This year marks a milestone for the EPJ Unified Champion School’s Special Olympics Bowling team, as they proudly completed their second season of participation in this engaging sport. The team is a vibrant mix of athletes and unified partners.

The aftermath of the June 2024 flooding is ongoing as many throughout Union County continue to repair, renovate and help. The local sports complex in North Sioux City was hit hard when the Big Sioux River rose to record levels. The main baseball field was submerged and sustained the most significant damage. Despite the disastrous flooding, volunteer efforts have pulled together to make sure youth in the area are still able to play ball.

On November 11, 2024, the Dakota Valley School District #618 Board of Education convened for a regular meeting at 6:00 PM. The session, was presided over by Chairperson Kistner, with board members Dooley, Nilges, Norby, and Kistner present. Member Thompson was absent.

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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. Residents throughout Union County have been faced with a lot the past year. Yet, kindness and generosity always seem to take a front seat.

South Dakota’s 72nd Annual All-State Choir concert took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Sioux Falls. The event was held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and hosted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).

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.