Elementary playground to be fenced in

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board began the new year discussing the elementary playground, bullying and the nursing home auction. Come spring, the elementary playground will be fenced in to separate it from the football field parking lot.

Fundraising for new park equipment: How to donate locally

In local efforts to help raise money for new park equipment for Tower Park in Jefferson, Jefferson Beer Supply is participating in the TAGG program. TAGG – Together A Greater Good – is a program that connects nonprofits, businesses and consumers for mutual benefit.

DV Panthers defeat Trojans in two contests

In a game that was too close for comfort for many Panther fans, the Dakota Valley boys basketball team remained undefeated after edging out the West Central Trojans 55-50 in Hartford, SD. West Central came ready to play and were tough on defense versus Dakota Valley (DV).

Panthers lose two games on the road

A tough away game faced the Dakota Valley girls basketball team on Tuesday, Jan. 10 as they travelled to take on the West Central Trojans. It was a physical and fierce game that had the Panthers falling 44-57.

COLLEGE NOTES

Iowa State University Nearly 1,800 graduates received degrees in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec.

Spanish Rosary returns to Siouxland Catholic Radio

In response to parish and listener requests, the Spanish Rosar y has returned to Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. All four mysteries of the Spanish Rosary are available on Siouxland Catholic Radio’s home page, siouxlandcatholicradio.

DV hosts quadrangular

Dakota Valley hosted a wrestling quad dual Tuesday, Jan. 10 and saw a lot of success from the team. The Panthers went up against West Central and Tri-Valley. Elk-Point Jefferson was also on-hand, as they are travel partners with Dakota Valley for wrestling duals, but the two rosters did not face off at this particular meet.

Boonstra earns 100th Career Win

Sophomore Jackson Boonstra is having an incredible wrestling year for Dakota Valley. In addition to many pins, wins and technical falls already this season, Boonstra achieved the impressive stat of garnering his 100th career victory on the mat.

Girls grapple in Iowa

The Dakota Valley girls varsity wrestlers ventured into Iowa territory on Monday, Jan. 9 for the West Sioux Invite in Hawarden. All wrestled hard and showed grit to bring home hardware from the competitive tournament.