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Four Panthers went to state; Boonstra takes 6th

Four Dakota Valley wrestlers travelled to Rapid City on Feb. 23-25 to wrestle for a chance to be a state placewinner. Sophomore Jackson Boonstra was impressive on his way to a 6th place _nish in a highly competitive 145-pound weight class. Cameron Curry gained valuable experience as a 7th grader on the state stage while Gracie Delgado and McKenzie Scott both saw success past their invitation for the double elimination state tourney.
Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat Trojans

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeated the West Central Trojans Feb. 20.
Metros earn spot in year-end tournament with 4th place rankings

The Sioux City Metros hosted Nebraska’s Fremont Flyers Friday, Feb. 23. The JV squad took a 9-1 win while Varsity landed a 7-1 victory. Saturday, the Metros took to the road to compete against the number one team in the Midwest High School Hockey League (MHSHL), the Kansas City Jets. After a score of 1-2 on Saturday, JV lost their _nal game of the season on Sunday in a shootout with a _nal score of 3-4. After a 2-4 loss on Saturday, Varsity battled hard on Sunday. The team tied up the game quickly in the third but the Jets dropped the winning goal with two minutes remaining in the game. The _nal score 1-2 Jets.
Three departments battle house fire

At 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Jefferson Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 210 N. Third Street.
Chief War Eagle lives on in Union County resident

Many people, especially in southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa, have heard of War Eagle. But for one Elk Point resident, the name means a lot more.

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A spectacular first year of Esports is underway

Esports will debut in South Dakota for the winter 2023-24 season and the Panthers will be a part of history as they participate and look to be strong competitors. Dakota Valley will field teams for the following esport games: ● Rocket League ● Smash ● League of Legends ● Chess Rocket League is a video game that mixes soccer and arcade style driving. Smash is a popular game from Nintendo and…

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Panther wrestling is back on the mats

Dakota Valley wrestlers began practice on Nov. 13 and the squad looks ready for action as the season starts to unfold. Over 20 Panthers will take to the mat for 2023-24 in the hopes of earning pins, wins and accolades.

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Aggressive play will help the Dakota Valley Panthers

November 18 kicked off practice sessions for the Panther girls basketball team. There are currently 17 Dakota Valley players out for high school ball with it anticipated that some 8th graders will join once their middle school season wraps up in mid-December. Familiar faces can be seen this year as Head Coach Tammy Lilly returns for her 16th season of leading the Panthers.

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Ready for another magically undefeated season

The Panther boys high school basketball team hit the gym for the start of the practices on Monday, Nov. 27. Dakota Valley will look to continue their undefeated season winning streak that has been in succession for back-to-back years.

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Coat drive held in North Sioux City

A community coat drive is being held in North Sioux City. In attempts to help those who are in need of warm clothing this winter season, clean and new or gently-used coats can be donated.

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Pierre tops state rankings in AARP Livability Index;

Pierre and Sioux Falls made the list of the top 25 small and large cities, respectively, in the newly released AARP Livability Index for 2023. Launched in 2015, the AARP Livability Index platform scores livability by using more than 50 national data sources, such as the U.S.

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Panthers compete in first tournament of season

Competition started for the Dakota Valley wrestling team on Saturday, Dec. 2 in Orange City, IA at the Lyle Lundren Duals hosted by MOC-Floyd Valley school. The following areas in Iowa make up the MOC-Floyd Valley district: Maurice, Orange City, Alton, Hospers and Granville.

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Dunes to see water, sewer increase in 2024

The first draft of the enterprise fund budget was presented to the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors Monday, Nov. 20. In the water fund, there was a proposed rate increase which had been projected the year prior during a three-year rate increase scale.

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Giving Tree up at Dakota Valley

The Giving Tree is up and ready for participants at Dakota Valley. The tree is located inside the High School Lobby.

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UCBOCC hear about future courthouse protection

A fentanyl scare throughout the last election season has all the states and counties looking for ways to prevent overdoses occurring through the mail. Information regarding House Bill 1162 was presented to the Union County Board of County Commissioners Nov. 28 at their meeting. HB1162 is an act to authorize employers to acquire and make available opioid antagonists.

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