The South Dakota State 4-H Horse Show took place July 24-26, 2023 in Pierre, SD. Union County 4-H Members Matthew Bryan and Kade Frank had the honor of riding in the American flag and signing the National Anthem to start the shows. Results from Union County are as follows: • Beginner Western Showmanship: Baylee Warner, 4th Place Beginner; Mya McCabe, White.

The South Dakota State Fall 4-H Shoot took place Sept. 8-10, 2023 in Mitchell, SD. 4-Her’s must shoot a minimum qualifying score throughout the season to be eligible for state. Results from Union County are as follows:

The Elk Point City Council held a short meeting as they discussed one item – sidewalks. Contiguous sidewalks needing to be updated or sections needing to be added were discussed amongst the council.

At the September meeting, the Jefferson City Council approved a plat for land prior to accepting an offer from the Corio’s to purchasing the property. At the meeting on Oct. 2, the council approved a updated drawing of the plats from McLaury Engineering which reflected the new property line and descriptions. By doing this, it saves both the buyer and the seller from filing the plats twice.

There is new development to the Union County Courthouse property after their meeting Oct. 3. The Union County Board of County Commissioners approved the quote from Calhoun Communications for the new tower antennas and wiring at a cost of $46,893.99.

Some city council members have been approached by residents about code violation letters they had received earlier this year. The residents the council is hearing from are the ones who fixed the violation right away, but now see the same violation on other properties. They asked the council members why other residents are not yet in compliance. This question was brought before the North Sioux City City Council at their Oct. 2 meeting.

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the South Dakota State Historical Society in Pierre is preparing for its federal fiscal year 2024 grant application and invites public comment through Nov. 1 on the state’s preservation needs and projects.

An asphalt surfacing project on Interstate 29 at exit 18 near Elk Point began on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Work on the project includes shoulder strengthening at each of the structures located at exit 18.

A senior at Elk Point-Jefferson was recently named as a Semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ethan Brown was officially added to the National Merit Scholarship semifinalists list on Sept.

Recently a handicap ramp was installed as an Eagle Scout project by Johnathan Kjose. He had to raise the funds himself as part of the project. He could get outside help, which he did with his parents and other boy scouts that could lend a hand.