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Dakota Valley defeats Madison

It was a close contest under the Friday night lights for the Panthers on Sept. 23 as they squared off against the Madison Bulldogs. The fans were loud and the student section lit up the stands as the theme for the evening was “GLOW!”. This meant many high schoolers and middle schoolers came to the game ready to cheer in black attire with glow stick necklaces and bracelets.
Team qualifies for state

A truly fabulous day of golf was had for the Panther varsity team Sept. 26. The Dakota Valley boys putted, chipped and drove for yards to earn a 3rd place finish at regions on the Hiawatha golf course in Canton, SD. This spectacular play punched the team’s ticket for state where they will go up against some of the finest golfers around in the South Dakota High School Athletic Association’s Class A championship.
Dance team brings home 2nd place at AA meet

The dancers of Dakota Valley showed strength and poise as they competed at yet another hard competition with fellow Class A schools, as well as larger districts in Class AA on Sept. 24 in Harrisburg, SD.
Rosenquist, Morales reign over 2022 Homecoming

Dakota Valley’s 2022 Homecoming Coronation was Monday, Sept. 26 in the school’s performing arts centers. Queen Veronica Morales and King Randy Rosenquist Jr. were crowned after a slew of skits from each of the high school grades.
Staab reads her book at Storytime

Storytime has started once again at the North Sioux City Community Library and the children were treated with a visit from children’s book author Rebecca Staab. Staab, a mother of three, noticed a lack of farm related children’s books when her family moved out to the farm.

D&I train derailment in North Sioux City

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

A Dakota & Iowa (D&I) Railroad train derailed in North Sioux City in the early evening of Wednesday, Aug. 30. At 3:54 p.m. emergency services were dispatched to railroad bridge on Main Street and Highway 105. Upon arriving on the scene, emergency responders were faced with 16 derailed cars with two of them hanging from the eastside bridge. There was no property damage or injuries in the derailment.

Panther football down Chamberlain Cubs

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Panther football team had an away game on Friday, Sept. 1 and it was quite a roadtrip to Chamberlain to take on the Cubs. Chamberlain is approximately 215 miles away, but the three-plus hour drive was wor th it for the Panthers who came away with a big win 49-13.

Dakota Valley volleyball team dominates home-court

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Dakota Valley volleyball had a home contest on Tuesday, Aug. 29 and travelled a short way up the interstate to take on Elk Point-Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 31. Both matches would go to 4 sets and both would end with wins for the Panthers.

Boys showing areas of improvement on the course

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The EPJ Boys Golf team had two meets this last week. The first one was on Aug.

Huskies handed first loss of the season

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

It was a difficult night Sept. 1 as the Huskies were handed their first loss of the season from the Sioux Valley Cossacks.

Marx medals at Dakota Valley Cross Country Invite

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Huskies made a short trip south to North Sioux City to participate in Dakota Valley’s annual meet at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Even though the Huskies didn’t field a team for their varsity matches, they still ran really well.

Huskies fall to Dell Rapids Quarriers, Dakota Valley Panthers

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies hosted Dell Rapids and Dakota Valley in home contests last week. On Aug.

Benefit to be held for McNary family

News Staff

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mark the calendars for Sept. 16 for Boogie & Bid to Benefit Deb McNary and family.

September Friends Feast

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The September Friends Feast will be held on Monday, Sept. 11 and will be co-hosted by Immanuel and St.

Pantry needs beans

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Elk Point Food Pantry is reaching out to the area communities for donations. Right now, the pantry needs beans – any type of beans. A list of some of the beans needed are Pork and Beans, refried beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans and chili beans.

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Dakota Valley defeats Madison

Team qualifies for state

Dance team brings home 2nd place at AA meet

Rosenquist, Morales reign over 2022 Homecoming

Staab reads her book at Storytime

D&I train derailment in North Sioux City

Panther football down Chamberlain Cubs

Dakota Valley volleyball team dominates home-court

Boys showing areas of improvement on the course

Huskies handed first loss of the season

Marx medals at Dakota Valley Cross Country Invite

Huskies fall to Dell Rapids Quarriers, Dakota Valley Panthers

Benefit to be held for McNary family

September Friends Feast

Pantry needs beans

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