On April 8, 2025, Tory Norby won the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board Election with 189 votes, defeating Elijah Vander Weerdt, who received 45 votes. Norby’s term will commence in July, joining the existing board members Travis Geary (President), Sabrina Sayler (Vice President), Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson..

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The Jefferson City Council convened its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at City Hall, with Mayor P. Rigg calling the session to order. Council members in attendance included P. Rigg, T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, and M. Stokely. Other officials and community members were present, including A. Bottger, A. Casper, M. Dailey, T. Elledge, M. Roark, and D. Sharkey.

The Elk Point City Council gathered on April 7, 2025, for its regular session at City Hall, where Mayor Deb Mc-Creary led discussions on various community matters. Council members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden were in attendance, while Irlbeck was absent. Also present were several city officials, including City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Engineer Nebelsick, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job. Routine approvals, such as meeting minutes from March 3 and 18, the agenda, and payment of salaries and bills, were passed unanimously.

The month of April 2025 in South Dakota now holds a new meaning. Governor Larry Rhoden signed the proclamation, which acknowledges the challenges faced by the 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference.

Dakota Valley seniors and juniors, plus their dates, donned formalwear for prom on Saturday, April 4, 2025. This year’s theme was “Tangled” based on the Disney animated film that revolved around the fairytale of Rapunzel.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (CT) at the North Sioux City Community Center, located at 205 Sodrac Dr. The purpose of this public meeting open house is to discuss and receive public input on the environmental assessment and section 4(f) evaluation for the Northshore Drive realignment project.

The Union County Board of Commissioners met on April 1, 2025, for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m., with all members present: Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, Ustad, and Ballard.

On Monday, April 7, 2025, concrete spot repair work will begin on several highways located in Clay and Union Counties. Work is planned for the following locations in the given order.