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

Dakota Valley starts Legion ball

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Legion baseball season in South Dakota has started and the Dakota Valley Post 319 Panthers are off to a strong start in the senior league for 19-year-olds and younger. The DV squad won their legion ball home opener on Tuesday, June 6 versus Elk-Point Jefferson’s senior legion team by a score of 6-1.

All-State teams

News Staff

Thursday, June 15, 2023

By Beth Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com The South Dakota Softball Coaches Association voted on the 2023 All-State teams. In Class A, Dakota Valley’s Logan Miller was named as an infielder and Elk Point-Jefferson’s Josie Curry was recognized as an infielder under honorable mention. Elk Point-Jefferson’s Sophia Giorgio was recognized as an outfield under honorable mention.

Unique Nest

News Staff

Thursday, June 15, 2023

All Together Now

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The North Sioux City Library held their annual summer reading kick-off event on Tuesday, June 6. Activities were held from 1 to 4 p.m. and included a bike rodeo, petting zoo, catered lunch, snow cones, face painting, crafts area and yard games. This year’s summer reading them is “All Together Now.”

Sioux Point Road project update

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Construction work on the Sioux Point Road realignment project is getting closer to completion. The North Sioux City City Council heard the update at their meeting June 5. Dane Ekdom with Stockwell Engineers was present to provide the update.

On the sidelines, in the bleachers and always a dad

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15, 2023

It is not always easy being the coach’s kid, but for Dakota Dunes resident Amy Ramos that role has led to a lot of incredible moments with her dad. From childhood to adulthood this father and daughter have shared a bond through softball, and life, that Ramos holds close to her heart.

Panthers play in Class B State Championship

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Panther baseball team made it to the final four in the Class B state tournament playoffs on May 29 and May 30. A big win in the quarterfinals and a close loss in the semifinals had Dakota Valley leaving Sioux Falls after many innings of great ball. They would end the spring season with an impressive 15-2 record.

Elk Point-Jefferson Lady Huskies bring home sixth place

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Aberdeen to take part in the firstever state sanctioned Class A softball tournament June 1-3. Class AA and Class B also held their tournaments in Aberdeen.

CONGRATULATIONS

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Seniors named to AcademicAll-State teams

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies who were named to the Class B Region 1 Academic All-State team were Ben Swatek, Evan Hailey, Hunter Geary, Jackson Prouty, Levi Miller and Ty Trometer. These seniors were named to the team because they met the requirements of having a GPA of 3.5 or above.