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County approves contracts with RTI

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The session commenced promptly at 8:30 a.m., with members present, including Commissioners Dailey, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.

Polar Plunge particiants from left: Rawsen Vogt (Athlete), Cassandra Schmith (Coach), Clara Lambing (Athlete), Zaden Raber (Athlete), Korbyn Vogt (Unified Partner), Ava Peters (Unified Partner/Ed. Rising student), and Laila Peters (Ed. Rising Student). Submitted photo

EPJ at Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Some Elk Point-Jefferson students took the literal plunge on Saturday, February 15, 2025 to benefit Special Olympic athletes from throughout South Dakota. The “polar plunge” happened in cold waters at the Old Lumber Company in Vermillion.

Cassandra Schmith, a Husky educator and Unified Champion Special Olympics Coach, took the plunge along with Zaden Raber, Clara Lambing, Rawsen Vogt, Korbyn Vogt, Ava Peters and Laila Peters. This type of event raises funds for the Special Olympics South Dakota and was reported to help benefit 2,750 athletes from the state.

Irby new Dakota Dunes CID finance officer

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

To start off the year for 2025, the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) welcomed Katelyn Irby into the fold as their finance officer. She has been at this role now for over six weeks, but was already a familiar face to many in the community.

Bridge closures scheduled for Interstate 29 at exits 9 and 15

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, a repair project is planned for two bridges over Interstate 29 at exits 9 and 15 near Jefferson and Elk Point. Work is set to begin at exit 9, and it is projected to start at exit 15 by late April. The project will include joint replacement, bearing replacement, abutment repair, box girder end repair, approach cold milling, asphalt concrete resurfacing, and guardrail resetting.

Kletschke named to Forbes' list

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Stifel Financial Corp. today announced that Kletschke Wealth Management Group of its Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary has been named to Forbes’ 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list.

From left: Michael Daniels, and Ashley Phillips. Submitted photo

Dakota Valley Debate

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Debate students from Dakota Valley traveled up north to Harrisburg on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Panthers were there to take part in the Rushmore Challenge NIETOC Qualifier. Many schools from South Dakota were also in attendance. Dakota Valley had 3 teams competing in the junior varsity public forum debate category.

Elk Point-Jefferson Husky musicians have busy week

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Elk Point-Jefferson choir department has been staying busy the past few weeks as talented Husky musicians audition and perform for crowds. On Friday, January 31, 2025 there were six EPJ musicians who attended the Wayne State College Treble Honor Choir. The event took place on-campus in Wayne, Nebraska. Those selected had to submit their audition by 5 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Rodd Slater was recently name the 2024 Nebraska PGA Golf Professional of the Year. Submitted photo

Slater PGA Golf Professional of the Year

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

An incredible honor was recently bestowed on a well-known face in the North Sioux City community. Rodd Slater of McCook Lake was named the 2024 Golf Professional of the Year by the Nebraska Section Professional Golfers' Association (PGA).

NSC election FAQ sheet available

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

On February 3, 2025, the North Sioux City Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. under the leadership of Mayor Teel. The attendance included Council members Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Mr. Christenson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Meyer, with Ms. Christiansen absent. Key officials present were City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

Ballard appointed District 3 Commissioner

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular session on February 4, 2025, with the meeting starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. The commissioners present at this session were Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Tom Kimmel, and Peggy Ustad.