The Union County Commission moved through a full agenda Tuesday, approving several highway contracts, discussing temporary office relocation during courthouse construction and handling routine business during its May 12 meeting.
Chairman Kevin Joffer called the meeting to order with commissioners Michael Dailey, Tom Kimmel, Peggy Ustad and Bob Ballard present.
Commissioners approved the agenda with …
The Elk Point‑Jefferson Board of Education worked through a full agenda Monday night, approving tax levies for the coming school year, accepting several resignations, and finalizing both certified and non‑certified contracts during its May 11 regular meeting.
President Travis Geary called the meeting to order with board members Sabrina Sayler, Tory Norby and Elijah Vander‑Weerdt present. Superinten…
Panther softball squared off against a couple of DAK XII conference opponents on back-to-back nights in mid-May. Great games were played with Dakota Valley (DV) being the victor in both contests. They bested West Central (WC) on Monday, May 11, 2026 in an away game. They mercy ruled Lennox, at home, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Against the WC Trojans, the Panthers led 2-0 after the 1st inning thanks t…
The Elk Point Pink Ladies will host their fifth annual Pink in the Park Activity and Ven‑dor Fair on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elk Point City Park. The community event features a mix of family activities, food options and local ven‑dors.
Organizers say this year’s fair will include kids’ games, food trucks and a wide range of booths offering items such as candy, spices, handmade c…
In their last regular season home game, Dakota Valley baseball garnered a big win on May 11, 2026. It was senior night and the Panthers outscored Elk Point-Jefferson 14-0 in 5 innings. Seniors Sterling Schauff and Grady Ramos were dominant on the mound as they combined for 7 strikeouts.
Schauff would be the starter and Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) could not do much at the plate versus the lefty. Schau…
Law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes and community members took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in Elk Point on Monday, car‑rying the “flame of hope” through town in support of Special Olympics South Da‑kota.
Participants gathered late Monday morning at Lewis Drug before beginning the walk down Franklin Street to the Elk Point‑Jefferson football field. The event is desig…
The weather was chilly plus windy, but the Dakota Valley (DV) softball team did not look cold as they rolled to a 13-0 victory over Bon Homme on Monday, May 4, 2026. The game would end after the top of the 5th due to the mercy rule.
Scoring 2 runs in the 1st inning meant the Panthers were on top early in the game. It was a scoreless 2nd inning, but after that DV’s offense could not be contained. Tw…
Excellent finishes were recorded by the Panther track team on May 5, 2026 at the Lennox Invite. Four golds were secured by Dakota Valley, as well as many silver and bronze medals.
For the girls squad, senior Claire Munch placed 1st in the triple jump at 36-01 and won the high jump with a 5-04. Other jumpers also brought home hardware, as Tinsley Sorensen cleared a personal record (PR) of 5-02, in h…
The North Sioux City Commission approved a significant contract amendment for the Northshore Drive realignment and opened a federal disaster‑relief funding process Monday, advancing several long‑term infrastructure and planning efforts.
Mayor Chris Bogenrief led the meeting with commissioners Julie Burhoop, Lynn Hoffman, Jessica Strain and Vincent Tucker present.
Commissioners unanimously approved a…
It was a busy two days for Dakota Valley’s Class of 2026. On Friday, May 8, 2026 a senior breakfast was hosted in the high school with a rehearsal for graduation happening afterwards. In the late morning, students then took sidewalk chalk outside to decorate the cement near the high school building. Students drew mascots, military service marks, and workforce emblems in order to highlight and answ…
