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Smith, Griffin rule over Prom

Elk Point-Jefferson celebrated their prom Saturday, April 22. The theme for this year’s prom was the “Fabulous Fifties”.
Night fire damages three homes in North Sioux City

A house fire in North Sioux City destroyed one home and damaged two others April 18. The North Sioux City Fire Department was dispatched at 11:13 p.m. with a report of a structure fire at 801 Campbell Street in North Sioux City.
EPJ Huskies go 1-2 during two weeks of play

The Huskies had four contests from April 13-21. The Elk Point-Jefferson softball team played Gayville- Volin April 13, Beresford April 14 and West Central April 17.
New DV head football coach

After 10 years, Dakota Valley will have a new leader in their football program. Dakota Valley School District hired Kenny Wilhite as the new head coach beginning in the fall of 2023 season.
Lady Panthers continues winning streak

It was an exciting matchup for the Dakota Valley softball team as they took their undefeated record up against the Lady Bulldogs from Madison on Monday, April 17. It was a home contest that had many on the edge of their seats as the game was scoreless until the 3rd inning.

Dakota Valley Panthers wrestle in youth tourney

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers, including over a dozen from Dakota Valley, were in Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the EPJ Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Updated open meeting laws guide

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

An updated guide explaining South Dakota’s Open Meeting Laws has been released by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA). The guide, released for the first time since 2017, is designed to better explain the state’s meeting laws to both media outlets and local government agencies.

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The week of Jan. 1521 was a week of ups and downs with blowing snow and low temperatures.

Elk Point-Jefferson Library receives donation

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The EPJ School/Public Library has received a monetary donation from the Louie DeSmet family honoring the memory of their parents, Louie and Valda DeSmet. The Library Board was able to purchase two new display cases. The cases will allow the librarians to exhibit the artwork of EPJ students and crafts, collections, etc. of the citizens of Elk Point and Jefferson.

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The matchup against Vermillion is always an interesting game as both schools have strong players. It was the same on Jan.

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers came to Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the Elk Point-Jefferson Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Howard on Jan. 19 to compete on the mats for the first time this year. Weather postponed and cancelled many matches throughout the first half of January, but finally Mother Nature cooperated enough for the Huskies to compete once again.

EPJ School District becomes Unified Champion School

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Thanks to the dedication of one Elk Point-Jefferson Teacher and the help of the Superintendent and Activiites Director, the school district is now considered to be a Unified Champion School. Before becoming a Unified Champion School, Cassandra Schmith helped bring back Elk Point-Jefferson Special Olympics.

North Sioux City Fire holds Awards Night

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

The North Sioux City Fire and Ambulance Departments held their annual Awards Banquet on Dec. 9, 2023.

Ollie’s 2.0 to open come March

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Thanks to an Elk Point couple, Ollie’s will live on in Ollie’s 2.0. Eric and Traci Holmquist purchased Ollie’s Drive Inn in October 2023 with the hopes of keeping the nostalgia of the diner alive.

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Smith, Griffin rule over Prom

Night fire damages three homes in North Sioux City

EPJ Huskies go 1-2 during two weeks of play

New DV head football coach

Lady Panthers continues winning streak

Dakota Valley Panthers wrestle in youth tourney

Updated open meeting laws guide

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

Elk Point-Jefferson Library receives donation

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

EPJ School District becomes Unified Champion School

North Sioux City Fire holds Awards Night

Ollie’s 2.0 to open come March

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