• Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service September, 2025. Front row from left: Tina Wilson, Twila Woehl, Mary Nelson, and Jan Brusseau. Back row from left: Tim Ohden, Donavan Wilson, Christine Brunken, and Joe Hall. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com
    Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service September, 2025. Front row from left: Tina Wilson, Twila Woehl, Mary Nelson, and Jan Brusseau. Back row from left: Tim Ohden, Donavan Wilson, Christine Brunken, and Joe Hall. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com
Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service this September, marking three decades of local ownership, evolving technology, and deep community connection.The store’s roots trace back to Tom Jones, who operated multiple grocery stores across southeastern South Dakota. His daughter Nikki and son-in-law Gregg Peters purchased the Vermillion and Parker locations, eventually…

 

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