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.

The regular meeting of the Jefferson City Council was held on September 9, 2024. With the presence of Mayor Paddy Rigg and council members Tony Boulware, Jason Casper, Mark LaFleur, John Lokhorst, Michael Stokely, and John Van Beest, along with other attendees, the meeting commenced and addressed several key matters.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved three SD Works loans, two Revolving Economic Development and Initiative (REDI) fund loans, and one Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) grant at this month’s meeting.

The Panthers will be celebrating Homecoming on September 30-October 5, 2024. Something new this year will be the distribution of “Alumni Ribbons” to honor past graduates of Dakota Valley.

The Women’s Wednesday Club is one of the oldest organized clubs in Elk Point and has continued as a literary club for 125 years. Preliminary work on a constitution was started in 1899 with seventeen women in the club.

Fall is for pumpkin spice not colds and flus so take precautions today to make sure you can enjoy the fall and winter months without a pesky cough or runny nose. Horizon is currently offering flu vaccines at $40 per vaccination.

The Elk Point City Council convened for a regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the council chambers of City Hall. The meeting covered several critical agenda items and decisions. Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presided over the meeting with full attendance from council members, including Lance Penfield, Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Kris Hurlbert, Kenneth VonHaden, and Ben Irlbeck. City Attorney Craig K. Thompson, City Administrator Derek Tuttle, Police Chief Dan Limoges, Finance Officer Erika Hammitt, and Public Works Director Trevor Job were also present.