Five Panther high school students competed in Sioux Falls, on April 7-9, at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state conference. It was a wonderful experience for all of the Panthers who were accompanied by Dakota Valley business teacher and FBLA advisor Justine Sponder.

Dakota Valley senior Karlee Hughes earned the honorable distinction to attend the 2024 Youth Leadership Forum at Northern State University from June 2-6, 2024. Many from across South Dakota applied and over 100 were interviewed with Hughes making the final cut.

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson visited the Dakota Valley School District on April 2.

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson recently paid a visit to the CNOS – Dakota Dunes Clinic. This visit underscores Congressman Johnson’s commitment to understanding and supporting the innovation in healthcare in South Dakota and the tri-state region.

Before the North Sioux City City Council meeting Tuesday, April 2, City Administrator Eric Christensen submitted his letter of retirement for the council to consider. He highlighted some health concerns as to part of the reason for his early retirement.

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Atrophycamehomewith the Panther high school jazz band from Norfolk, NE on Tuesday, March 26 as Dakota Valley claimed 1st prize in the Level II band category. They also received a Superior plus rating per band director Daryl Jessen in what was a very successful day for DV.

Former South Dakota American Legion Post #319 Commander Michael Kumm passed the torch to 2024 Commander Timothy Waugh. Officers for 2024 are Finance Officer Gene Christiansen Jr., Commander Timothy Waugh, Service Officer Lisa Schenzel, Vice-Commander, Chaplain Dave Young, and Adjutant David Roepke, Historian Gregory Johns and Sergeant of Arms Robert Ballard.

The 2024 Primary election candidate lists have been released. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 7 a.m.

The Union County Board of County Commission meeting on April 2 had a lot of insurance talk and was wrapped up in 2.5 hours. The county’s current Wellmark, health insurance plan, was due.