Several area high school seniors were recognized April 27 as part of the top 1 percent of South Dakota’s Class of 2026 at the 36th annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. The event, hosted by Gov.

Fast finishes and top marks were recorded by the Huskies in track and field on April 28, 2026. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was at the Dakota Valley Invite, in North Sioux City, where the Husky squad looked strong in multiple events.

Union County commissioners raised the speed limit on a por‑tion of County Road 23, approved a zoning change in Dakota Dunes and moved forward on several ma‑jor highway projects during their April 28 meeting.

On March 31, 2026, the Union County Commission‑ers accepted the low bid of $5,780, from “L&L Build‑ers based in Sioux City, IA. The commission voted unanimously to accept the bid. The bid will cover renovations and additional square footage to the exist‑ing Union County Court‑house. The bid also covers renovations and additional square footage to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The current Union County Courthouse was completed in 1978.

The Union County Historical So‑ciety is continuing restoration work on the county’s historic brick kiln, a 19th‑century beehive kiln believed to be one of the earliest brick‑making sites in South Dakota.

Masquerade Ball was the theme for Elk Point-Jefferson’s prom on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Huskies in 11th grade and 12th grade, plus their guests, were dressed in formal attire for a fun evening. Justin Clercx, the activities director at Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) served as master of ceremonies.

A crowd was observed on the south end of Pheasant Road, in Elk Point, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The large gathering occurred at 10:30 am. All were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony to honor Elk Point’s city council approval of the second phase in regards to Country Club Estates. John Curry, Principal of Elk Point Investments, was on-site as were many local officials, community members, the developer plus members of Elk Point’s Chamber of Commerce.

Panther athletes competing. at the Canton Relays. on April 20, 2026 had great showings and multiple top finishes. Senior Claire Munch grabbed gold in the girls triple jump with a personal record mark that was over 38 feet. She also cleared 5-04 to be the best at the high jump on the day. More gold medals were also garnered by DV. In the boys 100m dash, senior Tatum Sorensen won in 11.47. Freshman Ava Squier defeated the field in the girls 100m dash with a 12.99.

A tough road game greeted Dakota Valley’s varsity baseball squad on April 21, 2026. Facing the Vermillion Tanagers, it would be an exciting contest. However, late runs by Vermillion had Dakota Valley (DV) suffering a loss 7-8.

The North Sioux City Commis‑sion moved forward Monday with key flood‑recovery projects and ap‑proved a land acquisition needed for the Northshore Drive re‑alignment. Mayor Chris Bogenrief called the April 20 meeting to or‑der at 6 p.m. Commis‑sioners Julie Burhoop, Lynn Hoffman and Jes‑sica Strain were present; Vincent Tucker was absent. City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Fi‑nance Officer Amy Lilly and City Attorney Sarah Kleber also attend‑ed.