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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.

 

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Panthers advance into state tournament

The Panthers battled McLaughlin in SODAK 16 region play at the Corn Palace on Tuesday, March 5. There are over 400 miles between Dakota Valley and the Mustangs of McLaughlin, who are not far from the North Dakota border. Both teams traveled to Mitchell for the chance to advance to the state tournament at a neutral location.

 

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Dakota Valley holds Donuts with Grown-ups

The first ever “Donuts with Grown-ups” event was held on Thursday, March 7 at the Dakota Valley Elementary School. It was highly attended with a line out the door and many tables filled with students and adults sharing breakfast together prior to the start of the school day.

 

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Bike path removed in preparation of construction

Recently, a portion of a bike path near The Pointe Golf Course was removed by the City of Elk Point. The bike path was originally constructed in 2018.

 

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Dakota Valley Panthers shoot for a three-peat

Once again the Panther boys basketball team has qualified for the state tournament after an incredible year and strong performance in the postseason. The 2024 Class A State Boys Basketball Tournament takes place on March 14-16 in Rapid City at the Monument’s Summit Arena.

 

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Youth wrestlers advance to SDWCA state tournament

The 2024 South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association (SDWCA) Region 5 contest was held on Saturday, March 9. Eighteen Panther youth wrestlers qualified for regionals this season which took place in Hartford at West Central High School.

 

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Bridge work scheduled to begin on Interstate 29 near Elk Point

On Monday, March 18, 2024, bridge work is scheduled to begin on Interstate 29 at exit 18 near Elk Point. The project includes approach pavement repair, bridge deck replacement, bridge deck chip seal, and berm protection at the structures located on I-29 at exit 18 and the Interstate railroad bridges located just north of exit 18. Lane closures, with temporary speed limit reductions, will be used…

 

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Jefferson commits to Safety Action Plan

The Jefferson City Council received a letter from the Southeastern Council of Governments (SECOG) about a grant opportunity. The council discussed the grant and their monetary commitment at their meeting March 4.

 

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County approves annual Highway Department bids

The Union County Highway Department put out the annual bids for different construction materials which were approved at the Union County Board of County Commission meeting March 5. The bids were awarded to: • Chip and Seal from The Road Guy was awarded at $5,960 per mile.

 

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Students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

Dakota Valley middle school held an induction ceremony for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on Monday, March 4 in the Performing Arts Center. Students in 7th and 8th grade were selected for NJHS based on the following five pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.

 

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