The Panther speech and debate team was at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School on January 17-18, 2025 for the Silver Bowl Tournament. Dakota Valley students competed in speech and public forum events, as well as in the category of Lincoln-Douglas debates.

Panther one-act students traveled to Vermillion, South Dakota on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after weeks of rehearsals and two home stage performances for the Region 1A 2024-25 One-Act Play Festival. The event took place at Vermillion High School.

Several talented Panther vocalists, in grades 4th-6th, were recently selected to represent Dakota Valley at Regional Festival Choir for 2025. These musically inclined students will participate in a day of rehearsals and a performance on Monday, March 3, 2025. The event is set to be hosted by Dakota Valley.

The Siouxland YMCA is excited to announce a new partnership with the Elk Point-Jefferson School District to bring Y Club After-School Care to families in the community. Beginning in March, Y Club will offer safe, structured, and enriching after-school programming at 402 S. Douglas St, Elk Point, SD, 57025.

The Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division will launch a new title and registration system, 605Drive, on February 17, 2025. Training for the new system began on December 9, 2024, with basic trainings for county and internal users.

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The Elk Point Community Ambulance Board celebrated one of their own recently as they recognized Joann (Staum) Vinzant for her 35 years of service. A native of Elk Point, Vinzant joined the town’s ambulance team in the 1980s as an emergency medical technician (EMT). She later became a valued board member.

After strong showings by the girls Cteam and junior varsity squads, on Friday, January 24, 2025, the varsity Panther girls found themselves down early versus Tri-Valley. It was senior night and there was a great crowd to cheer on Dakota Valley as they rallied for a fierce victory.

The City Council of North Sioux City convened for its regular meeting on January 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM, led by Mayor Teel. In attendance were council members Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Mr. Christenson, Ms. Christiansen, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Meyer. City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber also assisted with the meeting.