Joe Bogenreif is a name many in Jefferson know. Besides officially becoming a resident in 1995, Bogenreif was mayor for 23 years. It wasn’t until May of this year, that Bogenreif stepped down and passed the torch.

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A nationwide program is coming to South Dakota and South Dakota officials are asking for the public’s help. The Safe Drinking Water Act is a nationwide health initiative to make sure that water pipes and drinking water are free of lead.

The 13th Annual “Be True to Your School” 5K was held on Saturday, August 5 at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Area schools and local runners could run hard to take top honors in the 5K challenge race or maintain a fun walk pace to support the nonprofit. Even a few bicycles and four-legged friends took part in the run.

Everyday people are needed to help improve the lives of children experiencing foster care. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program pairs volunteers with local children who are part of the child welfare system to ensure the children’s best interests are being met and they are getting the services and care they need.

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The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or known to all as simply RAGBRAI, occurred from July 23 to July 29. Many locals from Dakota Dunes and North Sioux City took part in this epic event which also was celebrating 50 years.

Don’t count them out. That’s the theme for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Post 134 Senior Legion baseball team. They entered the 2023 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Sr. Baseball Tournament Friday, July 28 in Redfield, SD.

A 44-year-old male was stopped at mile marker 14 on Southbound I-29 early Tuesday morning, July 25 around 7:30 a.m. The male, from Watertown, SD, was reported to be a suicidal individual who had planned on committing suicide by cop.

People say, it’s not a job when someone is passionate about what they do for a living. This saying bears true for Elk Point resident Brian Wells.