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Council discusses flood response, notification system

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 11, 2024

On July 3, Mayor Patti Teel called a special meeting to order at 7 p.m. with the city council and community members present. The agenda was approved with an addition regarding a fireworks permit request. Community department heads and community board reports were limited to three minutes.

Flood berm, clean-up discussed

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Jefferson City Council’s recent meeting on July 1, 2024, addressed various vital issues and ongoing projects pertinent to the community. One of the discussion topics during the meeting was the future of the former Jefferson High School property.

UC Board terminates agreement with SDDOT

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, July 11, 2024

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.

Ashley Phillips (Union) in the Senior Hunter Equitation Over Fences.

2024 Tri-County 4-H Horse Show grows in numbers

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

In spite of Mother Nature’s worst, with flooding and road closures, the 2024 Clay-Union-Yankton County Horse Show went off as scheduled. It was a huge success, with more 4-H Exhibitors entering more events than in any show in recent memory.

Jefferson Days of ‘59 festival returns for another fun-filled year

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The annual Jefferson Days of ‘59 Founders Festival is back, Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14. This event celebrates the history of Jefferson with food, drink, some classic small-town fun and a wide range of activities for all ages.

DV board focuses on work, regular sessions

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 11, 2024

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.

The Izaak Walton League has served as a beacon of aid for volunteers, meals, and more throughout this tragic event. Photos by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Izaak Walton beacon for aid

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, July 4, 2024

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.

Amphone Nathanvong, Ashley Olsen, and Ruth Marth stand in front of the new Elevate Dance Academy in Dakota Dunes.

New dance studio located in Dakota Dunes

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

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.