A resolution to vacate a road was rescinded at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting Nov. 15. At the Oct. 18 meeting Seth Rubida had presented a petition to the commissioners to vacate a road in Richland Township.

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As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both meaningful and challenging and are grounded in democratic principles like civic participation, equality, and individual freedoms. It is important to note the proposed standards are guidelines for addressing what students should know by the end of each school year. These standards do not dictate the curriculum or how a teacher in each district will teach them.

Aiden Jansen has worked his way through Boy Scouts and is now planning on helping the Elk Point community through his Eagle Scout project. The Wednesday Club contacted Boy Scout Troop 87, to see if anyone was looking for an Eagle Scout project.

Once again, concerns over the proposed disc golf course in Tower Park arose at the Jefferson City Council meeting Nov. 7.

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com At just after 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.

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A portion of Jack Nicklaus drive was accepted as a city road at the Nov. 7 Elk Point Council meeting. Resolution #2022-08 – Accepting a portion of Jack Nicklaus Drive was approved. The resolution states that Elk Point Investments was desirious of dedicating the road to the city in Country Club Estates. In other agenda item, the council approved payment to Elk Point Investments for $50,000 for installing culverts on Jack Nicklaus Drive.

The Siouxland Humane Society offers an annual “Paws ‘N Claus” Fundraiser to support the homeless and often neglected animals in the area. It will be held at a new location this year, Ho-Chunk Centre – 600 4th Street, Suite 109, near Wells Fargo Bank. Parking is available in the bank parking lot or on 4th Street. Paws ‘N Claus features professional photographs and is a great opportunity to get new family photos with or without your pet and with or without Santa. This year we will have the Grinch available on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship for activeduty military personnel, veterans and their spouses who are interested in furthering their education. The “Military Appreciation Scholarship” valued at up to $2,500 each, is open to new students who plan on enrolling in any of the online, nonprofit university’s 60+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs in IT, business, K-12 teacher education, and health professions, including nursing.