DV board focuses on work, regular sessions

The Dakota Valley school board was busy in the second week of June with a regular session meeting and a work session on June 10th, as well as another work session on June 11th. The June 10th work session was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Steve Kistner.

Izaak Walton beacon for aid

The first of what will be many press conferences to address the area’s recent flooding was held near Izaak Walton McCook Lake on Sunday, June 30, at 4:45 p.m. It convened around 5:02 p.m.

New dance studio located in Dakota Dunes

A new dance studio just opened up on 317 Dakota Dunes Blvd Suite E. in Dakota Dunes South Dakota. Elevate Dance Academy opened its doors offering two fun summer dance camps earlier this month. They are offering two more summer camps along with pop up classes in July.

JEFFERSON DAYS OF '59 SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

7:00pm Texas Hold‘Em Tournament

(Bud’s Bar) - sponsored by Jefferson Fire & Rescue

THURSDAY, JULY 11

5:00-9:00pm Kai Thai-food truck (Jefferson Beer Supply) 

6:00-8:00pm Rock Painting & Rock Music (Jefferson Beer Supply) 

6:30pm 21+ Kickball Game (Tower Park) – sponsored by Bud’s Bar 7:30pm Mixtape Bingo with Kari (Bud’s Bar)

FRIDAY, JULY 12

“COMMUNITY SOCIAL IN THE PARK” Food trucks: Lemondae

Father Joe Vogel celebrates retirement

An open house celebration at St. Peter’s Community Center was held for Father Joe Vogel on Sunday, June 30th. Vogel served as a priest for St. Peter’s in Jefferson, St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes and St. Joseph’s in Elk Point. The retirement open house happened from 2pm to 5pm with a program occurring at 3pm.