Celebrating 30 years with the USPS

Marshall Hill was recently presented a plaque for his 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Postal Service. In his 30 years, Hill has worked at the North Sioux City, Jefferson and Elk Point Post Offices. Hill is currently the Interim Post Master at the Elk Point Post Office.

Dakota Valley boys golf team secures 2nd place

It was tough weather conditions at the 2023 West Central Early Bird Boys Golf Invitational in Hartford on Monday, Aug. 14. However, Dakota Valley persevered against the tough wind and strong competition in their 1st meet of the season to claim runner-up with a team score of +55.

Boys soccer team stays resilient despite loss to Tea Area

For the very first game of the boys soccer season on Thursday, Aug. 17 it was a tough opponent for Dakota Valley. The Panther varsity roster squared off in a match at Tea versus the Titans who have been dominant in the sport since it became sanctioned for high schools in South Dakota in 2011.

Snow Cones in the Park

The Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) hosted “Snow Cones in the Park” on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Dakota Dunes. Free snow cones were offered at the Prairie Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. before the vendor moved to the Meadows Park from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

High School sees historic enrollment numbers

The Dakota Valley School Board met in regular session on Aug. 14 to discuss enrollment, an Education Student Ambassador program and the upcoming school year.

Moving on to new adventures after 23 years

After 23 years, there will be a new face for Dakota Dunes. Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District District Manager Jeff Dooley submitted his resignation to the Board of Supervisors July 17. Until the last five years, Dooley had never thought of leaving his position with the CID, but now, he decided, it’s time for someone else to breathe some new life into the CID.

Rounds’ staff to visit North Sioux City

Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds will be conducting outreach in the community of North Sioux City to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies.

Union County Electric holds grand opening

After 50 years of conducting business from their building on Main Street, the Union County Electric Cooperative has moved their operations to their newest facility at 32708 477th Ave, Elk Point. They held their grand opening on Aug. 8.

Dakota Valley girls soccer season opens against Tea Area

Panther girls soccer started their season at home on Friday, Aug. 11 with a match versus the Tea Titans. It promised to be a great contest as the 2023 South Dakota high school soccer preseason coaches poll had Tea ranked #1 for Class A girls and Dakota Valley ranked #4.