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Masquerade magic fills the gym at EPJ

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.
Elk Point kicks off phase 2 of Country Club Estates

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.
DV students bring Broadway energy to ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

Dakota Valley’s performing arts center was booked for three nights from April 16-18, 2026 for the high school theater department’s production of Guys and Dolls Jr. Director Jody Robertson brought the show to life with musical direction from Panther choir teacher Kari Wilmes. A cast and crew of over 20 students helped brighten the stage with well acted scenes and fun musical numbers.
Absentee voting now open in Union County as ballots arrive

Absentee voting for South Dakota’s June 2 primary election began Monday, April 27, after Union County received its ballots, the county auditor’s office announced.
DV relay shatters school record in Hartford

Much success was had by the Dakota Valley (DV) track and field team on April 13, 2026 at the West Central (WC) Invite in Hartford. Even a slight weather delay could not slow down the Panthers as they cruised to top finishes and even a school record in the girls 4x100m relay.

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Post 319 sets Memorial Day services

American Legion Post 319 of North Sioux City will hold its Memorial Day services on Monday, with ceremonies at 10 a.m. at McCook Lake Cemetery and 10:30 a.m. at Civil Bend Cemetery. Members of the post will offer brief remarks and honors at each site as part of the community’s annual observance. The public is invited to attend.

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NSC Commission candidate meet and greet

Join the Dakota Valley Business Council for a Meet & Greet with North Sioux City Commission candidates on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM at North Sioux City Hall. Candidates Jeff Myers and Vincent Tucker have been invited to participate.

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A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

On Tuesday, June 2, voters in North Sioux City will have the opportunity to participate in an important election. Voting is one of the clearest ways to make your voice heard, but it is also part of something bigger: a community where people stay informed, choose to serve, and bring ideas or concerns forward in a constructive way.

EPJ racks up medals at back‑to‑back meets

Beresford, on May 5, 2026, was the destination for the Elk Point-Jefferson track and field team. Several strong finishes, high marks and medals were secured by the Huskies. Gold medals went to Cera Schmitz, Gracelyn Campbell, Hailey Schmitz and the EPJ girls 1600m sprint medley.

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Lady golfers gain experience in tough conditions at Vermillion Invite

Three Elk Point-Jefferson girls golfers competed at the Vermillion Invitational held Monday (May 4, 2026) at The Bluffs Golf Course, facing both a challenging layout and difficult weather conditions. A slow start made it tough for the Huskies to find their rhythm early in the round, but the golfers showed resilience as they settled in and improved their play over the course of the day.

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Huskies hang tough in competitive weekend series

Three close games for Elk Point-Jefferson baseball made for lots of time on the field. It was a doubleheader versus Winner/ Colome on Saturday, May 9, 2026 and then a contest versus top ranked Vermillion on Sunday, May 10th. Unfortunately, a trio of losses occurred for the Huskies. Two of their battles came down to a deficit of 3 runs or less.

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EPJ homers early but Beresford rallies late

With over a week of no games, the Elk Point-Jefferson softball team was ready to take the field versus the Watchdogs of Beresford on May 8, 2026. Both rosters came into the contest with competitive records and solid Class A rankings.

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Union County prepares for June 2 primary

County‑Level Contested Races Union County voters will see several contested races on the June 2, 2026, primary ballot, according to the official publication bal‑lots released by the Union County Auditor and the South Dakota Secretary of State. The Republican primary includes competi‑tive races for sheriff, regis‑ter of deeds, three county commission districts and multiple legislative seats.

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Memorial Day services

Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 25, in Jefferson and Elk Point to honor those who died in military service. The first ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

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Jefferson approves Allard memorial

The Jefferson City Council ac‑cepted a donated memorial statue for the Main Street pocket park and delayed action on a proposed text‑alert system during its May 4 meeting at City Hall. Council President Michael Stokely led the meeting with mem‑bers Mark LaF‑leur, John Lok‑horst and Martin Nelkie present.

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