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Husky youth wrestlers compete at state

Elk Point-Jefferson youth wrestlers descended on West River on March 28-30, 2025. Ten Husky grapplers hit the mats for the 2025 state tournament in Rapid City. The event took place in Summit Arena at The Monument. There were thousands of wrestlers from across the state in attendance and it was noted to be the largest SD state youth tournament to date.
DV Quiz bowl DAK XII champs

The DAK XII conference tournament for high school quiz bowl was held on Monday, March 24, 2025. The competition happened at Tri-Valley high school in Colton, South Dakota. Dakota Valley sent a varsity roster of all seniors to the tournament and they brought home gold.
Panther youth wrestlers compete at state

The Panther wrestling club sent several youth grapplers to Rapid City, on March 28-30, 2025, for the South Dakota state tournament. Epic matches were observed as all of Dakota Valley represented well on the mats of Summit Arena at The Monument.
Dakota Valley successful at MMU indoor meet

DV Results at MMU Indoor Meet 3/27/25 Boys 60m - Prelims: 5th Jackson Shoulders 7.29q; 15th Ethan Seaton 7.48, 35th Tate Bernard 7.68; 69th Gunner Montagne 7.94; 106th Preston Konopasek 8.17. Girls 60m - Prelims: 7th Emma Honner 8.43q, 134th Tommy Anderson 11.05. Boys 60m: 6th Jackson Shoulders 7.30. Girls 60m: 6th Emma Honner 8.40. Boys 60m Hurdles - Prelims: 16th Asher Pfeifer 9.78; 27th Matthew Bryan 10.58. Girls 60m Hurdles Prelims: 16th AddyWubbena 11.10; 58th Teagan Meyer 13.63. Boys 200m: 3rd Jackson Shoulders 23.85; 61st Eston Monical 26.43; 93rd Izaya Denzberger 27.29. Girls 200m: 3rd Emma Honner 27.59. Girls 400m: 16th Mia Riibe 1:08.02. Boys 800m: 4th Jamison Gould 2:13.68. Girls 800m: 8th Maylee Rose 2:47.64; 44th Annie Bourne 3:22.83. Boys 1600m: 1st Jack Brown 4:38.36; 50th Garrett Hanson 6:38.44. Girls 1600m: 1st Sophia Redler 5:23.33; 16th Jaycie Rush 6:15.81; 35th Annie Bourne 7:17.62. Boys 3200m: 3rd Cole Brown 10:59.25. Girls 3200m: 5th Jaycie Rush 13:53.71. Girls High Jump: 3rd Claire Munch 4-09.00/1.45m. Boys Long Jump: 17th Tate Bernard 1806.00/5.64m; 49th Cameron Colt 16-08.50/5.09m. Girls Long Jump: 6th Julia Bernard 15-02.00/4.62m; 7th Claire Munch 15-01.50/4.61m; 29th Alli Martindale 1306.50/4.13m; 67th Teagan Meyer 10-11.50/3.34m. Boys Shot Put: 9th Seth Reinhardt 44-07.00/13.59m; 29 Vincent Hoffman 40-01.00/12.22m; 38th Cooper Bernard 3803.00/11.66m. Boys Triple Jump: 11th Tate Bernard 37-00.25/11.28m. Girls Triple Jump: 1 Claire Munch 35-01.50/10.71m; 4th Julia Bernard 32-10.50/10.02m; 8th Alli Martindale 3102.50/9.51m RELAYS: 1st Girls 4x800m Relay (S. Redler, M. Riibe, M. Rose, A. McCullough) 10:12.34. 1st Boys Distance Medley (C. Brown, G. Nelson, J. Gould, J. Brown) 11:58.98. 1st Girls Distance Medley (A. McCullough, M. Riibe, M. Rose, S. Redler) 13:07.58.
“Kind Like Karlee”

The “Kind Like Karlee” movement, in honor of Dakota Valley alum Karlee Hughes, donated $1187.00 to the New Stage Players Penguin Project on March 25, 2025. Many gathered at Peoples Bank in North Sioux City for the check presentation.

North Sioux City honors Officer Mahlke

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Officer Faustin Mahlke was recognized on Tuesday, September 16, for a decade of service with the North Sioux City Police Department, marking 10 years of dedication to public safety and commun

WEL-Life celebrates Assisted Living Week

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Residents and staff at WEL-Life in Elk Point marked National Assisted Living Week with a full slate of themed activities, family gatherings, and milestone celebrations from Sept.

Kistner honored for decade of service

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Steve Kistner, a McCook Lake resident and Dakota Valley School District Board Member, recently received the Distinguished Service Award, from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). It was an honor to recognize his decade of service. It was also a big milestone for Kistner as all ushered in the start of the 2025/26 academic school year.

Jones’ Food Center marks 30 years with gratitude, growth and community ties

Shannon Jost

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service this September, marking three decades of local ownership, evolving technology, and deep community connection. The store’s roots trace back to Tom Jones, who operated multiple grocery stores across southeastern South Dakota.

Fleurish Flower Farm to host two-day fall festival

Shannon Jost

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Fleurish Flower Farm will celebrate the close of its u-pick flower season with a two-day autumn festival, “Fall Into Fleurish,” on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20–21. The event will be held at the farm’s location at 47663 SD Hwy 50, just west of Elk Point, and will feature seasonal foods, live music, pumpkins, and one final stroll through the flower fields.

Panthers stay hot on the pitch with hat trick and strong defense

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

A tough match was played by Dakota Valley girls soccer on Tuesday, September 9, as they hosted the Trojans of West Central (WC). The Panthers had bested WC earlier in the season, but both programs are playing excellent soccer for 2025 and a close contest was on the horizon.

Panthers take runner-up at Tanager Invite in Vermillion

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

In what will be a familiar setting for the fall golf season, the Panthers were in Vermillion on September 8, 2025 to play The Bluffs Golf Course. Dakota Valley was playing in the Tanager Invite, and they will re-visit this site again for the DAK XII conference meet plus regionals and state.

Dakota Valley dance team claims titles in jazz and pom

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

A trip to Yankton was in order for the Panther dance team on Thursday, September 11, 2025. It would be fierce competition as Dakota Valley looked to be the only Class A team in attendance. All others were from Class AA in South Dakota.

Keenan builds archery range, earns Eagle Scout award

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Aiden Keenan, a recent graduate of Dakota Valley, received the honor of Eagle Scout on May 18, 2025. In order to earn this high achievement, a scout must advance through the ranks via the order of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life.

Panthers push through heat and hills at Canton meet

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, September 18, 2025

The hills were alive as the Panther cross country squad ran hard through elevated terrain at the team’s meet, in Canton, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Warm weather was present, but strong times still prevailed across the board for varsity, junior varsity and middle school.

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Husky youth wrestlers compete at state

DV Quiz bowl DAK XII champs

Panther youth wrestlers compete at state

Dakota Valley successful at MMU indoor meet

“Kind Like Karlee”

North Sioux City honors Officer Mahlke

WEL-Life celebrates Assisted Living Week

Kistner honored for decade of service

Jones’ Food Center marks 30 years with gratitude, growth and community ties

Fleurish Flower Farm to host two-day fall festival

Panthers stay hot on the pitch with hat trick and strong defense

Panthers take runner-up at Tanager Invite in Vermillion

Dakota Valley dance team claims titles in jazz and pom

Keenan builds archery range, earns Eagle Scout award

Panthers push through heat and hills at Canton meet

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