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Coming off of a perfect season, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies extended their winning streak to 13-0 at their first game of the 2023 season against the Parker Pheasants Aug. 18.

The Union County Historical Society (UCHS) updated the Charles Murtha House museum sign in the spring of 2023. After years of weathering, the paint on the sign was beginning to fade and the wooden posts holding up the sign were decaying.

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board met Aug. 15 in regular session to discuss various matters, including approving volunteer coaching and salary agreements.

First Dakota Title purchased the Masonic Lodge #3 building in May 2023. The building was purchased for $223,000.

Marshall Hill was recently presented a plaque for his 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Postal Service. In his 30 years, Hill has worked at the North Sioux City, Jefferson and Elk Point Post Offices. Hill is currently the Interim Post Master at the Elk Point Post Office.

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The Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) hosted “Snow Cones in the Park” on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Dakota Dunes. Free snow cones were offered at the Prairie Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. before the vendor moved to the Meadows Park from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Dakota Valley School Board met in regular session on Aug. 14 to discuss enrollment, an Education Student Ambassador program and the upcoming school year.

After 23 years, there will be a new face for Dakota Dunes. Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District District Manager Jeff Dooley submitted his resignation to the Board of Supervisors July 17. Until the last five years, Dooley had never thought of leaving his position with the CID, but now, he decided, it’s time for someone else to breathe some new life into the CID.