Sidewalks to be installed

With the summer months and children, adults heading to the pool, the council discussed the need for a sidewalk from Green Street to Truman Street on Main Street properties. The council agreed on July 11 that it needed to be completed as it a safety concern with the increased activity of those heading to the pool.

A love for Jefferson leads to 23 years as mayor

Joe Bogenreif is a name many in Jefferson know. Besides officially becoming a resident in 1995, Bogenreif was mayor for 23 years. It wasn’t until May of this year, that Bogenreif stepped down and passed the torch.

SD strives to become lead free

A nationwide program is coming to South Dakota and South Dakota officials are asking for the public’s help. The Safe Drinking Water Act is a nationwide health initiative to make sure that water pipes and drinking water are free of lead.

Adams hosts 13th Annual “Be True to Your School” 5K

The 13th Annual “Be True to Your School” 5K was held on Saturday, August 5 at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Area schools and local runners could run hard to take top honors in the 5K challenge race or maintain a fun walk pace to support the nonprofit. Even a few bicycles and four-legged friends took part in the run.

Volunteers needed to help kids who have been abused, neglected

Everyday people are needed to help improve the lives of children experiencing foster care. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program pairs volunteers with local children who are part of the child welfare system to ensure the children’s best interests are being met and they are getting the services and care they need.

Locals ride in RAGBRAI 2023

The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or known to all as simply RAGBRAI, occurred from July 23 to July 29. Many locals from Dakota Dunes and North Sioux City took part in this epic event which also was celebrating 50 years.

Staying alive in the American Legion State Tournament

Don’t count them out. That’s the theme for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Post 134 Senior Legion baseball team. They entered the 2023 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Sr. Baseball Tournament Friday, July 28 in Redfield, SD.