSC boys runner-up at home cross country meet

Homer’s Jessup Snowball (left) and Tommy Reed chase the leaders during the UNK Invite on Monday at the Kearney Country Club.

Homer boys fourth, Ponca fifth at UNK

Tri County Northeast’s Jacob Warner (72) rushes in to help out Ben Bousquet (12) on a loose ball situation in the Oakland-Craig end zone. Warner wound up recovering the fumble for a touchdown as the Wolfpack rolled to a 50-6 win over the Knights.

Wolfpack rolls to soggy homecoming win

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Obituaries

Elsie (Hinrich) Carman Jepsen, 96

Elsie (Hinrich) Carman Jepsen, 96, of Emerson, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Heritage of Emerson in Emerson. The visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, from 9:30-11 a.m. at St. …

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