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Enhancing community safety through International Fire Code 2024 Adoption

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Earlier this year, the community took a considerable step towards ensuring safety by embracing the International Fire Code 2024. This code serves as a crucial tool in establishing the minimum requirements for offering a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from fire hazards, explosions, and dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises. Moreover, it ensures the safety of our firefighters and emergency responders during operational crises.

Bridge work in progress on Interstate 29 overpass at Exit 1 near Dakota Dunes

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

During the week of Monday, June 10, 2024, bridge work began on the Interstate 29 overpass at exit 1 near Dakota Dunes. Work on the project includes approach pavement replacement, bridge railing modifications, and berm repair for the overpass structure.

June Business of the Month is The Glass Palace. From left; Greg Hoffman – NSCEDC Director, Andrew Nilges – NSCEDC Executive Director, Mike Huber – NSCEDC Board President, Deanna Scott – Owner/Operator, Jamie Wankum – NSCEDC Director, and Kevin Heiss – NSCEDC Director. Submitted photo

NSCEDC’s June BOM

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

DDCID discusses parks, golf cart usage

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Parks were a big discussion during the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement Districts’ meeting on May 20. Discussions revolved around Prairie Park.

Aerial view of the flooding North and East of Elk Point around 2:00 p.m. on June 23. Photo courtesy of Fleurish Farms

Flooding 2024

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Brewer appointed to one year school board term

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 27, 2024

At the Elk Point-Jefferson School District meeting on May 15, school board member Tim Brewer was appointed to a one-year term for the 2024-25 school year. The term will be for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Siouxland Recovery Fund to aid in flood recovery

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Siouxland Recovery Fund has been activated to aid in recovery efforts for those impacted by recent flooding. Donations are currently being accepted.

Schools elect new SDHSAA board member, approve NIL amendment

Dana Hess For The S.d. Newsmedia Association

Thursday, June 27, 2024

During a recent election, schools that belong to the South Dakota High School Activities Association chose a new board member and gave their overwhelming support to an amendment that spells out how the organization will handle studentathletes that monetize their social media accounts.

From left Jamison Moore and Ty Ledgerwood, both of Elk Point, traveled to North Sioux City for summer camp at the Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve on June 11-13. They are seen here outside of the visitor center after a full morning of activities. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Mammal Mania Summer Camp at Adams

News Staff

Thursday, June 20, 2024

By Kelly Riibe

times2reporter@gmail.com

Summer camp season has started at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. The first camp, which occurred from June 11 to June 13, was called “Mammal Mania” and it was open to children ages 5, 6 or 7.

Community asks for updates on development

News Staff

Thursday, June 20, 2024

By Beth Hutcheson

times1reporter@gmail.com

At least two concerned citizens attended the Elk Point City Council meeting on June 4 to inquire about the new development going into the empty field located between the Pointe Golf Course and Country Club Estates.

Timmi Johnson wanted the new subdivision plans to reflect the property she owns on the map better, as the original plan was outdated in that regard.