The inaugural event, organized by the Dakota Valley Parent‑Teacher Or‑ganization and presented by Peoples Bank, brought together K–8 students who spent weeks creat‑ing products, planning displays and learning the basics of running a small business. More than 75 students filled 50 booths, offering handmade items and creative goods to families and community members.

Speech and debate competitors from Dakota Valley ended January strong at the Cavalier Invite in Sioux Falls. Multiple Panthers traveled to Jefferson High School, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to take part in the 5th annual event. Panther speech and debate coach, Andrew Stewart, was pleased with the effort given by all.

.

The junior high math department at Dakota Valley has reason to celebrate after multiple students garnered top awards at the 6th Annual Regional Math Bee on Friday, January 16, 2026. Multiple Panthers were at the competition which was held at Northeast Community College in South Sioux City, Nebraska. They were accompanied by Jennifer Pottorff and Laura Stokes who both teach math in the DV middle school.

The North Sioux City Commission on Jan. 20 approved the final close‑out of the Southwest Lift Station project, received detailed economic data from local employers and advanced several admin‑istrative items during a brief regular meeting.

The Union County Com‑mission on Jan. 20 approved combined election agree‑ments, updated committee assignments and adopted a seasonal weight‑limit reso‑lution during its regular meeting at the courthouse.

The Union County Commission on Jan. 20 approved combined election agreements, updated committee assignments and adopted a seasonal weight‑limit resolution during its regular meeting at the courthouse.

Last semester, Dakota Valley high schoolers in Jill Sponder’s Introduction to Business class stayed busy developing projects that centered around an innovative business idea. They took those ideas and entered the projects in the 2025 Big Idea South Dakota (SD) Competition. It was an excellent learning experience for all. In addition to being thrilled with her class’s involvement, Sponder was excited with the strong showing by DV when it came to awards.

The Dakota Valley Board of Education moved through a full agenda on Jan. 12, taking action on staffing, transportation, facility projects and a proposed cell tower lease during its regular monthly meeting.

.