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Sioux Point Road, Sodrac Drive construction continues to progress

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The Sioux Point Road construction and realignment project began on March 6 with the closure of Sioux Point Road in order to put in utilities. The closure was initially only slated for 30 days, weather permitting. Sioux Point Road is closed from Quiniela Drive to the Shay Road intersection.

 

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SDHSCA names Kleis Coach of the Year

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The South Dakota High School Coaches Association named Dakota Valley’s Head Boys Basketball Coach Jason Kleis as Coach of the Year. Kleis, an Orange City, IA native, led the Panthers to back-to-back Class A State Champions in 2022 and 2023.

 

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Warrant issued in suspicious death

By News Staff –
An arrest warrant has been issued in the suspicious death of a Dakota Dunes woman who was found deceased in her Wellington Apartment Wednesday, April 26. According to the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the death was determined suspicious in nature.

 

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Powell advances to nationals in Poetry Out Loud

By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com –
The 2023 national finals for Poetry Out Loud are set to take place in Washington, D.C. on May 9 and 10 with Dakota Valley junior Grace Powell in attendance after winning two important competitions closer to home.

 

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Smith, Griffin rule over Prom

By News Staff –
Elk Point-Jefferson celebrated their prom Saturday, April 22. The theme for this year’s prom was the “Fabulous Fifties”.

 

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Night fire damages three homes in North Sioux City

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
A house fire in North Sioux City destroyed one home and damaged two others April 18. The North Sioux City Fire Department was dispatched at 11:13 p.m. with a report of a structure fire at 801 Campbell Street in North Sioux City.

 

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EPJ Huskies go 1-2 during two weeks of play

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The Huskies had four contests from April 13-21. The Elk Point-Jefferson softball team played Gayville- Volin April 13, Beresford April 14 and West Central April 17.

 

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New DV head football coach

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
After 10 years, Dakota Valley will have a new leader in their football program. Dakota Valley School District hired Kenny Wilhite as the new head coach beginning in the fall of 2023 season.

 

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EPJ Girls host first dual

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The Elk Point-Jefferson girls golf team hosted a dual with Dakota Valley and two Flandreau players April 18 on their home golf course at The Pointe. Madison Buenger of EPJ was the individual medalist for the contest with the lowest score of 41.

 

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