Berniece S. Blake

Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries

78 Dell Rapids, SD October 15, 2021 Berniece Blake passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Berniece is survived by her seven children, Tina (Mark Ericksen) of Sioux Falls, Bart (Kathy) of Dell Rapids, Brett of...

James “Jim” I. Mitchell

Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries

78 Colton, SD October 20, 2021 Jim was born on April 4, 1943, in Jamestown, N.D., to Chris and Lois Mitchell. At a young age, he moved with his family to Selby, S.D. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960. He served in Germany as a truck driver and was honorably...

State meet ends season for West Central cross-country

Oct 29, 2021 | Sports

Trojan Jonathon Roth took on the South Dakota Class A State Meet at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls. Roth finished in 62nd place with a time of 18:36.16. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan cross-country team had their final...

Peters ends cross-country season at state

Oct 29, 2021 | Sports

Mustang Brie Peters participated in the South Dakota Class A State Meet on Saturday, October 23. Peters finished in 34th place with a season PR of 20:30.06. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Brie Peters finished the 2021 season for herself and the...

The Penny War winner is…. Siemonsma

Oct 29, 2021 | News

Pictured is Heather Siemonsma, her husband, son and the students from the three winning grades from the penny war. Heather was presented a check for $10,039.44 and received a grand total of $10,139.44 after another donation came in. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...