The city of Elk Point is mourning the loss of longtime Ward 2 representative and City Council President Lance Penfield, who died Oct. 13 in Omaha, Nebraska.

History was made by the Elk Point-Jefferson boys cross country team on Friday, October 17, 2025 as they outpaced the competition at regionals. A rain delay in Parkston, on October 16, postponed the meet to the next day. However, it did not slow down the Huskies at all.

First Dakota National Bank announced today the introduction of a no-interest, no-fee loan program for credit-qualified federal government employees affected by the shutdown. First Dakota has set aside $10 million to provide relief to federal staff. Through the Federal Employee Shutdown Relief Loan Program, borrowers can apply for loans of up to three months of their net pay. Applicants are not required to be existing customers of First Dakota to qualify.

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Unified Special Olympics Bowling team was in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025 for an area competition. The 1st day of the contest was for individual bowling and the 2nd day consisted of doubles. Cassandra Schmith accompanied the EPJ bowlers. Schmith works with the Huskies in the school’s Structured Learning Center and is also the Unified Cham- pion Special Olympics Coach.

The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a $240,021 budget supplement, accepted a resignation, and reviewed preliminary courthouse expansion plans during its regular meeting Oct. 14.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions, policy updates and a land acquisition during its regular meeting Oct. 15, while also recognizing student achievements in athletics and counseling services.

It was homecoming for the University of South Dakota, on October 4, 2025, and the Huskies had their marching band there to perform. Elk Point-Jefferson received excellent reviews for their musical number in the Dakota Days parade which took place throughout the Saturday morning. The EPJ band impressed the judges as well as the large crowds that lined the streets in Vermillion.

Jackson Prouty of Elk Point continued his rise in the regional running scene with a standout performance at the Sioux Falls Half Marathon on Sept. 21, placing second in his age division and 19th overall out of 1,057 runners.

The Elk Point City Council approved a residential variance request and discussed a proposed rental housing tax rebate during its regular meeting Oct. 6 at City Hall.

The Jefferson City Council approved a 30-day extension for trailer repairs, authorized liquor licenses for 2026, and voted to purchase a new roadway during its regular meeting Oct. 6 at City Hall.