DV hosts quadrangular

Dakota Valley hosted a wrestling quad dual Tuesday, Jan. 10 and saw a lot of success from the team. The Panthers went up against West Central and Tri-Valley. Elk-Point Jefferson was also on-hand, as they are travel partners with Dakota Valley for wrestling duals, but the two rosters did not face off at this particular meet.

Boonstra earns 100th Career Win

Sophomore Jackson Boonstra is having an incredible wrestling year for Dakota Valley. In addition to many pins, wins and technical falls already this season, Boonstra achieved the impressive stat of garnering his 100th career victory on the mat.

Girls grapple in Iowa

The Dakota Valley girls varsity wrestlers ventured into Iowa territory on Monday, Jan. 9 for the West Sioux Invite in Hawarden. All wrestled hard and showed grit to bring home hardware from the competitive tournament.

DAKOTA VALLEY PANTHER YOUTH WRESTLING

Approximately 230 youth wrestlers, from 47 different schools, descended on Dakota Valley this past Saturday, Jan. 14 for the Panther Wrestling club’s annual tournament in North Sioux City. Incredible talent on the mat was observed in children ages preschool to 6th grade.

Governor Noem announces bill to preserve agriculture

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to preserve agriculture. “Agriculture is by far our state’s largest industry, accounting for one out of every five jobs in South Dakota,” Noem said.

Noem announces bill to recognize out-of-state licenses

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize outof- state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” Noem said.

Ten $1,000 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors

High school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of 10 college scholarships worth $1,000. Registration is open now through April 28. Parents are also now able to register their student.

Teacher shortage worsens due to politics, low pay, lack of respect

Concern over the future of the teaching profession in South Dakota has led to more aggressive ef for ts by education officials to train and inspire a new generation of classroom leaders, with par ticular emphasis on elementary school classrooms.

NSCFD holds Awards Banquet

The North Sioux City Fire Department held their annual Awards Banquet Dec. 10, 2022.

Dr. Warzecha’s contract extended

The Dakota Valley School Board’s first meeting of 2023 was held Jan. 9. After a half-hour executive session, the board approved extending Superintendent Dr. Tonia Warzecha’s contract for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Her salary remains to be determined.