The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session on April 22, 2025, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. and covered a range of topics, including administrative approvals, committee appointments, property appeals, tax exemptions, and abatements.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. President Geary called the meeting to order, and board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler were present. Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx attended. The meeting followed a structured agenda, with administrative approvals addressing the minutes from the previous session, financial reports for the month ending March 31, 2025, and the latest bills.

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The Union County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on April 15, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. Commissioners Ballard, Kimmel, Joffer, Dailey, and Ustad attended.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. President Geary called the meeting to order, and board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler were present. Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx attended. The meeting followed a structured agenda, with administrative approvals addressing the minutes from the previous session, financial reports for the month ending March 31, 2025, and the latest bills.

On April 8, 2025, Tory Norby won the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board Election with 189 votes, defeating Elijah Vander Weerdt, who received 45 votes. Norby’s term will commence in July, joining the existing board members Travis Geary (President), Sabrina Sayler (Vice President), Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson..

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The Jefferson City Council convened its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at City Hall, with Mayor P. Rigg calling the session to order. Council members in attendance included P. Rigg, T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Other officials and community members were present, including A. Bottger, A. Casper, M. Dailey, T. Elledge, M. Roark, and D. Sharkey.

The Elk Point City Council gathered on April 7, 2025, for its regular session at City Hall, where Mayor Deb Mc-Creary led discussions on various community matters. Council members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden were in attendance, while Irlbeck was absent. Also present were several city officials, including City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Engineer Nebelsick, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job. Routine approvals, such as meeting minutes from March 3 and 18, the agenda, and payment of salaries and bills, were passed unanimously.

The month of April 2025 in South Dakota now holds a new meaning. Governor Larry Rhoden signed the proclamation, which acknowledges the challenges faced by the 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference.