Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

Letter winners to help lead the way

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6, 2023

After 14 letter winners lost from last year, 12 boys and 2 girls, the younger Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies will look up to last year’s state qualifiers and place winners to lead the team. Returning state qualifiers on the boys side include Joe Cross in the 1600 and 3200 and Daenton Ronellenfitch in the 300 hurdles and many relays.

Friends Feast to be served

News Staff

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Friends Feast will be held on Monday, April 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The meal will be provided by Union County Electric Coop. The menu will consist of chili and cinnamon rolls.

LEE helps make Easter treats at Wel-Life

News Staff

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Actors take to the stage

News Staff

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson theatre students once again took the stage to perform ‘When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors’. The play is a play within a play.

Horizon Health Care recognized for expanding family planning services

News Staff

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Horizon Health Care received the Partner in Health Award from the South Dakota Department of Health, particularly for their efforts surrounding Family Planning. Horizon’s Family Planning Program services include pregnancy testing, education, counseling and screenings to provide patients with personalized care while growing a family.

Jefferson Ambulance partners with Avel eCare

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Due to a newly funded program through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and South Dakota general fund dollars, the Jefferson Ambulance will receive new equipment. Through the grant and funds granted by Governor Kristi Noem, a total $1.7 million are available to ambulance services across the state. On April 26, the Jefferson Ambulance will receive Telemedicine in Motion through Avel eCare.

Trying new things leads to a passion of sports

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Growing up on horseback and very little passion for sports, Jacki Waldner found that passion in her adult life thanks to another friend. “One of my friends at my church actually mentioned that she was trying out for a football thing,” Waldner explained.

PUC settles MidAmerican Energy’s request

News Staff

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, after final deliberation, approved a settlement stipulation for MidAmerican Energy Co. to increase rates for natural gas service to customers in its South Dakota retail service territory at their regular meeting, March 28.

Track and Field: Returning letter winners will help push team to state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The track squad for Dakota Valley looks to be strong this season with many returning letter winners. Strong finishes at last year’s state meet in Sioux Falls have many excited for the track and field season to begin.

Baseball: Back on the field

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6, 2023

With the cool temperatures and many areas of the state still accumulating snow, it is hard to imagine that high school baseball season will soon be here. The Dakota Valley Panthers look to be as strong as ever. Many returning lettermen from last year’s roster are back.