It’s time to get your teens ready for fall

There’s still time to get your students scheduled for an annual wellness exam. Horizon Health is currently scheduling adolescent wellness checks at its 22 locations across South Dakota. Horizon’s dental locations offer mouth guards to protect your athletes during their sports seasons.

Commisioners approve Christie as Chief Deputy

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for the regular session on July 9, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. Members Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel attended.

Siouxland businesses collaborate to benefit recovery

Local healing practitioners are partnering to bring Siouxland a relaxing evening that will include a beautiful sound bath, meditation, Reiki energy, and healing. The event is open to the community. Free will donations of any amount will be accepted at the door, or they can be sent to the Siouxland Recovery Fund.

A legacy of service and leadership

Milton Ustad passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Ustad’s influence on this community was profound, as demonstrated by his seventeen and a half years of dedicated service as a Union County Commissioner.

Jefferson Days of ‘59

Hot temperatures did not keep people away from the town of Jefferson on July 11-14 as the town celebrated Jefferson Days of ‘59. Fun activities and camaraderie was had throughout the mornings, afternoons and evenings for this annual event.

School board discusses budget, personnel

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting and budget hearing on July 8, 2024. President Travis Geary called the meeting to order at the high school study hall. Several members and key school officials, including Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, Sabrina Sayler, Superintendent Phillip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen, Laura Throener, and K-12 Dean of Students/ Activities Director Justin Clercx, were in attendance.