Huskies go up against #1 Cougars

The Huskies travelled to Hurley, SD to face the Viborg-Hurley Cougars in a non-region contest Dec. 20. The Cougars, who won the State B Championship Title last year were ready to play against the Class A Huskies.

EPJ Huskies track down Cougars

The Huskies travelled to Hurley, SD to face the Viborg-Hurley Cougars in a non-region contest Dec. 20.

EPJ marching band to perform during Bowl halftime show

Another once in a lifetime experience is gracing the students of Elk Point-Jefferson. This year, the high school marching band gets to participate in the ReliaQuest Bowl halftime show along with eight other schools.

Schonebaum appointed as bid representative

At the special meeting for the Elk Point-Jefferson School District Dec. 19, the board appointed Superintendent Phililp Schonebaum as a bidding representative.

Emails updated

Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times and Southern Union County Leader-Courier have updated our email address. For anyone trying to send emails to any of our “iw.net” addresses, they will come back as undeliverable.

Homestead Holidays

The last weekend of Homestead Holidays was Dec. 23-25 and the lights were blazing despite frigid temperatures and winter storm warnings. South Dakota state offices were closed Dec. 22 due to the wind chill conditions and reported blizzards throughout the state. This closure included the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve’s visitor center which was also closed from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27 for the holiday.

Noem appoints Magstadt as Secretary of Health

Governor Kristi Noem appointed Melissa Magstadt as Secretar y of the South Dakota Department of Health. Magstadt’s appointment was effective on Dec.

DAKOTA VALLEY FYI

Living the Codes December is here and with that comes the much-anticipated star t of basketball and wrestling. The winter season always brings excitement to the gyms, as it offers a ver y enjoyable source of entertainment for the community.