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Dakota Valley Panthers in grades preschool through 5th were anxious and excited on the morning of Friday, Aug. 18 as it was the first day of school for Dakota Valley elementary and upper elementary students.
First day of school excitement

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Huskies start season strong with win over Parker

Coming off of a perfect season, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies extended their winning streak to 13-0 at their first game of the 2023 season against the Parker Pheasants Aug. 18.
First Dakota Title purchases Mason’s building

First Dakota Title purchased the Masonic Lodge #3 building in May 2023. The building was purchased for $223,000.
Celebrating 30 years with the USPS

Marshall Hill was recently presented a plaque for his 30 years of dedicated service to the United States Postal Service. In his 30 years, Hill has worked at the North Sioux City, Jefferson and Elk Point Post Offices. Hill is currently the Interim Post Master at the Elk Point Post Office.

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DV track and field compete strong at Howard Wood Relays

Steep competition faced Dakota Valley’s talented track and field team on May 3 and May 4 for the Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls. Qualifiers for the Panthers represented well with many achieving personal records and performing at the highest level.

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Dakota Valley Panthers golf at Dell Rapids, Elk Point

The destination for the Panther girls golf team on Tuesday, April 30th Course in Dell Rapids. The trip north proved to be worthwhile as 8th grader Katie Betsworth shot a personal best at the Dell Rapids Invitational.

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Varsity Panther baseball play wave of games

The month of May brought a wave of games for the Panther varsity baseball squad. Dakota Valley played 4 games in 4 days and came away with 3 victories and a loss.

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Tulips in beautiful spring form

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Car wash in Elk Point sees new features

The Elk Point Car Wash, soon to be renamed to The Wave Auto Wash, switched hands in November 2023 and recently opened again in February 2024. Monte and Rachel Post of rural Canton purchased the car wash and have made extensive changes throughout the last few months.

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Union Bean holds Grand Opening

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EPJ students receive scholarships

Elk Point-Jefferson has five students who have received large scholarships in order to go into a specific trade. Jayse VandeVegte is going to Western Iowa Technical Community College to study to be an electrician.

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Dakota Valley Students showcase artwork

The Dakota Valley Annual Art Show was held on April 29 and April 30 from 5-7 p.m. in the DVHS basketball gym. Works by Panther students ranging in age from junior kindergarten to 12th grade were on display. Students, families and art fans could visit the art show and see a variety of art that included: clay models, drawings, beaded works, paintings and more.

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Catholic Churches celebrate First Communion

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Elk Point-Jefferson shines at the Howard Wood Relays

The annual Howard Wood Relays were held in Sioux Falls on May 3 and 4 with several Huskies competing. Many personal records and high achievements were earned by the Elk Point- Jef ferson athletes in what is always an exciting two days of track and field for the state.

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