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Adrian Hanson of Elk Point, S.D., will celebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 28, with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m.

The summer flooding to Union County was devastating. And Judy and Dave Oberg, of Jefferson, are doing their best to move forward because their family’s acreage will always be home.

Tony Mayne and Claudia Anderson want those affected by the spring flooding, severe storms and straight-line winds to know they are here for them. Both were in North Sioux City on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Mayne was present on behalf of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Anderson was there representing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.

Union County Emergency Manager Jason Westcott was recognized by his peers in the Emergency Management field for his outstanding work and dedication to the people of Union County during the June 2024 flooding.

South Dakotans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 16 to July 8, 2024, may be eligible for FEMA assistance.

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The Huskies are excited for this year’s homecoming events. The theme for 2024 is: “Rockin with the Huskies”.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for their regular meeting on September 9, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the high school study hall. The meeting was chaired by President Travis Geary, with the following members present: Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson. Superintendent Philip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen and Laura Throener, K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Justin Clercx, and Technology Coordinator Myles Larsen were present.