The Union County Board of County Commissioners held a short meeting April 4. In their meeting, the board approved a contract with TopKote for chipseal and a voluntary right-of-way donation from Alan Sommervold.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was detected in Dakota Dunes, SD in late January 2023. As a way to inform the residents of Dakota Dunes about the destructive insect, South Dakota State University Professor Dr. John Ball gave a presentation in March.

Friends Feast will be held on Monday, April 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The meal will be provided by Union County Electric Coop. The menu will consist of chili and cinnamon rolls.

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The Elk Point-Jefferson theatre students once again took the stage to perform ‘When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors’. The play is a play within a play.

Horizon Health Care received the Partner in Health Award from the South Dakota Department of Health, particularly for their efforts surrounding Family Planning. Horizon’s Family Planning Program services include pregnancy testing, education, counseling and screenings to provide patients with personalized care while growing a family.

Due to a newly funded program through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and South Dakota general fund dollars, the Jefferson Ambulance will receive new equipment. Through the grant and funds granted by Governor Kristi Noem, a total $1.7 million are available to ambulance services across the state. On April 26, the Jefferson Ambulance will receive Telemedicine in Motion through Avel eCare.

Growing up on horseback and very little passion for sports, Jacki Waldner found that passion in her adult life thanks to another friend. “One of my friends at my church actually mentioned that she was trying out for a football thing,” Waldner explained.

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, after final deliberation, approved a settlement stipulation for MidAmerican Energy Co. to increase rates for natural gas service to customers in its South Dakota retail service territory at their regular meeting, March 28.

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