The Union County Com‑mission on Jan. 20 approved combined election agree‑ments, updated committee assignments and adopted a seasonal weight‑limit reso‑lution during its regular meeting at the courthouse.

The Union County Commission on Jan. 20 approved combined election agreements, updated committee assignments and adopted a seasonal weight‑limit resolution during its regular meeting at the courthouse.

The Dakota Valley Parent-Teacher Organization invites the community to support the next generation of local entrepreneurs at the first annual Dakota Valley Spark Market, a studentrun marketplace designed to introduce young learners to entrepreneurship and business skills in a hands-on, engaging way.

Last semester, Dakota Valley high schoolers in Jill Sponder’s Introduction to Business class stayed busy developing projects that centered around an innovative business idea. They took those ideas and entered the projects in the 2025 Big Idea South Dakota (SD) Competition. It was an excellent learning experience for all. In addition to being thrilled with her class’s involvement, Sponder was excited with the strong showing by DV when it came to awards.

The Dakota Valley Board of Education moved through a full agenda on Jan. 12, taking action on staffing, transportation, facility projects and a proposed cell tower lease during its regular monthly meeting.

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The Elk Point Chamber is inviting the public to hear directly from their state lawmakers later this month during a Legislative Cracker Barrel scheduled as part of the 2026 South Dakota legislative session.

The Union County Commission opened the new year Tuesday with a full reorganization session, approving 2026 salaries, confirming dozens of annual appointments and setting polling places for the upcoming election cycle during a wide‑ranging meeting at the courthouse. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Mike Dailey, Bob Ballard, Tom Kimmel and Peg Ustad were present for the 8:30 a.m. meeting.

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