A wonderful experience was had by the Dakota Valley competitive cheer team at state, in Sioux Falls, on Oct. 20. The Friday competition had the Panthers performing early at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

For the last home volleyball game of the regular season, the Panthers hosted Vermillion. And it was quite the Friday, as Dakota Valley brought their brooms and swept the court versus the Tanagers in 3 straight sets.

The South Dakota High School Soccer Coaches Association announced the 2023 Girls Class “A” All-State members. From Dakota Valley, Annabella Reyes was named to the First Team and Isabella Mijangos and Ashlynn Stusse were named to the Honorable Mention team.

The fastest field of cross country athletes invaded Yankton Trails, in Sioux Falls, on October 21st for the state meet. Dakota Valley qualified both the girls and boys varsity teams, which meant 12 Panthers represented on the course in addition to 4 talented alternates.

With Halloween approaching, it’s nice to know where children can participate for trick or treating throughout town. In Dakota Dunes, trick or treating will be on Oct.

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Every year, the North Sioux City City Council provides monetary donations to various youth programs including the Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Last year, it came to the council’s attention that the local boy scout troop – Troop 28 and Pack 28 – is no longer associated with that particular council. So in order for the city’s contributions to benefit local scouts, the donations need to be made to the Tri-State Youth Association (TSYA). Since 2011, the city has contributed $3,000 annually for local scouts.

Jay Mathis is the first person to hold the title of Fire Prevention Specialist for the Dakota Valley Emergency Services District and North Sioux City Fire Department. Mathis has made a career as a firefighter.