Taxpayers affected by the flood will be eligible to file for an abatement for the taxes due in 2025. Those taxes are for the 2024 tax year. The 2024 tax year is from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. But whenever there is a natural disaster such as flood or fire, taxpayers may apply to abate taxes for that calendar year, even though those values were set over a year ago. The tax bills you will receive in January are not for this past year, including the flood. They are for 2024 tax year payable in 2025. This past calendar year is for the 2025 tax year. You will not receive a tax bill for those values until 2026 (payable in 2027). November 1, 2024, started the 2026 tax year (payable in 2027). This illustrates how we are ahead of the treasurer.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on December 30, 2024. The meeting began at 8:30 a.m. and was attended by Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel, and Peggy Ustad.

The Southeast Area Principals Association has named Elk Point-Jefferson’s Skyler Eriksen as “Principal of the Year”. Eriksen has been an important part of the Husky family and has served the district for the past six years with great leadership and passion.

The Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve is always a place of sanctuary and contentment. It was also a site to get into the spirit of the season thanks to the state park’s annual event known as Homestead Holidays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the dates of December 6th to December 22nd, a truly beautiful array of holiday lights and decorations could be observed by walking the grounds from 5 pm to 9 pm.

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness. This year, the Wel-Life Assisted Living Center embraced this spirit with a heartwarming Christmas celebration filled with music, games, and a sense of community.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for a regular session on December 9, 2024. The meeting commenced at 5:00 p.m. under the leadership of Vice-President Sayler. It was attended by Board Members Tim Brewer, Kyle Hanson, Noelle Jacobs, and Travis Geary, who joined later in the meeting. Key administrative figures in attendance included Superintendent Philip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, and several school principals and coordinators.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session at 8:30 a.m., with four members in attendance: Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel, and Peggy Ustad. The meeting commenced with a motion by Commissioner Kimmel, seconded by Commissioner Ustad, to approve the agenda, which included adding a VA contract to be signed, and removing a motion regarding Jerry Miller's resignation and Kathy Zenner's appointment.

Elk Point-Jefferson School District recently held high school auditions for the upcoming 2024/25 one-act season. The Huskies are set to perform the play called Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face by Don Zolidis. Kirsten Colt is the EPJ advisor for one-act and is excited about this show.