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Chamber serves August Friends Feast

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Vendor fair, car show held

A vendor fair and car show were held in North Sioux City on Aug. 5. People were able to spend the day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Centennial Park, browsing various vendor tables, cars and motorcycles. Next year’s vendor fair and car show is being planned for June 22.
Adams’ hosts annual celebration

Vehicles crowded the parking lot and many were on-hand for the annual Adams Celebration at the state park’s homestead and nature preserve on Saturday, Aug. 12. Festivities began in the morning and went throughout the day with many enjoying the chance to step back in time and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve.
Ash Tree removal begins in Dakota Dunes

The ash tree removal project in Dakota Dunes is in full effect as Gardner Tree Service was working in the 500 block of Oxbow Trail on Wednesday, August 9th. Trees in the Meadows and Prairie neighborhoods of Dakota Dunes have been marked with a blue circle and are slated to be removed in 2023 with replacement trees scheduled to be installed in October.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies garner silver at state

The last day of the 2023 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Senior Baseball tournament was held Tuesday, Aug. 1 with three teams vying for first place honors.

Panther track and field place strong head on to state

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Panthers were running, jumping and throwing in Lennox on Monday, May 13th for the Rich Luther Invite. And success was seen across the board between distance races, sprints, hurdles, relays and field events.

Lady Panthers shoot strong at Vermillion meet

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

It was a nail biter for individual scoring at the girls golf invite, in Vermillion, on Monday, May 13. The Panthers played The Bluffs Golf Course and Katie Betsworth led the field with a +3 over par. Her score of 75 tied with Vermillion’s Ronnie Wilharm for the top slot. However, when it came down to the tie breaker, Betsworth won the decider to be crowned the champion at the meet.

Dakota Valley wins on road, drops one at home

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Playing against Sioux Falls Christian, on May 13, the Panthers got things going quickly as the away team at the Sanford Sports Complex. Sophomore Mia Riibe put a bunt down to get on base in the lead-off spot.

Panthers go yard in win over number 2 seeded Castleton

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Three softball games were left in Dakota Valley’s regular season play with a contest happening in Vermillion, on May 17. Then 2 home games were played on Saturday, May 18.

Dakota Valley Panthers steal win against Wagner

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Down went Vermillion on Tuesday, May 14 as the Panther baseball team earned a victory by a score of 9-4. It was an away game, but Dakota Valley stayed strong to control the ballgame as it progressed. Trailing 1-4 as they entered the 5th inning, DV went to work and got 2 runs in the 5 , 2 more in the 6th plus 4 in the 7th.

Council swears in members, listens to public

News Staff

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Elk Point City Council had a full agenda on May 6 as they swore in new council members and had a host of people in the audience to discuss various matters. Council members sworn onto the council were Deb McCreary (Mayor), Ben Irlbeck (Ward One), Kris Hurlbert (Ward Two) and Renee Irwin (Ward Three).

Dakota Valley State Track Preview

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

A full field of Dakota Valley athletes will be at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls on May 23-25 for the 2024 South Dakota High School State Track Meet. Coaches for the DV track team include: Vince Tucker (boys coach and throwers), Tammy Lilly (girls coach and sprinters), Ben Blaeser (jumpers and hurdles) and James Schmit (distance coach).

Project begins North of Jefferson on I-29

News Staff

Thursday, May 23, 2024

A project has begun at the port of entry located four miles north of Jefferson on Interstate 29. This port of entry was the state’s first electronic screening facility. The project includes removal of the existing commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment. Once removed, concrete pavement will be placed and the new commercial vehicle electronic screening equipment will be installed.

Elk Point-Jefferson softball has big win on senior night

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

It was a jammed packed week for the Elk Point-Jefferson softball squad as they played 3 games in 4 days. Their 1st match-up, on May 13, was versus Dell Rapids. Next up was Madison on May 14, and then they had their last game of the regular season on May 16 with Viborg-Hurley as their opponent.

Lady golfers face strong competion

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 23, 2024

T he Blu f fs G o l f Course, in Vermillion, was the place to be for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls golf team on Monday, May 13. The team finished in 8th place overall, and many Huskies found success on the greens and fairways.

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Chamber serves August Friends Feast

Vendor fair, car show held

Adams’ hosts annual celebration

Ash Tree removal begins in Dakota Dunes

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies garner silver at state

Panther track and field place strong head on to state

Lady Panthers shoot strong at Vermillion meet

Dakota Valley wins on road, drops one at home

Panthers go yard in win over number 2 seeded Castleton

Dakota Valley Panthers steal win against Wagner

Council swears in members, listens to public

Dakota Valley State Track Preview

Project begins North of Jefferson on I-29

Elk Point-Jefferson softball has big win on senior night

Lady golfers face strong competion

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