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Birthday celebration at district retirees event

Three longtime EP-EPJ staff members— Lois Matson, Delories Rosenbaum and Delores Vondrak—were honored with a surprise celebration of their 90th birthdays during the district’s annual retirees’ gathering Oct. 29 at the Pointe.
Panther power fuels successful pantry drive

Student council members at Dakota Valley High School hosted a “No Tricks, Just Treats—Pack the Pantry” drive this past October and it was a huge success. Students and community members contributed canned goods, non-perishables, toiletry items and more. Demi Harlan, the Panther student council advisor, was thrilled with the generosity and kind heartedness of all who donated to the drive.
Scouts rally to restock local pantries

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Veterans Day

Each Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor those who have served in the U.S.
EPJ storms into semifinals with big win over Cossacks

The Huskies deferred at the coin toss which meant the Cossacks of Sioux Valley (SV) started with the ball for the 11B quarterfinals of postseason football. Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) was hosting the big game on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The winner would advance to the semifinals and the loser’s season would end.

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Hamm new HS principal at DV

The Dakota Valley School Board voted Feb. 9 to hire Jeff Hamm as the district’s next high school principal, making the leadership transition the central action of a meeting that also included approval of a major roof‑replacement project and several personnel changes.

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NSC P&Z updates roster

The North Sioux City Planning Commission welcomed its updated membership Feb. 11 as commissioners moved through a pair of meetings that included officer elections, multiple public hearings, development plats and updates on major projects throughout the city.

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In memory of Sheriff Limoges

Family and friends gathered Friday morning at the Union County Courthouse to dedicate a memorial bench honoring longtime Sheriff Dan Limoges on the second anniversary of his passing. The bench, crafted by Davis IronWorks of Irene, South Dakota, was installed outside the courthouse as a permanent tribute to Limoges, who served as Union County sheriff for 33 years and was widely regarded as a…

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EPJ battles through demanding four‑day stretch

It was hustle and bustle for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls varsity basketball team as they played a trio of games in 4 days. First up was a contest in Nebraska, on February 10, 2026, versus a Crofton program with a history of excellence.

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Huskies push opponents in three‑game run

Two road trips sandwiched a home contest for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team starting on February 10, 2026. The 1st away game was versus the West Monona Spartans of Onawa, Iowa. It was a close contest that ended with EPJ just short by a score of 64-66.

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EPJ tops Dakota Valley in Senior Night thriller

A competitive evening unfolded for the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling team as they hosted nearby Dakota Valley, for “Senior Night”, on February 10, 2026. While the matches took centerstage in the exciting atmosphere, the 12th graders affiliated with Husky wrestling were also recognized. Keaton Hinds and Owen Rigg, plus managers Delaney Thorson and Kayla Sharkey, have worked hard for Husky…

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Stabe earns state Outstanding Biology Teacher award

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Karlene Stabe was named the 2026 Outstanding Biol‑ogy Teacher, by the South Dakota Science Teaching Association (SDSTA), dur‑ing a professional develop‑ment conference that hap‑pened on February 5-7, 2026. Recognition for Stabe came at the annual STEM ED Conference, in Huron, South Dakota, which is hosted by SDSTA as well as the South Dakota Council of Teachers of…

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EPJ juggles contracts, kudos and calendar work

The Elk Point‑Jefferson Board of Education moved through a full agenda Feb. 9, approving personnel actions, reviewing district finances and celebrating a wide range of stu‑dent accomplishments during its regular monthly meeting.

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Panther girls fight hard in back‑to‑back tests

Hosting Vermillion on February 10, 2026 was the Dakota Valley girls basketball team. Both teams were looking for a win as seeding in Class A becomes even more important with the post-season fast approaching.

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A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief

As February reminds us to appreciate what we love, I’ve been reflecting on what makes North Sioux City such a special place to live and lead. Although my wife and I made the move to North Sioux City in 2022, I’ve been familiar with the area for a long time.