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Students learn about Saints

Religious education students from Elk Point, Jefferson and Dakota Dunes met at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Cemetery in Jefferson on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The evening consisted of a youth disciple event where confirmation students dressed as Saints and gave brief presentation to middle schoolers and adults walking around in small groups. The fun and informative church activity was done to coincide with this year’s All Saints Day. It ran from approximately 7:30 to 9 p.m. with multiple volunteers on-hand.
Pumpkin painting at the Elk Point library

The Elk Point City Library held a pumpkin painting event Oct. 28.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The National Honor Society induction for Dakota Valley high schoolers happened on Monday, Oct. 16 in the Performing Arts Center. Spanish teacher, Amanda Valbuena, is the Panther advisor for National Honor Society (NHS) which inducts junior and senior members on an annual basis.
Dakota Valley attends All-State Choir in Rapid City

Some of South Dakota’s most talented high school vocal students were in the Black Hills on Saturday, Oct. 28 for All State Chorus. The 2023 concert was held in Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
North Sioux City holds Trunk or Treat inside PD station

Due to cool temperatures the trunk or treat event for North Sioux City, on Oct. 29, was moved inside the police station building. That did not stop the crowds and costumes. Many congregated from 4 to 6 p.m. to visit the various stations decorated in the spirit of Halloween. Employees of North Sioux City, the local library, Peoples Bank, Taco Johns, the fire department/EMS services and more handed out candy at the event which had a long line the entire time.

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Dakota Valley attends the 2024 International HOSA Conference

Dakota Valley had many talented students in attendance at the 2024 International HOSA Conference, in Houston, on June 26-29. The Panthers represented themselves well at the competition which is meant to offer inspiration and preparation to future healthcare leaders. Over 10,000 students, from around the globe, were on hand for the event.

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10U Westside Little League All-Stars Team

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Dakota Valley Panthers 14U Regional Champions

The Dakota Valley 14U VFW baseball team punched their ticket to state after taking top honors in the 14U Class A Region 7 bracket on July 15-16. The Panthers played their games in Beresford and took down Lennox twice to place 1st.

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Cruisers come to downtown Elk Point

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Commisioners approve Christie as Chief Deputy

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for the regular session on July 9, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. Members Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel attended.

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Library adds family area

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Siouxland businesses collaborate to benefit recovery

Local healing practitioners are partnering to bring Siouxland a relaxing evening that will include a beautiful sound bath, meditation, Reiki energy, and healing. The event is open to the community. Free will donations of any amount will be accepted at the door, or they can be sent to the Siouxland Recovery Fund.

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4th Annual EPJ XC 5k Road Race

The 4th Annual EPJ XC 5k Road Race took place on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The 5K race started at 8:00 a.m., and the one-mile fun run/walk began at 8:15 a.m. The race featured various divisions for ages 17 to 70 and over. Additionally, there was a cross-country division for the EPJ cross-country runners. Submitted photos

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Applications open for SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports team

SDSU Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the Hunting Skills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. To print off an application form, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “hunting”.

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A legacy of service and leadership

Milton Ustad passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Ustad’s influence on this community was profound, as demonstrated by his seventeen and a half years of dedicated service as a Union County Commissioner.

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