Brandon Valley Journal

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Jack Van Leur was a four-year varisty pitcher and utility player for the Brandon Valley Lynx spring club team.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 5:21pm

It all started with an older brother, a 3-stall garage and a tennis ball VanLeur’s contributions to BV athletics spreads over 3 seasons

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Matt VandeBerg was a standout receiver for the Brandon Valley Lynx and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 5:17pm

‘It’s an honor to be put in with some of the names on the wall ...’ VandeBerg was a ‘leaping’ legend for the BV Lynx

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For his three decades of service to Brandon Valley athletics, Bob “Voice of the Lynx” is being inducted into the BV Athletic Hall of Fame. He is pictured in the Hall of Fame hallway just outside of the BVHS Activities Center.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 5:12pm

‘Voice of the Lynx’ and a whole lot more ... Logan’s investment in BV athletics spans over three decades

Members of Brandon Valley’s 1986 Class AA Boys Track & Field Championship team are, from left, row one, are: K. Zoellner, RJ Brunkow, Kirk Swenson, C. Pickering, Tom Pickering, P. Wildes, R. Zaft, Kyle Nelson, J. Issendorft; row two: D. Schleicher Jeff Wandersheid, T. Green, Chris Limmer, S. Hay, Kevin Nelson, Mark Moeller, Scott Schaffer, Matt Swenson, Tate Metcalf, Mark Mattox, Jason Weller, Brian Voss, Brian Tait, Kent Wilsey, Dave Smith, R. Wanderscheid, Brent Worden, T. Westrosky, R. Henry and Scott Bullis.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 5:01pm

‘That’s the best team I’ve ever seen’ ’86 Lynx boys track & field team repeats the feat

Jill Meier/BV Journal

Although Brad Helm retired from teaching and coaching 35 years at Brandon Valley, he remains active on the sidelines at the scorer’s table by manning the stat books and pedals hundreds of miles on his bike each year.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 4:50pm

Hall of Fame: Brandon Valley’s provider of stats and sweet treats – Helm’s dedication to Lynx athletics extends 5 decades

Jill Meier

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Forty-two colleges/universities and 46 local businesses were vendors at last week’s Brandon Valley High School College and Future Planning Fair. The event was well-attended by students and parents alike, as it coincided with the high school parent-teacher conferences. The purpose of the Fair is to provide students and parents with information about potential post-high school education opportunities and local jobs, both for the summer and beyond.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 4:09pm

Making plans for the future – Vendors at BVHS College, Future Planning Fair provide answers to student, parent questions

Everyone has questions when it comes

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The Brandon Community Library is one of the Siouxland Libraries that has a mural covering its exterior window. A similar one is planned for

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 4:01pm

Siouxland Libraries plans mural for City Hall; Valley Springs is about to get a splash of color on Broadway Ave.

Sharon Hall of Siouxland Librarie

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The Brandon Community Library is one of the Siouxland Libraries that has a mural covering its exterior window. A similar one is planned for

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 4:01pm

Siouxland Libraries plans mural for City Hall; Valley Springs is about to get a splash of color on Broadway Ave.

Sharon Hall of Siouxland Librarie

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The 1962 class was the last class to graduate high school from Valley Springs School, which once was home of the Wolverines.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:43pm

Snippets of the history of Valley Springs School Taken from a time capsule kept in columns of the main steps into the Valley Springs School

… Notices of election were posted May 19, 1919 calling

Business owner survey

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:23pm

City taking input via surveys to help shape Brandon’s future

The City of Brandon has launched

Hilary Behrens

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:21pm

Behrens to represent Lady Lynx at post-season event 3-Class Shootout

The 35th annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star g

Josh Olthoff

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:19pm

Olthoff, Morgan garner Metro-All Conference honors

Brandon Valley is represented on

Photo courtesy of Water Lantern Festival

The Water Lanterm Festival may be coming to Brandon this summer. The event entails decorating lanterns and at sunset, releasing them into a body of water, such as the Splitrock Creek at McHardy Park.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:16pm

Global event Water Lantern Festival could be coming to Brandon

The Water Lantern Festival is a

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:14pm

Business Brief: Brandon resident named SBA's 'Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year'

Eight small businesses in South D

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Katie Kennett teaches CTE classes at Brandon Valley High School, including business and personal finance. The first-year teacher is a former banker who made the decision to leave the banking industry to teach about it.

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:11pm

‘Ahead of the curve’ – BVHS students enlightened on personal finance in Career and Technical Education course

Career and Technical Training, or CTE, is a popular tr

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 4:52pm

PERFORMING to the BEAT of the DRUM

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Brandon Valley track and field and cross country coaches “ran away” with honors at the annual South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association awards ceremony on Feb. 28 in Vermillion. Tony Thoreson (from left) received the Head Cross Country Coach of the Year and Assistant Girls Track Coach of the Year; Troy Sturgeon was named the Head Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year; Mike Putnam was awarded the Assistant Cross Country Coach of the Year; and Matt Mueller won the Assistant Boys Track & Field Coach of the Year.

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 4:44pm

A full slate of top tier T&F coaches

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First-year powerlifter for the BV Lynx, Gladys Portillo lifted a combined 455 pounds in squat, bench press and deadlift. Portillo won the 105-pound division to be crowned one of BV’s six champions.

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 4:43pm

BV Powerlifting team finishes 2nd at state meet on tiebreak criteria