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Sioux Point Road closure extended
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The portion of Sioux Point Road between the River Valley Apartments and Shay Road was closed on March 6 in order for contractors to perform utility work. The North Sioux City City Council was informed at their April 3 meeting that the estimated 4-5 week closure was going to have to be extended.
Board holds short meeting
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Union County Board of County Commissioners held a short meeting April 4. In their meeting, the board approved a contract with TopKote for chipseal and a voluntary right-of-way donation from Alan Sommervold.
Treat or take down: ‘There’s no hope for ash trees’
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was detected in Dakota Dunes, SD in late January 2023. As a way to inform the residents of Dakota Dunes about the destructive insect, South Dakota State University Professor Dr. John Ball gave a presentation in March.
DV Student Council wins national award
Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors that serve on Dakota Valley’s student council went to Rapid City, SD on March 28 and 29 for the 2023 State Student Council Convention. The event was held at The Monument and included keynote speakers, multiple activities and a banquet. The theme for the convention was “Reaching for the Stars.”
Cross takes 1st at Dan Lennon Invitational Track meet
Steve Cross
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Husky girls (and two boys) made the short trek to Vermillion to participate in the Dan Lennon Invitational Track meet on Tuesday, March 28. This is the lone indoor meet on the official EPJ schedule.
Nebelsick, Ronning awarded
News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association has announced the 2023 Coaches of the Year. The award winners include: Region 5-8 Lower Level Boys Coach: Gary Nebelsick Elk Point-Jefferson School and Region 6: Assistant Boys Coach: Zach Ronning Elk Point-Jefferson High School.
EPJ Softball opens season
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) had their first “home” game of the season March 30. With the current weather conditions, most of the softball diamonds in the area aren’t ready to be played on due to excess moisture. Because of this, EPJ’s “home” game was played on Dakota Valley’s field in North Sioux City.
Girls Golf: Ready to hit the green
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) golfers are ready to take to the course. They’ll tee off their season in Beresford April 11 and follow with a home meet April 18. Two days later, April 20, EPJ will host their Husky Invite.
Softball: Gearing up for a brand new season
Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Some Elk Point-Jefferson students will make history as the first South Dakota High School Activities Association sanctioned softball team took to the field March 30 against Dakota Valley. “There was no season last year for school but we do have back-to-back State Champions from summer softball in 2021 and 2022 on the roster,” head coach Jessie Stouffer said.
