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Langle breaks EPJ school record, wins event

The Huskies played some competitive golf on August 26 and August 28 to close out the month. They traveled north to play in Dell Rapids and later in the week Elk Point-Jefferson went south to hit the links at Two Rivers in Dakota Dunes.
NSCPD making a life saving difference

On June 7, 2024, at Cubby’s Gas Station in Dakota Dunes, the North Sioux City Police Department displayed exemplary dedication and quick thinking that saved a life. Officer Levi Saunders, Sergeant Jesse Henrichs, and Officer Isaac Wodtke responded to a cardiac arrest situation at the gas station, and their swift actions proved to be nothing short of heroic.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies devour Parker Pheasants

The Huskies played hard and showed no mercy to Parker on Friday, August 23 as they trounced the Pheasants by a score of 54-0. It was the first football game of the 2024 season for Elk Point-Jefferson and great things were observed on the field.
Huskies first day back

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Panther golfers start season breaking school record

The Panther boys varsity golf roster started the season strong by breaking a school record on Tuesday, August 20th. Dakota Valley won the West Central Early Bird Invite at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford with an impressive team score of 297.

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NSC City Council candidate town hall

A town hall meeting is set for Monday, March 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the North Sioux City Hall— Council Chambers. This gathering will provide a platform for local candidates vying for various council positions to present their visions, policies, and priorities to the citizens of North Sioux City.

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Small fire on Dakota Dunes Blvd.

At approximately 5:20 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025 a small fire was spotted by passersby on Dakota Dunes Boulevard. A pad mounted transformer had started to flame near the sidewalk area close to StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living, in Dakota Dunes, and the main boulevard. The fire happened a few hundred feet from the corner of Levee Trail and Dakota Dunes Boulevard.

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DV Panther band members have busy March

Panther high school band members have been busy throughout the month of March. The Dakota Valley jazz band recently competed in the 50th Annual Augustana Jazz on the Upper Plains Festival on March 4, 2025. Then on March 12, 2025 multiple DV band students were in Vermillion for the Region I Solo/Ensemble Contest.

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2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band

Kenzi Jenks represented Dakota Valley’s middle school as a member of the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band on March 7-8, 2025. The event took place in Mitchell, South Dakota. Jenks, a Panther 8th grader, played the baritone saxophone as a member of the festival band.

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DV Board discusses inspections

The Dakota Valley School Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on the evening of March 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The session, led by Chairperson Kistner, was held with board members Hanson, Kistner, Nilges, Norby (via Zoom), and Thompson in attendance, while no members were absent. Dr. Warzecha and Business Manager Sponder also attended the meeting.

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EPJ board discusses district highlights

On March 10, 2025, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for a regular session at 5:00 p.m. in the high school’s study hall. President Geary presided over the meeting, with board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler in attendance. Additionally, key figures from the district, including Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener,…

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Friends Feast fosters community spirit in Elk Point

Elk Point residents gathered on the evening of March 10 for the monthly Friends Feast, an event filled with delicious food, heartfelt camaraderie, and a shared sense of giving back to the community. Held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the feast brought together individuals from all walks of life, united by the simple joy of breaking bread together.

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Pedestrian bridge project begins soon

February 18, 2025, at the Welcome Center on Sioux Point Road, was the date of Dakota Dunes Community Improvement Districts (CID) regular meeting for their board of supervisors. Employees Andrew Tramp and Katelyn Irby were in attendance along with the following board members: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt and Janet Finzen. Bill Shorma was noted as absent.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Spring sports meeting recap

Huskies involved in spring sports gathered on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Elk Point-Jefferson high school gym for the “Spring Kickoff” meeting. Athletes planning to participate in girls golf, high school softball and/or track and field were in attendance for the event that began at 6:30 pm.

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EPJ attends 16th Annual Elementary Festival Choir

Musical talent was in abundance on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the 16th Annual Elementary Festival Choir. Elk Point-Jefferson had many students attend this exciting event which took place at Dakota Valley Performing Arts Center in North Sioux City, South Dakota.

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