Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

DV Student Council wins national award

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors that serve on Dakota Valley’s student council went to Rapid City, SD on March 28 and 29 for the 2023 State Student Council Convention. The event was held at The Monument and included keynote speakers, multiple activities and a banquet. The theme for the convention was “Reaching for the Stars.”
Cross takes 1st at Dan Lennon Invitational Track meet

The Husky girls (and two boys) made the short trek to Vermillion to participate in the Dan Lennon Invitational Track meet on Tuesday, March 28. This is the lone indoor meet on the official EPJ schedule.
EPJ Softball opens season

Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) had their first “home” game of the season March 30. With the current weather conditions, most of the softball diamonds in the area aren’t ready to be played on due to excess moisture. Because of this, EPJ’s “home” game was played on Dakota Valley’s field in North Sioux City.
Dakota Valley opens season on home field

The spring baseball opener for Dakota Valley happened on Sunday, April 2 versus Wagner at home. While Wagner scored early during their initial at-bat to get 2 runs, the Panthers quickly answered and scored 3 of their own in the bottom of the 1st inning.
Dakota Valley’s Daddy Daughter Dance

The Dakota Valley PTO Daddy Daughter dance was held on Saturday, March 25 at the DV elementary school building from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This was the first time the event has been held post-COVID and it was a resounding success. Many attended all dressed-up and it was a fun time for all. The night was a success in large part to the many volunteers who donated items and helped chaperone. Kellie Markve and Emilie Schroeder, both members of the DV PTO, coordinated the event which included slow songs, fast tunes, cotton candy, balloons, plenty of photo opportunities and more.

Panthers have great run, winning 62 consecutive games

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

West Central struck first in scoring after winning the tip in the postponed contest for the Panther boys basketball squad on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Trojans brought height, but DV moved the ball and worked for mismatches as they pushed up the court on offense. Nice shots from Charlie Margeas and Luke Bruns got DV’s offense going.

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The week of Jan. 1521 was a week of ups and downs with blowing snow and low temperatures.

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Howard on Jan. 19 to compete on the mats for the first time this year. Weather postponed and cancelled many matches throughout the first half of January, but finally Mother Nature cooperated enough for the Huskies to compete once again.

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers came to Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the Elk Point-Jefferson Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The matchup against Vermillion is always an interesting game as both schools have strong players. It was the same on Jan.

Elk Point-Jefferson Library receives donation

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The EPJ School/Public Library has received a monetary donation from the Louie DeSmet family honoring the memory of their parents, Louie and Valda DeSmet. The Library Board was able to purchase two new display cases. The cases will allow the librarians to exhibit the artwork of EPJ students and crafts, collections, etc. of the citizens of Elk Point and Jefferson.

Updated open meeting laws guide

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

An updated guide explaining South Dakota’s Open Meeting Laws has been released by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA). The guide, released for the first time since 2017, is designed to better explain the state’s meeting laws to both media outlets and local government agencies.

Dakota Valley Panthers wrestle in youth tourney

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers, including over a dozen from Dakota Valley, were in Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the EPJ Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Panthers have a good showing at DAK-XII Conference

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Dell Rapids and Madison were the opponents that the Panther wrestling team faced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at an away triangular. The match versus the Quarriers was close as DV fell in team scoring by just 3 points. The Bulldogs were strong and big winners on the night as DV fell to them 8-70 in team scoring.