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Lawmakers address key issues at Cracker Barrel

A three person political panel of Sydney Davis, Chris Kassin and William Shorma were in Elk Point on January 31, 2026 for a Legislative Cracker Barrel. The event was hosted by Elk Point’s chamber and held at The Nifty Nine, in Elk Point, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Property taxes, teacher’s pay in the state, issues regarding past flooding, data centers and more were discussed at the event with the District 17 leadership members.
Work progresses on Dakota Dunes clinic build

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DV Panther Youth Wrestling at EPJ

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DV holds off Sioux Valley at Hanson Classic

Back-to-back games did not happen for the Dakota Valley boys basketball team, as wind chill temperatures canceled school and activities on January 23, 2026. The Panthers were supposed to face the Mustangs of Tri-Valley in Colton, South Dakota. However, that contest is postponed with a make-up date still to be determined.
Big turnout for EPJ youth wrestling meet

Approximately 200 youth wrestlers were in Elk Point on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The Huskies hosted their an‑nual tournament for athletes in preschool through 6th grade. Grapplers from South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska were observed in the gymnasium.

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NSC vetos trailer request, sign variance

The North Sioux City Planning Commission on March 25 denied a conditional use request from Steck Wholesale Foods, Inc. for a temporary trailer at Crown Bakeries and later rejected a sign variance for a business along North Derby Lane.

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DDCID reviews golf cart rules

On March 16, 2026 the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) held a regular monthly meeting. Members on hand included: Scott Wetz, Ken Beaulieu, Dalton Hanson, Janet Finzen and William Shorma. Multiple residents were also in attendance plus CID Manager Andrew Tramp, legal counsel Darrell Jesse, CID employee Katelyn Irby, Rodd Slater of Two Rivers Golf Course and Mike Tison from the…

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Scouts race in Pack 48’s 26th Pinewood Derby

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EPJ jazz band earns 4th at USD Coyote Jazz Festival

Ha r d w a r e wa s brought home by the Elk Point-Jefferson jazz band as they put on a fine performance at the University of South Dakota (USD). Preston Pohlman, band director for the Huskies, was elated with his students and their musical prowess on the stage.

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Highway 46 to close April 7 for surfacing work near Beresford

A portion of S.D. Highway 46 east of Beresford will close Tuesday, April 7, as crews begin the surfacing phase of a multi‑million‑dollar road project, according to the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

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Jorgensen honored with hospitality award

Burbank resident Nor‑een Jorgensen is happy to share the beauty and histo‑ry of Blue Tin Ranch as it is more than just a home and a business. It is a dream. And also a source of joy that she shares with those who visit from near and far. On January 22, 2026, recogni‑tion of Jorgensen’s zeal for Blue Tin Ranch was on full display, as she received the Ruth Ziolkowski Outstand‑ing Hospitality &…

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Northshore Drive to close April 1

Northshore Drive will close to nearly all traffic beginning April 1 as the city begins a multi‑month reconstruction project, leaving the neighborhood and Dakota Valley school campus accessible only from the west.

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Best Buddies builds inclusion at Dakota Valley

Inclusion, friendship, leader‑ship and camaraderie are all great things being perpetuated in Dakota Valley’s Best Buddies program. Only in its second year of existence, within the Pan‑ther school district, the program boosts solid numbers when it comes to volunteers and social interactions. Program advisors are Madison Kenney for the high school and Morgan Hinds for the Panther middle school…

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Storyland Carnival debuts at DV

Dakota Valley’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), in conjunction with the Panther elementary school, hosted an event called Storyland Carnival on Thursday, March 19, 2026. From 5:30 pm to 8 pm, a love for reading and fun was brought to life.

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NSC advances lift station projects

North Sioux City com‑missioners advanced sev‑eral major infrastructure and flood‑recovery projects Monday, approving land ac‑quisition, design work, and testing contracts tied to the River Drive and Centennial lift stations and the McCook Lake grading project.

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