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DV celebrates ‘Once Upon a Homecoming’

Homecoming brought a week of festivities to Dakota Valley (DV) that started with coronation on Monday, September 28, 2026. Seth Reinhardt, of Dakota Dunes, was crowned homecoming king. Zahria de Beer, of Dakota Dunes, was crowned this year’s homecoming queen. They reigned over the week which had a theme of “Once Upon a Homecoming”.
EPJ stays unbeaten with win over Sioux Valley

The Husky football team remained undefeated after a stellar performance on Friday, October 2, 2026 on their home field. Elk Point-Jefferson hosted the Cossacks of Sioux Valley and came out on top by a score of 36-20.
VonHaden earns Girl Scout Gold Award with Adams project

What started with a picture and an idea has become a permanent place for visitors to sit, rest and enjoy Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Megan VonHaden, a junior at Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City, recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award after completing a project that added two rustic watertank benches beneath the pergola near the grain bin gazebo at the homestead.
EPJ takes the plunge for Special Olympics

Students, law enforcement officers and community members gathered at Elk Point-Jefferson School on Friday, Oct. 2, for the school’s first Cool School Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics South Dakota.

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief - Clearer Rules, Better Service

News Staff

Monday, October 19, 2026

Most of us probably don’t spend much time thinking about City ordinances, but they shape many of the rules and expectations that affect everyday life in our community.

DV celebrates ‘Once Upon a Homecoming’

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

Homecoming brought a week of festivities to Dakota Valley (DV) that started with coronation on Monday, September 28, 2026. Seth Reinhardt, of Dakota Dunes, was crowned homecoming king. Zahria de Beer, of Dakota Dunes, was crowned this year’s homecoming queen. They reigned over the week which had a theme of “Once Upon a Homecoming”.

EPJ stays unbeaten with win over Sioux Valley

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

The Husky football team remained undefeated after a stellar performance on Friday, October 2, 2026 on their home field. Elk Point-Jefferson hosted the Cossacks of Sioux Valley and came out on top by a score of 36-20.

DV dominates Vermillion, enters postseason as No. 2 seed

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

Ending the regular season for Dakota Valley’s girls soccer meant facing Vermillion twice, wich was no trouble for the Panthers in 2026. Dakota Valley (DV) hosted the Tanagers on September 29, 2026 and then visited them on October 1, 2026.

Panthers battle tough competition, earn win in NE

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

Traveling out of state to Nebraska, for a triangular, had Dakota Valley (DV) volleyball facing tall competition on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The Pierce Lady Blue Jays were fierce opponents and the Ponca Indians put up a strong fight. The tough contests had the DV Panthers leaving Ponca, Nebraska with 1 match win and 1 match loss.

Panthers capture region title, advance to state

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

No team played better than Dakota Valley (DV) at the regional golf meet on Monday, September 28, 2026. The Panthers were top notch as they secured a 1st place finish and punched their ticket to the state golf meet slated for October 5-6, 2026.

DV dancers cap regular season with back-to-back dance titles

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

It was a happy ending to the South Dakota high school dance regular season for Dakota Valley as they earned champion status at a pair of meets. A competition to end September and then another one to start October brought out some fantastic Panther performances. Dakota Valley looked spectacular as they outshined bigger Class AA schools to be the best of the best.

Boys soccer battles tough finish, earn postseason berth

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

A trio of tough matches were upon the Dakota Valley (DV) boys soccer team to end the month of September and to start October. All three of the Panther’s opponents had big wins under their belt and made for worthy foes on the pitch.

North Sioux City library earns state accreditation

Shannon Jost

Friday, October 9, 2026

The North Sioux City Community Library was among 10 public libraries recognized this year for earning accreditation through the South Dakota State Library, while two members of its staff also received professional certification.

Panthers roll past Milbank for homecoming win

Kelly Riibe

Friday, October 9, 2026

A homecoming victory was earned by Dakota Valley in their football game on Friday, October 2, 2026. A large crowd was present to see a big win for the team and the program. The Panthers defeated Milbank by a large margin after putting up 42 points in the 1st half. The intensity was constant and the ending score was 57-20 in favor of Dakota Valley (DV).

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A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief - Clearer Rules, Better Service

DV celebrates ‘Once Upon a Homecoming’

EPJ stays unbeaten with win over Sioux Valley

VonHaden earns Girl Scout Gold Award with Adams project

EPJ takes the plunge for Special Olympics

A Message from Mayor Chris Bogenrief - Clearer Rules, Better Service

DV celebrates ‘Once Upon a Homecoming’

EPJ stays unbeaten with win over Sioux Valley

DV dominates Vermillion, enters postseason as No. 2 seed

Panthers battle tough competition, earn win in NE

Panthers capture region title, advance to state

DV dancers cap regular season with back-to-back dance titles

Boys soccer battles tough finish, earn postseason berth

North Sioux City library earns state accreditation

Panthers roll past Milbank for homecoming win

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