Adams Homestead to host Christmas celebration Nov. 8

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve will host its annual “Christmas at the Homestead” celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, offering free family-friendly activities in a historic setting.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS

Sixteen really is sweet, as the Dakota Valley dance team earned their 16th state championship on Friday, October 24, 2025. Dancing in Watertown versus other programs in Class A, the Panthers outperformed all of the competition to grab gold by a large margin.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS

Huron, in Beadle County, saw quite the uptick in population on Saturday, October 25, as the best high school runners in South Dakota descended on the area for the 2025 state meet. The Huskies made up some of those numbers as the Elk Point-Jefferson boys team was in town to compete.

 

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DV sweeps Vermillion on senior night, eyes state run

Senior night was a fun celebration to go along with the Panther’s volleyball sweep on Friday, October 24, 2025. The current senior student athletes for Dakota Valley were announced prior to the game. From there DV wasted no time in claiming a home victory against the Tanagers of Vermillion.

 

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Panther band earns top honors at Hobo Day Parade

Multiple Panthers were seen on the streets of Brookings, South Dakota on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This was because the Dakota Valley marching band was in Jackrabbit territory to compete and perform at South Dakota State’s Hobo Day Parade. The annual event was taking place to celebrate the college’s homecoming festivities and also incorporated a band competition for high school band programs…

 

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Congrats Panther State Cross Country Runners!

Two cross country runners represented Dakota Valley at the state meet, in Huron, on October 25, 2025. And both brought home medals. Running against the best of the best in Class A, for South Dakota, these two Panthers worked hard to attack the 5K trail at state. They made all of their fans, family, teammates and school incredibly proud.

 

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Dakota Dunes to restrict future home rentals

Residents of Dakota Dunes were notified by email and text messaging services, on October 17, 2025 that changes were coming to the practice of leasing dwellings within the community. As of November 15, 2025 renting of units will no longer be allowed. However, property owners who are currently leasing rental homes in the Dunes can continue to do so as long as they have alerted the homeowner’s…

 

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DV NHS inducts new members, celebrates service and scholarship

Students, parents, faculty and staff were at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 in order to celebrate current National Honor Society (NHS) members, as well as the brand new class of inductees.

 

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City signs off on final Penrose repairs

The North Sioux City City Commission approved the final payment and a change order for the Penrose Drive Reconstruction project during its regular meeting Monday, October 20, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts.

 

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