Huskies earn 30 medals at Canton Relays

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies’ Track travelled north to Canton to participate in the Canton Relays on Monday, April 17. After the Sioux City Relays being cancelled on April 15 due to inclement weather, the Huskies were ready to run, jump and throw.

EPJ students tour ThermoBond

On Friday, April 14, ThermoBond had the pleasure of providing Elk-Point Jefferson’s Intro To Tech students with a tour of their plant. “Intro to Tech is a class that explores different ways that technology is integrated into our everyday lives,” Heath VanRoekel, Production Manager said.

JBS to host Food Truck Battle Royale

Jefferson Beer Supply, local Siouxland brewery, will be hosting a spring showdown between four area food trucks on April 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. Each truck will offer a food special and the winner will be selected by hungry diners in a popular vote. The winner will walk away with a title belt designed and crafted by local artist Amy Anderson.

Union County properties equalized

The Union County Board of County Commissioners equalized property throughout Union County, including properties which were contested from the county’s municipalities. The commissioners held a special meeting April 11 to convene as the Board of Equalization.

Elk Point-Jefferson election results, building updates

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board will continue to be represented by Sabrina Sayler and Noelle Jacobs. An election was held on April 11 with three candidates vying for two open positions on the school board. Incumbents Sayler and Jacobs were challenged by Dennis Stabe. The votes were Jacobs 129; Sayler 144; and Stabe 81.

Panther boys varsity baseball team secures more wins

The Panther boys varsity baseball team was busy over spring break as they faced off with Menno/Scotland on Friday, April 7 and travelled to Parkston on Monday, April 10. Big innings at the plate gave Dakota Valley two mores victories to keep them undefeated.

Dakota Valley Panthers win double header against Watchdogs, defeat Titans

While Dakota Valley schools were off on Friday, April 7 for spring break the Panther softball team was hard at work in a double header versus Beresford at home. It would be two wins for DV as they took the 1st game by a score of 9-2 and were strong in the 2nd match-up to win 16-1.

Panther boys take 1st, girls 2nd at Ponca

The talented Panther boys and girls track squad made their way across the river to Homer, NE to take top placements in a multitude of track and field events. The day was hot and extremely windy, but Dakota Valley performed well.