After the City of Elk Point closed its recycling center on Feb. 6, 2023, a committee was formed to figure out new recycling options for residents. The city closed the recycling center due to resident’s abusing the amenity.

The Elk Point Police Department will now participate in grant program through the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS). The department got the city council’s approval at their meeting on April 1.

Before the North Sioux City City Council meeting Tuesday, April 2, City Administrator Eric Christensen submitted his letter of retirement for the council to consider. He highlighted some health concerns as to part of the reason for his early retirement.

On April 3, the Elk Point- Jef ferson High School Choir and Band went to Vermillion High School to participate in the Region 1 Large Group Music Contest. The choir students had been working on three pieces of music for the last two months.

An indoor vertical farm is being planned to be constructed in North Sioux City within the next year. Urban Farms, Ltd.

Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty announced on March 25 that he will be seeking a full term as Union County Sheriff after his appointment by the Union County Commission to serve as the interim Sheriff of Union County after the untimely passing of long-time Sheriff Dan Limoges.

On March 5, guests were captivated by familiar and new melodies at a concert held at St. Paul Lutheran Church of rural Elk Point. The USD Chambers, directed by Dr. David Holdhusen, is the college’s premier vocal ensemble.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jon Hauger of Dakota Dunes has been named to Barron’s magazine’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors. He subsequently ranked No. 6 in South Dakota. It is his third year among Barron’s top financial advisors. He previously ranked 6th in 2022 and 2023.

A Bond Resolution for the force main improvement project was approved at the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting March 18. The resolution approves the issuance of debt of $411,708 and for the South Dakota Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program to finance a portion of the costs of the project.

Jazz band members for the Panthers brought home first place honors from the University of South Dakota Jazz Band Festival in Vermillion on Tuesday, March 19. “This was a very tough contest as some of the top Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota jazz bands were there,” detailed DV band director Daryl Jessen.