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Joint agency training held in EPJ parking lot

The Elk Point-Jefferson High School Parking lot was recently utilized for more than just parking. On Wednesday, June 6, the Elk Point Community Ambulance, Elk Point Police Department, Elk Point Fire Department, North Sioux City Ambulance Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Mercy Medical utilized the parking lot for a mass casualty training.

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Departments use McCook Lake for rescue training

The North Sioux City Fire Department did a joint training with the North Sioux City Police Department June 10. They practiced various lake rescue techniques of conscious and unconscious victims. Along with rescue training, the departments did lake familiarization with boat launches in both non-emergency and emergency situations.

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Zoo teaches about animals at the North Sioux City Library

The Omaha Zoo came to the North Sioux City Library on Thursday, June 15. Educators from the zoo talked about a variety of animals ranging from snakes, turtles, sharks, gorillas, penguins and insects. Hides, shells and even cockroaches were brought to display and show those in attendance.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Legion Baseball opens for summer season

The Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Legion baseball team opened their 2023 summer season June 2-4 at the Kyle Mueller Classic hosted by the Yankton American Legion Post 12 in Crofton, NE. EPJ defeated Norfolk 8-4 on June 2.

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Notice of early deadline due to the holiday

Leader-Courier will have an early deadline for the July 6 edition. Anyone needing to place an advertisement, public notice, an obituary, or story idea, needs to submit it to us no later than Noon on Thursday, June 29.

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Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge

The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge is underway this summer, providing 20 rescue horses and ponies with a unique opportunity to find their forever homes. Organized by Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue, this exciting event will showcase the incredible partnership between these equines and 20 dedicated volunteer trainers. The highly anticipated finale will be held on Aug. 12-13 at the Horseman’s…

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Large North American moth spotted near Jefferson

The insect pictured at right, looks like a butterfly, but isn’t. It is in fact a moth – a cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) to be exact. This moth is the largest native moth to North America. They can feature a wingspan of up to 7 inches.

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Fore the Cure raises over $24,000 in donations

Elk Point’s Fore the Cure held their annual golf tournament fundraiser on June 16. They reported they raised over $24,000 to help this year’s local recipients – Larissa Coulter-Kommes and Jess LaFleur – and to help fund local scholarships.

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June Friends Feast served

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DV Girls Basketball holds camp

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