The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for their regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. The meeting was chaired by President Travis Geary, with the following members present: Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson. Superintendent Philip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen and Laura Throener, K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Justin Clercx, and Technology Coordinator Myles Larsen were present.

The regular meeting of the Jefferson City Council was held on September 9, 2024. With the presence of Mayor Paddy Rigg and council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Michael Stokely, and John Van Beest, along with other attendees, the meeting commenced and addressed several key matters.

The Panthers will be celebrating Homecoming on September 30-October 5, 2024. Something new this year will be the distribution of “Alumni Ribbons” to honor past graduates of Dakota Valley.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved three SD Works loans, two Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) fund loans, and one Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) grant at this month’s meeting.

The Women’s Wednesday Club is one of the oldest organized clubs in Elk Point and has continued as a literary club for 125 years. Preliminary work on a constitution was started in 1899 with seventeen women in the club.

Fall is for pumpkin spice not colds and flus so take precautions today to make sure you can enjoy the fall and winter months without a pesky cough or runny nose. Horizon is currently offering flu vaccines at $40 per vaccination.

The Elk Point City Council convened for a regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the council chambers of City Hall. The meeting covered several critical agenda items and decisions. Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presided over the meeting with full attendance from council members, including Lance Penfield, Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Kris Hurlbert, Kenneth VonHaden, and Ben Irlbeck. City Attorney Craig K. Thompson, City Administrator Derek Tuttle, Police Chief Dan Limoges, Finance Officer Erika Hammitt, and Public Works Director Trevor Job were also present.

The September 11th attacks on the United States happened 23 years ago. Yet, many can recall exactly where they were and what he or she was doing when the terrorist group, al-Qaeda, crashed passenger planes into the Twin Towers. No matter a person’s age, be it young or old, what happened on that fateful day is a core memory for all.

The September 11th attacks on the United States happened over twenty years ago. Yet, many can recall exactly where they were and what he or she was doing when the terrorist group, al-Qaeda, crashed aircrafts into the Twin Towers and made attacks on America.

The North Sioux City, City Council regular meeting was held on September 3, 2024. The meeting commenced promptly at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Teel leading proceedings. The council comprised Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, along with City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, Interim City Administrator Andrew Nilges, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber in attendance.