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The Sue Lulf Memorial Run kicked off Jefferson’s Days of ’59 festivities on Saturday, July 15. They had a total of 185 people register for the event. Submitted photo

Jefferson has record breaking Days of ’59

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Another summer comes to a close as the City of Jefferson hosted hundreds of people throughout their annual Days of ’59 festivities July 12-16. The Days kicked off with a record turn out of the annual Jefferson Fire Department Texas Hold ’Em tournament on July 12 at Bud’s Bar.

LifeServe holds blood drive

News Staff

Thursday, July 27, 2023

For over 15 years, Elk Point and surrounding communities have supported the local blood bank, LifeServe Blood Center, with at least six blood donation opportunities per year. Over the course of July, one blood drive was hosted to support the 150+ local hospitals that Life-Serve Blood Center serves. They collected 21 units of blood which has the ability to save up to 63 local lives.

Many cars participated in the Tri-State Cruisers classic car cruise on Wednesday, July 19 in Elk Point. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com

Tri-State Cruisers come to Main Street

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Violet Reis, of Wynstone, with her Camp Invention project.

Dakota Valley hosts Camp Invention

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Ninety kids and eight high school volunteers participated in this year’s Camp Invention for 2023 at Dakota Valley. From May 30 to June 2, campers par ticipated in daily educational fun associated with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Residents of North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes gathered at a public open house sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Transportation to listen to presentation I-29. DOT employees were on hand to answer any questions residents had on the upcoming projects. Photos by Beth Hutcheson • times1reporter@gmail.com

SDDOT holds I-29 Corridor Study Open House

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27, 2023

A public Open House was held Thursday, July 20 for those interested in an upcoming South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) project. A corridor study was conducted on Interstate 29, especially the on- and off-ramps for the exits into North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes.

Dooley announces resignation from Dakota Dunes CID

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Jeff Dooley’s resignation was accepted after an executive session at the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Supervisors meeting July 17. Dooley has been the District Manager of the CID for the last 23 years. His official resignation date is set for Sept. 1.

Learning the fundamentals of golf

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Students of Elk Point-Jefferson have a rare ability to participate in a Junior Golf program every summer thanks to local volunteers. For the last 16 years Darrell Stone and Brian Wells have headed the Junior Golf program held at the Pointe Golf & Event Center on Mondays in June and July.

Former police officer sentenced to 37 months for possession of child pornography

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A Wasilla, AK man was sentenced Friday, June 30 to 37 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography in his home. According to court documents, Matthew William Schwier, 39, knowingly possessed over 100 still images and multiple videos depicting children being sexually abused. Schwier pled guilty on August 31, 2022, to knowingly possessing child pornography. After serving his sentence, Schwier will be on federal supervised release for 7 years. Schwier will have to pay $15,000 in restitution to his victims.