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Quiz bowl brings home top finish

The Dakota Valley quiz bowl team is in the heart of their season and performing well. Recently on Monday, January 27, 2025, they brought home a top finish from Dell Rapids.
EPJ at Region 1A One-Act Play Festival

Elk Point-Jefferson’s cast and crew, for the 2024-25 One-Act season, were up early on January 28, 2025 for the Region 1A One-Act Play Festival. The event took place at Vermillion High School and the Huskies were first to take the stage. They performed the comedy Bobby Wilson Can Eat His Own Face by Don Zolidis.
Horizon Build Dakota Scholarships now open

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 academic year for scholarships Horizon Health made available through a partnership with the Build Dakota Scholarship Program. Full-ride scholarships are provided to successful candidates by the Build Dakota Scholarship Program.
Rockin' STEM night at Dakota Valley

The Panther elementary school building was rockin’ on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in the most literal sense. It was STEM night and this year’s theme revolved around gems, rocks, minerals and stones. The acronym STEM stands for: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And from 5 pm to 7 pm, Dakota Valley families were encouraged to stop by the elementary school and have fun with STEM learning in regards to minerals, gemstones, paleontology and more.
Dakota Valley esport teams looking forward to state

In the second to last week of regular season play, Panther esports athletes are striving to advance to the postseason. The 2025 Fenworks/SDHSAA South Dakota esports state tournament will occur on February 14-15 in Aberdeen. Central High School is set to be the host.

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Dakota Valley 16U also ends season with third-place finish

An impressive season for the Dakota Valley 16u Junior Legion squad ended with a 3rd place state finish on August 10, 2025. The Panthers were in Milbank, South Dakota for post-season play after a regional win versus Beresford on July 29, 2025.

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Union County approves jail control system

The Union County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 5 approved a series of infrastructure agreements, personnel changes, and financial claims during a full-day meeting at the courthouse.

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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.

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NSC OKs flood recovery loan

The North Sioux City Commission on Aug. 4 reviewed updates on flood recovery efforts, approved multiple plats and financial measures, and entered executive session to discuss contractual matters. Mayor Chris Bogenrief called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Commissioners Julie Burhoop, Lynn Hoffman, Jessica Strain and Vincent Tucker were present. City Administrator Jeff Dooley, Finance Officer Amy…

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2025 DV Fall sports coaches

Summer is still here, but the Dakota Valley Panthers are already looking ahead to the fall activities season. The annual fall sports meeting happened on Monday, August 4, 2025 with the Panther’s Athletic Director Bill Clements leading the assembly. Coaches for DV this fall meet with parents and student athletes after hearing from guest speakers at the meeting.

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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.

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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.

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Jefferson approves trash contract

The Jefferson City Council on Aug. 4 approved a new three-year trash contract, scheduled upcoming budget discussions, and addressed several community concerns during its regular meeting at City Hall.

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Attempted robbery in Elk Point

A northwest Iowa man is facing multiple charges after a reported break-in attempt in Elk Point. According to records, James Jennings, 43, tried to force entry into a home on Aug. 3, threatened two residents and attempted to climb through a kitchen window while armed with a knife. Jennings was injured during the incident and now faces two counts of aggravated assault and one count of first-degree…

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Panthers 14u team takes fourth at state tournament

The Dakota Valley 14u legion baseball team played on Ronken Field, at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, on August 8-10, 2025. The team worked hard and finished in 4th place among strong competition.

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