Jefferson purchases property near park

The Jefferson City Council discussed various properties at their meeting Sept. 7, including the purchasing of a piece of property.

Schenzel named New VSO of the Year

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) recognized five of their partners for outstanding commitment, leadership and dedication to serving veterans and their families. The award ceremony was held in Sioux Falls during the Department’s annual veterans’ benefits training conference for county and tribal veterans service officers (VSO).

Moore, Heuertz reign over 2023 EPJ Homecoming

The lights shown bright as this year’s stars of Elk Point-Jefferson’s Homecoming took to the stage Monday, Sept. 11 for Coronation. Dressed up in their finest, they awaited the news of who would be crowned this year’s King and Queen.

From the Desk – Community use of the EPJ facilities

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District believes that opportunities for student participation in activities is central to the growth and development of the children in our community. While we cannot provide and oversee all activities that could exist for our students to participate in, we are blessed as a community to have many talented and dedicated individuals that are willing to share their knowledge and skills with our youth.

Hoffman new associate at Davenport Evans

Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD is pleased to announce that Alex J. Hoffman has joined the firm as an associate attorney.

Goldbacks: The New South Dakota Money unveiled

There is a new kind of money coming to South Dakota and hundreds of South Dakotans are hoping it becomes the Gold Standard for our local economy. The Goldback looks like a golden ticket, which acts as a thin gold coin that fits in your wallet just like paper bills. While the Goldback will not challenge the primacy of the Greenback, its use is growing fast. It is an innovation that allows people to use gold for even the smallest daily transactions, and that is propelling a niche local currency into a movement. Starting on Sept. 19 these sleek gold notes will be available to the public and could soon be seen on your local main street.