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The A-7 D Corsair II fighter jet that was once perched at the now-closed Martin Airfield west of South Sioux City has landed in its new permanent home. After getting patched up and a new coat of …

Four Cardinals nominated for NSAA award

South Sioux City Community Schools announced Tuesday that four South Sioux City High School seniors have been nominated as 2025–2026 Believers & Achievers by the Nebraska School Activities …

In spite of almost-unanimous objections by a nearly-full room at the Dakota County Courthouse, the County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a solar project that will be built on more than …

SSC crowns Homecoming royalty

King Omar Vasquez-Rodriguez and Queen Ivana Arana were crowned as the 2025 Homecoming Royalty during Homecoming ceremonies Sunday afternoon at South Sioux City High School. Homecoming …

Sunday evening accident claims life

A head-on collision on Highway 110 Sunday evening claimed the life of a Wakefield woman. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. when a …

9-11 remembrance ceremony draws good crowd

A reporter-estimated 300 local residents gathered at Freedom Park on Thursday to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More than 3,000 people died on …

SSC homecoming royalty, dates announced

The South Sioux City Community Schools student body has announced their Homecoming Royalty for 2025. Homecoming coronation is this Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. at the SSC Mini-Dome. the …

09-12-25 Dakota County Star Podcast

With the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 coming this week, along with recent current events, Mike talks about what America needs going forward. Tune in to this week's Dakota County Star Podcast.

9-5-25 DC Star Podcast

A fun podcast is online this week as Mike steps across the Muddy Mo to chat with Sioux City Musketeers' CEO and longtime friend Travis Morgan. They share stories from their respective careers and …

Most of the moving boxes were still loaded, but for now the South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has a temporary place to call home. After spending a little more than a year …

08-29-2025 Dakota County Star Podcast

The South Sioux City Chamberettes will be holding their annual luncheon at the American Legion Club on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Mike sits down this week with Chamberette members Rose Bates and Mary …

The Dakota County Star has learned that the years-long battle between the City of South Sioux City and other parties connected to the now-closed Big Ox Energy property is nearing an end. At …

15th annual Hubbard Hoot Owl Days

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The 15th annual Hubbard Hoot Owl Days was held Aug. 22-24. Publisher Michael Carnes captured some fun memories from the weekend.

Bike trail taken out of one-year plan

The City Council of South Sioux City voted Monday to move a proposed bike trail in its 1/6-year road plan from the one-year schedule to the six-year grouping. The 7-0 vote (Councilman Mahamud …

The South Sioux City Fire Department answered a fire call late Monday morning near the intersection of West Seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. With mutual aid from Sioux City Fire and Rescue and …

08-22-25 Dakota County Star Podcast

The start of the school year means the start of high school sports, and Mike sits down with SSC athletic director Jeff Squier to talk about Cardinal athletics, including updates to the Cardinal …

HUBBARD — Many of the reporter-estimated 90 people who attended Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning meeting in the Hubbard Community Center left frustrated. A vocal majority who were …

An escapee from the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln was apprehended in Dakota County over the weekend. Alexander Gouge, 38, was reported missing on Thursday, Aug. 14 after failing to …

Not even a hot, sunny August afternoon could dampen the enthusiasm of a crowd of more than 2,000 people who enjoyed the first day of horse races at the new Atokad Downs race track Saturday in South …

8-15-25 Dakota County Star Podcast

South Sioux City Mayor Rod Koch drops by this week to update some things going on in the city, and we also talk a little Husker football and get predictions for the coming season. Check out this …

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