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Piece of history donated to museum

Ernie Nickels was 14 when the decision was made to tear down the Union County Courthouse and build the current facility. His mother, Wilma Strand, wanted a piece of the history that was being demolished.
A Homecoming victory

It was a great evening for the Homecoming game as the Panthers took on the Lennox Orioles Friday, Sept. 30. Dakota Valley ended the month with a solid victory as they outscored their opponent 47-- 24. Lennox struck first as their quarterback passed to an open man very early in the 1st quarter, but the point after kick was no good. The Panthers answered when Senior Ethan Anema found fellow senior Jaxon Hennies for a completed touchdown pass. Hennies fended off a tackle to push through to the end zone and get the score. The extra point (PAT) kick was good by Ethan Christiansen to put the Panthers up 7-6. Senior Randy Rosenquist ran back a punt in the 1st quarter to score another 6 points for Dakota Valley. Christiansen was once again solid for the PAT and the Panthers were up 14-6. However, the Orioles were able to respond as their quarterback connected with the same receiver from earlier to score again. The PAT was good this time for Lennox and the 1st quarter ended with Dakota Valley leading 14-13. Junior Trae Piel ran in the Panther’s 3rd touchdown of the evening in the 2nd quarter. Piel also recovered a fumble to keep the Panthers in control. The next score for Dakota Valley occurred as Anema headed to the end zone with the ball, but had it knocked out. The fumble was recovered by Owen Hanshaw for another Panther touchdown. A Lennox injury halted the game with 1:40 left in the 1st half. When play resumed, Senior Lake Kistner had a blocked punt to give the Panthers good field position. However, an interception on an Anema to Hennies pass attempt almost caused trouble for the Panthers. But, Anema showed grit and chased down the interceptor to force him out of bounds and end the half with no damage done. The Panthers led 28-13 at half.
Girls head into post season play

By Kelly Riibe times1reporter@gmail.com The Dakota Valley girls soccer team faced off against #2 ranked Tea Area Tuesday, Sept. 27 and travelled to Vermillion on Thursday, Sept.
Fire Prevention Week kick off

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Dakota Dunes holds Fall Festival

The Dakota Dunes Community Association (DDCA) held their 8th annual Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 2 in the afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. The weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous fall day as residents of Dakota Dunes came to the tennis courts of the country club for entertainment, food and fun.

Dakota Valley Panther teams place at Alcester Meet

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Dominance was a common theme across the board for the Panther cross country team on Monday, Sept. 18 at the Alcester Golf Club. The Dakota Valley boys claimed 1st place team honors for varsity and junior varsity, while the Panther girls were team runner-ups in each race.

Panthers bring down Blue Dragons

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

It would be a travel week for the Dakota Valley girls soccer team on Sept. 19 and Sept.

DV boy golfers crowned DAK-12 conference champs

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Panther boys golf team saw success on Monday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 19 when both the varsity and junior varsity rosters were crowned DAK-12 Conference Champions. The varsity squad took the title at Bakker Crossing Golf Course in Harrisburg, while the JV claimed dominance at the Hiawatha Country Club in Canton.

Boys Soccer hosts Panther Senior Night

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Strong opponents faced the Panther boys soccer team on Thursday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 23. It would be a home match and senior night versus the Vermillion Tanagers on the 21st. Then it was a road trip to James Valley Christian School in Huron, SD on the 23rd.

Dakota Valley Panthers defeat Madison Bulldogs

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

An earlier game time in Madison on Sept. 22 did little to slow down the Panther football team as they defeated the Bulldogs in an away contest. There would be no scores in the 1st half, but both teams pushed each other.

Cheer ranks amongst Class A schools

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

There were 16 competition cheer squads in attendance at the Harrisburg, SD competition on Saturday, Sept. 23. Dakota Valley was one of seven Class A schools competing. Nine of the other opponents were in Class AA.

Dakota Valley dancers show grit in Harrisburg competition

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail. Com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Dakota Valley dance coach Carey Baczwaski was proud of her roster’s “composure, determination, and grit” on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Harrisburg.

Panthers show determination against Chargers

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Panther volleyball team went to work as a full week of matches met them on Sept. 19, 21 and 23.

School board approves 2023-24 budget

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The 2023-24 Annual Budget was approved at the Dakota Valley School Board’s meeting Sept. 11. The tax levies were determined as follows: AG – $1.320 per $1,000; Owner-Occupied – $2.954 per $1,000; NA/Utilities – $6.113 per $1,000 and Total Valuation – $1.500 per $1,000. A further breakdown of the school’s budget is available in this edition on page 12.

Board requests maximum property tax dollars

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 28, 2023

With a scheduled hour delay start to their meeting, the Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Board of Supervisors met Sept. 18.

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Sports

Obituaries

Piece of history donated to museum

A Homecoming victory

Girls head into post season play

Fire Prevention Week kick off

Dakota Dunes holds Fall Festival

Dakota Valley Panther teams place at Alcester Meet

Panthers bring down Blue Dragons

DV boy golfers crowned DAK-12 conference champs

Boys Soccer hosts Panther Senior Night

Dakota Valley Panthers defeat Madison Bulldogs

Cheer ranks amongst Class A schools

Dakota Valley dancers show grit in Harrisburg competition

Panthers show determination against Chargers

School board approves 2023-24 budget

Board requests maximum property tax dollars

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