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DV board focuses on work, regular sessions

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The Dakota Valley school board was busy in the second week of June with a regular session meeting and a work session on June 10th, as well as another work session on June 11th. The June 10th work session was called to order at 5:30pm by Chairperson Steve Kistner.
The Izaak Walton League has served as a beacon of aid for volunteers, meals, and more throughout this tragic event. Photos by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Izaak Walton beacon for aid

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The first of what will be many press conferences to address the area’s recent flooding was held near Izaak Walton McCook Lake on Sunday, June 30, at 4:45 p.m. It convened around 5:02 p.m.
Amphone Nathanvong, Ashley Olsen, and Ruth Marth stand in front of the new Elevate Dance Academy in Dakota Dunes.

New dance studio located in Dakota Dunes

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024
A new dance studio just opened up on 317 Dakota Dunes Blvd Suite E. in Dakota Dunes South Dakota. Elevate Dance Academy opened its doors offering two fun summer dance camps earlier this month. They are offering two more summer camps along with pop up classes in July.
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JEFFERSON DAYS OF '59 SCHEDULE

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

7:00pm Texas Hold‘Em Tournament

(Bud’s Bar) - sponsored by Jefferson Fire & Rescue

THURSDAY, JULY 11

5:00-9:00pm Kai Thai-food truck (Jefferson Beer Supply) 

6:00-8:00pm Rock Painting & Rock Music (Jefferson Beer Supply) 

6:30pm 21+ Kickball Game (Tower Park) – sponsored by Bud’s Bar 7:30pm Mixtape Bingo with Kari (Bud’s Bar)

FRIDAY, JULY 12

“COMMUNITY SOCIAL IN THE PARK” Food trucks: Lemondae

Longtime priest Father Joe Vogel, for the Catholic parishes in Elk Point, Jefferson, Dakota Dunes and surrounding areas, is pictured here at his retirement party on Sunday, June 30th. Submitted photo

Father Joe Vogel celebrates retirement

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
An open house celebration at St. Peter’s Community Center was held for Father Joe Vogel on Sunday, June 30th. Vogel served as a priest for St. Peter’s in Jefferson, St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes and St. Joseph’s in Elk Point. The retirement open house happened from 2pm to 5pm with a program occurring at 3pm.
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