It was an exceptional regional meet for the Dakota Valley cross country team on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Seniors Jack Brown and Sophia Redler ran their way to 1st place finishes as both were crowned 3A region champions for varsity.

The Panther dance team wrapped up their 2024 regular season in epic fashion on Saturday, October 19th. The squad was at Platte-Geddes and won out in both categories for jazz and pom.

The Panther competition cheer squad has stayed busy the past few weeks as they gear up to compete at the state contest, in Rapid City, at the end of the month. They are a small, but mighty squad who continue to improve and showcase skill at each routine.

A National Honor Society induction ceremony, for juniors and seniors, was held at Dakota Valley on Monday, October 14, 2024. The event took place in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 7 pm. Advisor Amanda Valbuena, chapter president Ella Schmiedt and several students welcomed the audience and took time to explain the purpose of National Honor Society (NHS) at the high school level.

The Panthers kicked off to Vermillion for their Friday football game in the Dakota Dome on October 18, 2024. The away contest was a big match-up as both sides were vying for a win and extra seed points as the postseason is almost here.

The Panther volleyball team went on the road to Lennox on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. They also traveled again on Saturday, October 19th, for the DAK 12 Conference Tournament Submitted photo in Vermillion.

Josh Van Den Hul, of Dakota Dunes, returned to his college alma mater on Saturday, October 19, in order to be inducted into the Wartburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. As a Knight, Van Den Hul’s impact on the football field did not go unnoticed. He earned numerous honors during his time in a black and orange uniform.

The Dakota Valley School District #61-8 held its regular board of education meeting on October 14, 2024, at the Dakota Valley Board Room. The meeting, which commenced at 6:00 PM, was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Jeff Dooley. The roll call indicated the presence of members Dooley, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, and Matt Thompson, with Steve Kistner being absent. Administrators Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Business Manager Jill Sponder were also in attendance.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on October 15, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. and was attended by Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, Peggy Ustad, and Tom Kimmel. One of the decisions made during the meeting was the approval of the agenda, with the addition of a potential county burn ban. This motion was put forward by Kimmel and seconded by Dailey, and it was carried.

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