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

Schutte spends time in Africa helping orphans

For faith, family and the drive to help others, Dakota Valley student Tyler Schutte visited West Africa for a memory making trip. It was an experience that showed him first-hand how far kindness can go, especially in a third world country. Schutte travelled to Bamako in Mali, with his parents, Kyle and Stephanie of Dakota Dunes, this past February for 10 days. The trio stayed with the operators of ASEMALI orphanage and provided love and service to those in need.
Nilges girls attend signing

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Youth Huskies wrestle at AAU State Tournament

Four Huskies participated in the AAU state wrestling tournament in Aberdeen on March 25-26. The event took place at Northern State University in Wachs Arena.
Valley Ag celebrates 10 years at Spink location

Since purchasing the land in 2012, Valley Ag has been working on making the Spink location of their company complete. Well, they are finally done with construction and celebrated with an Open House March 23.
V.I.P. hosts state club gymnastics competition

March 18-19 marked a new milestone for V.I.P. Gymnastics, Ninja and Cheer as they hosted the state club gymnastics meet. Over a year in the making, the meet was almost cancelled due to weather, equipment delays and scheduling.

Dakota Valley Esports still remain at top of program

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Week 5 for Dakota Valley Esports was hectic as many scheduling changes occurred due to winter weather and other schools having the day off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Despite the conflicts, multiple victories were garnered by the Panthers.

Girls bring season record to 9-3 after 3 wins last week

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Winter weather delayed the Panther girls original basketball match-up versus the West Central Trojans. Both teams were supposed to square off on Jan. 9, but Mother Nature had other ideas. For the rescheduled date, it was a close 1st half on Monday, Jan 15. After 2 tight quarters the Panthers led 31-27.

DV BBB accomplishes huge feat with winning streak

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Dakota Valley boys basketball team have accomplished a feat for the record books with their 62-game winning streak. It is a record for Class A South Dakota and one that no other school, in the local area or the country, can even currently come close to touching.

DV looks at new fire alarm system

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

“The fire alarm system at the elementary school is working, I want to make sure that is very clear,” Dakota Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonia Warzecha emphasized. “It is working. The children and the staff are safe.”

EPJ School District becomes Unified Champion School

News Staff

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Thanks to the dedication of one Elk Point-Jefferson Teacher and the help of the Superintendent and Activiites Director, the school district is now considered to be a Unified Champion School. Before becoming a Unified Champion School, Cassandra Schmith helped bring back Elk Point-Jefferson Special Olympics.

North Sioux City Fire holds Awards Night

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

The North Sioux City Fire and Ambulance Departments held their annual Awards Banquet on Dec. 9, 2023.

Ollie’s 2.0 to open come March

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Thanks to an Elk Point couple, Ollie’s will live on in Ollie’s 2.0. Eric and Traci Holmquist purchased Ollie’s Drive Inn in October 2023 with the hopes of keeping the nostalgia of the diner alive.

Elk Point-Jefferson huskies struggle in second half of games

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team faced Canistota on Jan. 2 and Dell Rapids on Jan. 6. Both games were full of fierce play, but the Huskies downfall was their offensive play in the second half of both games.

EPJ sets school board election

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education set their annual election, along with the cities of Elk Point and Jefferson, for April 9 at their meeting Jan. 8. Up for election are two positions on the board (Tim Brewer and Jessica LaFleur) up for election. Both are for three-year terms. Petitions can begin to be circulated on Jan. 26 until Feb. 23.