The list of accolades for Dakota Valley Activities Director Bill Clements is always growing. Recently, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) recognized Clements with an award honoring the longtime Panther administrator for his 30 years of service.

The Elk Point Girl Scout Service Unit 334 did an overnight tour at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on March 28-29, 2024. There were 35 Girl Scouts and 27 adult volunteers in attendance to enjoy this wonderful experience.

At the last meeting, the Dakota Dunes Community Improvment District Board of Supervisors instructed District Manager Andrew Tramp and board member Janet Finzen to bring back playground designs and proposal costs to be discussed at the next meeting.

School records fell at the Dakota Valley home track meet on Tuesday, April 23. It was also senior night where DV 12th graders met at the 50-yard-line, of the football field, at the midpoint of the meet to be honored for their hard work in the sport.

Panther high school students, involved with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), attended the state leadership conference on April 21-23. The event was held in Sioux Falls and allowed members to showcase their talents in the subjects of Family and Consumer Science (FACS).

The DAK-XII conference tournament for softball happened on Monday, April 22. The Panthers entered the quarterfinals as a #5 seed, and avoided the early morning play-in rounds, to face off against #4 seed West Central. The Trojans came into the tourney undefeated and were the 2023 Class A state softball champions. However, the Panthers rose to the challenge in a good game that ended in a DV loss by a score of 0-4.

The Dakota Valley boys baseball team were the away squad for their game on Monday, April 22 versus Scotland/Menno. There were no runs scored early in the contest, but by the 3rd inning the Panther bats got hot enroute to a 12-1 victory.

The Panther girls golf crew were in a field of 10 teams at their home meet on Monday, April 22. The Dakota Valley Girls Golf Invite took place at Two Rivers Golf Course in Dakota Dunes.

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Richard Headid of North Sioux City has officially announced his candidacy in the race for Union County Sheriff. Headid, a graduate of West Sioux High School in Hawarden, joined the North Sioux City Police Department as a police officer in March of 1995.