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Teacher apprenticeship pilot launches next fall

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The South Dakota Department of Education has made available an application for its new Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. The department, and its partners, will pilot the program beginning in the 2023-24 school year.
Representative Man Caleb Niles gave the farewell address at the 2023 graduation ceremony May 20. Photo by Peterman Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson graduates 54 seniors

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Elk Point-Jefferson graduating class of 2023 crossed the stage and received their diplomas Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. The 54 graduates walked into the high school gymnasium welcomed by the EPJ Concert Band.
Elite Dentistry was named the Best Dentist in Siouxland for the second year in a row. The team at Elite Dentistry includes, from left, Gillian Newell, Amanda Bumsted, Leslie Christians, Jenny Smith, Liana Brown-Vixaythong, Autumn Gomez and Heather Baier. Not pictured are Kara Terry and Sara Deforrest. Submitted photo

Childhood passion lead to Best Dentist in Siouxland award

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Jenny Smith could be found in the summer time playing dentist with her cousins. That passion led into her adulthood and has been shown through the awards she’s received the last two years in a row.

Fallen, but not forgotten

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Memorial Day stands as a solemn American tradition that honors the sacrifices of those who have served. It is a day we dedicate to those who fell in defense of the ideals, beliefs, and values we hold sacred.

Elaine Peacock and Friends to perform in Gayville

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Gayville Hall, the old-time music hall, is located in Gayville, SD, will present “Elaine Peacock & Friends,” a two-hour musical extravaganza. The show, to be held Saturday, May 27, at 7 p.m., is a patriotic musical salute to Memorial Day.
The Elk Point-Jefferson Girl Scouts donated food and money to the Elk Point Food Pantry May 9.

Every donation counts

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Thanks to the United States Postal Service and the local Girl Scouts, the Elk Point Food Pantry has more items to stock on their shelves. On May 9, the girl scouts donated money and food items to the pantry.

Union County Board of Commissioners hear tower estimate

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 25, 2023
At a prior meeting, the Union County Board of County Commissioners were informed the current communications tower couldn’t be relocated and would have to be replaced. At their meeting May 16, the commissioners heard the estimate for building a new tower at a different location on the courthouse property.

DV board votes on SDHSAA ballots, amendments

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Dakota Valley school board met May 9 and held a three-hour long meeting. The board had many items to address including voting on items from the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).
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Staff win state awards

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The staff of the Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times and the Southern Union County Leader-Courier were recently presented with awards from the 2022 South Dakota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the 2023 convention held in May.
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