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Magstadt signs with Lewis Electric

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Carter Magstadt signed on for employment at Lewis Electric on April 16, 2025. The company is headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Home Builders of Iowa and Iowa Skilled Trades hosted the signing event which included Magstadt and other apprentices from the tri-state area who have committed to an employer for their future career path.
Four DV students are merit scholars in 2025

Four smart and talented 12th graders, at Dakota Valley, have been named to the prestigious list of National Merit Scholars for 2025. They are: Prithvi Patti, Abigail Burhoop, Brendan Lindsay and Isaac Klemme.
Elk Point-Jefferson breaks ground

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Reinhardts meet Lonzo Ball and feel close to loved one

Dakota Valley alum and Morningside University student Alex Reinhardt passed away on February 26, 2023. However, his memory lives on due to Reinhardt’s generous nature as an organ donor. This act led to an incredible opportunity for the Reinhardt family as they got to meet one of the individuals whose life is now forever changed thanks to Alex.
Dakota Valley welcomes Schmidt as new superintendent

Dakota Valley School Board has officially named Garrett Schmidt as the district's next superintendent, according to a recent announcement on its social media page.

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DVVB bounces back with road wins after BV setback

DVVBALL SCORES: 9/30/25 vs Brandon Valley L 0-3 (25-27, 1625, 19-25) 10/2/25 @ Pierce W 3-2 (25-15, 20-25, 25-22, 17-25, 15-10) 10/2/25 vs Ponca W 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-17) Strong competition faced off versus Dakota Valley in volleyball recently for a home match and an away triangular. A contest versus Brandon Valley (BV), a larger Class AA school, occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 for…

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DVXC earns medals, team honors at fall meets

The Panthers competed well at The Pointe Golf Course on Monday, September 29, 2025. The varsity girls team brought home 3rd place overall and the boys varsity roster claimed 4th. Individually it was sophomore Jamison Gould securing a gold medal for Dakota Valley (DV) with his impressive 5K time of 16:53.01.

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County approves budget boost, jail meals and levee talks

The Union County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Sept. 30 at the courthouse in Elk Point, addressing a full agenda that included infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades, planning and zoning developments, and budget actions.

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Dunes board advances projects, trims speed limit

From August 18, 2025 through September 23, 2025 there were five meetings held by the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors. Two were regular meetings and three fell under the categorization of special meetings.

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NSC/DV Rec Complex awarded $10K Twins grant

The North Sioux City Dakota Valley Rec Complex is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, the charitable arm of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball organization. This funding will directly support recovery efforts from the flooding that occurred in June 2024.

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DV raises levy, adopts budget

A special morning board meeting was held by the Dakota Valley (DV) school board on September 29, 2025. Attending the meeting were Jesica Hanson, Steve Kistner, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, Matt Thompson, Superintendent Garrett Schmidt and Business Manager Jill Sponder. The special session began at 8 am.

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Huskies push Wagner to four, come up short

The Huskies traveled over 90 miles on Thursday, October 2, 2025 for their volleyball match versus the Red Raiders of Wagner. It was a tough one that Elk Point-Jefferson took to 4 sets in competitive play. Unfortunately they did not get the win, but the grit on the court was admirable.

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Huskies shine on home turf, push pace at Lennox

Cross country is not a sport for the meek and Elk Point-Jefferson showed their strength and endurance on the running paths to end September and start October. The start of autumn has been warmer than usual, but that has not slowed down any of the Huskies. On Monday, September 29, 2025 it was the team’s home meet at The Pointe and EPJ represented well.

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Akin qualifies for state, Elk Point-Jefferson finishes 8th

On Monday (September 29, 2025), the EPJ boys’ golf team opened postseason play at the Bluffs in Vermillion. The regional tournament carries a pressure unlike any other—some even say it’s more intense than the state meet itself.

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Huskies crush Red Raiders, stay atop 11B

The top of the leader board for 11B football, in South Dakota, is where the Huskies will stay after defeating Wagner on Friday, October 3, 2025. It was a huge win for Elk Point-Jefferson, on homecoming night, as they did not allow the Red Raiders to score at all on their way to 48-0 victory.

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