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Commissioners approve Veterans Memorial on Union County courthouse grounds
Summary
The Union County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 5 to allow the Elk Point Legion, VFW and VFW Auxiliary to place a veterans memorial on courthouse property; the motion carried during routine business.
The Union County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 5 to allow a veterans memorial to be placed on courthouse grounds in Elk Point after a motion from Commissioner Kimmel, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, carried.
The request was made by the Elk Point Legion, VFW and VFW Auxiliary, and the board’s motion authorizes placement on county property; the minutes do not specify a timeline for installation, design details, or who will be responsible for installation or ongoing maintenance.
Why it matters: courthouse grounds are a prominent public site, and locating a memorial there requires board approval because the property is county-owned. The minutes record formal approval but do not describe next steps such as permitting, fundraising or a formal dedication date.
The motion to approve the memorial was recorded during the meeting’s routine business. No formal vote tally is listed in the minutes beyond the notation “Carried.” The board adjourned at 3:57 p.m. and will meet next on Aug. 19, 2025.
