The Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve is always a place of sanctuary and contentment. It was also a site to get into the spirit of the season thanks to the state park’s annual event known as Homestead Holidays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the dates of December 6th to December 22nd, a truly beautiful array of holiday lights and decorations could be observed by walking the grounds from 5 pm to 9 pm.

On December 16, 2024, the North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., led by Mayor Patti Teel. Present at the meeting were council members Kodi Benson, Gary Bogenrief, Jim Christenson, Joan Christiansen, Bob Davis, Lonnie Green, Lynn Hoffman, and Greg Meyer, along with City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

High school members of Dakota Valley’s National Honor Society spent time after school on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to make blankets for those in need. The students fringed and cut cozy material in an effort to help the non-profit organization called Project Warm-Up.

The Panthers boys basketball team hosted Beresford to start their season on December 17, 2024. Starters for Dakota Valley were: Luke Bruns, Logan Collette, Drew Lukken, Tyler Cornelsen and Seth Reinhardt.

The Watchdogs of Beresford came to face the Panther girls basketball team on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. It was the home opener for Dakota Valley and the varsity girls started strong right away versus the competition. That stamina stayed with the Panthers as they won 71-51.

It was another exciting week for Panther esports athletes as Dakota Valley faced opponents on multiple days from December 9-12, 2024. “We started off the week with Mario Kart,” remarked Head Coach Mike Oberg.

The Panther varsity wrestling squad was in Elk Point on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. They faced off against the Canton C-Hawks and the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) Huskies in a triangular. Good matches were observed, but ultimately Dakota Valley fell 11-68 to Canton and 29-41 to EPJ.

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness. This year, the Wel-Life Assisted Living Center embraced this spirit with a heartwarming Christmas celebration filled with music, games, and a sense of community.

Canton and Dakota Valley were at Elk Point-Jefferson on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 as the Huskies hosted both schools in a wrestling triangular. Versus the C-Hawks it was a tough battle for EPJ and the team fell 11-71. However, going up against the Panthers it would be a dual win for the Huskies by a score of 41-29.

The regular season started with a bang for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team as they had 2 games in 3 days. First up was a road trip to Canton on Thursday, December 12, 2024. It was an intense battle versus the C-Hawks who are a formidable regional rival.