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Departments use McCook Lake for rescue training

The North Sioux City Fire Department did a joint training with the North Sioux City Police Department June 10. They practiced various lake rescue techniques of conscious and unconscious victims. Along with rescue training, the departments did lake familiarization with boat launches in both non-emergency and emergency situations.
Zoo teaches about animals at the North Sioux City Library

The Omaha Zoo came to the North Sioux City Library on Thursday, June 15. Educators from the zoo talked about a variety of animals ranging from snakes, turtles, sharks, gorillas, penguins and insects. Hides, shells and even cockroaches were brought to display and show those in attendance.
Elk Point-Jefferson Legion Baseball opens for summer season

The Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Legion baseball team opened their 2023 summer season June 2-4 at the Kyle Mueller Classic hosted by the Yankton American Legion Post 12 in Crofton, NE. EPJ defeated Norfolk 8-4 on June 2.
Large North American moth spotted near Jefferson

The insect pictured at right, looks like a butterfly, but isn’t. It is in fact a moth – a cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) to be exact. This moth is the largest native moth to North America. They can feature a wingspan of up to 7 inches.
Kleis Coach of the Year

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School district releases building projects

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District has spent the last few years looking at and contemplating the needs of the growing school district, including various updates to the facilities. In 2022, the school district attempted a bond issue for these improvements, but the bond failed to pass a vote of the people. This sent the district back to the drawing board.

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Peterman: The man behind the lens

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Dakota Valley Panthers power through region play

The Dakota Valley boys basketball team hosted the Parker Pheasants for the first game of regionals on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The pep band was present and loud, as were the fans and cheerleaders who were ready to see DV in action on the court.

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EPA announces $42M+ for South Dakota water infrastructure upgrades

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $42,956,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for South Dakota drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.

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Postseason Qualifiers 2024 Dakota Valley Esports

Esports has taken the state of South Dakota by storm and leading the charge is Dakota Valley with a program that sees many Panthers making an appearance in the postseason. Fenworks, a North Dakota based company that specializes in Esports and drone racing programs, will host the 2024 South Dakota Esports State Tournament. The event is to be held at Club 71, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at South…

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St. Teresa’s 7th grade girls help at foster closest

Birthdays are a staple in life. And on Wednesday, Feb. 28 the 7th grade girls youth discipleship group from St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes worked together to give birthday parties to foster children in need. This act of kindness was done in conjunction with the Siouxland Foster Closet, a nonprofit organization, who makes it their mission to help children in the foster care system by providing a…

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Bishop Heelan girls attend state

The Bishop Heelan girls basketball team made it to the Iowa State basketball tournament in Des Moines, IA for Class 4A. Thye qualified for state by being the Region 3 champion. The Crusaders defeated Lewis Central, from Council Bluffs, in the 1st round of state by a score of 70-40. They fell 3741 to Waverly-Shell Rock in the next round.

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DV Panthers competes in Watertown at State Debate

The start of March was an important time for the Dakota Valley high school debate team as they traveled to Watertown for the state competition on March 1 and 2. South Dakota has two classes for debate.

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Dakota Valley Art students compete in Art Wars

Dakota Valley high school art teacher Demi Harlan and some of her students were in Vermillion on Friday, Feb. 9 for the 2024 Art Wars competition. This event was hosted by South Dakota High School Activities Association and was held at the University of South Dakota.

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Siouxland tri-state region remains #1

The Sioux City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), also known as the Siouxland tri-state region, retained the nation’s top spot for per capita economic development performance for populations under 200,000 for the fourth year in a row. Additionally, in the competitive ranking among states, the State of South Dakota was recognized as the top performing state in the nation based on per capita…

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