As of Monday, July 15 the flood relief efforts in the local area were going strong. A special update was issued regarding “extremely heavy construction” happening on Northshore Drive for the next 5-7 days. This matter has caused much more limited access to the area. Northshore Drive’s impacted area can only have foot traffic with no contractors or vehicles allowed until July 21.

Hot temperatures did not keep people away from the town of Jefferson on July 11-14 as the town celebrated Jefferson Days of ‘59. Fun activities and camaraderie was had throughout the mornings, afternoons and evenings for this annual event.

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The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Corporal Russell N.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education held its regular meeting and budget hearing on July 8, 2024. President Travis Geary called the meeting to order at the high school study hall. Several members and key school officials, including Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, Sabrina Sayler, Superintendent Phillip Schonebaum, Business Manager Heather Watterson, Principals Skyler Eriksen, Laura Throener, and K-12 Dean of Students/ Activities Director Justin Clercx, were in attendance.

State officials honored South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks conservation officers Friday for responding to over 30 rescue calls and saving about 60 people from flooding last month in the southeastern part of the state.

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The Union County Board of Commissioners met for its regular session on June 25, 2024. One of the key topics addressed during the meeting was the current flood situation.

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Tensions were high at the city council meeting held on Monday, July 1st in North Sioux City. It was a full room, as many were on-hand to hear from the local government regarding the recent flooding in the area. Residents also voiced major concerns about communication and relief efforts, or lack thereof, as it pertained to this disaster.