Mark Leinweaver has been travelling a lot lately to deliver his message of “Why Character Matters” which places an emphasis on anti-bullying and social media awareness. He speaks to students throughout the country on this matter. Dakota Valley was his stop on Friday, Feb. 9 as Leinweaver discussed the importance of being accountable and being selfless.

A trip through the stars – that’s what the Elk Point-Jefferson elementary students experienced on Monday, Feb. 5.

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The North Sioux City City Council was greeted with a room full of people at their meeting Feb. 5. It wouldn’t be until a few minutes into the meeting that the council would understand why there was such interest in this particular meeting.

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After almost two years of owning the Alcester Steakhouse, the Union County Board of County Commissioners approved a purchase offer of $205,000 from Harvey and Rita Nolt at their meeting Feb. 6. The commissioners approved Commission Chairman Milton Ustad and Vice Chairman Rich Headid to sign the purchase agreement.

The recent purchase agreement of the former Jefferson High School property was discussed at the Jefferson City Council meeting Feb. 5. After a brief executive session for legal matters, the council listened as City Attorney Sabrina LaFleur-Sayler outlined the specific requirements of the agreement.

A new business is joining the Elk Point Business Park come this spring. Next Mechanical announced their new facility on social media last week.

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from Feb. 19-23.

A new group wishes to welcome newborn babies and their families into the world. Union Country Right to Life has decided to begin a new program for newborn babies. The group wishes for expecting mothers in Union County to inform them of their due dates so they can help welcome your baby into the world. The program is only eligible for residents living within Union County.