Union County supports 911 retirement change
News Staff
Sunday, September 27, 2026
By shannon jost
timesleader1@gmail.com
605-356-2632
SDDOT seeks public input on proposed I‑29 interchange reconstruction at Exit 15
News Staff
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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2026 EPJ HOMECOMING ROYALTY
News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
2026 Elk Point-Jefferson Homecoming royalty, front row from left: Jacob Schultz, William Wiseman, Jake Kappenman, Amia Mrsny, Megan Muhlbauer, and Kambrie Bertrand.
EPJ Life Skills students assist Leader‑Courier on delivery route
Shannon Jost
Friday, September 18, 2026
Students from Elk Point‑Jefferson’s Structured Learning Center (SLC) are spending part of their school days throughout the semester helping de‑liver single‑copy newspapers for the Leader‑Courier, gaining hands‑on ex‑perience in a real workplace as part of their Community‑Based Instruction (CBI) program.
New trail link connects NSC and Dakota Dunes
Shannon Jost
Friday, September 18, 2026
City officials, Dakota Dunes CID representatives and Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gath‑ered Wednesday, Sept. 9, for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the Sioux Point Pedestrian/Bike Path connec‑tion at North Shay Road and Sioux Point Road.
Sheriff Prouty joins national public service campaign
Submitted
Friday, September 18, 2026
Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty today joined a nationwide public service campaign led by the National Sheriffs’ Association to help communities respond to substance use disorder with prevention, treatment, recovery and support.
Fleurish to host fall celebration
Shannon Jost
Friday, September 18, 2026
Fleurish Flower Farm will open its gates for a full day of fall activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, of‑fering visitors a cozy sea‑sonal experience at the family‑run farm just west of Elk Point.
Election guide and key fall dates
Shannon Jost
Friday, September 18, 2026
South Dakota residents face a series of key fall deadlines to register, cast advance ballots and participate in the Nov. 3 general election.
NSC advances $13.5M budget
Shannon Jost
Friday, September 18, 2026
The North Sioux City City Commission approved the first reading of a $13.51 million municipal budget for 2027 during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
EPJ honors inaugural Hall of Fame class
Kelly Riibe
Friday, September 18, 2026
Elk Point-Jefferson’s inaugural hall of fame induction took place on Saturday, September 6, 2026 at The Pointe in Elk Point, South Dakota. Past and present Huskies, plus many from around the community, were on-hand for the special event that recognized the first class of Husky hall of fame (HOF) recipients.
