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DAKOTA VALLEY PANTHER YOUTH WRESTLING

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Approximately 230 youth wrestlers, from 47 different schools, descended on Dakota Valley this past Saturday, Jan. 14 for the Panther Wrestling club’s annual tournament in North Sioux City. Incredible talent on the mat was observed in children ages preschool to 6th grade.

Governor Noem announces bill to preserve agriculture

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to preserve agriculture. “Agriculture is by far our state’s largest industry, accounting for one out of every five jobs in South Dakota,” Noem said.

Noem announces bill to recognize out-of-state licenses

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize outof- state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” Noem said.

Ten $1,000 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

High school seniors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of 10 college scholarships worth $1,000. Registration is open now through April 28. Parents are also now able to register their student.

Teacher shortage worsens due to politics, low pay, lack of respect

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Concern over the future of the teaching profession in South Dakota has led to more aggressive ef for ts by education officials to train and inspire a new generation of classroom leaders, with par ticular emphasis on elementary school classrooms.

NSCFD holds Awards Banquet

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 19, 2023

The North Sioux City Fire Department held their annual Awards Banquet Dec. 10, 2022.

Dr. Warzecha’s contract extended

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Dakota Valley School Board’s first meeting of 2023 was held Jan. 9. After a half-hour executive session, the board approved extending Superintendent Dr. Tonia Warzecha’s contract for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Her salary remains to be determined.

Panther stealthiness leads to wins

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Friday, January 13, 2023

In their closest contest this season, the Dakota Valley boys basketball team crossed the state line into Le Mars and came away with a 60-55 victory versus an Iowa Class 3A school. The Panthers won the tip and scored first.

Slow and steady wins the game

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 12, 2023

What could be called the slowest contest in this year’s basketball season, the Huskies got their act together after halftime to win against Alcester-Hudson 55-24. To start the game, the Huskies held the Cubs to 4 points while only putting up 10 of their own.

Huskies place 2nd in tournament

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers participated in the Jesse James Invitational in Garretson, SD Jan. 7 and was 1.5 points away from bringing home the gold. Tri-Valley took 1st with 181.5 points and the Huskies brought home the silver with 180. There were 12 teams that participated.