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Panther girls surge to 3-0 start, top Class A rankings

Soccer season started with a bang for the Panther girls varsity team, as they took down the reigning Class A state champions. Up against the Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian (SFC), it was a huge victory for Dakota Valley on their home turf on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, An outstanding bleacher crowd had DV pumped up on the pitch. Midfielders and DV’s frontline worked the ball well to start the contest. Junior Isabella Mijangos took a shot on goal, at the beginning of the match, however it was just wide. The Panthers then had a corner kick with 29 minutes left until halftime. It was a good offensive opportunity, but did not produce a score. The Panthers spent quality minutes in SFC’s territory to keep up the pressure. Freshman Mallory Riibe had a low shot attempt on goal that the Charger’s keeper was able to deflect.
Panthers dominate Yankton in volleyball home opener

Volleyball started with a clean sweep for the Panther varsity squad on August 28, 2025. In their home opener, Dakota Valley barely allowed the Yankton Gazelles into double digits as they won in 3 quick sets.
Justice for Jordy: Life sentence brings closure

Closure was observed at the Union County Courthouse on Monday, August 25, 2025 when a life sentence, without parole, was handed down to Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales. The Sioux City man was convicted in June of killing Dakota Dunes resident Jordan (Jordy) Beardshear.
EPJ crushes Parker 61-19 in football home opener

The home opener for Huskies football happened on Friday, August 22, 2025. The season started off excellent as Elk Point-Jefferson rolled over the Parker Pheasants by a score of 61-19.
Backpacks on: Huskies kick off school year

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NSC Commission delays property resolution

The North Sioux City Com‑mission on Monday delayed action on a resolution tied to property acquisition for the Northshore By‑Pass project af‑ter too few members were pres‑ent to meet the required voting threshold. Mayor Pro Tem Ju‑lie Burhoop called the special meeting to order at 4 p.m., with Commissioners Lynn Hoffman and Jessica Strain in at‑tendance. Mayor Chris Bogenrief and Commis‑sioner…

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Huskies place multiple wrestlers at home invite

Multiple wrestlers, from South Dakota and Iowa, came to Elk Point on December 20, 2025 for the annual Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Invitational. As hosts, EPJ represented well with many of their grapplers garnering medals.

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Elk Point-Jefferson hangs close before Dell Rapids pulls away

Conference foe Dell Rapids was in town to face the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on December 22, 2025. The Huskies fought hard and stayed close with the Quarriers throughout the 1st half, and even throughout the 3rd quarter. However, momentum on offense swung in the direction of DR as EPJ fell 56-80.

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Lady Huskies fall to Dell Rapids in defensive battle

Defensive efforts were observed in Elk Point-Jefferson’s low scoring game versus Dell Rapids (DR) on December 22, 2025. Tough 2nd and 3rd quarters hurt the Huskies as they fell to the DR Quarriers by a score of 33-47.

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Bousquet starts fifth‑grade student teaching at EPJ

Dakota State University student Sydney Bousquet is student teaching fifth grade for the spring semester in the Elk Point Jefferson School District. Bousquet is an elementary education and major from Elk Point, South Dakota.

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Neighbors helping neighbors

Customers at Jones’ Food Center raised nearly $1,900 for the Elk Point Food Pantry in November by round‑ing up their purchases at the register. The store matched the total with $1,000, and First Dakota Bank contrib‑uted another $1,000, bringing the combined donation to $3,892.

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Panthers open season with decisive road win

First game success greeted the Panther boys varsity basketball team on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An away contest, versus the Beresford Watchdogs, meant Dakota Valley left town with a definitive win to start their season.

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A bright community Christmas

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Commission advances land deals and key projects

The North Sioux City Commission ad‑vanced major infrastructure work, approved several development agreements and set publication dates for a commission vacancy notice during a wide‑ranging Dec. 15 meet‑ing that closed out the city’s regular busi‑ness for 2025.

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Panther interns present semester work at showcase

The Dakota Valley Youth Internship Showcase was held in the high school theater on Friday, December 19, 2025, The event took place in the late morning, prior to the school’s early dismissal for winter break. Panther juniors and seniors took over the space with posters and displays for all to see. The students answered questions about their first semester internships, while showcasing all that…

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