Two meets happened in the first week of September for the Panther cross country teams. This meant double the team wins, personal victories and records. To write that Dakota Valley is running well to start the season would be an understatement.

Panther senior Jack Brown broke the DV cross country record for the Beresford XC Invite meet on Friday, August 30. Brown ran the course this year in an incredible time of 15:57. This broke Joe Cross’s record from 2023 which was a time of 16.10. With that 2024 official time, Brown moves up to #2 on the DV Cross Country Boys Top 10 List of fastest XC athletes.

It was a tough week for Panther boys soccer as they faced strong opponents on September 3rd and September 5th. While Dakota Valley was handed 2 losses, much was gained in experience as they battled fierce competition.

The Union County Board of Commissioners convened in regular session on September 3, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. The meeting began promptly at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel were present.

The Elk Point-Jefferson school is gearing up for an exciting event to show appreciation for our military personnel. The upcoming military appreciation tailgate dinner and football game promises an evening of camaraderie, support, and fun for everyone involved.

Every year, National Assisted Living Week provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the important role of assisted living communities in supporting the well being of their residents. This year, the week falls on September 8-14, and there are fantastic activities planned to commemorate this important occasion.

Danica Euliss, a Dakota Valley High School junior, has accomplished something remarkable this summer. She was accepted into and successfully completed the FBI Youth Leadership Program (YLP) in Quantico, VA. This prestigious program, offered by the FBI National Academy Associates, is designed to nurture exceptional young leaders and equip them with the knowledge and skills to positively impact the world.

The Dakota Valley varsity cross country team saw success for both the girls and the boys on August 30, 2024 in Beresford. It was a huge meet with over 30 teams in attendance and more than 600 runners racing. Individual medals were awarded to the top 20 place winners.

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In a thrilling finish at the South Dakota Senior Games, Darrel Carter emerged victorious in the 5K race, clinching first place in the 65-69 age bracket on August 10 in Pierre. Carter’s remarkable win came down to the wire, as he crossed the finish line just one second ahead of his closest competitor. This incredible achievement has brought recognition to Carter and opened the door to the prestigious Senior Nationals in Des Moines in July 2025.