Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service this September, marking three decades of local ownership, evolving technology, and deep community connection. The store’s roots trace back to Tom Jones, who operated multiple grocery stores across southeastern South Dakota.

Fleurish Flower Farm will celebrate the close of its u-pick flower season with a two-day autumn festival, “Fall Into Fleurish,” on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20–21. The event will be held at the farm’s location at 47663 SD Hwy 50, just west of Elk Point, and will feature seasonal foods, live music, pumpkins, and one final stroll through the flower fields.

The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Monday, Sept. 8, addressing a full agenda that included the swearing-in of a new council member, approval of the city’s 2026 appropriations ordinance, and discussion of infrastructure and development issues affecting local residents.

Jefferson Beer Supply, a Siouxland craft brewery, invites everyone to join in the fun and celebrate Oktoberfest with us Saturday September 20th from 12-6pm. This familyfriendly traditional German beer garden event features live original music, German food and drinks, Oktoberfest games, steins, and more- all while supporting a worthy cause.

The Jefferson City Council met in regular session Monday, Sept. 8, approving the city’s 2026 budget ordinance, reviewing ongoing nuisance abatement efforts, and considering community requests related to Oktoberfest and future grant funding. The meeting was held at City Hall with Mayor Paddy Rigg presiding; all council members, Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, and Michael Stokely, were present. Also attending were City Attorney Kaleigh Koch, Finance Officer Michaeleen Roark, and Police Chief Dustin Sharkey.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 8, approving a range of personnel contracts, tax levy certifications, and surplus declarations, while spotlighting student achievements, district initiatives,+ and ongoing community engagement.

It seems no matter a person’s age, he or she can always recall where they were on September 11, 2001 when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. The 9/11 terrorist attack, which also targeted the Pentagon, was an atrocity on the United States. What occurred when four commercial planes were overtaken by Islamist extremists, from the network known as al-Qaeda, was difficult to fathom even as it unfolded on live television. It now serves as a core memory for many.

The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Sept. 2 at the courthouse in Elk Point, where members approved budget transfers, right-of-way agreements, and a legislative audit contract.

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Closure was observed at the Union County Courthouse on Monday, August 25, 2025 when a life sentence, without parole, was handed down to Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales. The Sioux City man was convicted in June of killing Dakota Dunes resident Jordan (Jordy) Beardshear.