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Union County receives donation

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Elk Point United Parish VBS

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DV students attend HOSA International Leadership Conference

Several Dakota Valley high schoolers traveled to Nashville, Tennessee on June 18-21, 2025 to represent the Panthers for HOSA which stands for Health Occupations Students of America. The International Leadership Conference (ILC) brought together HOSA students from all over the country and world for seminars, workshops, exhibits and competitive events.
Murray, Riibe attend USAO Academy-Summer law camp

Soon to be Panther seniors, Alexandria Murray and Mia Riibe, attended the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) Academy-Summer Law Camp for 2025. The Dakota Valley students applied in the spring and had to submit an application as well as answer a variety of essay questions in order to be accepted. The students were alerted near the end of April or early parts of May, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota, on their acceptance.
Fleurish Fest: A brand-new flower festival

Submitted Fleurish Flower Farm, located just outside Elk Point, is excited to announce a brand-new event coming to the community this summer. Fleurish Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 19–20, and invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a weekend full of flowers, music, food, and family fun — right here in Union County.

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Adams Homestead event shines through the snow

Snowfall on November 8, 2025 did not stop people from stepping back in time to visit the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve for this year’s “Christmas at the Homestead”. The parking lot and grounds were filled, as people came to enjoy baked goods, hot dogs, cocoa, coffee and a fun holiday atmosphere. Choir singing and crafts were also a part of the afternoon festivities.

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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.

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City OKs purchases of flooded properties

The North Sioux City Commission met in regular session Nov. 3 with Mayor Chris Bogenrief presiding.

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Scouts rally to restock local pantries

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Panthers at All-State Chorus

All-State Chorus for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) took place on November 1, 2025 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The best high school singers from throughout the Mount Rushmore state were together for this annual event with a full day of rehearsal also happening on October 31, 2025.

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Vocalists selected for Morningside arts festival

Recently several talented vocalists from Elk Point-Jefferson were selected to participate in the 2026 Morningside Vocal Arts Festival. This event, which takes place on January 11-12, 2026, allows the best high school singers in the tri-state area to come together and perform on the campus of Morningside University.

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Huskies battle past Canton, bow out against Panthers

Regional play in Class A volleyball started for the Huskies on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. It was an away contest as Elk Point-Jefferson was seeded #5 to take on the #4 C-Hawks in Canton.

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NSC planning approves River Drive build

The North Sioux City Planning Commission approved a building permit for 760 River Drive during a special meeting Nov. 3, allowing the project to move forward with grading and foundation work ahead of a planned spring opening. Chair Peter Holbrook called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners Tony Carpenter, Jim Christenson, Andrew DeVries, Peter Holbrook, and Dave Mitchell…

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EPJ students join All-State Chorus, earn top ratings

All-State Chorus for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) took place on November 1, 2025 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The best high school singers from throughout the Mount Rushmore state were together for this annual event with a full day of rehearsal also happening on October 31, 2025.

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Council denies variance

The Elk Point City Council met in regular session Nov. 3 with Mayor Deb Mc-Creary presiding.

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