Former South Dakota American Legion Post #319 Commander Michael Kumm passed the torch to 2024 Commander Timothy Waugh. Officers for 2024 are Finance Officer Gene Christiansen Jr., Commander Timothy Waugh, Service Officer Lisa Schenzel, Vice-Commander, Chaplain Dave Young, and Adjutant David Roepke, Historian Gregory Johns and Sergeant of Arms Robert Ballard.

The 2024 Primary election candidate lists have been released. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 7 a.m.

The Union County Board of County Commission meeting on April 2 had a lot of insurance talk and was wrapped up in 2.5 hours. The county’s current Wellmark, health insurance plan, was due.

After the City of Elk Point closed its recycling center on Feb. 6, 2023, a committee was formed to figure out new recycling options for residents. The city closed the recycling center due to resident’s abusing the amenity.

The Elk Point Police Department will now participate in grant program through the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS). The department got the city council’s approval at their meeting on April 1.

Before the North Sioux City City Council meeting Tuesday, April 2, City Administrator Eric Christensen submitted his letter of retirement for the council to consider. He highlighted some health concerns as to part of the reason for his early retirement.

On April 3, the Elk Point- Jef ferson High School Choir and Band went to Vermillion High School to participate in the Region 1 Large Group Music Contest. The choir students had been working on three pieces of music for the last two months.

An indoor vertical farm is being planned to be constructed in North Sioux City within the next year. Urban Farms, Ltd.

Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty announced on March 25 that he will be seeking a full term as Union County Sheriff after his appointment by the Union County Commission to serve as the interim Sheriff of Union County after the untimely passing of long-time Sheriff Dan Limoges.

On March 5, guests were captivated by familiar and new melodies at a concert held at St. Paul Lutheran Church of rural Elk Point. The USD Chambers, directed by Dr. David Holdhusen, is the college’s premier vocal ensemble.