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North Sioux City honors Officer Mahlke
Officer Faustin Mahlke was recognized on Tuesday, September 16, for a decade of service with the North Sioux City Police Department, marking 10 years of dedication to public safety and commun
WEL-Life celebrates Assisted Living Week
Residents and staff at WEL-Life in Elk Point marked National Assisted Living Week with a full slate of themed activities, family gatherings, and milestone celebrations from Sept.
Kistner honored for decade of service
Steve Kistner, a McCook Lake resident and Dakota Valley School District Board Member, recently received the Distinguished Service Award, from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD). It was an honor to recognize his decade of service. It was also a big milestone for Kistner as all ushered in the start of the 2025/26 academic school year.
Jones’ Food Center marks 30 years with gratitude, growth and community ties
Jones’ Food Center in Elk Point is celebrating 30 years of service this September, marking three decades of local ownership, evolving technology, and deep community connection. The store’s roots trace back to Tom Jones, who operated multiple grocery stores across southeastern South Dakota.
Fleurish Flower Farm to host two-day fall festival
Fleurish Flower Farm will celebrate the close of its u-pick flower season with a two-day autumn festival, “Fall Into Fleurish,” on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20–21. The event will be held at the farm’s location at 47663 SD Hwy 50, just west of Elk Point, and will feature seasonal foods, live music, pumpkins, and one final stroll through the flower fields.
Panthers stay hot on the pitch with hat trick and strong defense
A tough match was played by Dakota Valley girls soccer on Tuesday, September 9, as they hosted the Trojans of West Central (WC). The Panthers had bested WC earlier in the season, but both programs are playing excellent soccer for 2025 and a close contest was on the horizon.
Panthers take runner-up at Tanager Invite in Vermillion
In what will be a familiar setting for the fall golf season, the Panthers were in Vermillion on September 8, 2025 to play The Bluffs Golf Course. Dakota Valley was playing in the Tanager Invite, and they will re-visit this site again for the DAK XII conference meet plus regionals and state.
Dakota Valley dance team claims titles in jazz and pom
A trip to Yankton was in order for the Panther dance team on Thursday, September 11, 2025. It would be fierce competition as Dakota Valley looked to be the only Class A team in attendance. All others were from Class AA in South Dakota.
