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North Sioux City Fire Department training facility ribbon cutting

On June 5th, the North Sioux City Fire Department proudly unveiled its new state-of-the-art Training Facility. Designed to enhance the skills and preparedness of EMS, rescue, and fire personnel, this facility offers expanded opportunities for training, skill development, and professional growth. Submitted photo
Dakota Valley State Track & Field Champs

By Kelly Riibetimes2reporter@gmail.com
A day of remembrance and honor

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Elk Point-Jefferson State Track & Field

A ton of hardware was brought home by the Huskies from the 2025 state track and field meet, in Sioux Falls, on May 29-31, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson found themselves on the podium multiple times throughout the 3 day athletic event which brought in the talent from every part of South Dakota.
Panther softball team headed to state tournament

The regular season ended on a high for Dakota Valley softball with back-to-back-to-back wins on May 22, May 23, and May 24, 2025.

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First Dakota provides interest-free loans to federal employees affected by government shutdown

First Dakota National Bank announced today the introduction of a no-interest, no-fee loan program for credit-qualified federal government employees affected by the shutdown. First Dakota has set aside $10 million to provide relief to federal staff. Through the Federal Employee Shutdown Relief Loan Program, borrowers can apply for loans of up to three months of their net pay. Applicants are not…

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Unified bowlers shine at area competition

Elk Point-Jefferson’s Unified Special Olympics Bowling team was in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025 for an area competition. The 1st day of the contest was for individual bowling and the 2nd day consisted of doubles. Cassandra Schmith accompanied the EPJ bowlers. Schmith works with the Huskies in the school’s Structured Learning Center and is also the Unified Cham-…

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Panthers dominate, take DAK XII championship

The Panthers were up 8-3 versus Lennox to start set #1 on October 14, 2025. It was a home contest with expectations high as both teams were ranked near the top of Class A. At the time of their match, Dakota Valley was ranked #1 and Lennox was #5 per the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll.

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County backs budget fix

The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a $240,021 budget supplement, accepted a resignation, and reviewed preliminary courthouse expansion plans during its regular meeting Oct. 14.

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EPJ board approves contracts, property purchase

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions, policy updates and a land acquisition during its regular meeting Oct. 15, while also recognizing student achievements in athletics and counseling services.

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Dakota Valley Panther State Champion Golfers

Fantastic regular season play had hopes high for the Panther varsity boys golf team as they headed to the Class A state meet on October 6-7, 2025.

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Akin finishes 15th at 2025 State golf tournament

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Panthers outlast Dell Rapids in five-set thriller

An epic showdown took place in volleyball between Dakota Valley (DV) and Dell Rapids (DR) on Monday, October 6, 2025. The Panthers were hosts and both teams came in ranked at the top of Class A in South Dakota.

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DV marching band earns runner-up honors in Class B

It was an early call time for the Panther marching band on Friday, October 3, 2025 as they traveled to Menno for their 2nd competition of the season. Seventeen schools competed at the 2025 Menno Band Day event. Dakota Valley was there along with Tea Area, Howard, West Central, Pierre, Parkston, Mount Vernon, Scotland, Centerville, Alcester-Hudson, Wessington Springs, Yankton and more.

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Panthers battle but fall short at West Central

A tough away game on October 10, 2025 meant Dakota Valley would be put to the test versus the Trojans of West Central. Playing in Hartford, South Dakota it was a true testament of competition as the Panthers worked through injuries and kept themselves very much in the football game versus a tough opponent.

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