CSMI attends ceremony for Wreaths Across America

Pictured is Ryley Tarrell (left), Madison Ross, Jesse Ross and Ethan Ross (front) standing behind one of CSMI’s Employee Owner’s grandfather’s that recently passed away this summer. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Three Central States Manufacturing, Inc. (CSMI)...

Reliabank prepares for soft opening

Sara Stadem | Editor The main renovations on the first floor have been completed in time for the ‘soft opening’ of Reliabank in Colton, according to Marketing Director Reid Johnson. The soft opening will be the week of December 27-31 with the grand opening taking...

Richard “Rick” Van Heerde

69 Colton, SD December 13, 2021 Rick was born on June 25, 1952, to Gerrett and Johanna (Gelderman) Van Heerde at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. He grew up in the Colton area and attended Washington Country School until they moved to the Chester area. He then...

Lee commits to Presentation College

Trojan Hanna Lee has signed with Presentation College in Aberdeen to continue her volleyball career while majoring in Exercise Science and obtaining a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central senior standout volleyball...

Tri-Valley school safety top priority

Sara Stadem | Editor The TikTok trend that went viral about Friday, December 17, encouraged students to bring weapons to school caused some schools to take action. Although not every school was affected by this, the Tri-Valley School District had to take some...