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Plane spotted in Elk Point identified as Italian‑made trainer

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Dakota Valley’s Vimalkumar wins state speech title

Panther high schoolers in speech and debate traveled to Aberdeen, South Dakota on March 6-7, 2026 for the annual state contest. Success was garnered as Dakota Valley brought home a state champion in Hrishika Vimalkumar who took top honors in the category of Informative Speaking.
Local church volunteers

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Swatek earns Wrestling Hall of Fame spot

South Dakota’s state wrestling tournament is always a memorable experience. And this year was something special for Dan Swatek of Elk Point. In addition to watching his son, Luke, win 5th place in the 150 pound weight class, Swatek was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Hall of Fame on February 28, 2026.

City planning reviews draft comp plan

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 1, 2026

The North Sioux City Plan‑ning Commission opened a pub‑lic hearing Wednesday on the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan and received several devel‑opment and construction updates during its April 22 meeting at City Hall.

DV students bring Broadway energy to ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Dakota Valley’s performing arts center was booked for three nights from April 16-18, 2026 for the high school theater department’s production of Guys and Dolls Jr. Director Jody Robertson brought the show to life with musical direction from Panther choir teacher Kari Wilmes. A cast and crew of over 20 students helped brighten the stage with well acted scenes and fun musical numbers.

Huskies battle in tight doubleheader at Beresford

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

It was a doubleheader for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) baseball on Friday, April 24, 2026. The destination was Beresford and the opponent was Beresford Area which is made up of players from Beresford, Centerville and Alcester-Hudson. Both contests were close, but unfortunately resulted in losses for EPJ by the scores of 5-7 and 3-10.

Huskies’ bats stay hot in busy week of soft ball action

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

A doubleheader happened on Monday, April 20, 2026 for the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) softball team. Despite outstanding hitting, plus a rally in the bottom of the 7th, the Huskies fell to Lennox by a score of 8-10. Up next in the doubleheader was top ranked West Central (WC). An early lead by EPJ happened, but the WC Trojans had big bats in the 4th and 5th innings to defeat EPJ 3-15.

EPJ grows their game with two home meets at The Pointe

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) hit the links twice, on their home course, in mid-April. The Huskies were on familiar territory as solid scores were secured at The Pointe Golf Course on April 21, 2026 and April 23, 2026.

EPJ track delivers PRs, wins across consecutive meets

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Consecutive nights of track and field were on the docket again for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). The team was in Canton on Monday, April 20, 2026. The following day they were at Bon Homme’s meet, in Tyndall, for the Jim Flevares Relays.

Union County Electric powers local traditions with $1,000 donation

Sumbitted

Friday, May 1, 2026

Union County Electric is proud to announce a $1,000 donation to the Union County Fair to support essential infrastructure improvements ahead of this year’s festivities. As a communityfocused cooperative, Union County Electric is committed to investing in the local landmarks that bring neighbors together.

DV brings home titles, officer post from state FBLA

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

South Dakota’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held their state leadership conference on April 13-14, 2026 in Pierre, South Dakota. Justine Sponder, the Dakota Valley (DV) high school business teacher, accompanied a dozen Panther students to the state’s capital for the event.

Commissioners OK contracts, adjust property values

Shannon Jost

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Union County Commission moved quickly through a light agenda Tuesday, approving two property assessment appeals and authorizing contracts tied to upcoming county projects. Commissioners Kevin Joffer, Michael Dailey, Bob Ballard and Peggy Ustad opened the April 21 meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Panthers post top scores in dual, shine at EPJ Invite

Kelly Riibe

Friday, May 1, 2026

Golf swings were looking good for the Dakota Valley girls team on April 21, 2026 as they played well in their dual meet with Elk Point-Jefferson. Impressive scores were recorded by the Panthers. Sophomore Katie Betsworth shot 3 under par to lead her team. Claire Wiebelhaus had a 40 and Addicyn Sailer secured a 41. A 52 was shot by Skylar Anderson, Nicole Yang and Remy Probasco.

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Building beds, building community

Plane spotted in Elk Point identified as Italian‑made trainer

Dakota Valley’s Vimalkumar wins state speech title

Local church volunteers

Swatek earns Wrestling Hall of Fame spot

City planning reviews draft comp plan

DV students bring Broadway energy to ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

Huskies battle in tight doubleheader at Beresford

Huskies’ bats stay hot in busy week of soft ball action

EPJ grows their game with two home meets at The Pointe

EPJ track delivers PRs, wins across consecutive meets

Union County Electric powers local traditions with $1,000 donation

DV brings home titles, officer post from state FBLA

Commissioners OK contracts, adjust property values

Panthers post top scores in dual, shine at EPJ Invite

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