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

Elk Point-Jefferson boys win 3 out of 4 last weeks

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a full week of games from May 2 to May 7 with four games. They played against Vermillion May 2, Freeman/Canistota May 4 and Bon Homme and Wagner May 7.

Giorgio, Quam receive PEO scholarships

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

On May 2, the PEO chapter (in Elk Point) hosted a reception at The Pointe Golf & Event Center to present this year’s scholarship recipients and their moms. “Our scholarships are given in the names of Leona Gronveld and Linda Chris Nearman who were both beloved school teachers at EPJ,” President Chapter A Noreen Jorgensen said.

Rigg named Jeerson mayor-elect

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Jefferson City Council met in regular session May 1 and once again discussed two properties under old business. Once the old business was conducted, Mayor Joe Bogenrieff stepped down and council member Paddy Rigg was named mayor-elect.

Griffin recognized for academic success

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Grace Griffin has had many academic accomplishments throughout her high school career and she recently reaped the benefits of those academics accomplishments. Griffin was invited to participate in KCAU’s Best of Class and recognized by Governor Kristi Noem as the top academic 1 percent of students in South Dakota.

Athletes participate in northern competitions

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Panthers represented well in Lennox on Tuesday, May 2 at the Rich Luther Relays. The girls team would place 3rd at the meet and the boys would bring home 5th. Many medals were awarded to the Panthers in the relays, sprints, distant runs and field events.

Carlson signs on to swim at NWU

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Dakota Valley senior Emily Carlson signed a letter of intent to continue her swimming career with Nebraska Weselyan University which is located in Lincoln, NE. Carlson swam for the Siouxland Sharks and her head coach Heather Farris is happy for Carlson to take her swimming abilities to the next level.

VanDenHul, Anderson, Pollema pitch for Panther wins

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

It was a close 1st inning and then the Dakota Valley boys baseball team blew it up in scoring to defeat Canistota/Freeman 18-2 on Sunday, April 30. The Panthers gave up 1 run at the very start of the game, but answered quickly with 2 runs of their own in the 1st inning.

Dakota Valley Panthers play 9 games in 6 days

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

It was 9 games in 6 days for the Panther varsity softball team as they headed into May. Dakota Valley ended April undefeated, but would see fierce competition in their week of games from May 1-6.

Officers elected for Post 319

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Land agreements discussed

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The purchase agreement with Graham Aviation was publicly disclosed at the North Sioux City Council meeting May 1. After an executive session on April 11, the council had approved the Fifth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Graham Aviation and authorized Mayor Patti Teel and Finance Of_cer Amy Lilly to execute the agreement.