Panthers on the high school debate team have been busy attending competitions prior to the Thanksgiving break. Two Dakota Valley debaters, Allee Murray and Rowen Higman, traveled to Sioux Falls Washington on November 15, 2024. Then on November 19, 2024 the Panthers had 4 students debating at Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Murray and Higman participated in the Extemp category at the Sioux Falls Washington debate contest. Extempt is short for “extemporaneous”. Both DV competitors garnered 11th place in their respective matches per Debate Coach Andrew Stewart.

The Quiz Bowl season is in full swing for Dakota Valley as they took 4 teams to West Central on Monday, November 18, 2024. The Panther high school squads were made up of 3 or 4 participants and showcased the intellect and knowledge coming out of the DV.

This fall, you can help fight the greatest blood shortage in a generation in the largest blood donation competition in our lifetime. LifeServe Blood Center is proud to participate in “The We Give Blood Drive,” sponsored by Abbott and the Big Ten Conference .

By Kelly Riibe times2reporter@gmail.com A time of thanks is happening on November 28, 2024 as many gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. Despite recent flooding and an anxious election year many still take time to show gratitude.

On November 18, 2024, the North Sioux City Council convened at 7:00 p.m. for its regular meeting, with Mayor Patti Teel presiding. The meeting was attended by Council members Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer. Other city officials in attendance included City Finance Officer Amy Lilly and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

A crowd of over 20 people gathered in Elk Point, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, for an educational seminar on fraud prevention. The community event was hosted by First Dakota National Bank with all congregating in the Kalstad Room located within The Pointe Golf and Event Center. Maggie Jennings, a Risk Management and Fraud Prevention Officer with First Dakota in Sioux Falls, came to Elk Point to visit with residents and discuss the issue of fraud.

As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind our valued readers and contributors about the upcoming early deadlines for submissions to the newspaper. We have set three early deadlines that will affect the publishing schedule over the holidays.

On December 8th, the Marquee in Sioux City will transform into a hub of community spirit as residents come together to support the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization dedicated to assisting veterans injured in combat. Hosted by community members John Glaza, Rose Gilman, and Bill (Chopper) Pelchat, this benefit promises to be an afternoon filled with music, camaraderie, and the collective effort to aid those who have bravely served our nation.

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the youth chosen as State 4-H Ambassadors for the coming year. The State 4-H Ambassador program provides leadership and mentoring opportunities as participants support 4-H and serve as positive role models.

The Elk Point-Jefferson school district celebrated Veterans Day, on November 11, 2024, with a morning program that paid recognition to those who have served America to protect the country. It was held at 8:30 am in the Husky’s high school gymnasium and many from the Elk Point and Jefferson area attended.