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Jefferson rejects all bids
News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
On March 3, 2025, the Jefferson City Council convened at 7:00 PM for its regular meeting. Council Members P. Rigg (Mayor), T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, M. Stokely, and J. Van Beest were in attendance. Others present included M. Roark, D. Sharkey, and N. Werner.
Elk Point discusses Ollies 2.0 expansion
Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular session on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of City Hall, located at 106 W. Pleasant Street. Mayor McCreary presided over the meeting attended by Council Members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden. Council member Irlbeck was noted as absent. Additionally, key staff members present included City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job.
Safe Options Services to close
News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
After serving Clay, Union and Turner Counties SD for 45 years, the Domestic Violence Safe Options Services (SOS) program will close. Funding and staffing challenges have necessitated discontinuing the program after June 30th. The non-profit organization was founded by a group of volunteers then known as The Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Beginning in July limited services will be provided by River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton.
Fire sparks evacuation warning
Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Thursday, March 6, 2025
On Friday, February 28, 2025, a large grass fire broke out in Union County, South Dakota, sparking concern and mobilizing various emergency response teams.
EPJ Educators Rising Chapter shines at state competition
News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Story courtesy of Karlene Stabe Elk Point-Jefferson’s Educators Rising chapter, a program established last year by Mrs. Stabe, has quickly made an impact both within the school and at the state level.
Dakota Valley art students showcase their talent
Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, March 6, 2025
February was a busy month for high school artists at Dakota Valley. Two students, Morgan Martin and Mia Oliva, had art pieces selected for the Sioux City Art Center’s 36th Annual Youth Art Month Exhibition.
DDCID discusses levee repair
Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Saturday, March 1, 2025
On January 21, 2025 the Board of Supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (DDCID) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 pm. The members on-hand were: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt and Janet Finzen. Bill Shorma was absent. Manager Andrew Tramp, plus finance officer Katelyn Irby were in attendance. Also present at the meeting was Crary Law Firm’s Darrell Jesse and Travis Thom of Civil Engineers & Constructors.
NSC debates apartments in TIF district
Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com
Saturday, March 1, 2025
The North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting on February 18, 2025. The meeting, presided over by Mayor Teel, commenced promptly at 7:00 p.m., with a full council present, including Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Ms. Christiansen, Mr. Christenson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, Mr. Meyer. Key city officials, such as City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber, also attended.
