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Following in her role models’ footsteps

Growing up different people influence others making them look up to them as role models. This could be a family member, teacher, celebrity or just anyone. For Caroline Raymond, first grade teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson, she had three role models that she tries to live like every day.
Open house held for bypass project

The traffic on Northshore Drive has been a hot topic for many years amongst various government entities. Now, the city road which acts as a farm-to-market road, is looking to be addressed.
Elk Point Chamber’s Halloween on Main

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Dakota Valley Panthers advance to the SoDak-16

The night of Halloween also marked the 1st round of regional volleyball for Dakota Valley. The Panthers made swift work of the Parker Pheasants to take 3 sets quickly by scores of 2518, 25-7 and 25-7.
Car chase ends by McCook Lake

By Beth Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com

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EPJ gearing up for the new school year

The Elk Point-Jefferson school district has a new website and on Tuesday, July 23 their live feed made it known that school was set to start in less than one month. That means enrollment for the 2023/24 school year is currently happening.

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Flood update

McCook Lake and surrounding areas continue to try to move forward in the aftermath of flooding events with South Dakota Governor Krisit Noem making a formal request for a major disaster declaration on July 26.

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It’s time to get your teens ready for fall

There’s still time to get your students scheduled for an annual wellness exam. Horizon Health is currently scheduling adolescent wellness checks at its 22 locations across South Dakota. Horizon’s dental locations offer mouth guards to protect your athletes during their sports seasons.

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Adams Homestead gearing up for Celebration

Nature camp for 8-10 year olds was held at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on July 23-25. Many attended and enjoyed time outside and indoors at the visitor center.

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Elk Point-Jefferson 14U Legion Huskies played tough at state

The Elk Point-Jefferson 14U Legion baseball roster was in Beresford on July 26-28 for the state tournament. The Huskies were region champs and took that momentum with them for their 1st game, in bracket play, against Wagner on Friday, July 26.

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LIDAR used to help sumarize flood damage

On July 15, 2024 the board of supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) had their regular meeting at 7 p.m. It was held at the Welcome Center on Sioux Point Road in Dakota Dunes.

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DV holds annual meeting

The Dakota Valley School District annual Board of Education meeting was held on July 8, 2024. The meeting commenced promptly at 6:00 p.m.

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Extremely heavy construction continues on Northshore Dr.

As of Monday, July 22 a lot was still happening when it came to flood relief efforts and continued work in the impacted areas. The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) was in town, heavy construction was underway and case by case re-entry was occurring in McCook Lake and North Sioux City.

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NSC Council discusses bridge, levy

The North Sioux City, South Dakota City Council Regular Meeting occurred on July 16, 2024. The meeting commenced with Mayor Patricia Teel calling it to order at 7:00 p.m. Seven members, including Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, were present, with Lonnie Green being the only absentee. Co-Interim City Administrator Andrew…

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N.W. Iowa American Legion Riders help local Veteran

The N.W. Iowa American Legion Chapter 241 riders have once again demonstrated their unwavering support for veterans in need. On July 21, 2024, the Riders came to the aid of Adam Spates, a local veteran and North Sioux City Police officer, by presenting him with a generous check to assist with his flood fund. Spate's family lost their home during the recent flood.

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