Jones Food Center and First Dakota National Bank combined efforts to help provide for the Elk Point, Jefferson and North Sioux City communities. From April 26 to May 16, the two businesses collaborated to hold Operation Round-Up. During the aforementioned time frame, patrons shopping at Jones Food Center could round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate their change to the Elk Point Food Pantry. Once the round-up hit $1,000, Jones Food Center and First Dakota National Bank would each match the amount.

When the Elk Point Fire Department sent out letters asking for donations, Thermo Bond and their employees responded. On June 6, Thermo Bond presented the Elk Point Fire Department with a check for $2,500.

The owning and housing of laying hens were approved for two out of three properties inside Jefferson City limits at the last council meeting June 5. Variance requests were received from Joan Steckelberg at 111 Main Street and Jessica Praster at 708 Lincoln Street. The council approved Steckelberg for five laying hens and Praster for four.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies who were named to the Class B Region 1 Academic All-State team were Ben Swatek, Evan Hailey, Hunter Geary, Jackson Prouty, Levi Miller and Ty Trometer. These seniors were named to the team because they met the requirements of having a GPA of 3.5 or above.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident on South Dakota Highway 48 near mile marker 383 on Monday, May 29 at 9:44 a.m. Along with the sheriff’s office being dispatched to the scene, the Akron Fire and Rescue, South Dakota Highway Patrol and Mercy Air were also present.

The Elk Point Pink Ladies held their 2nd Annual Pink in the Park Saturday, June 3. Children were able to play various games, jump on bouncy houses, play with bubbles and get their face painted. Adults had the opportunit y to browse the vendor fair and get treats from food trucks.

The Siouxland Humane Society is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated virtual auction event, set to take place from June 8 to June 19, 2023. With the mission of improving the lives of our beloved four-legged companions, the Wizard of Paws Virtual Auction will raise vital funds to support animal welfare in our community.

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For over 15 years, Elk Point and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least six blood donation opportunities per year. Over the course of May, one blood drive was hosted to support the 150-plus local hospitals that LifeServe Blood Center serves. From this drive, 21 units of blood were collected which has the ability to save up to 63 local lives.

A motion made at a March 7 meeting was voided after a discussion and an executive session at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting May 30. On March 7, the strip of land along the railroad north of the fairground property was the topic of conversation for the commissioners.