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Buffalo chips, pie and pioneer spirit at Adams

In honor of the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve becoming a state park in South Dakota, a celebration was held on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Visitors flocked to the landmark to step back in time and enjoy the historical atmosphere. This has become an annual event and marked the 28th year for Adams being a state park.
Little Free Libraries spark connection, curiosity

A simple wooden box filled with books has become a symbol of connection, curiosity, and community in Elk Point, thanks to the efforts of local resident and teacher Vanessa Norby. What began as a summer inspiration has grown into a wellloved fixture in town. A year ago, Norby installed her first Little Free Library in the front yard of her home at 110 Cedar Court. Since then, the small structure has welcomed readers of all ages, offering free access to books and encouraging neighbors to share their favorites. Last weekend, Norby expanded the project with a second Little Free Library, now located in the city park near the playground.
Novacek speaks to Panther crowd

The Dakota Valley annual fall sports meeting was held on Monday, August 4, 2025 in the high school gym. A special guest speaker was on-hand as parents and student athletes got to hear from former NFL Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek.
Fun flows at NSC National Night Out

The corner of River Drive and Victor Avenue in North Sioux City was a happening place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 as the city hosted their annual “National Night Out” event on the grounds near the community’s library. City staff, plus the fire department and local police, were all on-hand to help with traffic, serve food, chaperone the fun and mingle with the public.
Panthers seniors battle to final day, earn third at state

A 20-8 season record and 3rd place finish at state was how the Dakota Valley senior legion team ended their run in Milbank on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Panthers rebounded well from an opening game loss, on August 1, to persevere and extend their run at state into the last day of play.

EPJ falls to defending state champs on the road

The Huskies traveled north to face Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was the SFC Charger’s home opener and they came out strong versus Elk Point-Jefferson.

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SFC pressure slows Huskies

The Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team faced a fierce opponent on a windy night, in Sioux Falls, prior to the school’s winter break. The Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) hosted the Huskies on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was SFC’s home opener and they came out aggressive on the court.

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Swatek earns 100th win as Huskies battle hard

Huskies were in Canton for a wrestling quadrangular on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Tough competition was observed on the mat, as Elk Point-Jefferson battled Dakota Valley, the Canton C-Hawks and Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH).

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City shifts funds to reserves

The Elk Point City Council approved a supplemental appro‑priations ordinance, advanced a series of major fund transfers and authorized 2026 employee raises during its Dec. 15 meeting, which also included action on a survey plat and several year‑end financial adjustments.

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Local veteran tells uncensored story in “Good Night, Vietnam”

Robert Lawrence remembers the war not only for the battles he survived, but for the stories he wasn’t allowed to tell. Now living in McCook Lake, the former Army broadcaster has published Good Night, Vietnam, a memoir that confronts censorship, deception and the personal toll of America’s most divisive war.

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Panther volleyball adds All‑State, coaching honors after Class A title

Accolades continued for the Dakota Valley volleyball team after being named Class A state champions on November 22, 2025. To start the month of December the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association announced their selection for the Class A All-State roster. Senior Claire Munch and junior Madie Munch both made 1st Team All-State to represent the DV Panthers.

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Patil works to combat litter, donates locally

It is the holiday season of giving and Kshitij Patil, a Dakota Valley sophomore, has gone to great lengths recently to make an impact at the local level. Patil has helped the environment and made gains to combat littering as he donated money and collected trash in Sioux City. He also recently made a significant dona‑tion to help those in need of food and support in the local area.

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DV weighs facilities and football concerns

The Dakota Valley School District Board of Education met Dec. 8, moving through routine business while fielding commu‑nity input on athletics and ap‑proving an emergency repair to the middle school water line.

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Holiday harmonies ring out at EPJ middle school winter concert

Holiday cheer could be heard from Elk Point-Jefferson as middle schoolers performed for the winter music concert on Monday, December 8, 2025. The program began with vocals as EPJ choir members, in grades 6th-8th, performed under the direction of Katelyn Brunick.

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Huskies battle hard but fall to Madison in opener

Competitive play met up with the Husky boys basketball team on December 13, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Madison to kickstart the 2025/26 high school basketball season. The game proved fierce and unfortunately the Huskies did not leave town with a win. However, hard work was observed on the court.

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Buffalo chips, pie and pioneer spirit at Adams

Little Free Libraries spark connection, curiosity

Novacek speaks to Panther crowd

Fun flows at NSC National Night Out

Panthers seniors battle to final day, earn third at state

EPJ falls to defending state champs on the road

SFC pressure slows Huskies

Swatek earns 100th win as Huskies battle hard

City shifts funds to reserves

Local veteran tells uncensored story in “Good Night, Vietnam”

Panther volleyball adds All‑State, coaching honors after Class A title

Patil works to combat litter, donates locally

DV weighs facilities and football concerns

Holiday harmonies ring out at EPJ middle school winter concert

Huskies battle hard but fall to Madison in opener

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