Girls may get their own wrestling tournament

Because of the growth in the number of participants, it has been proposed that a separate girls’ wrestling tournament be held next year. Currently the state wrestling tournament includes boys’ and girls’ divisions.

The One-Act Play Disaster

Dakota Valley middle school students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th will perform “The One-Act Play Disaster” on March 13 and 14, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center. There is no cost for admission, but free will donations will be accepted.

Southeast A.B.A.T.E. holds presentation

The Southeast A.B.A.T.E. is going to hold a presentation on motorcycle safety and awareness on Saturday, March 11. The event will be held at the North Sioux City Community Center (connected to the Fire Hall) at 205 Sodrac Drive from 1 to 4 p.m.

Swimming for excellence from an early age

Britton Patee, of Dakota Dunes, has been swimming ever since he could crawl. Patee comes from a family lineage of swimmers and the love and talent for the sport has taken the Bishop Heelan sophomore far.

Third attempt to change legal newspaper rules fails in committee

For the third time during the current legislative session, legislation designed to change the way legal newspapers are defined in South Dakota has been defeated. The latest attempt in Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee was SB178, a hoghoused bill.

NFPA urges added caution when using home heating equipment

The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter months, when nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. home heating equipment fires occur.

Heirigs offered position as Health Nurse

After about 40 minutes of conducting interviews for the Community Health Nurse position on Feb. 21, the Union County Board of County Commissioners moved to offer Karley Heirigs the position. If she accepts, she would make $1,394.60 per month.

DV art students earn honors

High school art students at Dakota Valley are seeing success with their craft in 2023 as several Panther artists earned honors for their works at various shows and competitions in February. Junior Mike Bourne, who is in the DV Art Club, submitted artwork to Buena Vista University (BVU) after hearing about the opportunity from art teacher Demi Harlan.

Dakota Valley Debate team competes at Harrisburg

The Dakota Valley High School debate team competed at Harrisburg High School on Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 in a tough varsity meet. The twoday contest was a precursor for going on to nationals. Although, Dakota Valley did not qualify any of their four competing teams it was a great event for all.