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Erik Hanson officially retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Oct. 1, 2023. He is pictured here in Iraq during one of his deployments. Submitted photo

Hanson retires after 22 years of military service

News Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023
November 11 – Veterans Day, a day to remember all of those who served for the United States of America. However, for one local veteran, this Veterans Day weekend will be one he never forgets.

Council discusses three properties

News Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Different properties throughout Jefferson were discussed by the Jefferson City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 6.
Caroline Raymond is pictured with her two children Riley and Lee. Submitted photo

Following in her role models’ footsteps

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Growing up different people influence others making them look up to them as role models. This could be a family member, teacher, celebrity or just anyone. For Caroline Raymond, first grade teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson, she had three role models that she tries to live like every day.

Saving every life, one animal at a time

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Siouxland Humane Society (SHS) has received national recognition from the Best Friends Animal Society. A plaque was awarded for achieving a save rate of over 90 percent for year 2022, naming the SHS a no-kill shelter.

Veterans Day program

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A Veterans Day program will be held on Monday, Nov. 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Rounds’ Staff to Visit Elk Point

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds will be conducting outreach in the community of Elk Point to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies.

Communication tower project bid awarded

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The bid for Union County’s new communication tower and generator project was awarded Oct. 31. The Union County Board of County Commissioners awarded the $337,712.37 bid to One Way Wireless Construction out of Shakopee, MN. The company has until July 2024 to complete the project.

Christmas at the Homestead

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve would like to invite their visitors to get in the holiday spirit and take a step back in time by attending the annual Christmas at the Homestead Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
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