Rosey Quinn

61 Hartford, SD October 10, 2021 Rose Ann Gerdes was born August 10, 1960, at St. Paul, Minn., to James and Marlys (O’Toole) Gerdes. As a young girl, she moved to Sioux Falls, SD, with her family, and attended Sioux Falls public schools. She later earned her Associate...

Book Buddies continues on at Tri-Valley

The Tri-Valley fourth graders read to the first graders through a program called Book Buddies. They meet with their buddy two or three times a month to read to their buddy. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The tradition carries on at the Tri-Valley Elementary...

Third graders at Tri-Valley have M&M graphing fun

Students in Mrs. Berkness’ class got to learn some graphing lessons by using a pack of M&M’s. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley third grade class has been learning graphs with the help of M&M’s, according to third grade teacher Marcia...

Marching Trojans bring home 3rd place

Pictured are the senior band members for the Marching Trojans after their final field competition on Saturday, October 9, at the Dutchmen Field Championship in Orange City, Iowa. (Photo/Danny Eye) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Marching Trojans marched the...

West Central Civics classes learn about the American flag

Cody Opitz and Caden Alfson practice their flag folding skills with the assistance of Erik Edberg. (Photo/JoAnne Bohl) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central 9th grade Civics classes received a lesson on the history and folding of the American flag, according to World...