Many learned on Monday, March 3, 2025 that a familiar face will be leaving the Panther school district next term. The current Dakota Valley superintendent, Dr. Tonia Warzecha, accepted a position at the Tea Area School District for the 2025/26 school year.

The Panther high school quiz bowl team was in Sioux Falls on Monday, March 3, 2025. Two rosters competed at O’Gorman High School and one of them came away with a top finish.

The North Sioux City City Council convened for its regular meeting on March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM, presided over by Mayor Teel. Attendees included council members Mr. Benson, Mr. Bogenrief, Ms. Christiansen, Mr. Christenson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Green, Ms. Hoffman, and Mr. Meyer. Key city officials in attendance were City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City Finance Officer Amy Lilly, and City Attorney Sarah Kleber.

After rescheduling due to weather, the Panther boys basketball team hosted the Watchdogs of Beresford for the 1st round of regionals on March 6, 2025. It was 11-12 with 3:40 to go in the 1st quarter. Offense went backand- forth between Dakota Valley and their opponent. Then a deep 3 by Logan Collette tied things at 14 all.

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On March 3, 2025, the Jefferson City Council convened at 7:00 PM for its regular meeting. Council Members P. Rigg (Mayor), T. Boulware, J. Casper, M. LaFleur, J. Lokhorst, M. Stokely, and J. Van Beest were in attendance. Others present included M. Roark, D. Sharkey, and N. Werner.

The Elk Point City Council convened for its regular session on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of City Hall, located at 106 W. Pleasant Street. Mayor McCreary presided over the meeting attended by Council Members Abraham, Irwin, Penfield, Hurlbert, and VonHaden. Council member Irlbeck was noted as absent. Additionally, key staff members present included City Attorney Thompson, City Administrator Tuttle, Police Chief Limoges, and Public Works Director Job.

After serving Clay, Union and Turner Counties SD for 45 years, the Domestic Violence Safe Options Services (SOS) program will close. Funding and staffing challenges have necessitated discontinuing the program after June 30th. The non-profit organization was founded by a group of volunteers then known as The Vermillion Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Beginning in July limited services will be provided by River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton.

The Huskies struck first in their regional game versus the Tanagers on March 6, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Vermillion for the boys basketball match-up. Strong defense and a Husky hoop was prevalent in the 1st minute of play.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, a large grass fire broke out in Union County, South Dakota, sparking concern and mobilizing various emergency response teams.