Huron, in Beadle County, saw quite the uptick in population on Saturday, October 25, as the best high school runners in South Dakota descended on the area for the 2025 state meet. The Huskies made up some of those numbers as the Elk Point-Jefferson boys team was in town to compete.

Senior night was a fun celebration to go along with the Panther’s volleyball sweep on Friday, October 24, 2025. The current senior student athletes for Dakota Valley were announced prior to the game. From there DV wasted no time in claiming a home victory against the Tanagers of Vermillion.

Multiple Panthers were seen on the streets of Brookings, South Dakota on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This was because the Dakota Valley marching band was in Jackrabbit territory to compete and perform at South Dakota State’s Hobo Day Parade. The annual event was taking place to celebrate the college’s homecoming festivities and also incorporated a band competition for high school band programs. It was a long morning, but well worth it as the Panthers brought home top honors.

Two cross country runners represented Dakota Valley at the state meet, in Huron, on October 25, 2025. And both brought home medals. Running against the best of the best in Class A, for South Dakota, these two Panthers worked hard to attack the 5K trail at state. They made all of their fans, family, teammates and school incredibly proud.

Residents of Dakota Dunes were notified by email and text messaging services, on October 17, 2025 that changes were coming to the practice of leasing dwellings within the community. As of November 15, 2025 renting of units will no longer be allowed. However, property owners who are currently leasing rental homes in the Dunes can continue to do so as long as they have alerted the homeowner’s association (HOA) and followed the correct steps and procedures.

Students, parents, faculty and staff were at Dakota Valley’s Performing Arts Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 in order to celebrate current National Honor Society (NHS) members, as well as the brand new class of inductees.

The North Sioux City City Commission approved the final payment and a change order for the Penrose Drive Reconstruction project during its regular meeting Monday, October 20, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts.

The Huskies were in Tri-Valley (TV) territory to play the Mustangs for volleyball on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A good match was ahead as Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) looked to leave town with a win.

Beautiful voices and plenty of musical talent was heard on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the middle school gym at Elk Point-Jefferson. The Huskies hosted an All-Choir Concert which began at 7 pm and included multiple soloists. Students were led by EPJ’s music director Katelyn Brunick.

Br ight and early on Saturday, October 11, 2025 high schoolers and middle schoolers in band, at Elk Point-Jefferson, traveled to Yankton, South Dakota. They were headed there for their final marching band competition of the season. The destination site was hosting the annual event known as March to the Meridian. The contest included many band programs from both South Dakota and Nebraska. There is a parade component with schools marching across the iconic Meridian Bridge.