Bringing in the new and thanking the former

Former South Dakota American Legion Post #319 Commander Michael Kumm passed the torch to 2024 Commander Timothy Waugh. Officers for 2024 are Finance Officer Gene Christiansen Jr., Commander Timothy Waugh, Service Officer Lisa Schenzel, Vice-Commander, Chaplain Dave Young, and Adjutant David Roepke, Historian Gregory Johns and Sergeant of Arms Robert Ballard.

 

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Dakota Valley Panthers down Beresford Watchdogs

For their first away contest of the softball season, the Panthers were at Beresford on Friday, April 5. It was a windy evening of ball for Dakota Valley versus the Watchdogs.

 

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Johnson visits CNOS

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson recently paid a visit to the CNOS – Dakota Dunes Clinic. This visit underscores Congressman Johnson’s commitment to understanding and supporting the innovation in healthcare in South Dakota and the tri-state region.

 

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2024 Primary Election Candidate List

The 2024 Primary election candidate lists have been released. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 7 a.m.

 

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Union County Commissioners talk insurance

The Union County Board of County Commission meeting on April 2 had a lot of insurance talk and was wrapped up in 2.5 hours. The county’s current Wellmark, health insurance plan, was due.

 

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Committee helps recycling efforts for city

After the City of Elk Point closed its recycling center on Feb. 6, 2023, a committee was formed to figure out new recycling options for residents. The city closed the recycling center due to resident’s abusing the amenity.

 

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Elk Point PD to participate in grant program

The Elk Point Police Department will now participate in grant program through the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS). The department got the city council’s approval at their meeting on April 1.

 

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Johnson speaks to Dakota Valley students

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson visited the Dakota Valley School District on April 2.

 

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Choir receives superior rating in Vermillion

On April 3, the Elk Point- Jef ferson High School Choir and Band went to Vermillion High School to participate in the Region 1 Large Group Music Contest. The choir students had been working on three pieces of music for the last two months.

 

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Council approves Christensen’s retirement

Before the North Sioux City City Council meeting Tuesday, April 2, City Administrator Eric Christensen submitted his letter of retirement for the council to consider. He highlighted some health concerns as to part of the reason for his early retirement.

 

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