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EPJ Huskies participate in the Region 1 Honor Band

Band Director Preston Pohlman accompanied some very talented Huskies to Canton on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 for Region 1 Honor Band. It was an evening of wonderful music with Elk Point-Jefferson having the following band students attend: Tessa McMahan: EPJ Regan Rasmussen: Flute Natalie Wells: Trumpet Carter Langle: Trombone Thomas Hemmingstad Percussion Jillyan Vande Vegte: Percussion The concert took place in the Canton Performing Arts Center. Band students practiced all day together and were under the direction of Dr. Christopher Brandt from Morningside University in Sioux City. The large group worked on-stage all at once and also in sections throughout the course of the day.
State Runner-up Dakota Valley Panther Volleyball

By Kelly Riibetimes2reporter@gmail.com
EPJ Unified Champion School Special Olympics bowling

This year marks a milestone for the EPJ Unified Champion School’s Special Olympics Bowling team, as they proudly completed their second season of participation in this engaging sport. The team is a vibrant mix of athletes and unified partners.
NSC/DV Recreation Board and volunteers work to repair ballfields

The aftermath of the June 2024 flooding is ongoing as many throughout Union County continue to repair, renovate and help. The local sports complex in North Sioux City was hit hard when the Big Sioux River rose to record levels. The main baseball field was submerged and sustained the most significant damage. Despite the disastrous flooding, volunteer efforts have pulled together to make sure youth in the area are still able to play ball.
DV Panthers sing at 72nd Annual All-State Choir

South Dakota’s 72nd Annual All-State Choir concert took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Sioux Falls. The event was held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center and hosted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).

Picklefest hosted by JBS

News Staff

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jefferson Beer Supply is hosting a three-day celebration of all things pickle on July 11, 12, and 13. They will have pickle-flavored ale and food.

Saying it’s time for a ‘new chapter,’ Dusty Johnson announces his campaign for governor

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Monday, June 30, 2025

By: South Dakota Searchlight staff

Dusty Johnson will run for governor of South Dakota next year, he confirmed Monday during a campaign event in Sioux Falls.

Castellanos-Rosales guilty

2026. By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Friday, June 27, 2025

By: Kelly Riibe

Lower speed limit for Northshore amid construction

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Friday, June 27, 2025

By Shannon Jost

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Nature camps at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

News Staff

Friday, June 27, 2025

Nature campers, Jody Moats and interns all play with a large parachute for a fun game during the “Wild for Wetlands” camp on June 19, 2025.

Fourth annual Pink in the Park

News Staff

Friday, June 27, 2025

On June 7th, the city park in Elk Point welcomed the community for the 4th annual Pink in the Park, an event hosted by the Pink Ladies, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals facing can

WWII vet Thorton on Honor Flight

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, June 19, 2025

On June 3, 2025, North Sioux City resident Leo Thorton, a World War II Navy veteran, embarked on a meaningful journey as part of the Midwest Honor Flight, a program dedicated to honoring veterans by providing them with an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and reflect on their service.

DV appoints Oberg as Director of Operations

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Dakota Valley School District Board of Education convened its regular meeting on June 9, 2025, at 6:04 PM in the Dakota Valley Board Room. Chairperson Kistner called the meeting to order, with all board members— Hanson, Kistner, Nilges, Norby, and Thompson— present. District administrators, including Superintendent Dr. Warzecha, incoming Superintendent Garrett Schmidt, and Business Manager Sponder, also attended. The agenda was amended and approved without opposition, and no new conflict of interest disclosures were presented.

NSC library foaming good fun

News Staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

DD HOA annexes Shay Road development

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Neighborhood representatives for the Dakota Dunes Homeowners Association (HOA) met on June 2, 2025 in order to vote on the annexation of the Shay Road Development into the community’s HOA. After discussion and a paper ballot voting process it was determined that the Dakota Dunes HOA would annex the development.

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EPJ Huskies participate in the Region 1 Honor Band

State Runner-up Dakota Valley Panther Volleyball

EPJ Unified Champion School Special Olympics bowling

NSC/DV Recreation Board and volunteers work to repair ballfields

DV Panthers sing at 72nd Annual All-State Choir

Picklefest hosted by JBS

Saying it’s time for a ‘new chapter,’ Dusty Johnson announces his campaign for governor

Castellanos-Rosales guilty

Lower speed limit for Northshore amid construction

Nature camps at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Fourth annual Pink in the Park

WWII vet Thorton on Honor Flight

DV appoints Oberg as Director of Operations

NSC library foaming good fun

DD HOA annexes Shay Road development

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