Strong play by the Elk Point-Jefferson senior baseball squad had them off to a great start in the American Legion Region 3B tournament on July 24-26. Games took place in Lennox and it was a double elimination format. In the 1st round, the Huskies faced rival Dakota Valley on Wednesday, July 24. By grabbing an early lead, EPJ looked to be cruising towards a sure victory. They were up 4-0 after 3 innings of play. However, DV captured 5 runs in the 4th and 5th to make it a close one.

The CPL Russell N. Ferdig Memorial Bridge Ceremony was a heartfelt event that brought together community members and relatives to honor the memory of a Vietnam veteran. The dedication ceremony was a touching tribute to Ferdig and his service to the nation.

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The Panther 14U legion baseball team completed an incredible run in regionals and state bracket play to be crowned the 14U Class A State Champions for 2024. The state tournament was held in Beresford and Dakota Valley went undefeated in 3 straight games, on July 26-28, to bring home the title.

The Panther’s summer baseball squad ended their season with 2 losses in the American Legion Region 3B tournament, in Lennox, on July 24 and July 25. Dakota Valley faced Elk Point-Jefferson on Wednesday, July 24 and fell 5-7. They took on Tea Post 266 TinCaps the next day and were defeated 4-11.

Siouxland Miracle Riders headed out on their 9th Ride for Miracles. The ride started on Saturday, July 27 and will go through Saturday, August 10 to help Siouxland Children.

The 2024-25 traveling art exhibit, “Both-And,” juxtaposes characteristically big, bold abstract paintings by artist Brian Joel Damon alongside subtle, organic photography by Paula Bosco Damon, a married couple from McCook Lake, S.D. The exhibit, now showing at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, combines 30 more recent works for the viewing public.

Nature camp for 8-10 year olds was held at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on July 23-25. Many attended and enjoyed time outside and indoors at the visitor center.

The Elk Point-Jefferson school district has a new website and on Tuesday, July 23 their live feed made it known that school was set to start in less than one month. That means enrollment for the 2023/24 school year is currently happening.

On July 15, 2024 the board of supervisors for the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District (CID) had their regular meeting at 7 p.m. It was held at the Welcome Center on Sioux Point Road in Dakota Dunes.