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Car chase ends by McCook Lake

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

By Beth Hutcheson

times1reporter@gmail.com

A chase that began in Sioux City, IA on Military Road came to an end by the Izaak Walton League near McCook Lake Tuesday, Nov. 7.

In the early morning hours around 2 a.m., a vehicle that had been reported stolen was located in the Riverside area of Sioux City. A Woodbury County Deputy Sheriff attempted to pull the vehicle over, but was led on a chase.

The Union County Leaders Group awards Union County Electric with ‘Business of the Year’. The award was presented at the annual Union County 4-H Recognition Event held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Presenting the award was Leader’s Club President Jeanne Hanson with Union County Electric General Manager, Matt Klein accepting the plaque. Union County Electric was a huge participant and donor in this years’ Union County Fair and 4-H programs. Submitted photo

Union County holds 4-H Recognition Event

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Union County 4-H club members and leaders completed the 2022-23 club year with an annual Recognition Event on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point. Congratulations to all the club members on a successful 4-H year!
Blake Lukken, of DakotaDunes, as Saint Francis of Assisi.

Students learn about Saints

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
In preparation for All Saints Day on Nov. 1, the 6th grade religious education students at St. Teresa of Calcutta presented ‘For All These Saints’ on Oct. 25. Costumes were prepared by the Catholic Daughters, Mary Parker and Mary Grasso. Each of the students answered questions about the life of the saint they depicted. Everyone learned a lot about the life of each saint and the process of how one becomes a saint in the Catholic Church.
Josie Eckhardt, next to a few fellow Panther seniors, lights a candle during Dakota Valley’s NHS induction ceremony on Oct. 16. Pictured are, from left, Sophie Tuttle, Kyli Vaske, Josie Eckhardt and Brayden Karkalik. Submitted photo

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The National Honor Society induction for Dakota Valley high schoolers happened on Monday, Oct. 16 in the Performing Arts Center. Spanish teacher, Amanda Valbuena, is the Panther advisor for National Honor Society (NHS) which inducts junior and senior members on an annual basis.
The Dakota Valley vocalists attended the South Dakota All-State Choir concert on Oct. 28 in Rapid City. Pictured are, front from left, Madison Bell, Maddy Grooms, Grace Powell and Addy Kellen; and back, Rayne Hermes, Aiden Keenan, Lewis Pick and Kaleb Haiar. Submitted photo

Dakota Valley attends All-State Choir in Rapid City

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Some of South Dakota’s most talented high school vocal students were in the Black Hills on Saturday, Oct. 28 for All State Chorus. The 2023 concert was held in Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.

Academic All-State

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The cross country Academic All-State list was announced on Oct. 24.

Saving every life, one animal at a time

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Siouxland Humane Society (SHS) has received national recognition from the Best Friends Animal Society. A plaque was awarded for achieving a save rate of over 90 percent for year 2022, naming the SHS a no-kill shelter.

Looping project end date delayed

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A project which was supposed to be completed by Oct. 31, will be delayed due to a water leak. The Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) Board of Supervisors was notified of the complication at their meeting on Oct. 16.
Dr. Ford’s house in Sandy Mead. Photos By Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Spooky houses pop up for Halloween

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Every October, the students and staff of Dakota Valley look forward to seeing the “spooky house” on Northshore Drive. It has become a staple to signify Halloween and autumn are coming to the area. The multiple horror story characters on the balcony, along with hanging skeletons and mock tombstones are known for getting neighbors and all who pass by into the Halloween spirit.
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