It has been a busy spring and second semester for the Elk Point-Jefferson band students and jazz band members. The Huskies recently performed well in Vermillion, at the Region 1 Solo/Ensemble Contest, on March 12, 2025. Husky band director Preston Pohlman accompanied the EPJ students and was thrilled with the top ratings earned by many of his students.

Lewis Electric, in North Sioux City, has been in business since 1955 and is well known in the tri-state area for their great work and reliability. They are a third generation, family owned company. The owner, Dan Lewis, started working for his family in 1992. He took over operations in 1996 and the company moved to North Sioux City in 2014.

On March 10, 2025, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for a regular session at 5:00 p.m. in the high school’s study hall. President Geary presided over the meeting, with board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler in attendance. Additionally, key figures from the district, including Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx, were present.

Elk Point residents gathered on the evening of March 10 for the monthly Friends Feast, an event filled with delicious food, heartfelt camaraderie, and a shared sense of giving back to the community. Held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the feast brought together individuals from all walks of life, united by the simple joy of breaking bread together.

Musical talent was in abundance on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the 16th Annual Elementary Festival Choir. Elk Point-Jefferson had many students attend this exciting event which took place at Dakota Valley Performing Arts Center in North Sioux City, South Dakota.

Husky senior Ethan Vincent is getting real world job experience as he closes out the final semester of high school thanks to an amazing opportunity at Empirical Foods. Vincent, a resident of Jefferson, has been interning in the company’s location in Dakota City, Nebraska during. This is part of the internship program that Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) high school coordinates with area businesses.

On March 4, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with all members present, including Dailey, Ballard, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.

On March 3, 2025, the Jefferson City Council convened at 7:00 PM for its regular meeting. Council Members P. Rigg (Mayor), T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, M. Stokely, and J. Van Beest were in attendance. Others present included M. Roark, D. Sharkey, and N. Werner.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular session on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of City Hall, located at 106 W. Pleasant Street. Mayor McCreary presided over the meeting attended by Council Members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden. Council member Irlbeck was noted as absent. Additionally, key staff members present included City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job.

After serving Clay, Union and Turner Counties SD for 45 years, the Domestic Violence Safe Options Services (SOS) program will close. Funding and staffing challenges have necessitated discontinuing the program after June 30th. The non-profit organization was founded by a group of volunteers then known as The Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Beginning in July limited services will be provided by River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton.