A lightning delay in the middle of the DAK-XII conference track meet at Vermillion on Thursday, May 11 did not slow down the Panther athletes. Personal records and high event placings still occurred despite Mother Nature’s temper. The Dakota Valley girls track team were runner-ups of the DAK-XII conference behind a powerhouse Sioux Falls Christian squad. The Panther boys placed 8th as a team in a tough field of competition.

People in North Sioux City were treated to the musical talents of Audrey Johnson, April 25. Johnson is a classically trained opera singer and founder of the performance platform “Of Thee I Sing.” She performed Songs and Stories of Heroism from the Women’s Suffrage Movement. She was accompanied by Lori Jessen, a local piano collaborative pianist.

Governor Kristi Noem announced that Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be stepping down from that position, effective May 22. “South Dakotans are building the strongest economy in America with the lowest unemployment rate of all time.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the City of North Sioux City public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.

The Loess Hills chapter of Wild Ones is a non-pro_t organization that promotes planting native landscapes, both small and large, in Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska. Native plants attract native pollinators and wildlife, enhancing your home and the environment. Loess Hills Wild Ones is selling native plants for your yards and gardens this spring. The sale is open to the public on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon each day.

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with STChealth, has announced the launch of its new Immunization Information System (SDIIS), a leading provider of health information technology solutions. The new system will improve immunization reporting and coverage throughout the state, making the lives of public health of_cials, immunization providers, and local communities easier.

In an away game for the Panther softball team there were plenty of baserunners for Dakota Valley to make quick work of a win on Tuesday, May 9. All 9 varsity batters would get up to the plate in the 1st inning for DV to secure 6 runs early.

Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford, SD was the destination site for the Dakota Valley girls golf team on Monday, May 8. Panther varsity golfers played well at the West Central Invite to place 4th as a team out of 14.

May 8 through May 12 marked the final week of school for Dakota Valley seniors. The graduating class took semester tests on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11 before saying goodbye to the Panther hallways.

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