The Elk Point-Jefferson U16 softball team competed in the Siouxland Classic softball tournament at Riverside Park in Sioux City, IA June 24 and 25. On Saturday they beat a team from Illinois, called Mid-Illini by a score of 7-5. Then they beat South Dakota Select 9-1 and then won against SSC Storm 9-8 with a grand slam by Paige Jacobs.

Members of the Elk Point-Jefferson Baseball team were recently named to the Class B All-Region. They included Ben Swatek, Hunter Geary, Jake Gale, Keaton Gale and Ty Trometer..

The Elk Point-Jefferson Boys Basketball team recently received recognition from the south Dakota High School Activities Association for an Academic Team Award. In order to be awarded this honor, the team has to achieve or exceed a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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As a way to celebrate Father’s Day, Wel-Life residents were able to spend the morning outdoors fishing in the Elk Point City Pond on Saturday, June 17. Verlyn and Angie Portz were thanked for their help and for providing the poles and equipment for the residents to be able to fish. Other employees were also thanked for coming in on their day off to provide this experience for the residents.

A contest hosted by the VFW Auxiliary has a local winner. Margaret Breyfogle of Elk Point recently won 1st place at the South Dakota State level for the 2023 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. State entries in the National contest will be judged at National Headquarters. A total of $34,000 will be awarded to 13 students with the 1st place National winner receiving a $15,000 scholarship. Winners will be announced during National Convention, along with the winners of the 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest and Illustrating America. These contests, sponsored annually by the VFW Auxiliary, recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.

The city of Elk Point plans to extend their bike and pedestrian trail paths, which sparked a discussion by the Elk Point-Jefferson School Board June 12. The board approved an easement for the bike trail on and near their property.

In May 2023, the Elk Point Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) made a donation of $25,000 to the Elk Point Fire Protection District (EPFPD) to help with the costs toward a new 300 gallon tanker. The tanker was acquired by the EPFPD in 2022.

With the last day of school and the first day of summer, children will be out more frequently enjoying the nice weather and the outdoors. They might also be out on recreational vehicles. While some areas allow for the use of recreational vehicles, there are rules for people to abide by.

Members of the Dakota Valley Baseball team were recently named to the Class B All-Region. They included Beau Pollema, Isaac Bruns, Jackson Boonstra, Jake Pruchniak, Jaxon Hennies and Randy Rosenquist. Brendan Barnett was named Class B All-Region – Honorable Mention.