2025 Elk Point-Jefferson Prom

Elk Point-Jefferson Prom royalty, from left to right: Wyatt Herrity, Hayes Johnson, Ashton Fairbanks, King Thomas Hemmingstad, Queen Natalie Wells, Skyler Stein, Bentlee Kollbaum, and Elise Fornia.  Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Magstadt signs with Lewis Electric

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Carter Magstadt signed on for employment at Lewis Electric on April 16, 2025. The company is headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Home Builders of Iowa and Iowa Skilled Trades hosted the signing event which included Magstadt and other apprentices from the tri-state area who have committed to an employer for their future career path.

County approves abatements, appoint new members

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session on April 22, 2025, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. and covered a range of topics, including administrative approvals, committee appointments, property appeals, tax exemptions, and abatements.

Board discusses district updates, achievements

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. President Geary called the meeting to order, and board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler were present. Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx attended. The meeting followed a structured agenda, with administrative approvals addressing the minutes from the previous session, financial reports for the month ending March 31, 2025, and the latest bills.

County approves ordinance

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on April 15, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. Commissioners Ballard, Kimmel, Joffer, Dailey, and Ustad attended.

Board discusses district updates, achievements

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. President Geary called the meeting to order, and board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler were present. Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx attended. The meeting followed a structured agenda, with administrative approvals addressing the minutes from the previous session, financial reports for the month ending March 31, 2025, and the latest bills.

Norby new school board member

On April 8, 2025, Tory Norby won the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board Election with 189 votes, defeating Elijah Vander Weerdt, who received 45 votes. Norby’s term will commence in July, joining the existing board members Travis Geary (President), Sabrina Sayler (Vice President), Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson..

Van Beest resigns from Jefferson city council

The Jefferson City Council convened its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at City Hall, with Mayor P. Rigg calling the session to order. Council members in attendance included P. Rigg, T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Other officials and community members were present, including A. Bottger, A. Casper, M. Dailey, T. Elledge, M. Roark, and D. Sharkey.