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The Panthers were running, jumping and throwing in Lennox on Monday, May 13th for the Rich Luther Invite. And success was seen across the board between distance races, sprints, hurdles, relays and field events.

The Elk Point City Council had a full agenda on May 6 as they swore in new council members and had a host of people in the audience to discuss various matters. Council members sworn onto the council were Deb McCreary (Mayor), Ben Irlbeck (Ward One), Kris Hurlbert (Ward Two) and Renee Irwin (Ward Three).

A project has begun at the port of entry located four miles north of Jefferson on Interstate 29. This port of entry was the state’s first electronic screening facility. The project includes removal of the existing commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment. Once removed, concrete pavement will be placed and the new commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment will be installed.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson track team was at Alcester- Hudson on Tuesday, May 7 and many Huskies brought home high placements in a multitude of events. The throwers from EPJ were among some of the top placewinners.

Elk Point resident Marti O’Dea, also known by many as the Walking Christmas Tree, was named this year’s Fore the Cure recipient. “Marti is an amazing woman who has helped with this very fundraiser in years past,” their press release stated.

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The Jefferson City Council opened their May 6 meeting to discuss unfinished business before swearing in the new council. Tom Johnson with JET Enterprises, LLC was present to update the council on the removal process of the old Jefferson High School building.

A public hearing on a nuisance violation for property located at 31798 475th Ave., Elk Point was held at the Union County Commission meeting on April 30 at 11:15 a.m. The property belonging to Richard and Wanda Jilderda was declared a nuisance at their prior meeting because of garbage, trash, trees and branches and inoperative, wrecked motor vehicles and campers sitting upon the property.